Minnesota Twins Podcast

The Twins' season isn't moving in the right direction. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger take a closer look at their early struggles, where top prospect Jorge Polanco fits into the infield and what happened with Casey Fien and the bullpen's makeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul can sense the rough start of to the season is wearing on his team. What is he trying to do to keep the guys focused? He also talks about the balancing act of staying positive yet needing to address and correct mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a busy weekend full of roster moves, and General Manager Terry Ryan discusses the decisions that had players coming and going. Plus, an update on Glen Perkins, and he is hoping Kyle Gibson is close to going out on a rehab assignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Byron Buxton is back in Triple-A to work out a few kinks. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince chats with Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger to find out what the outfielder is working on in Rochester, take a closer look at Jose Berrios and what to expect from his second start and discuss what exactly is Fernando Abad's super changeup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twins general manager Terry Ryan offers an honest assessment of a disappointing April. He also discusses why Byron Buxton was sent to Rochester, how things played out with David Murphy, and the pros and cons to Byung Ho Park's first month in the Majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a rough first month of the season, and Paul Molitor discusses his team's inconsistencies. He likes what he has seen out of Danny Santana since his return from an injury, and talks about what may be a key as Brian Dozier looks to regain his 2015 All-Star form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins tough time continues but Joe Mauer's been a bright spot in Minnesota. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger to find whether or not Mauer's hot start is sustainable, how his new glasses are helping him at the dish, and how concerning Miguel Sano's start has been especially in centerfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Terry Ryan in Rochester watching the Red Wings, assistant GM Rob Antony joins us to talk about some moves to the 40-man roster and a slow start by some of the starting pitchers. Plus he gives an update on Glen Perkins and Danny Santana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The manager was not happy with all the strikeouts Saturday, and he knows his squad will face a tough one Sunday in Stephen Strasburg. Plus, Tyler Duffy has been called up to get the start as Ervin Santana is dinged up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins are taking the season one game at a time. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger to hear how they're bouncing back from an 0-9 start, whether or not Joe Mauer's back to old form and how worrisome Eddie Rosario's trouble with the strike zone will be for his job security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins are ready to put Opening Week behind them and kick off their Opening Day with a fresh start. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger to break down a tough first week, spotlight Ricky Nolasco's sharp first outing and why Miguel Sano's strike zone could stand to expand a little bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General manager Terry Ryan shares his take on the state of Twins baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of the season has not gone according to plan so far for the Twins. Twins general manager Paul Molitor talks about the rough start to the season, including the struggles of the younger players. Plus, the need to already use the disabled list, what role Max Kepler can have and hopes this season for Ricky Nolasco. He also chats about the series finale in Kansas City and looks forward to the...

Could Byron Buxton hit over .300 in his rookie season? Will Brian Dozier launch more than 25 homers? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger make a few key statistical predictions for the season including whether or not the Twins can earn the AL Wild Card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Day is finally here! Manager Paul Molitor enters his second year at the helm as he joins Jack Morris and Kris Atteberry to kick off the 2016 season. Molitor discusses some difficult cuts out of Spring Training, the Twins mixture of youth and veterans and what he expects Opening Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up the Twins Spring Training with our final episode of "Deep Cuts with the Minnesota Twins." Reliever Casey Fien joins the show to discuss his entrepreneurship, passion for video games and his famous friends. Also, Cory Provus joins us from Florida to give his take on the final roster heading north for the 2016 season. Finally, several scouts weigh in on a familiar tool on the Minor League...

Is this the year of Byron Buxton? MLB.com¹s Anthony Castrovince finds out why Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger thinks Buxton can win the AL Rookie of the Year, how Ricky Nolasco won the fifth starter spot over Tyler Duffey, and how the top of the lineup is shaking out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's still duking it out for a bullpen spot? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger to find out how Tommy Milone and Ricky Nolasco are battling it out, where Oswaldo Arcia fits in the lineup and how the Twins added a few more hard throwing arms to their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twins players are helping Byung Ho Park adjust to American life with the help of The Bachelor. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Twins radio broadcaster Cory Provus to find out what he learned from watching The Bachelor with teammates and how he's adjusting in the United States, as well as how Miguel Sano is faring in the outfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

The Minnesota Twins find themselves two weeks into Spring Training, while Special Assistants Torii Hunter and LaTroy Hawkins beat box their way onto this week's "Deep Cuts with the Minnesota Twins." Torii and LaTroy share some laughs as they reflect on their lives after retirement, a classic prank on Eddie Guardado and the consequences of being neighbors in Texas. Dan Gladden joins us from Hammond...

Torii Hunter couldn't stay away from the game for long. Twins reporter Rhett Bolinger and MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince talk about Hunter's role in Spring Training on the other side of the foul lines, analyze how Miguel Sano's doing in right field and how well Byung Ho Park's fitting into the Twins' chemistry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team chemistry can make or break a club. Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger caught up with Twins second baseman Brian Dozier to find out why he has so much faith in Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano and how their chemistry could be a difference-maker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twins bench coach Joe Vavra spent his offseason "down under", managing a team in the Australian Baseball League. He talks about how that league has changed, what his family did during their free time and much more. Plus, Cory Provus and Dan Gladden check in after the Twins' Grapefruit League opener to chat about some key battles and storylines that will play out in Fort Myers. And our Scout's Hono...

Baseball season is finally here! Pitchers and Catchers reported this week for the Minnesota Twins and it fits the theme of this week's Deep Cuts. Kurt Suzuki, fresh off catching some bullpens, weighs in on a typical day for pitchers and catchers with some expectations for the 2016 season. Plus, Kyle and Elizabeth Gibson talk faith and family with the greater need to give back. As always try your h...

What's the key to Kyle Gibson's success? Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger catches up with the Twins starter to find out what part of his repertoire he's working on, his goals to walk less batters and why this team's rotation and overall club is a playoff contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices