MN for the Win - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

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The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies at Target Field. The "Chaos" Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson once again fills in for Dan and the boys are in relatively high spirits following a series win against a terrible baseball team. David is annoyed with Derek Shelton's postgame press conference, while Hoges is still baffled by his bullpen decision making process. Hoges is curious when we'll see Kaelen Culpepper with the big league club, and David wants to know if right field is the answer for Luke Keaschall. Thanks for listening, and as always...

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The Minnesota Twins are swept by the LA Dodgers at Target Field in Minneapolis. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills is as Dan continues his world travels. The boys are disappointed, but not surprised at the results of the series, and were pleasantly surprised by how close the Twins came to stealing a game or two of the series. Hoges is getting fed up with Derek Shelton's managerial decisions, and David proposes switching things up and bringing Paul Molitor back into the managerial fold. David is curious if Hoges is still in on this season...

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The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. Dan is still traveling the world so Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson joins David in studio. The boys are thrilled with the Twins taking 2 of 3 on the road, and outside of some sloppy infield defense were impressed with the Twins offense and defense. Hoges is mad that Shelton won't let Fedko play a normal game of baseball, and both the guys feel that Shelton isn't pulling guys fast enough. The boys discuss the new Home Run Derby rules, and check...

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The Minnesota Twins sweep the Texas Rangers at Globe Life in Arlington, Texas. Dan is traveling the world so David is joined by Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson. The boys are in high spirits after a surprising series sweep of the Rangers. David is still trying to figure out how good Kody Clemens is, and Hoges is mad at the Twins for in a way, causing the injury to Kaelen Culpepper preventing his callup to the big league club. Hoges wants to know if Gomez can officially be called the Twins closer, and the guys...

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In a series full of swings, the Minnesota Twins come away with a victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, taking two of three at Target Field. For the first time in a while, Byron Buxton had another star shining with him in Royce Lewis. David and Dan debate whether Royce is actually back or whether this is a blip. Dan is coming around to the ABS challenge system; David is wondering how long Justin Lawrence can possibly stay in this bullpen. They look ahead to the next couple of weeks and predict...

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Still short on starting pitching and still trying to put together a competitive bullpen, the Minnesota Twins lost two of three to the Tigers in Detroit, falling eight games under .500. That has Dan and Hoges thinking about what might happen in late July and whether Joe Ryan is winding down his time with the Twins. Dan is confused about why Mike Paredes doesn't get the official title as "spot starter," while Hoges has diagnosed Royce Lewis' inconsistent play over the last three years. They discuss what goes into choosing a position player to...

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The Minnesota Twins welcomed Royce Lewis back to the Major League lineup and still lose three of four at home to the Kansas City Royals, who gained two games on the Twins in the AL Central standings. Dan remains optimistic that the team is going to be in the hunt in September. David isn't so sure after this latest home stand. For the first time this season, David and Dan both have some in-game critiques for manager Derek Shelton. They also discuss the impact of the absence of Ryan Jeffers and when the...

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While playing with a depleted starting rotation, the Minnesota Twins came home and won two of three against the Chicago White Sox, staying afloat in the middle of the AL Central Division and just a couple games back in the Wild Card. The bullpen continues to be in flux -- Kody Funderburk returned to St. Paul for some reason yet again -- but the Twins continue to find ways to mind the gaps. David wants to see the Twins rearrange the infield, while Dan is pleased to hear what Derek Shelton said about...

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A road trip that started with a sweep ends with a sweep, as the Minnesota Twins lose all three games to the Pittsburgh Pirates. David and Dan discuss the road back to .500, which looks like a difficult one considering all the pitching injuries and the strain on the depth of the starting rotation. David wants to know how the Twins are addressing all of the Pirates' stolen bases, while Dan wants to see more prospects make their way to the Majors. There were positive performances for sure (by Brooks Lee and Kody Clemens...

