Minnesota Twins Podcast

The Twins flash the leather to limit the damage by the White Sox and pull out a 3-1 win. Paul Molitor breaks down Phil Hughes' pitching performance, Hughes himself talks about his start and Bryan Buxton talks about his spectacular defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins start the season 3-0 after sweeping the Royals. Skipper Paul Molitor talked about the team's great start and Jorge Polanco spoke about his big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miguel Sano hit a three-run triple and Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer, as Hector Santiago struck out four in the 9-1 win. Paul Molitor discusses Hector Santiago and the team's offense, while Miguel Sano and Eduardo Escobar discuss their big offensive day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/3/17: The Twins snap a streak of eight straight Opening Day losses pulling out the win over the Royals. Manager Paul Molitor talks about how well everyone gelled in their total team win, Jason Castro discusses how the offense piled up their big six-run inning and Miguel Sano has a heartfelt dedication for his big homer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The skipper gets you set for another season of Twins baseball as we get set for Opening Day 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up "Deep Cuts" with a visit from EVP/CBO Derek Falvey, who is considering the final moves as assembles the roster of players who will head North. He discusses the balancing act of weighing what's best right now verses the bigger picture. Plus, what has surprised him the most in his first Spring Training with the Twins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ByungHo Park has been one of the biggest surprises in camp so far this spring. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Park's play after being designated for assignment and the disappointment of losing Trevor May for the season. Rhett Bollinger also caught up with Paul Molitor to chat about having to depend on young players to fill significant roles on the team and...

This week¹s show features longtime Twin Michael Cuddyer, who talked about his new role as a special assistant for the club. He discussed how the time is now for the Twins' young outfielders, and has a unique stance on the World Baseball Classic and its impact. Ryan Pressly starts his fifth season with Twins, and he stops by to chat about his role in the bullpen. Then, Cuddyer tells you the basebal...

Twins camp has been hit by a rash of injuries to their pitching staff. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger give medical updates on Ryan O'Rourke, Glen Perkins and Trevor May. They also discuss Byung Ho Park's impressive performance this spring and why he has a chance to make the Opening Day roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are half way through the Twins Spring Training schedule and this week's episode of Deep Cuts starts the discussion of who is going to come north with the team. ByungHo Park joins the show as he continues his success from the plate while looking to reclaim his spot on the 25-man roster. Park goes on to talk about his rehab from wrist surgery and the adjustments he's made in his second year with...

Trevor May sustained an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament during Spring Training and it is feared he is out for the season. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss May's injury and possible Tommy John surgery in the near future. They also break down who could replace him as the frontrunner for the last spot in the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Minnesota Twins have officially kicked off their Spring Training schedule! Twins ace Ervin Santana stops by the show as he discusses a change behind the plate, in terms of the leadership in the clubhouse and a young pitcher that's impressed him early in camp. Craig Breslow has found his way back to the organization. He discusses the unique way he reunited with the team and his new look deliver...

Could Kennys Vargas be a big home run threat in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Vargas reworking his swing this offseason to hopefully hit for more power and if Byung Ho Park could make the squad out of Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Byron Buxton ready to ascend into the star that he was projected to be? Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger breaks down why the team is hoping Buxton can build upon the strong September he had last year and why Miguel Sano has the power bat that could make him an All-Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After having a setback a few weeks ago in his return from surgery, Glen Perkins threw 15 pitches today at Spring Training and said he is very pleased with how it felt. Perkins also covered a wide variety of topics, including the impact the game will feel from the retirement of some long time umpires. We also check up with Jeff Smith, who after 21 seasons got his call to show and joins the Twins Ma...

Fresh off the mound from the first day of Spring Training for pitchers and catchers, Kyle Gibson joins the show to talks about the first day, changes to his offseason throwing program and more. We also catch up with the Twins' 2014 top draft pick Nick Gordon, who will be going to Major League camp for the first time. We talk about some of the top promotions at Target Field in 2017, and then Gibby...

Could Glen Perkins be back saving games for the Twins in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss if Perkins is healthy going into Spring Training and what Byung Ho Park's future is with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Kennys Vargas have a breakthrough year in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss why Vargas should get a lot more at-bats this year and the current vision the new front office has for the this team for next season and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Deep Cuts with the Minnesota Twins, we catch up with Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey on the flurry of roster moves before Spring Training gets underway. Derek discussed what went into taking Byung Ho Park off the 40 man roster and how LaTroy Hawkins and Michael Cuddyer led to the acquisition of Matt Belisle. Speaking of Belisle, he joins the show with less than a week...

New hitting coach James Rowson stops by this week¹s show and discusses how struggles as a player will help him with his new job. Plus, we look back at one of the highlights from TwinsFest, as the Twins announced Tom Kelly will be honored with a statue at Target Field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Twins and Justin Morneau be in for a reunion in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss why Morneau is unlikely to return to Minnesota and if Byron Buxton is ready for a big breakout season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep Cuts hits the road for Twins Caravan this week. We caught up with Tommy Watkins as he gets set for his first season as the manager of Cedar Rapids. Plus, Trevor May talks about his busy off-season and Byron Buxton discusses building off his September success, his favorite candy and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Twins still be in the market for some help in the bullpen? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down who could still be an option in the 'pen and update on the progress of Glen Perkins and Phil Hughes as they rehab from injuries last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were a ton of things that made Paul Molitor shake his head in 2016, but he is anxious to see how his younger players respond. He discusses that, his preference for some more veteran leadership, pitching and more on this week's show. Plus, Joe Mauer is entering his 14th season and still looks to improve his game, and we find out what Billy Joel song Joe would sing in karaoke. Deep Cuts airs L...

As the Hot Stove season continues to wind down it appears that Brian Dozier will enter Spring Training as a Twin. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down why the Dozier to the Dodgers rumors have fizzled out as well as the need for another arm in the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices