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]]> Twins Talk bsalvatore@fansfirstsports.com Pitch to Contact, Episode 78: Derek Falvey Out, Jeremy Zoll In, Tom Pohlad Bad John and Ben return for their first episode of 2026 to try to make sense of Derek Falvey’s surprise mid-offseason departure from the Twins. They break down what has been reported, speculate on what likely happened behind closed doors, and talk about the newest debacle from the Pohlad family. Plus they take a look at the gargantuan task new decision maker Jeremy Zoll has in front of him with very little time to figure things out before the season begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:18:00 -0000 Derek Falvey Out, Jeremy Zoll In, Tom Pohlad Bad full 1 78 Twins Talk After nearly a decade at the helm, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey and the Twins agreed to mutually part ways. John and Ben return for their first episode of 2026 to try to make sense of Derek Falvey’s surprise mid-offseason departure from the Twins. They break down what has been reported, speculate on what likely happened behind closed doors, and talk about the newest debacle from the Pohlad family. Plus they take a look at the gargantuan task new decision maker Jeremy Zoll has in front of him with very little time to figure things out before the season begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben return for their first episode of 2026 to try to make sense of Derek Falvey’s surprise mid-offseason departure from the Twins. They break down what has been reported, speculate on what likely happened behind closed doors, and talk about the newest debacle from the Pohlad family. Plus they take a look at the gargantuan task new decision maker Jeremy Zoll has in front of him with very little time to figure things out before the season begins.

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]]> 2651 yes Pitch to Contact Episode 77: Are the Pohlads the Worst Owners in Baseball? Minnesota fans are stuck with the Pohlads for the foreseeable future, finally stripping any last semblance of hope for the Twins’ immediate future. John and Ben break down the impact of the decision both short and long term, and whether Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Ryan Jeffers will be on the team in 2026 as a result. Plus they look at some positives for these last 6 weeks (Zebby Matthews and Luke Keaschall) and how the Twins can still set themselves up for success in 2026. Finally, they rank the morality and ethics of each member of the Pohlad family (just kidding, John wouldn’t take the bait). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:08:00 -0000 Are the Pohlads the Worst Owners in Baseball? full 1 77 Twins Talk The Pohlads announced they won’t be selling the Minnesota Twins and are hanging onto the team, putting a bow on a disastrous month for the organization. Minnesota fans are stuck with the Pohlads for the foreseeable future, finally stripping any last semblance of hope for the Twins’ immediate future. John and Ben break down the impact of the decision both short and long term, and whether Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Ryan Jeffers will be on the team in 2026 as a result. Plus they look at some positives for these last 6 weeks (Zebby Matthews and Luke Keaschall) and how the Twins can still set themselves up for success in 2026. Finally, they rank the morality and ethics of each member of the Pohlad family (just kidding, John wouldn’t take the bait). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Minnesota fans are stuck with the Pohlads for the foreseeable future, finally stripping any last semblance of hope for the Twins’ immediate future. John and Ben break down the impact of the decision both short and long term, and whether Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Ryan Jeffers will be on the team in 2026 as a result. Plus they look at some positives for these last 6 weeks (Zebby Matthews and Luke Keaschall) and how the Twins can still set themselves up for success in 2026. Finally, they rank the morality and ethics of each member of the Pohlad family (just kidding, John wouldn’t take the bait).

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]]> 4341 no Pitch to Contact Episode 76: The Rebuilding Minnesota Twins John and Ben are back to discuss a busy and disappointing trade deadline from the Twins, including dealing away Carlos Correa, Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Louie Varland. They take a look at the players left on the roster currently, the best prospects acquired at the deadline, and why there may still be a bit of hope on the horizon. Plus, they beg, as always for the Pohlads to finally sell the team so the directionless Twins can find their future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:48:00 -0000 The Rebuilding Minnesota Twins full 1 76 Twins Talk The Pohlads decided to let Twins fans down one more time on the way out the door. John and Ben are back to discuss a busy and disappointing trade deadline from the Twins, including dealing away Carlos Correa, Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Louie Varland. They take a look at the players left on the roster currently, the best prospects acquired at the deadline, and why there may still be a bit of hope on the horizon. Plus, they beg, as always for the Pohlads to finally sell the team so the directionless Twins can find their future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben are back to discuss a busy and disappointing trade deadline from the Twins, including dealing away Carlos Correa, Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Louie Varland. They take a look at the players left on the roster currently, the best prospects acquired at the deadline, and why there may still be a bit of hope on the horizon. Plus, they beg, as always for the Pohlads to finally sell the team so the directionless Twins can find their future.