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The Minnesota Twins drop 3 of 4 to the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan Thompson and the boys talk about the rough series for the Twins after just sweeping the Boston Red Sox. Hoges thinks the Twins aren't being fair to SWR, and David wants to know when it's time to recall Royce Lewis. Hoges is optimistic about the Twins chances to return .500, while David is still skeptical. Thanks for listening, and as always, go #MNTwins ! #MinnesotaTwins 

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The Minnesota Twins capped their most exciting series of the season with one last victory on Sunday to give them a sweep over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. David is still giddy having nearly fist pumped through his ceiling at the end of Game 3. Dan is a bit more measured -- after all, it's only the end of May. But the Twins are indeed sitting in playoff position, an unlikely spot to say the least. David has questions about how this lineup continues to produce, and Dan wonders just how good...

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The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the visiting Correa-less Houston Astros. The Twins lean on great starting pitching and do just enough offensively to take games 1 and 3. The boys discuss the starting pitching depth that continues to surprise as Zebby Matthews turns in another great outing. Hoges wants to know why Derek Shelton hasn't made more of an impact on the team compared with years previous, and David is curious how Shelton will handle SWR moving forward. David wants to know what Hoges needs to see for the Twins to recall Royce Lewis...

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Despite getting some good pitching from the starters and the bullpen, the Minnesota Twins lost two of three at home to the border rival Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field. David and Dan both are struggling to understand the play of once-great Royce Lewis, but they appreciate the plays made by others, such as Connor Prielipp and Ryan Jeffers. Dan is curious if the Twins might be more willing to cut ties with one-year veterans this year, and David has lots to say about being amid the pro-Brewers crowd at Game 1. Thanks for listening...

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For the second series in the row, the Minnesota Twins take two of three, this time against the visiting Miami Marlins at Target Field. Sandwiched around another poor start from SWR were two excellent starts (and wins) by Bailey Ober and Zebby Matthews, each of whom draw praise from Dan and David. David chronicles the letdown of an evening it was for Minnesota sports fans on Wednesday, but he's in complete support of the decision to demote Matt Wallner. Dan is still waiting for Kaelen Culpepper's call-up, even as he continues to see...

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In a season when it doesn't seem as likely to matter, the Minnesota Twins accomplished something rare this weekend in taking two of three games in Cleveland against the Guardians. Hoges joins Dan to discuss the series, which featured three close games and the Twins bullpen holding its own against the Guardians. Dan doesn't like the call to send down Kody Funderburk, and Hoges brainstorms some solutions for helping Matt Wallner out of his slump. They also check in David's May 10 proclamation and offer ideas on where the Twins will end up by...

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After a promising Game 1, the Minnesota Twins lose a series at Nationals Park, making David's May 10 check-in date a doomed one: The Twins will not be at .500 when that day comes and goes. David offers his thoughts on that and asks for something of an amendment to it. Dan isn't so sure. Dan asks why it is that we were so wrong about Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner, while David raises the question about why Royce Lewis continues to say what he says to the media. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field in Minneapolis. The boys are riding high following big playoff victories for the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves, but the Twins have them far less excited. Dan has given up on Royce Lewis, while David wonders if Derek Shelton regrets taking the Twins job this offseason. The guys discuss how Shelton should build the lineup card, and worry about Byron Buxton waiving his no trade clause. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins 

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With the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves locked in thrilling playoff series, the Minnesota Twins are doing their best to stay out of the limelight, losing two of three at home to the Seattle Mariners. David is up in arms over the poor hitting with runners in scoring position. Dan laments the signings in the bullpen that haven't worked out. They keep talking about Brooks Lee and are eager to see Matt Wallner given a fresh start at Triple-A. David asks whether ownership really believed in this team like they said they did, and...

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The Minnesota Twins are swept in Tampa Bay by the Rays at Tropicana Field. Dan feels it's time for the team to start looking to the future by bringing up the rising stars at AAA. David is okay if the Twins keep losing as long as the Wild and Wolves keep winning, but feels Derek Shelton needs to do better at saving the small amount of decent bullpen arms he has. Dan wants an apology from David, and the Red Sox fire Alex Cora. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! 

