Minnesota Twins Podcast

Was the trade of Nelson Cruz the only deal the Twins will make before Friday’s 3pm deadline? Twins’ General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the tough decision to move the slugger to Tampa, and how this week could play out. He said the team is not actively shopping guys who are not approaching free agency after this season, like Berrios and Buxton. Thad thinks the core of this t...

11 of the 21 players the Twins selected in the 2021 Draft were pitchers, including their first round pick Chase Petty. Director of Amateur Scouting Sean Johnson joins “Inside Twins” to talk about the high school right-handed flame thrower from New Jersey. It was a draft deep in arms, but even Sean thinks that the Twins ended up with more pitchers than they thought. With 19 of the Twins’ selections...

Twins Today is coming out of the All-Star Break with a recap of the festivities. First we introduce you to Twins Prospect and St. Paul Saints Starting Pitcher Josh Winder. Winder talks about his Futures Game experience as well as how he’s maintained success on the mound. Then 4-Time All-Star Justin Morneau recaps his time in Colorado last week as well as relives his 2008 Home Run Derby Championshi...

Twins Today hits the halfway point as Twins Reliever Tyler Duffey joins the program for an extended conversation on his season, trends in the game and his thoughts on who should be going to Colorado as an All-Star. It’s also draft day and Brit Minder, Coordinator of Amateur Scouting, paints us a picture of who is in the room making the decisions and how debates on a selection are handled. We flash...

The first half of the season has not gone according to plan for the Twins. The team’s principal owner Jim Pohlad joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the 2021 season so far and admits everyone expected different outcomes, but he still has faith in his baseball operations department now and going forward. When asked if the Twins can keep Jose Berrios and Byron Buxton long term, Jim says “I think the ans...

Fifteen games under .500 is not where the Twins expected to be at the midway point of the season. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” and admits that they have to re-evaluate how to determine if 2021 is a successful campaign. A key reason for the struggles has been the pitching and how it has regressed from the prior two seasons. Thad starts with issues in the bullpen, saying they bui...

Twins Today welcomes in 8 decades of baseball knowledge as we chat with 16 time Gold Glover winner Jim Kaat about today’s game. We also hear from Kansas City Royals MLB.com beat writer Anne Rogers as the Twins wrap up a series in KC. Then we look forward to the upcoming homestand with Eric Hudson, Twins Senior Director of Ticket Service and Retention, who helps us preview “Welcome Back Week” as we...

What is the day in a life for a big league manager? Rocco Baldelli walks us through that when he joins Kris Atteberry for “Inside Twins” this week. The skipper also dives into how he is handling the merger of the current core of Twins with players who should be part of the next wave. Also, Rocco has been used to waking up and having his teams near the top of the standings since 2017. He tells us w...

Target Field Executive Chef Kurt Chenier provides the menu for this week’s Twins Today program as Chef helps you plan out a meal for your trip to the ballpark no matter who your guests are. Chef also helps us celebrate 100 percent capacity at Target Field with an All You Can offer for the entire ballpark. But for starters we take a look at Nelson Cruz’s season and put in perspective against baseba...

Twins Today heads down to the lone star state in the first hour as we visit with Saturday’s Twins starter Randy Dobnak. Dobnak talks about adjustments he needs and is making on the mound as well as how pitchers will have to adapt with the league formally checking on foreign substances this upcoming week. Twins Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll is also with the team and he addressed how challen...

Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey admits he was a bit naïve when it comes to the extent pitchers have been doctoring the ball. He makes that admission on this week’s “Inside Twins” as he looks at when things crossed into performance enhancing territory along with the new penalties which will be implemented starting this week. This has also thrown a new variable when it comes to e...

Spider tack has crossed the line when it comes to putting illegal substances on the baseball, that is what Twins’ Pitching Coach Wes Johnson says on this week’s “Inside Twins”. Doctoring the ball has been a part of the game forever, but what makes this situation so different? Wes explores that, along with if a pitcher can reach next level success without assistance from illegal substances and/or n...