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]]> 4397 no Pitch to Contact Episode 75: Buxton’s MVP Case, Buy or Sell, and the MLB Draft Breakdown John and Ben are back to look at Byron Buxton’s MVP-esque first half and the Twins’ strong two weeks heading into the All-Star break. Plus, a breakdown of the Twins’ new top draftees and a debate over whether the Twins should buy or sell at the trade deadline. Plus, Ben sets a new record for unrelated tangents in a single episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:15:00 -0000 Buxton’s MVP Case, Buy or Sell, and the MLB Draft Breakdown full 1 75 Twins Talk Byron Buxton hit for the first cycle in Target Field history and the Twins have put themselves in a tricky spot ahead of the trade deadline. John and Ben are back to look at Byron Buxton’s MVP-esque first half and the Twins’ strong two weeks heading into the All-Star break. Plus, a breakdown of the Twins’ new top draftees and a debate over whether the Twins should buy or sell at the trade deadline. Plus, Ben sets a new record for unrelated tangents in a single episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben are back to look at Byron Buxton’s MVP-esque first half and the Twins’ strong two weeks heading into the All-Star break. Plus, a breakdown of the Twins’ new top draftees and a debate over whether the Twins should buy or sell at the trade deadline. Plus, Ben sets a new record for unrelated tangents in a single episode.

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]]> 4586 no Pitch to Contact Episode 74: Should the Twins Sell at the Trade Deadline? The trade deadline is around the corner and the Twins have an important decision to make. John and Ben share their thoughts on a potential trade deadline sell-off and why it may make sense to trade players like Jhoan Duran or Joe Ryan in the right circumstances. Plus, the usual breakdown of the week’s games with strong showings from the recently healthy Royce Lewis and the young starting pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:34:00 -0000 Should the Twins Sell at the Trade Deadline? full 1 74 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the Twins’ week of games and take a look at who on the current roster could be moved in the next couple weeks if things don’t turn around. The trade deadline is around the corner and the Twins have an important decision to make. John and Ben share their thoughts on a potential trade deadline sell-off and why it may make sense to trade players like Jhoan Duran or Joe Ryan in the right circumstances. Plus, the usual breakdown of the week’s games with strong showings from the recently healthy Royce Lewis and the young starting pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The trade deadline is around the corner and the Twins have an important decision to make. John and Ben share their thoughts on a potential trade deadline sell-off and why it may make sense to trade players like Jhoan Duran or Joe Ryan in the right circumstances. Plus, the usual breakdown of the week’s games with strong showings from the recently healthy Royce Lewis and the young starting pitchers.

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]]> 4146 no Pitch to Contact Episode 73: Another Bailey Ober Referendum After Bailey Ober’s latest disastrous week (seven home runs surrendered in two starts!!), John and Ben talk about Rocco Baldelli’s frustrating management, Derek Falvey’s unwillingness to put Ober on the IL despite his clear health struggles, and the long term impact it could have on Ober down the line. Plus, they break down this week’s games including encouraging signs from Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, and Brooks Lee while Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton continued their All-Star campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:22:00 -0000 Another Bailey Ober Referendum full 1 73 Twins Talk Bailey Ober gave up seven home runs this week and it’s time for the Twins to admit he needs to go on the IL. After Bailey Ober’s latest disastrous week (seven home runs surrendered in two starts!!), John and Ben talk about Rocco Baldelli’s frustrating management, Derek Falvey’s unwillingness to put Ober on the IL despite his clear health struggles, and the long term impact it could have on Ober down the line. Plus, they break down this week’s games including encouraging signs from Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, and Brooks Lee while Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton continued their All-Star campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After Bailey Ober’s latest disastrous week (seven home runs surrendered in two starts!!), John and Ben talk about Rocco Baldelli’s frustrating management, Derek Falvey’s unwillingness to put Ober on the IL despite his clear health struggles, and the long term impact it could have on Ober down the line. Plus, they break down this week’s games including encouraging signs from Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, and Brooks Lee while Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton continued their All-Star campaigns.

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]]> 3781 no Pitch to Contact Episode 72: Are the Twins good at Baseball? The Minnesota Twins are now 3-12 in their last 15 games and have been one of the worst teams in baseball outside of their 13 game win streak. John and Ben banter about the state of the franchise as a whole while evaluating manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and why it won’t matter until they find a new owner. Then they break down the previous week’s slew of disappointing games and pitcher blowups while Byron Buxton has been putting up MVP numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:58:00 -0000 Are the Twins good at Baseball? full 1 72 Twins Talk John and Ben banter about the state of the Minnesota Twins franchise after another disappointing week full of repeated blowups from the starting pitchers. The Minnesota Twins are now 3-12 in their last 15 games and have been one of the worst teams in baseball outside of their 13 game win streak. John and Ben banter about the state of the franchise as a whole while evaluating manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and why it won’t matter until they find a new owner. Then they break down the previous week’s slew of disappointing games and pitcher blowups while Byron Buxton has been putting up MVP numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Minnesota Twins are now 3-12 in their last 15 games and have been one of the worst teams in baseball outside of their 13 game win streak. John and Ben banter about the state of the franchise as a whole while evaluating manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and why it won’t matter until they find a new owner. Then they break down the previous week’s slew of disappointing games and pitcher blowups while Byron Buxton has been putting up MVP numbers.