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The Minnesota Twins had surged over .500 to the top of the American League, but after another series loss -- this one in New York City, to the Mets -- David and Dan aren't so sure what this team is capable of anymore. David can't even blame manager Derek Shelton for the bullpen, because who is he supposed to go to? Dan is wondering whether any of the younger players who made promising debuts this week could be the answer. They discuss how the Twins should proceed with Matt Wallner and how they can...

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The Minnesota Twins are swept by the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Target Field. David and Dan discuss the problems with this roster that finally caught up to the Twins in this series. David struggles to remember who is on the roster and how to pronounce their names, while Dan wonders if we'll see new names added to this roster in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins!  

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The Minnesota Twins continue their winning ways taking 2 of 3 from the Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson joins David in studio and is just as surprised as David regarding the Twins early season success. David wants to know if Derek Shelton just prefers to leave things alone, and Hoges wants to know which part of the Twins roster is soon to turn back into a pumpkin. The boys discuss their newfound love of the ABS challenge system, and make their picks for the upcoming Reds series. Thanks for listening, and...

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The Minnesota Twins have climbed to the top of not just the divisional standings but that of the entire American League after taking two of three in Toronto against the Blue Jays. David and Dan are trying to enjoy the sound performances from Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley and most of the lineup, though a few spots there -- and the whole of the bullpen -- are suspect. David praises manager Derek Shelton for how he has handled the bullpen, while Dan is wondering about the choice to keep trotting James Outman into the...

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This year's Minnesota Twins already accomplished something last year's team never did: They swept a four-game series. David and Dan recap all the many celebratory moments, including big hits from Brooks Lee, Josh Bell and Royce Lewis, leaving both David and Dan to wonder: Is this team going to be competitive this season? Dan asks whether the Twins should be aggressive in offering contracts to seven of the team's best young players, while David is pleasantly surprised by how well Derek Shelton has made this bullpen work so far. Thanks for listening, and...

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On a cold day at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins won their home opener, and then promptly went cold at the plate, losing two of three against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. David is enamored of the start by Simeon Woods-Richardson and impressed by the play of Tristan Gray. But he wonders just how long Twins fans will need to wait to see Kaelen Culpepper playing shortstop for the Twins. Dan laments the missed chances at the end of Game 3 and asks what Kody Clemens is doing at the top of the lineup...

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Mother Nature clearly conspired with Major League Baseball to tilt the scales against the Minnesota Twins in this series, as they lose two of three to the Kansas City Royals at the occasionally wet and foggy Kaufman Stadium. David sees the glimmer that was Taj Bradley's start, while Dan wonders whether there might be true depth to the lineup with the hitting performances of Josh Bell and Matt Wallner in this series. They both are enjoying the ABS challenge system and wonder how long it will be before robo umps take over the...

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The Minnesota Twins open their season on the road against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. The boys discuss Derek Shelton's first series as manager, and their surprise at the competence shown by the bullpen. David wants to know if Shelton is going to get the team back on track when it comes to fundamentals, and Dan is both impressed and unimpressed by Royce Lewis. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! 

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The Minnesota Twins season is here, and so are David, Dan and Hoges with their predictions and analysis. Hoges has little optimism left and expects that the Twins will trade their best players by mid summer. David thinks the best hope the Twins have is in their long-haired second baseman. Dan has hope that the Twins' current plan at shortstop is going to work out better than its plan did last year. As the guys look over the schedule, David points to May 10 as a key date. They also talk about the automatic...

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With just a few days to go before the season opener, David and Dan discuss the end of the World Baseball Classic, the 2026 rule changes and the final shuffling of the Minnesota Twins roster. Dan thinks the WBC should be moved to an extended All-Star Break; David thinks the rule changes mostly make sense. But the Twins bench and bullpen are still considerable question marks for a team that David and Dan are both hoping will surprise this season. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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The World Baseball Classic is heading into the quarterfinals after a round of pool play that was memorable for many reasons, including the "misspeak" by Team USA manager Mark DeRosa. David and Dan do the math themselves and discuss whether they are rooting for the juggernaut or the underdog the rest of the way. Dan has a complaint about his new hat; David is focused more on the glut of lefthanded players on the Minnesota Twins roster. Just two weeks to go until spring training, and despite what the weather might suggest, it's...