This week’s Twins Today features guests that combine for 25 All Star Appearances and 10 different Batting Titles. First, Rod Carew makes a special visit to the program to talk about his venture into Twitter, his relationship with Tony Oliva and his book One Tough Out. Then Joe Mauer stops by to preview which one of his former teammates will win the Mauer & Friends Kid’s Classic Home Run Derby this...

This week’s episode of Twins Today spends a lot of the time in different clubhouses. First we dive into the St. Paul Saints clubhouse as Manager Toby Gardenhire describes his first month on the job and the challenges of an ever changing roster. Plus, Toby shares how different and unique each story is every time he gets to tell a ballplayer that he is getting called up to the majors. Then we visit...

The Twins find themselves 12 games under .500 as they approach the 60 game point of the season. Assistant General Manager Daniel Adler joins “Inside Twins” this week to discuss the struggles. He says the front office needs to figure out what areas they control and how to improve those areas. They also dive into the hot topic of pitchers using substances on the baseball. Adler addresses comments fr...

When do the Twins decide if they are buyers or sellers? Twins Today brings in MLB.com Executive Reporter Mark Feinsand to discuss the timeline to make that decision. If the Twins do become sellers, Mark offers up the obvious pieces that the team will move as well as the not so obvious trades. Former All Star and Television Analyst Roy Smalley also visits the program to break down short stop play a...

Baseball has a sticky situation to deal with regarding pitchers using substances on the ball, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli dives into that when he joins “Inside Twins”. The skipper also talks about trying to cap off his squad’s best week of ball with another series victory, and provides injury updates on several key player. Plus, it’s a confluence of nostalgia and modern thoughts when he is asked...

Are the Minnesota Twins already looking to sell? President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins Cory Provus on Inside Twins to answer that question and to discuss the state of the team. Derek also provides fans some indicators on how to evaluate player effort throughout the game. The two close out the conversation by looking at the scope of the game, what the Twins Front Office has learned ab...

Twins Today introduces you to new St. Paul Saints Broadcaster Andy Helwig as they discuss Andy’s path to St. Paul. We also hear about the homestand highlights including the 2021 debut of Twins pitching prospect Jhoan Duran. Then Senior Manager of Special Events and Promotions Mitch Retelny provides a detailed look at what unique memorabilia you can find at Target Field this summer Learn more about...

Twins’ pitching coach Wes Johnson has been working overtime lately with all the struggles going on with the staff. He joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the measures being taken to try and turn things around for the Twins’ arms, including reliever Alex Colome. Wes also explains the origin of his perpetual positivity, dives into how Kenta Maeda has been impacted by mother nature and a funny story of T...

After a very big, emotional win, “Twins Today” examines if that can be a springboard to turning things around. Twins legend Tony Oliva swings by to share stories about his friend Rod Carew, the Cuban influence on the central division rival White Sox and some advice for Miguel Sano. The winningest team in the organization right now is Double-A Wichita. Wind Surge play-by-play announcer Tim Grubbs c...

With a scheduled noon start for the series finale in Detroit, it’s an abbreviated, but informative edition of “Twins Today”. Twins’ Sr. Vice President of Operations Matt Hoy provides a detailed plan to ramp up attendance over the next two months, hopefully culminating with 100% capacity by the 4th of the July. St. Paul Saints Vice President of Media Relations/Broadcasting Sean Aronson jumps on the...

Things have not gone according to the script through the first 32 games for the Twins. General manager Thad Levine joins Inside Twins to break down the rough start to the season. He describes some of the issues plaguing the team as unsustainable, but presents data which would indicate hopefully an upcoming change in the trends. The bullpen has been a big area of concern, Thad addresses that along...

The Twins Organization is one month into the 2021 season and Team President Dave St. Peter joins Inside Twins to share his learnings from this unique season. Dave shares both positive and negative feedback from Twins fans on their experience at Target Field as well as what adjustments will stay beyond 2021 and what accommodations will be short-term. Dave also previews the upcoming Minor League Sea...

Twins Today recaps a week that saw the Twins begin to find their stride this season. This week's show features an exclusive interview with Twins Catcher Ben Rortvedt fresh off his debut on Friday night. The rookie shares some fun stories about his interactions on the field in addition to a couple notable achievements from his performance. Senior MLB Writer for The Athletic Britt Ghiroli gives her...