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]]> 4393 yes Pitch to Contact Episode 71: Is Bailey Ober Broken? John and Ben break down the Minnesota Twins’ disappointing 1-5 week and why Bailey Ober has been struggling for a few weeks. They break down all the game action from disappointing pitching performances to surprisingly strong weeks from Brooks Lee and Willi Castro. Plus, a look at Royce Lewis’ latest leg injury and what it means for the Twins this season and going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:32:00 -0000 Is Bailey Ober Broken? full 1 71 Twins Talk The Minnesota Twins have a big Bailey Ober problem. John and Ben break down the Minnesota Twins’ disappointing 1-5 week and why Bailey Ober has been struggling for a few weeks. They break down all the game action from disappointing pitching performances to surprisingly strong weeks from Brooks Lee and Willi Castro. Plus, a look at Royce Lewis’ latest leg injury and what it means for the Twins this season and going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben break down the Minnesota Twins’ disappointing 1-5 week and why Bailey Ober has been struggling for a few weeks. They break down all the game action from disappointing pitching performances to surprisingly strong weeks from Brooks Lee and Willi Castro. Plus, a look at Royce Lewis’ latest leg injury and what it means for the Twins this season and going forward.

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]]> 4083 no Pitch to Contact Episode 70: A’s, Jays, and Shoulder Pains John and Ben break down the Twins’ success week in Sacramento against the A’s and less successful series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Then they break down the monumental loss of Pablo Lopez, the (hopefully) shorter loss of Zebby Matthews, and the next starting pitchers the Twins have if someone else goes down. Plus, a look at Bailey Ober’s plummeting velocity, signs of life from Royce Lewis, and Trevor Larnach’s sneakily good season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:02:00 -0000 A’s, Jays, and Shoulder Pains full 1 70 Twins Talk The Twins lost Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews but had a strong week without them. John and Ben break down the Twins’ success week in Sacramento against the A’s and less successful series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Then they break down the monumental loss of Pablo Lopez, the (hopefully) shorter loss of Zebby Matthews, and the next starting pitchers the Twins have if someone else goes down. Plus, a look at Bailey Ober’s plummeting velocity, signs of life from Royce Lewis, and Trevor Larnach’s sneakily good season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben break down the Twins’ success week in Sacramento against the A’s and less successful series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Then they break down the monumental loss of Pablo Lopez, the (hopefully) shorter loss of Zebby Matthews, and the next starting pitchers the Twins have if someone else goes down. Plus, a look at Bailey Ober’s plummeting velocity, signs of life from Royce Lewis, and Trevor Larnach’s sneakily good season.

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]]> 4747 no Pitch to Contact Episode 69: Lucky Number 13 All it took was an MLB-best 13 game win streak, but the Twins are firmly back in the playoff picture after sweeping the hapless Orioles and taking a series against the Brewers. John and Ben recap the Twins’ elite run and the special pitching performances that made it possible. Plus, a breakout from Trevor Larnach, signs of life from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers, and a comical $50 million outfield collision. The Twins are back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 May 2025 19:44:00 -0000 Lucky Number 13 full 1 69 Twins Talk The Twins won 13 straight and are firmly back in the playoff picture. John and Ben break down Minnesota’s elite run. All it took was an MLB-best 13 game win streak, but the Twins are firmly back in the playoff picture after sweeping the hapless Orioles and taking a series against the Brewers. John and Ben recap the Twins’ elite run and the special pitching performances that made it possible. Plus, a breakout from Trevor Larnach, signs of life from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers, and a comical $50 million outfield collision. The Twins are back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices All it took was an MLB-best 13 game win streak, but the Twins are firmly back in the playoff picture after sweeping the hapless Orioles and taking a series against the Brewers. John and Ben recap the Twins’ elite run and the special pitching performances that made it possible. Plus, a breakout from Trevor Larnach, signs of life from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers, and a comical $50 million outfield collision. The Twins are back!

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]]> 4895 no Pitch to Contact Episode 68: Twins Trending Upwards John and Ben break down the Twins week of games, dropping three very winnable games against the Cleveland Guardians and stealing a series from the Red Sox in Boston. They look at the starting rotation’s strong overall numbers, despite some luck from Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson, and why the offense is still struggling despite strong weeks from Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers. Plus, an exciting update on Royce Lewis’ and Willi Castro’s imminent return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 20:09:00 -0000 Twins Trending Upwards full 1 68 Twins Talk The Twins dropped some winnable games against the Guardians but stole a series from the Red Sox. John and Ben break down the Twins week of games, dropping three very winnable games against the Cleveland Guardians and stealing a series from the Red Sox in Boston. They look at the starting rotation’s strong overall numbers, despite some luck from Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson, and why the offense is still struggling despite strong weeks from Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers. Plus, an exciting update on Royce Lewis’ and Willi Castro’s imminent return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben break down the Twins week of games, dropping three very winnable games against the Cleveland Guardians and stealing a series from the Red Sox in Boston. They look at the starting rotation’s strong overall numbers, despite some luck from Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson, and why the offense is still struggling despite strong weeks from Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers. Plus, an exciting update on Royce Lewis’ and Willi Castro’s imminent return.

