The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

Robinson Cano has been suspended and it has us thinking. Who are your 5 favorite players of all-time to watch? Cano cracks the list for all of us. Matthew Coller (Purple Podcast) joins Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore to talk about baseball, including favorite players, ways that some baseball executives think the game could be improved, and Wetmore's early-season take burying the Twins. See Privacy P...

The Twins finished a good road trip in Anaheim over the weekend but the way it ended left us just a little annoyed. Why didn't Ehire Adrianza score in the 9th inning? The Touch 'Em All podcast wants to know. Things are going well for the Twins right now in the win column. There are a few concerning developments beneath the surface that we talked about Monday morning on 1500ESPN. Derek Wetmore join...

Which is more likely: The Twins win the 2018 World Series or this guy gets a date with a Hollywood star? Both, technically speaking, are nonzero. This episode is a replay of Derek Wetmore's Friday Twins Takes Show, broadcast on Facebook live (Facebook.com/DerekWetmoreMLB). Topics include a Brian Dozier contract talk, Nick Gordon crushing it at Double-A, the starting rotation, Ervin Santana's pendi...

Fernando Romero is up in the Major League rotation for the Twins and he looks like he's ready to save the day. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN talk about what Romero's addition means to the 2018 Twins, and the guys arm wrestle over whether it will lead to a postseason run. Other topics include Byron Buxton's return, Phil Hughes to the bullpen, another Ryan Pressly fan, Fernando Rodney, L...

The season is over? That's an incredibly premature (and spicy) take, Mr. Wetmore. The Twins took 3 of 4 from the White Sox over the weekend and they're showing signs of life. Mackey & Judd welcomed Derek Wetmore to the 1500ESPN to hand write an apology letter to the 2018 Minnesota Twins. Plus, thoughts on Kyle Gibson's breakout and 8 reasons for Twins fans to be excited about the rest of the s...

The sky is falling in Minnesota and we ask ourselves: What has happened to the Minnesota Twins?! This episode is a replay of Derek Wetmore's Friday Twins chat on Facebook Live. Catch those every week. Questions from listeners on Brian Dozier, Miguel Sano, Eddie Rosario, Byron Buxton, late-signing free agents, grading the front office, Fernando Romero and much, much more. See Privacy Policy at http...

Fernando Romero gets the call-up to replace Phil Hughes in the Twins' starting rotation. Derek Wetmore joins Patrick Reusse on 1500ESPN to discuss the move. Plus, what it means for Phil Hughes, and injury updates on Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Twins are off to a 9-14 start, including bad losses and losses to bad teams. But still, it's very early in the MLB season. Bad news for Byron Buxton; Miguel Sano is missing time; and the pitching carousel continues to spin. Is it too early to say that the Twins are cooked? Derek Wetmore says they're done, and he joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Derek Wetmore flying solo on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, taking listener questions on Fernando Rodney, Paul Molitor, Trevor Hildenberger and Ryan Pressly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Twins have had a string of bad news this week. From a 5-game losing streak to Byron Buxton's consecutive injuries, to disappointment out of the bullpen. There's some good news, of course, but lately it seems like there's a lot more of the bad stuff. Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

The Twins have had some good things to write about and a few others that you wouldn't exactly put on those end-of-season highlight reels. From the pitching staff to Byron Buxton, it's been a rocky start to the season for the Twins. On the other hand, a few performers have stood out and the Twins are 8-8 after getting swept in Tampa Bay. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad at 1500ESPN t...

Joe Mauer is in the 2,000 hit club. Does that make him a Hall of Famer? How will he be judged by voters? Is his peak as a catcher good enough to get him to Cooperstown? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN to talk about Mauer's candidacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

"Live" from Target Field, Derek and Phil discuss the impact of Miguel Sano's strikeouts and offer up an amazing historical feat. Plus, lessons learned from the first game against the Houston Astros, including Lance Lynn being upset with an outing we'd probably all take going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

The defending World Series champs are in town to play some cold-weather baseball against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. How do the pitching staffs line up between the Twins and Astros? Derek Wetmore in the 1500ESPN studios to talk baseball with Phil Mackey and Chris Long. Other topics: -How bullpens are evolving around baseball -A sign of progress for the Twins -Max Kepler benched in a key s...

The Twins took 2 of 3 from the Orioles to open the season, but all anybody can talk about is the bunt. We break down the actual performance from Jose Berrios, and put the silly bunt 'controversy' to bed for good, when Derek Wetmore joins 1500ESPN's Phil Mackey & Judd Zulgad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Mackey and Wetmore discuss the lights-out performance of Jose Berrios to start the Twins season. Also, did Chance Sisco violate the unwritten rules of baseball by dropping down a bunt in a 7-0 game? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul Molitor pinch-hit for Byron Buxton at a crucial moment of the first game of the season for the Twins. What should we take away from that? This episode is from Derek Wetmore's solo Facebook Live session this Friday, with tons of takes from listeners about what went down on Opening Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

The Twins are 6 days away from the start of the season and Derek Wetmore has some hot takes to share. Or, at least relatively hot. OK, maybe they're just hot takes compared to his typical standard. In this special episode, Wetmore share his opinion on Jorge Polanco and his steroid suspension; we get into the 25-man roster and what will happen the rest of the way; Brian Dozier in the final year of...

The Twins just found out that their starting shortstop Jorge Polanco has been suspended 80 games for failing a performance-enhancing drug test. What does it mean for the roster? How plausible is Polanco's defense that he unknowingly took the banned substance? And what is the incentive for Major Leaguers to take steroids if they know there's a good chance that they'll be caught? Derek Wetmore joins...

The Twins have added wins to their roster this offseason without giving up significant assets in terms of prospects. Does that mean they'll trade for their version of Justin Verlander at this year's trade deadline? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN discuss the Twins and all things surrounding that topic on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Plus, Pat Reusse torched us. And Anthony...

The Twins signed Lance Lynn to a one-year deal and cut ties with Anibal Sanchez. 1500ESPN's Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore are here to break down the Lynn signing (and say goodbye to Sanchez). What does it mean for the rotation? What does it do for Minnesota's postseason chances? How good is Lance Lynn? Are you worried about the Tommy John surgery? A stat to watch out for, and our Stat of the Week...

Derek Wetmore joins the Mackey & Judd show from Fort Myers to talk about the hypothetical contract extensions for Brian Dozier and Byron Buxton. Would it make sense to offer one or both of those guys right now? Would either of those guys want the deal? That discussion continues on the Touch 'Em All podcast, from 1500ESPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Jake Depue joins Derek Wetmore from Twins spring training in Fort Myers to talk about the Twins' minor leagues. Who is the opening day starter for Triple-A Rochester and what does that rotation look like to start the year? Will we see Nick Gordon this year? What kind of impact can he have when he does get up to the big leagues? Which relief prospect are you most excited to see? And which prospect...

Derek Wetmore and Derek Wetmore are both at MLB spring training -- Wetmore in Florida with the Twins, Mackey in Arizona ... with beer. On this episode, Wetmore delivers five thoughts on the Twins' first couple weeks of spring games, including info and opinions on Jake Odorizzi, Anibal Sanchez, the two different chessboards the Twins must be aware of, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Derek Wetmore calls in from Twins spring training in Fort Myers to talk with Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad about one injury in camp and whether or not it will affect the team. Also: Should the Twins be looking to extend contracts for their young pre-free agency players? And Zulgad unveils the next market inefficiency -- the new 'Moneyball' -- the Wetmore Plan for your Pitchers. See Privacy Policy at...