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The Minnesota Twins continue their Grapefruit League games and continue to whittle down the roster. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in as Dan Thompson is busy covering his EWU Basketball team. The guys discuss the recent MLB news including new signings and suspensions, and give their takes on the Athletics' fan survey questions. The boys try to sort out which outfielders should make the big league roster, and David offers some unexpected praise to the Twins front office. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! 

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On the heels of the Olympics, the World Baseball Classic is nearly here, and David and Dan are excited about the chance to continue rooting for the United States, especially with Byron Buxton on the roster. They look around the league to see how the automated balls and strikes system is going while diving into the rosters of the WBC. They also look at the Minnesota Twins' roster, which is taking shape, even if there are more open spots and unknowns than there have been in many years. David is curious who will...

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The Minnesota Twins open up full squad workouts to kick off 2026 spring training in Fort Meyers, Florida. David and Dan discuss the most recent moves by the Twins including signing Anthony Banda, Andrew Chafin, Liam Hendiks, and Gio Urshela. The guys breakdown the new promotions being offered by the Twins to lure fans back to Target Field. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins!  

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For as little as the Minnesota Twins roster has meaningfully changed this offseason, its front office and coaching staff has undergone substantial change. The latest move was the "mutual" departure of Derek Falvey, who had been with the organization for a decade, making key baseball decisions. Dan and Hoges discuss what can be made of the change and what it says about the frayed short-term future of the Twins, who appear destined for a sub-.500 season in 2026. Both Dan and Hoges are looking at a 2027 lockout as being more and more likely, which...

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As Major League Baseball's stars sign big contracts, and as the other 29 teams make efforts to improve their roster heading into the 2026 season, the Minnesota Twins have filled their offseason with signings that equate to visits to the Dollar Store. David and Dan recap what's gone on around the league over the last month and the parade of utility players who have signed with the Twins. The pieces, David argues, simply don't fit together. Dan wonders whether there is a grand design behind all of it. But at least the smell of fresh-cut...

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The Minnesota Twins make their first move of consequence this offseason signing 1st Baseman Josh Bell to a one-year deal. David and Dan react to the news that the Twins will not be trading Pablo, Ryan, or Buxton and instead will try to add pieces around them to be competitive in 2025. The guys look around at all the big signings and trades around the league, and talk about the Twins new minority ownership partners and what that may mean for the 2026 payroll and beyond. 

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After wrapping up the 2025 season, David, Dan and Hoges look toward the offseason and the moves they would like to see the Minnesota Twins make before spring training. Dan praises the frugality of the Pohlad family, while David and Hoges would very much like to see the owners spend more money. They take a look at which players they think will be in the starting rotation, the bullpen and the lineup. They also discuss the likelihood of an MLB stoppage and the potential of a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement...

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With the benefit of hindsight, David, Dan and Hoges discuss the 2025 Minnesota Twins baseball season, a year that was in so many ways a failure. They discuss what went well, what didn't, and the many changes to the coaching staff and roster since this time last year. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins!

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The choices of Derek Shelton for his coaching staff are falling into place just as new details from the latest sports betting scandal are coming to light out of Cleveland. David and Dan discuss both as they try to keep up with offseason news. Dan is skeptical about keeping Pete Maki as pitching coach, though David is more supportive. They both think the gambling is troubling, perhaps more troubling than any other form of cheating baseball has seen in its history. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins!

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The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their new manager. David and Dan offer their thoughts on his hiring, and whether or not this will lead to a better Twins team in years to come. Dan wants to know what makes Shelton think he'll have more success here as compared with Pittsburgh, while David thinks it may be time to strip the team down even further from a business perspective. The guys talk through the results of their postseason predictions, and David is once again mad at the Twins ownership for not...