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]]> 3650 no Pitch to Contact Episode 67: Twins up, Keaschall Down The Twins went 5-1 this week but lost standout rookie Luke Keaschall in the process. John and Ben break it all down along their usual weekly game recaps. Plus a closer look at how Brooks Lee is figuring things out, Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach finally getting some good luck, and Joe Ryan’s new, elite sweeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:39:00 -0000 Twins up, Keaschall Down full 1 67 Twins Talk John and Ben discuss the latest hit to the Twins’ offense amid their best week of the season. The Twins went 5-1 this week but lost standout rookie Luke Keaschall in the process. John and Ben break it all down along their usual weekly game recaps. Plus a closer look at how Brooks Lee is figuring things out, Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach finally getting some good luck, and Joe Ryan’s new, elite sweeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Twins went 5-1 this week but lost standout rookie Luke Keaschall in the process. John and Ben break it all down along their usual weekly game recaps. Plus a closer look at how Brooks Lee is figuring things out, Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach finally getting some good luck, and Joe Ryan’s new, elite sweeper.

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]]> 3856 no Pitch to Contact Episode 66: It’s Getting Late Early Even with a long season, there’s only so much of a hole a team can dig themselves out of. John and Ben look at the 7-15 Twins and how likely it is they can turn things around. Plus, they break down Griffin Jax’s surprising struggles, Luke Keaschall’s electric MLB debut, Jhoan Duran’s new pitch, and some good news on the injury front for Pablo Lopez and Royce Lewis. And, much to John’s dismay, Chris Paddack looks pretty good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:49:00 -0000 It’s Getting Late Early full 1 66 Twins Talk After a 7-15 start, the Minnesota Twins are running out of time to turn things around. Even with a long season, there’s only so much of a hole a team can dig themselves out of. John and Ben look at the 7-15 Twins and how likely it is they can turn things around. Plus, they break down Griffin Jax’s surprising struggles, Luke Keaschall’s electric MLB debut, Jhoan Duran’s new pitch, and some good news on the injury front for Pablo Lopez and Royce Lewis. And, much to John’s dismay, Chris Paddack looks pretty good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even with a long season, there’s only so much of a hole a team can dig themselves out of. John and Ben look at the 7-15 Twins and how likely it is they can turn things around. Plus, they break down Griffin Jax’s surprising struggles, Luke Keaschall’s electric MLB debut, Jhoan Duran’s new pitch, and some good news on the injury front for Pablo Lopez and Royce Lewis. And, much to John’s dismay, Chris Paddack looks pretty good.

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]]> 4375 no Pitch to Contact Episode 65: The Worst Start in Franchise History, But Some Good News The Minnesota Twins tied their worst start in their long history, but started showing some signs of life against the Tigers. Ben goes solo to rant against the Pohlads putting the Twins in a terrible spot, Derek Falvey’s weaknesses, and the bad vibes around the team. Plus Edouard Julien’s return to form, Jose Miranda’s incompetence, and a positive Pablo Lopez injury update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:04:00 -0000 The Worst Start in Franchise History, But Some Good News full 1 65 Twins Talk Ben goes solo to talk about a historically bad start to this Twins season. The Minnesota Twins tied their worst start in their long history, but started showing some signs of life against the Tigers. Ben goes solo to rant against the Pohlads putting the Twins in a terrible spot, Derek Falvey’s weaknesses, and the bad vibes around the team. Plus Edouard Julien’s return to form, Jose Miranda’s incompetence, and a positive Pablo Lopez injury update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Minnesota Twins tied their worst start in their long history, but started showing some signs of life against the Tigers. Ben goes solo to rant against the Pohlads putting the Twins in a terrible spot, Derek Falvey’s weaknesses, and the bad vibes around the team. Plus Edouard Julien’s return to form, Jose Miranda’s incompetence, and a positive Pablo Lopez injury update.

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]]> 2535 no Pitch to Contact Episode 64: Copium John and Ben are back for the first weekly recap of the season. They break down the good, the bad, and the ugly (especially on offense) and provide a few reasons why things aren’t as bleak as they may seem. Plus, John’s anti-Chris Paddack agenda finally pays off. Someone give Zebby Matthews a call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:58:00 -0000 Copium full Twins Talk John and Ben discuss the Twins’ first week of games and the Twins’ consistent inconsistency on offense. John and Ben are back for the first weekly recap of the season. They break down the good, the bad, and the ugly (especially on offense) and provide a few reasons why things aren’t as bleak as they may seem. Plus, John’s anti-Chris Paddack agenda finally pays off. Someone give Zebby Matthews a call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben are back for the first weekly recap of the season. They break down the good, the bad, and the ugly (especially on offense) and provide a few reasons why things aren’t as bleak as they may seem. Plus, John’s anti-Chris Paddack agenda finally pays off. Someone give Zebby Matthews a call!

