We kick off 2023 with a fun and fascinating “Inside Twins” with one of the team’s newest players – Kyle Farmer. Hear about how his mom once broke up the filming of a Hollywood blockbuster (in which Kyle had a role), what instruments he rocked in the high school band, and how he heckled the guy who served up Kirby’s home run in game 6 of the 1991 World Series. Kyle also talks about being traded to the Twins, the familiar faces he will find in the Twins clubhouse, how special of a player Joey Vott...
Jan 05, 2023•31 min
“Newest Twin Joey Gallo joins Inside Twins to talk about why he is excited to play for the Twins and share some really good stories about his life intertwined with baseball.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022•27 min
Twins Catcher Ryan Jeffers joins Inside Twins to tell us about the Twins Holiday Week of Giving and how he’s worked with Hitting Coach David Popkins on revamping his swing this off-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022•31 min
Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey visits us from the MLB Winter Meetings to talk through how deals in the last couple of days have impacted the Twins off-season plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2022•27 min
We have a round table discussion on our season finale of “Inside Twins.” Glen Perkins and Dan Gladden join Cory Provus as they dissect what did, and did not, go well for the Twins in 2022. There is a lot of discussion surrounding how the pitching was handled, Carlos Correa’s future and the impact of the new rules coming to MLB in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2022•25 min
The Twins came into September just a game back, but the season slipped away quickly this month. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the downward spiral the season took this month. Injuries have been a big factor this season, Thad discusses how that will play into off-season training and how to evaluate the teams medical processes. That and more on this week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2022•24 min
Bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” on the heels of a rough start to a crucial series in Cleveland. The Twins dropped the first three games of the series, including being walked-off in the 15th inning in game two of a double header Saturday. Jayce talks about how tough the losses have been and how the team will have to try to respond. With time running out on the team’s pursuit of the central division title, Jayce discusses some of the guys who helped keep the Twins in contention this...
Sep 18, 2022•23 min
It has been a tough start a big three game series against Cleveland. Twins’ President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stops by “Inside Twins” to discuss the importance of the series finale. He also looks at the factors which have led Twins starters to go less than 5 innings 61 times so far this season, with the team being 19-42 in those contests. Derek provides a handful of injury updates, and then dives into the recently announced new rules for 2023 such as the pitch clock and cutting down ...
Sep 11, 2022•25 min
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli joins Kris Atteberry for Inside Twins this week. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rocco explains his decision to bench two starters in the 5th inning of a lopsided game in which opposing starter Dylan Cease was attempting to throw a no-hitter. He also shared a health update on starter Tyler Mahle, and the Twins' skipper dives into his scouting background once Rocco's playing days were finished. That and more with Rocco Baldelli on this edition of Inside Twins. Learn m...
Sep 04, 2022•23 min
It has been an up and down week for the team, General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to talk about it, including the walk-off walk Saturday night vs. the Giants. Carlos Correa has made some noise in the series against San Francisco, and also with comments about being in Minnesota long term. The G-M reacts to those welcoming words. He also provides updates on some pitchers on the mend and what role they could have coming down the stretch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Aug 28, 2022•25 min
Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Inside Twins to talk pitching options as his club pushes for a postseason run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2022•25 min
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli joins Kris Atteberry for Inside Twins this week. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rocco addresses the club's plan for keeping Chris Archer healthy through a full season for the first time in several years, and how they plan the rest of the pitching plan around him. Plus, how a skipper can avoid the rollercoaster of a season and keep calm as the captain of the ship. Rocco shares his view of reading a clubhouse, interacting with his staff and players, and professes his ...
Aug 14, 2022•23 min
It was a wild week with the trade deadline, and bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” to talk about helping the new faces get acclimated. Nick Gordon has been swinging a hot bat as of late, and Jayce looks at what has contributed to Nick’s success. He also dives into all he gages when it comes time to approach Rocco with suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2022•24 min
Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey takes inside the trade room just two days before the deadline. We examine the trade market, conversations around the league and ways to get creative in potential trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2022•25 min
Giddy is the word Sean Johnson used to describe the feelings of the Twins being able to select Brooks Lee with the 8th pick in the recent 2022 draft. The Vice President Amateur Scouting joins “Inside Twins” this week to discuss the team’s 2022 draft class, include all the qualities they love about Lee. He also looks at a couple of the other selections and what are the next steps to getting guys signed and out on the field for the organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Jul 24, 2022•24 min
Twins General Manager Thad Levine sends us to the All Star Break with a recap of the first half of the season as well as a look at the trade market for pitching and a more recent positional need in the Twins lineu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2022•22 min
It is a week to the All-Star Break, and also the draft. Assistant General Manager Daniel Adler joins “Inside Twins” this week to chat about draft prep and alignment of roles and responsibilities leading up to the Twins selection. He gives an update on Miguel Sano’s rehab and when the first baseman may make his return. He also admits the team is looking for some pitching help, and why internal arms are not the answer right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2022•24 min
The Twins have hit the midpoint of the season in first place in the central. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” to talk about that success, and an up and down week which included the departure of and replacing of pitching coach Wes Johnson. The manager has a lot of praise for everything Carlos Correa has brought to the Twins, along with how Alex Kirilloff has been swinging the bat since his return. Devin Smeltzer has been the Twins best starter, and the skipper looks at what has the lef...
