You win some you lose some, sometimes many of them in a row. John and Ben recap The Twins’ up and then down week against the Royals and Orioles and why all of the pressure this season is on Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa. Plus they discuss how to keep Edouard Julien in the lineup when Jorge Polanco returns. Then, they break down the Twins’ first two rounds of draft picks, including top pick Walker Jenkins, and why Jenkins is worth the hype leading up to the draft. The 18-year-old could end up be...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 16
John and Ben recap the Twins week which is hopefully (hopefully!) a turning point for the team. They discuss the Twins’ intense players-only meeting after getting swept by the Braves, the depressing state of the bullpen after the Brock Stewart injury, and how important it was to take 2 of 3 from the Orioles. Then, they talk about Royce Lewis’ latest trip to the injured list and why Jose Miranda won’t save the offense. Plus, a celebration of Sonny Gray earning his 3rd All-Star bid, and a fun look...
Jul 03, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
John and Ben recap a winning week for the Twins against the Red Sox and Tigers, Buxton and Correa showing signs of life, Joe Ryan’s All-Star case, Bailey Ober’s reliability, and why more people aren’t talking about Jhoan Duran. Then, they discuss why the only way for the team to improve is internal development from the hitters, and why that may not happen this season. Finally, they debate potential strategies for the Twins at the trade deadline, and why Minnesota may be better off holding steady...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The Twins are back at .500, but somehow still in the division lead. John and Ben chat about getting dominated by the Rays and nearly sweeping the Blue Jays, before Emilio Pagan predictably imploded. Then, the guys discuss whether the AL Central is the worst division in the league, and why the Twins have squandered a chance to easily run away with the division early. Plus a discussion on the Twins’ litany of injured players and which ones will return soon. Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Foll...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
With injuries to Buxton, Correa, Gallo, Larnach, Kirilloff, and now Royce Lewis, the Twins have been running out the St. Paul Saints lineup this week, but still managed to get a series win against the Astros and split one with the Guardians. John and Ben go through all the highs and lows of the week, including a couple record-breaking outings by closer Jhoan Duran. Then, the guys discuss whether or not Max Kepler has a future in the Twins lineup if he’s unwilling to play centerfield, and why the...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Twins top prospect Royce Lewis is set to make his 2023 Twins debut today after recovering from last year’s ACL tear. Will he provide the spark that the offense so desperately needs? Plus the usual recap of the week’s games, and a discussion about why exactly the Twins have been struggling to hit the last few weeks. Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The umps may have screwed the Twins out of some wins, but their approach with the bases loaded has still been concerning. John and Ben recap the Twins week with series losses to the Dodgers and Angels and the offense letting down some stellar pitching performances. Then the guys look at the Twins new string of injuries and what they could mean for the team long term, including maybe just giving Byron Buxton a stint on the IL for his own benefit. Plus an update on Royce Lewis’ electric rehab assi...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
A winning week means a winning pod. The Twins’ bats came to life and destroyed some Cubbie pitching to cap off series wins over the Padres and Cubs. The guys talk about what they liked from the Twins this week, what they didn’t, and whether the offensive burst is sustainable. Plus Ben is proven correct in his season-long obsession with getting Alex Kirilloff back in the lineup. Then, the guys talk about a flurry of roster moves for the Twins in the last week, including Max Kepler’s diagnosis, Ro...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
John recaps the week for the Twins, as they faced off against the White Sox and the Guardians. Other topics include offensive inconsistency, injury developments, and why we should be excited about Alex Kirillof. Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 08, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The Twins beat the Yankees in the regular season series for the first time since 2001! John and Ben discuss the significance of that for the Twins and the importance of stacking up wins against the lowly Royals. Topics include: first grade, the year 2001, Buck Bombs, Beef Stew, and offensive force Max Kepler. Then, the guys look at how losing Kenta Maeda and Tyler Mahle for a long stretch will impact the Twins, and why losing 40% of their starting rotation isn’t as bad as it might seem (Bailey O...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The bats have gone silent, but the guys are back to make some noise. John and Ben recap last week’s Twins games and why there’s still plenty of time for the bats to turn things around after a rough start. Then they look at Pablo Lopez’s new extension and what it means for the Twins, as well as Alex Kirilloff’s torrid rehab assignment. Topics include: Fenway weirdness, bullpen management, and the Twins making Chad Kuhl and Patrick Corbin look like aces (spoiler alert: they’re definitely not). Fol...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
With a series win against the Chicago White Sox and a split with the Yankees in New York, it’s time to take the Twins seriously as contenders. Ben and John share their major takeaways from the week, including some big offensive showings despite running out a Triple-A lineup for most of the week. Topics include: Pablo Lopez’s brilliance, a 9-run first inning in New York, Kenta Maeda’s health, and rehab updates from the Twins plethora of IL members. In Minnesota Sports corner, Ben, a long-time Uta...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
A series win against the reigning World Series champions? Maybe the Twins are good after all. Ben and John recap the first full week of the 2023 Twins season and talk about how the starting pitching is carrying the team so far. Topics include: Joe Ryan and Pablo Lopez’s new sweepers, a Kyle Farmer walk off, Sonny Gray’s dominant start, and way-too-early overreactions (spoiler alert: Trevor Larnach is an All-Star!) Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnk...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ben and John talk about the Twins’ opening series sweep of the Royals, the strong pitching performance, and questions about lineup construction. Topics include: Joey Gallo’s two homer day, Byron Buxton’s speed, Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan’s newfound velocity, and the importance of bench depth. Then they go through some injury news about the Twins’ IL members, Jhoan Duran, and a prominent Guardians pitcher. Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Subscribe...
Apr 03, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Benjamin Jones of Twinkie Town and John Ke of Pitcher List run through the Twins’ offseason moves, how they impact the roster, and what to expect from the team in 2023. Topics include Carlos Correa’s termite infested ankle, Nick Gordon’s continued outbreak, confidence in the starting rotation, and some angst about the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Benjamin Jones of Twinkie Town and John Ke of Pitcher List kick off the first episode of the new podcast by welcoming Twins All-Star centerfielder Byron Buxton! Byron joins to talk about his 2023 outlook, the importance of Carlos Correa’s return, and his favorite Dairy Queen Blizzard. Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 27, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Twins Talk brings you everything you need to know about the Minnesota Twins, from detailed analysis to lighthearted banter to Joe Mauer fan fic. Made by Twins fans, for Twins fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023•3 min