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]]> 4269 no Pitch to Contact Episode 63: Twins 2025 Season Preview John and Ben return to preview the Twins 2025 season which begins with, of course, a laundry list of injuries. They discuss Royce Lewis’ latest leg issue, Brooks Lee’s chronic back injury, and why Brock Stewart, Michael Tonkin, and Mickey Gasper’s IL stints will have a major impact on the Opening Day roster. Plus, they go through 8 big questions that will define the Twins’ 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:40:00 -0000 Twins 2025 Season Preview full 1 63 Twins Talk Twins baseball returns this Thursday! Get prepped with everything you need to know prior to the first pitch. John and Ben return to preview the Twins 2025 season which begins with, of course, a laundry list of injuries. They discuss Royce Lewis’ latest leg issue, Brooks Lee’s chronic back injury, and why Brock Stewart, Michael Tonkin, and Mickey Gasper’s IL stints will have a major impact on the Opening Day roster. Plus, they go through 8 big questions that will define the Twins’ 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben return to preview the Twins 2025 season which begins with, of course, a laundry list of injuries. They discuss Royce Lewis’ latest leg issue, Brooks Lee’s chronic back injury, and why Brock Stewart, Michael Tonkin, and Mickey Gasper’s IL stints will have a major impact on the Opening Day roster. Plus, they go through 8 big questions that will define the Twins’ 2025 season.

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]]> 5158 no Pitch to Contact Episode 62: Twins Baseball is Back! After a long, dark winter, the Minnesota Twins finally acquired some players as Spring Training began. John and Ben break down the Danny Coulombe, Harrison Bader, and Ty France signings and what it means for the rest of the roster. They also talk about the new Twins TV streaming service and their secret breakout candidates for 2025. (Spoiler: Ben weirdly likes Mickey Gasper). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:36:00 -0000 Twins Baseball is Back! full 1 62 Twins Talk Back like they never left. John and Ben bring you all the Twins news from their three free agent signings to Byron Buxton having his first healthy offseason in nearly a decade. After a long, dark winter, the Minnesota Twins finally acquired some players as Spring Training began. John and Ben break down the Danny Coulombe, Harrison Bader, and Ty France signings and what it means for the rest of the roster. They also talk about the new Twins TV streaming service and their secret breakout candidates for 2025. (Spoiler: Ben weirdly likes Mickey Gasper). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a long, dark winter, the Minnesota Twins finally acquired some players as Spring Training began. John and Ben break down the Danny Coulombe, Harrison Bader, and Ty France signings and what it means for the rest of the roster. They also talk about the new Twins TV streaming service and their secret breakout candidates for 2025. (Spoiler: Ben weirdly likes Mickey Gasper).

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]]> 4206 no Pitch to Contact Episode 61: No News is Bad News John and Ben make their long-awaited 2025 debut by breaking news that… the Twins have still made 0 notable offseason acquisitions. They discuss the Twins expecting to have a new owner in place by Opening Day and the Ishbias continued prominence in the sale. Plus a look at the intriguing Twins/Padres trade rumor centered around Christian Vazquez and Dylan Cease, and a potential three team deal with the Orioles that could net the Twins a new first baseman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:35:00 -0000 No News is Bad News full 1 61 Twins Talk John and Ben talk about the Minnesota Twins’ continued lack of moves this offseason for a team that still has plenty of holes. John and Ben make their long-awaited 2025 debut by breaking news that… the Twins have still made 0 notable offseason acquisitions. They discuss the Twins expecting to have a new owner in place by Opening Day and the Ishbias continued prominence in the sale. Plus a look at the intriguing Twins/Padres trade rumor centered around Christian Vazquez and Dylan Cease, and a potential three team deal with the Orioles that could net the Twins a new first baseman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben make their long-awaited 2025 debut by breaking news that… the Twins have still made 0 notable offseason acquisitions. They discuss the Twins expecting to have a new owner in place by Opening Day and the Ishbias continued prominence in the sale. Plus a look at the intriguing Twins/Padres trade rumor centered around Christian Vazquez and Dylan Cease, and a potential three team deal with the Orioles that could net the Twins a new first baseman.

