The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

Following the Twins' American League Wild Card Game loss to the Yankees, Phil Mackey, Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson and Chris Long take phone calls and react. Among the topics discussed: What could/should the Twins have done differently in this game? Did Ervin Santana fold under pressure? How can the Twins improve their pitching for the 2018 season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Judd Zulgad preview Tuesday's Wild Card game between the Twins and Yankees. What are the Twins' chances? What should they do with Miguel Sano? And does Ervin Santana have an edge over Luis Severino? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Now that Miguel Sano is back in a Twins uniform, what role will he play in the American League Wild Card game against the Yankees? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss as part of their 25-man roster unveil. Also, the boys offer up their Twins MVPs and debate bullpen strategy for the Yankees game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Derek Wetmore takes Twins questions from viewers during an afternoon road game against the Indians. What to make of Ervin Santana (the Wild Card starter), Bartolo Colon (should he be on the postseason roster?), and the latest on 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 headed to the MLB postseason. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN talk about one of the most fun Twins teams in recent memory -- and what happens next. The Wild Card game against the Yankees, some roster considerations for the Twins, Miguel Sano making progress toward a possible return? Plus, the White Sox walking off the Angels to knock them out of the postseason picture for g...

The Twins officially are one win (or one Angels loss) away from clinching a trip to the MLB postseason. An improbable season that Phil Mackey is calling "The most exciting Twins team since 1991." Phil and co-host Derek Wetmore chatted -- after the Twins' latest win against the Indians -- about what's coming next for this Twins team. Several observations from the game, a ballot for Twins 2017 MVP,...

With the Twins' magic number down to 3 as of this recording (and now down to 2 after the Angels lost), we're getting a little ahead of ourselves. The Twins are about to clinch a spot in the postseason after losing 103 games last year. Incredible! What's left for the Twins to do in the final week? And what should their postseason roster look like? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Before diving into your mailbag questions, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss whether the Twins are still awestruck by the Yankees' pinstripes. Or was this week's sweep just an aberration? In the Q&A portion, who should be the Twins' closer next year? Does Joe Mauer listen to Smashmouth? What should the stretch-run rotation look like? And much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

The Twins have had a fun and surprising season. If it all goes down the tubes, will we be angry? Derek Wetmore joins Judd Zulgad and Phil Mackey to debate the topic of "house money" when it comes to the MLB postseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Doug Mientkiewicz fired off some aggressive shots at the Twins front office after his dismissal last week. Should the Twins have handled the situation differently? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss on this Touch 'em All podcast episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul Molitor is an American League Manager of the Year candidate and there's still no clarity about his future managing the Twins. He's in the final year of his contract, and there's been no definitive answer yet from the Twins as to whether or not he'll be back next year. With Minnesota in the thick of a postseason race, Derek Wetmore joins the Mackey & Judd show to talk about the improbable...

The Twins can win the World Series. This was the main topic of discussion in the early portion of this episode of Touch 'em All with Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore. The boys also discuss how the Twins stack up against other American League teams, what their starting rotation strategy should be down the stretch, and a stat of the week that will bring you back to the early 2000's. See Privacy Policy...

How many wins will the Twins need to qualify for October? Is Kyle Gibson's breakout for real? Can the Twins make a run to the postseason without Miguel Sano? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN answer listener questions on this special in-game episode of the podcast. 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 pulled off one of the most improbably great seasons in recent memory. How are they doing it? How did they surge in the postseason standings by winning 20 games in August? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss 8 unsung heroes for the Twins' recent turnaround. The conversation gets side-tracked for far too long with talk of market inefficiencies and how the Twins' front office is set...

Byron Buxton has played like a star since July 1, and he's helped boost the Twins into postseason contention. When he was struggling earlier this season, some with the Twins thought about the need to send him down to the minor leagues. They decided not to, his bat caught fire, and he's been one of the best players in baseball the past two months. This episode is a 1500ESPN exclusive report from De...

The Twins currently hold the second Wild Card spot in the American League, and they've got a reasonable chance to punch that ticket. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the postseason odds for the Twins. Phil is especially bullish, and thinks that the Twins actually stack up fairly well in a postseason format. This episode discusses the rotation, the lineup's collective breakout, and the Stat of...

Byron Buxton has figured it out at the plate. Are you buying it this time? Whats the biggest difference between now and earlier this season? Also, CBO Derek Falvey joins the show to talk about Buxton, Miguel Sano, and the surprising Twins run to the postseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey are talking Twins at the Podcast Movement Convention in Anaheim (actually they're really here to scout the Twins' Wild Card competition...). This episode centers mostly around whether the streaking Twins should feel regretful about waving the white flag, to some degree, at the trade deadline. Did they make the wrong decision in retrospect? Also, Derek and Phil dive in...

Miguel Sano has a stress reaction in his shin and it landed him on the disabled list. A Minneapolis sports columnist took a swipe at Sano, and said that there are people within the organization that say they're worried about Miguel Sano's weight. The question is: Does it bother you? Derek Wetmore discusses with Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN in the Twin Cities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

The Twins are right in the thick of things in the Wild Card race. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss Byron Buxton's emergence, whether or not it's for real this time. Plus, the imminent arrival of Glen Perkins after extensive rehab from shoulder surgery. But first, a brief explanation of why we've been quieter in recent weeks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

The Twins are right in the thick of things in the American League Wild Card standings, despite selling off pieces at the MLB trade deadline. The 1500ESPN crew -- Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore -- discuss on Monday's show what needs to happen for the Twins to make the postseason. So far, it's mostly coming true, but will it last? Plus, digging deeper on important contributors like Byron...

The Twins have started to make some changes behind the scenes, firing a handful of employees over the weekend. Do you think the changes lead to Paul Molitor being dismissed as the end of the season? Will Derek Falvey and Thad Levine find "their guy" and fire the manager they inherited? Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad ask Twins analyst Derek Wetmore these and other questions. What would you do this win...

Part 2 of a two-part episode: Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey stream live on MLB trade deadline day and discuss the Twins' trade of Brandon Kintzler to the Washington Nationals. Who is Tyler Watson and is he good at baseball?; Now that the Twins have waved the white flag, what else can we expect the rest of the season and into 2018?; Will the Twins contend in 2018? See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Part 1 of a two-part episode: Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey stream live during the lead-up to the July 31 trade deadline. Topics here include whether the Twins did well trading Jaime Garcia; Are the Pohlads still "cheap," or can we put that to bed?; Who is the Twins' closer now?; What's up with Brian Dozier's trade value these days?; Will Paul Molitor be back? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Multiple reports have surfaced saying the Minnesota Twins are taking offers for Ervin Santana, Jaime Garcia, Brandon Kintzler and Brian Dozier. Are the Twins overreacting to that Dodgers series? And if they do sell, what could they get in return for the aforementioned players? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss in this trade deadline week edition of the Touch 'em All Podcast! See Privacy Policy...