The final Twins Today looks ahead to the 2022 season as we feature conversations with Alex Kirilloff and Royce Lewis plus a special beat writer roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside Twins wraps up the season with a discussion between Justin Morneau, LaTroy Hawkins, Dan Gladden & Cory Provus that looks back on the Twins season, looks forward to the offseason and discusses the upcoming CBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twins Today closes out the Twins Hall of Fame weekend with exclusive interviews with Rod Carew, Tom Kelly, Brad Radke and Joe Vavra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli joins the program in the midst of the team’s final homestand. Rocco sheds some light on what exit interviews will look like to close the season and how the team will address “the need to rebuild this offseason.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twins Today brings the energy as we hear about some of the Twins young arms from St. Paul Saints Pitching Coach Mike McCarthy, the voice of the Wind Surge Tim Grubbs prepares us for a Wichita postseason run & Bally Sports North broadcaster Marney Gellner is simply herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the Twins’ identity as they wrap up a disappointing season and look towards 2022? President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey sheds some light on that in this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also discusses routes for the team to improve, still believing in Max Kepler, how a full 2021 Minor League season will be beneficial and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recently inducted into the Professional Scouts Hall of Fame, Twins V-P of Player Personnel Mike Radcliff joins us for this week’s “Inside Twins”. Mike recalls his first memories of several current and former Twins stars, chats about how the role and responsibilities are evolving for scouts and more. A great guy, a great guy, and a great story teller, enjoy this show with Mike Radcliff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week’s Twins Today goes around the diamond as Nick Gordon joins the show after his first start at short. Then we visit with St. Paul Saints 3rd baseman & Twins prospect Jose Miranda on his impressive season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twins Today focuses on the future of Twins baseball as we hear from St. Paul Saints Hitting Coach Matt Borgschulte on his work in Triple-A including the impact that Jose Miranda has made on their team. Then we talk pitching with the Durham Rays Pitching Coach Rick Knapp. Rick provides a unique perspective on two of the newest Twins pitchers in Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman. Finally, Twins Radio’s Kris Atteberry reflects on his 15 years with the Twins organization. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
The Twins are exploring multiple options when it comes to building a rotation and full pitching staff in 2022. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the possible approaches to the biggest need facing the organization. Joe Ryan could be a part of those equations, Thad chats about the prospects’ big league debut and more on this week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Twins look for a 3-game sweep of the NL Central Leading Milwaukee Brewers and this week’s Twins Today has a Border Battle theme as well hear from a number of people from the two states. The Legendary Bob Uecker shares some memorable stories about his time in the movies and then current Twins Radio Play-by-Play Analyst Cory Provus shares his own Uecker stories from his time in the booth with him in Milwaukee. Twins pitcher Andrew Albers discusses his incredible path through baseball as he con...
As the Twins get set for the final month of the season, could Joe Ryan find his way on to the big league mound in September? Manager Rocco Baldelli dives into that when he joins “Inside Twins” this week. The skipper also explains why he favors the current limits on roster expansion for September, discusses the impact Kenta Maeda needing surgery has on the 2022 rotation and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The last couple of weeks Twins Today has been introducing you to Minor League prospects throughout the Twins Organization and this week’s show highlights BJ Boyd. Boyd isn’t necessarily a house hold name yet but definitely has an incredible story with a mentor who may surprise you. We also hear from Twins Head Groundskeeper Larry DiVito on how he maintains the Target Field playing field through an upcoming concert and we catch up with Taylor Rogers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Who are some Twins’ minor leaguers who should be on your radar? Assistant General Manager Jeremey Zoll joins “Inside Twins” and puts the spotlight on some prospects. He also discusses the impact of the rookie league being eliminated from affiliated MLB teams. Plus, he dives into the evolution of the strength and conditioning department for the Twins and across baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twins Today puts a bow on a weekend which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the 1991 Minnesota Twins Championship Season. The Star Tribune’s Patrick Reusse is one of the most respected Twins historians around and he joins us for some candid memories of that team that you won’t find in an article. Big Train, Carl Willis was a member of that world series season and he points out the impact that TK has had on his career. We also hear from Paul Molitor as the Baseball Hall of Famer comments on his ...
The Twins look to win three consecutive series for the first time this season, and all three would be against division leaders. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” to talk about the nice ball his squad has been playing. With Tampa Bay in town, the skipper also reflects on his time with them and the evolution of when they became a top tier organization on and off the field. He and Rays manager Kevin Cash spent a brief time together as teammates in Tampa in 2005, but it had a profound impa...
On the heels of the closing ceremonies in Tokyo, Twins Today is joined by former gold medalist Jessica Mendoza. Jessica received a firsthand scouting report on Twins new pitching prospect Joe Ryan. She explains what is the most underrated element to Joe’s game and how she sees the Twins rebounding from a disappointing 2021 season. Speaking of prospects, Austin Martin has been fantastic since joining the Wichita Wind Surge after coming over to the Twins organization in the Jose Berrios trade. We ...
We cover a lot of ground this week on “Inside Twins” as team President Dave St. Peter joins the show. He addresses the impact on the business side from the trades of Nelson Cruz and Jose Berrios, as well as adjustment the team is making due to the Delta variant and the Covid-19 pandemic. The organization is going to honor the 1991 World Champions this coming weekend, Dave talks about the festivities along with what stands out to him the most from these celebrations. Plus, the Twins will have an ...
Now that some of the dust has settled President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey has an opportunity to reflect on what was a busy deadline. He sits down with Cory Provus to talk about the thought process of the moves and how the timeline played out over the course of the week. Derek also provides his perspective on contract extension discussions with Byron Buxton and what he’s learned about the deadline during his tenure with the Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Fresh off the trade deadline, Twins Today takes a deep dive on some of the prospects that the Twins acquired this past week with JJ Cooper, the Executive Editor of Baseball America. We also look at the relationship impact of the deadline with Twins Interpreter Elvis Martinez. Speaking of prospects, we check in with Cedar Rapids Kernel and Forest Lake native Matt Wallner to learn how his season is going. We’ll also look ahead to the 1991 World Series Reunion on August 13th & 14 with Dan Gladd...
With the Trade Deadline looming Twins Today checks in with MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman who gives us the latest on Twins trade rumors including Jose Berrios and a player that Heyman says is “more likely than not to be traded.” Bally Sports North analyst LaTroy Hawkins discusses the deadline from his perspective as well as some of the memorable pitching performances that he’s seen firsthand. MLB.Com Angels beat writer Rhett Bollinger builds on last night’s pitching performance to help us reset ...
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 team will be able to compete for the postseason in 2022, a belief that is supported by the teams who ...
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 coming from college, Sean explains the focus on this direction – especially with the pitchers. He a...
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 Championship. Finally, Twins Senior Director of Communications Dustin Morse shares his perspective of All-Star ...
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 flashback on the week with a great conversation with former Twin and World Series Champion A.J. Pierzynsk...
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 answer is a definitive yes.” He dives into watching some of the young players who will be part of the f...
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 built it the same way as in the past, but it did work out here in 2021. The front office is remaining o...
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 well as tell you about what promotions are in store for this week. Plus, Sean Aronson, St. Paul Saints...
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 what he is learning from this 2021 season as his squad keeps searching to get back on track Learn mor...
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 baseball history. On the side, we bring in Wichita Wind Surge Broadcaster Tim Grubbs as he provides in-dep...