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]]> 4567 no Pitch to Contact Episode 60: Twins Rumor Roundup John and Ben breakdown all of the Twins non-moves of the offseason, from the front office promotions to Michael Tonkin’s surprising return (folks… it’s rough out there). Plus a look at the Juan Soto contract and it’s ripples throughout the league, Max Kepler joining the Phillies, Carlos Santana returning to Cleveland for the third time, and Rule 5 draftee Eiberson Castellano. Finally, they muse on potential trade targets for the Twins and Ben irresponsibly dreams of an acquisition of Heliot Ramos or Wyatt Langford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:49:16 -0000 Twins Rumor Roundup full 1 60 Twins Talk The Twins are one of the only teams who haven’t signed or traded for an MLB player this offseason. What exactly is the plan? John and Ben breakdown all of the Twins non-moves of the offseason, from the front office promotions to Michael Tonkin’s surprising return (folks… it’s rough out there). Plus a look at the Juan Soto contract and it’s ripples throughout the league, Max Kepler joining the Phillies, Carlos Santana returning to Cleveland for the third time, and Rule 5 draftee Eiberson Castellano. Finally, they muse on potential trade targets for the Twins and Ben irresponsibly dreams of an acquisition of Heliot Ramos or Wyatt Langford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben breakdown all of the Twins non-moves of the offseason, from the front office promotions to Michael Tonkin’s surprising return (folks… it’s rough out there). Plus a look at the Juan Soto contract and it’s ripples throughout the league, Max Kepler joining the Phillies, Carlos Santana returning to Cleveland for the third time, and Rule 5 draftee Eiberson Castellano. Finally, they muse on potential trade targets for the Twins and Ben irresponsibly dreams of an acquisition of Heliot Ramos or Wyatt Langford.

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]]> 4701 no Pitch to Contact Episode 59: Offseason News and Notes and the Selling Pohlads John and Ben make their grand return to talk about the World Series, Shohei Ohtani, and all of the Twins news and notes through the offseason so far. Most importantly, they analyze how the Pohlads selling the team could impact the 2024 offseason and how Derek Falvey and Co. have to plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:24:47 -0000 Offseason News and Notes and the Selling Pohlads full 1 59 Twins Talk John and Ben talk about the front office shakeup within the Twins, the owners looking to sell, and look forward to the winter meetings. John and Ben make their grand return to talk about the World Series, Shohei Ohtani, and all of the Twins news and notes through the offseason so far. Most importantly, they analyze how the Pohlads selling the team could impact the 2024 offseason and how Derek Falvey and Co. have to plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben make their grand return to talk about the World Series, Shohei Ohtani, and all of the Twins news and notes through the offseason so far. Most importantly, they analyze how the Pohlads selling the team could impact the 2024 offseason and how Derek Falvey and Co. have to plan.

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]]> 4312 no Pitch to Contact Episode 58: Dead on Arrival After a dismal final week with the Twins choking away their playoff spot, John and Ben discuss the symptom’s behind the collapse and how they can improve heading into 2025. Plus, they break down the news of Derek Falvey and Rocco Baldelli’s returns and Joe Pohlad’s comments on the Twins potential 2025 payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:41:31 -0000 Dead on Arrival full 1 58 Twins Talk The Twins were eliminated after a terrible stretch of baseball with their season on the line. After a dismal final week with the Twins choking away their playoff spot, John and Ben discuss the symptom’s behind the collapse and how they can improve heading into 2025. Plus, they break down the news of Derek Falvey and Rocco Baldelli’s returns and Joe Pohlad’s comments on the Twins potential 2025 payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a dismal final week with the Twins choking away their playoff spot, John and Ben discuss the symptom’s behind the collapse and how they can improve heading into 2025. Plus, they break down the news of Derek Falvey and Rocco Baldelli’s returns and Joe Pohlad’s comments on the Twins potential 2025 payroll.

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]]> 3707 no Pitch to Contact Episode 57: Now or Never John and Ben return with unfortunate news: the Minnesota Twins are out of the playoff picture for the first time since April. They go over the terrible ownership decisions that have led to this collapse, the futures of manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and how 2024 can still be salvaged. There’s six games left and the Twins are one game out. It’s now or never. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:58:13 -0000 Now or Never full 1 57 Twins Talk After one of the worst months in recent Minnesota Twins history, they find themselves outside the playoff picture for the first time since April. John and Ben return with unfortunate news: the Minnesota Twins are out of the playoff picture for the first time since April. They go over the terrible ownership decisions that have led to this collapse, the futures of manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and how 2024 can still be salvaged. There’s six games left and the Twins are one game out. It’s now or never. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben return with unfortunate news: the Minnesota Twins are out of the playoff picture for the first time since April. They go over the terrible ownership decisions that have led to this collapse, the futures of manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and how 2024 can still be salvaged. There’s six games left and the Twins are one game out. It’s now or never.