Jul 03, 2022•24 min
As the season gets close to July, and with the Twins sitting on top of the division, we check in with Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey in this week’s “Inside Twins.” Chris Archer picked up the win on Saturday, but he has not worked deeper than 5 innings in his 14 starts this season. Derek discusses the plan the team has for the righty this season. He also touches base on what possible rule changes we could see as soon as 2023, Kenta Maeda’s rehab from Tommy John surgery, Byron...
Jun 26, 2022•23 min
Manager Rocco Baldelli swings by “Inside Twins” this week to touch base on a variety of topics. He discusses Trevor Larnach getting penciled into left on a regular basis, how Alex Kirilloff will be used since his recall, adjusting to the roster limit of 13 pitchers and more. He also reflects on celebrating his first Father’s Day as a dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2022•23 min
The Twins have been on a roll vs. some of the top starters in the game, bench coach Jayce Tingler stops by “Inside Twins” to talk about that success. Jayce also takes a look at one guy having a ton of success against all pitching right now – Luis Arraez. He also dives into lineup construction and the consideration the staff gives to fans at Target Field when they decide when to sit guys like Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa. That and more on this week’s episode. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jun 12, 2022•23 min
Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll joins “Inside Twins” this week and provides updates on Jorge Alcala, Royce Lewis and Miguel Sano. He also dives in player development and discusses how to identify guys who will be receptive to change, and then how the change is implemented. Jeremy also touches base on former number one overall pick Tim Beckham being on the team’s radar as his season is getting going for the triple-A St. Paul Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Jun 05, 2022•23 min
The Twins will be going to Toronto later this week and will have to navigate Canadian Covid-19 protocols. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss how they handle the roster shuffle, with some players not being eligible to play. On the heels of Chris Paddack having Tommy John surgery, Thad separates fact from fiction on what the Twins knew regarding Paddack’s health before making the trade with the Padres. Plus, he provides on update on Miguel Sano’s rehab. Learn more about yo...
May 29, 2022•25 min
What goes into deciding when Byron Buxton is not in the lineup? Manager Rocco Baldelli discusses the dynamics on this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also looks at why they sent Royce Lewis back to the minors, as well as pros and cons to next year’s schedule which will reduce the number of games vs. divisional foes. Plus, find out who is really happy every time the Twins drop down a sacrifice bunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2022•24 min
We are talking pitching on this week’s “Inside Twins” as Wes Johnson joins us. The pitching coach dives into slider usage going up, especially among some of the Twins young starters. Wes also talks about what he hopes Joe Ryan can take away from a start which wasn’t smooth, gives on update on the plan for Dylan Bundy’s return and highlights a few of the promising arms in the Twins system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2022•24 min
The Twins’ original lineup on Saturday consisted of 9 players who were fully developed in-house. Director of Player Development Alex Hassan joins this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss all the layers that makes that possible. Alex also chats about how this 2022 version of the Twins is blending multiple waves of talent. He then puts the spotlight on some top young arms in the system, and looks at the impact the various rule changes are having in the minor leagues. Learn more about your ad choices....
May 08, 2022•23 min
We are one month into the 2022 season, so Twins’ President and CEO Dave St. Peter stops by this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss the state on the team and the game. He touches base on the nice start for the first place ball club and looking forward to resuming some great traditional interactions with the fans and community. He also peers into the future of the game on topics like pace of play and highlighting the athleticism of the players. He also tells us why legendary broadcaster Bob Costas w...
May 01, 2022•23 min
We introduce Twins Territory to new bench coach Jayce Tingler on this week’s “Inside Twins”. The former San Diego manager discusses the unique impact his parents had on him as he was growing up, along with crossing paths with a future hall of famer in youth baseball. Jayce also dives into carving out his role on Rocco Baldelli’s staff, what really impresses him about Byron Buxton and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2022•23 min
Forget an Easter Egg hunt, the Twins would just like to get through a game in Boston without losing a player early in the opening innings. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss injuries to Sonny Gray and Byron Buxton, roster moves and a shift to the starting rotation. Then we hear from the manager on pulling a guy after 7 perfect innings, if he would walk a hitter with the bases loaded and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2022•23 min
Inside Twins – The 2022 Inside Twins podcast debuts featuring Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey. Derek details roster moves to start the season, the identity of the 2022 Twins and who picked up the check in a dinner between he and Twins Shortstop Carlos Correa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2022•23 min