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]]> 4371 no Pitch to Contact Episode 56: Correa and Buxton Return, Rookies Running on Fumes John and Ben return to discuss the Twins’ interesting week, beating the Angels while narrowly avoiding a sweep against the Reds. They talk about Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa’s sudden return to the lineup, what can be expected from them in their still injured states, and how much they will play in the final two weeks. Plus, Matt Wallner is Good, Royce Lewis is alive, and the rookie starting pitchers are officially out of gas after several bad starts in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:30:00 -0000 Correa and Buxton Return, Rookies Running on Fumes full 1 56 Twins Talk John and Ben discuss Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton’s last-minute returns to the Twins and the Twins’ struggling rookies. John and Ben return to discuss the Twins’ interesting week, beating the Angels while narrowly avoiding a sweep against the Reds. They talk about Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa’s sudden return to the lineup, what can be expected from them in their still injured states, and how much they will play in the final two weeks. Plus, Matt Wallner is Good, Royce Lewis is alive, and the rookie starting pitchers are officially out of gas after several bad starts in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben return to discuss the Twins’ interesting week, beating the Angels while narrowly avoiding a sweep against the Reds. They talk about Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa’s sudden return to the lineup, what can be expected from them in their still injured states, and how much they will play in the final two weeks. Plus, Matt Wallner is Good, Royce Lewis is alive, and the rookie starting pitchers are officially out of gas after several bad starts in a row.

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]]> 4847 no Pitch to Contact Episode 55: Powerless John and Ben (unfortunately) discuss the Twins’ abysmal weekend in Kansas City, despite the pitching staff’s rebound. They discuss how to get the offense back on track and the dire need for Royce Lewis to rediscover his early season magic. Plus, significant signs of progress from Edouard Julien, injury non-updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and David Festa looking like a playoff-caliber starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:16:51 -0000 Powerless full 1 55 Twins Talk The Twins’ bats have gone dead at the worst time. John and Ben (unfortunately) discuss the Twins’ abysmal weekend in Kansas City, despite the pitching staff’s rebound. They discuss how to get the offense back on track and the dire need for Royce Lewis to rediscover his early season magic. Plus, significant signs of progress from Edouard Julien, injury non-updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and David Festa looking like a playoff-caliber starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben (unfortunately) discuss the Twins’ abysmal weekend in Kansas City, despite the pitching staff’s rebound. They discuss how to get the offense back on track and the dire need for Royce Lewis to rediscover his early season magic. Plus, significant signs of progress from Edouard Julien, injury non-updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and David Festa looking like a playoff-caliber starter.

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]]> 4252 no Pitch to Contact Episode 54: Positives and Negatives From the Twins’ Rookies John and Ben are back to recap a disappointing week for the Twins that somehow has them in the exact same place in the standings thanks to Cleveland falling down to earth. They discuss the best start of David Festa’s career, the worst start of Zebby Matthews’, and Pablo Lopez rounding back into ace form ahead of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:09:42 -0000 Positives and Negatives From the Twins’ Rookies full 1 54 Twins Talk David Festa had his best professional start and Zebby Matthews had his worst. What should the Twins do going forward with each rookie starting pitcher? John and Ben are back to recap a disappointing week for the Twins that somehow has them in the exact same place in the standings thanks to Cleveland falling down to earth. They discuss the best start of David Festa’s career, the worst start of Zebby Matthews’, and Pablo Lopez rounding back into ace form ahead of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben are back to recap a disappointing week for the Twins that somehow has them in the exact same place in the standings thanks to Cleveland falling down to earth. They discuss the best start of David Festa’s career, the worst start of Zebby Matthews’, and Pablo Lopez rounding back into ace form ahead of the playoffs.

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]]> 3140 no Pitch to Contact Episode 53: Carlos Santana Appreciation & Putting the Royals in Their Place John and Ben discuss the current playoff picture and how likely it is that the Twins could the division and end up with the top seed in the AL. Plus they provide encouraging injury updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and break down the week’s games highlighted by Zebby Matthews’ debut, an insanely clutch week from Carlos Santana, and an all-time bullpen blow up by Jorge Alcala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:29:19 -0000 Carlos Santana Appreciation & Putting the Royals in Their Place full 1 53 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the week’s games, highlighted by a clutch week from Carlos Santana and an all-time bullpen blow up by Jorge Alcala. John and Ben discuss the current playoff picture and how likely it is that the Twins could the division and end up with the top seed in the AL. Plus they provide encouraging injury updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and break down the week’s games highlighted by Zebby Matthews’ debut, an insanely clutch week from Carlos Santana, and an all-time bullpen blow up by Jorge Alcala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben discuss the current playoff picture and how likely it is that the Twins could the division and end up with the top seed in the AL. Plus they provide encouraging injury updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and break down the week’s games highlighted by Zebby Matthews’ debut, an insanely clutch week from Carlos Santana, and an all-time bullpen blow up by Jorge Alcala.

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]]> 5856 no Pitch to Contact Episode 52: Chasing Cleveland, Joe Ryan Injury Update, Zebby Matthews Hype John and Ben recap the Twins’ biggest series of the season against the Guardians that ended in a disappointing split. Plus they provide a major update on Joe Ryan’s injury and the impact to the Twins’ starter depth, including Zebby Matthews’ imminent MLB debut. Plus an overdue rant on the Twins’ struggles with the bases loaded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:08:19 -0000 Chasing Cleveland, Joe Ryan Injury Update, Zebby Matthews Hype full 1 52 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the Twins’ series split with the Guardians and talk about Zebby Matthews’ impending Big League debut. John and Ben recap the Twins’ biggest series of the season against the Guardians that ended in a disappointing split. Plus they provide a major update on Joe Ryan’s injury and the impact to the Twins’ starter depth, including Zebby Matthews’ imminent MLB debut. Plus an overdue rant on the Twins’ struggles with the bases loaded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben recap the Twins’ biggest series of the season against the Guardians that ended in a disappointing split. Plus they provide a major update on Joe Ryan’s injury and the impact to the Twins’ starter depth, including Zebby Matthews’ imminent MLB debut. Plus an overdue rant on the Twins’ struggles with the bases loaded.

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]]> 5092 no Pitch to Contact Episode 51: The White Sox are Worse Than You Think After yet another sweep against the White Sox, the Twins are back within striking distance of the AL Central crown, and potentially the top seed in the playoffs. John and Ben break down the Twins’ recent run of success including concern for Simeon Woods Richardson, hope for David Festa, and Byron Buxton and Bailey Ober’s return to dominance. Plus they preview next weekend’s big series with the Cleveland Guardians and put the White Sox’s historically bad season into some context. Spoiler alert: they’re the worst MLB team since the 19th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:22:22 -0000 The White Sox are Worse Than You Think full 1 51 Twins Talk John and Ben return to talk about the Minnesota Twins’ successful week thanks to another conveniently timed series with the historically bad Chicago White Sox After yet another sweep against the White Sox, the Twins are back within striking distance of the AL Central crown, and potentially the top seed in the playoffs. John and Ben break down the Twins’ recent run of success including concern for Simeon Woods Richardson, hope for David Festa, and Byron Buxton and Bailey Ober’s return to dominance. Plus they preview next weekend’s big series with the Cleveland Guardians and put the White Sox’s historically bad season into some context. Spoiler alert: they’re the worst MLB team since the 19th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After yet another sweep against the White Sox, the Twins are back within striking distance of the AL Central crown, and potentially the top seed in the playoffs. John and Ben break down the Twins’ recent run of success including concern for Simeon Woods Richardson, hope for David Festa, and Byron Buxton and Bailey Ober’s return to dominance. Plus they preview next weekend’s big series with the Cleveland Guardians and put the White Sox’s historically bad season into some context. Spoiler alert: they’re the worst MLB team since the 19th century.

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]]> 4703 no Pitch to Contact Episode 50: Willi Castro, All Star There’s no better way to honor our 50th episode than celebrating Willi Castro’s All-Star selection. John and Ben talk about Castro’s immense value to the Twins, the rash of injuries to Minnesota’s 4 best hitters, and Brooks Lee continuing to impress in his MLB debut. Plus a full recap of the week’s games and a preview of the Twins’ draft strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0000 Willi Castro, All Star full 1 50 Twins Talk Willi Castro is an All-Star, Brooks Lee is good, and the Twins need some post-break injury luck. There’s no better way to honor our 50th episode than celebrating Willi Castro’s All-Star selection. John and Ben talk about Castro’s immense value to the Twins, the rash of injuries to Minnesota’s 4 best hitters, and Brooks Lee continuing to impress in his MLB debut. Plus a full recap of the week’s games and a preview of the Twins’ draft strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There’s no better way to honor our 50th episode than celebrating Willi Castro’s All-Star selection. John and Ben talk about Castro’s immense value to the Twins, the rash of injuries to Minnesota’s 4 best hitters, and Brooks Lee continuing to impress in his MLB debut. Plus a full recap of the week’s games and a preview of the Twins’ draft strategies.

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]]> 3328 no Pitch to Contact Episode 49: Not Throwing Away His Shot We know, Hamilton references are outdated, but when Jose Miranda ties the MLB record for consecutive hits, you have to invoke his more successful cousin. John and Ben reunite to talk about Miranda and his late All-Star push, the Cleveland Guardians’ unsustainable winning run, Royce Lewis’ latest IL stint, and the Twins’ pair of Top 100 Prospects (Brooks Lee and David Festa) who’s MLB debuts couldn’t have been more different. Plus a recap of the last week’s games and how the Twins have morphed into a consistently great team and one of the best offenses in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:36:43 -0000 Not Throwing Away His Shot full 1 49 Twins Talk John and Ben reunite to talk Jose Miranda’s record-setting week, Brooks Lee’s MLB debut, and the Twins turning into one of the best teams in baseball. We know, Hamilton references are outdated, but when Jose Miranda ties the MLB record for consecutive hits, you have to invoke his more successful cousin. John and Ben reunite to talk about Miranda and his late All-Star push, the Cleveland Guardians’ unsustainable winning run, Royce Lewis’ latest IL stint, and the Twins’ pair of Top 100 Prospects (Brooks Lee and David Festa) who’s MLB debuts couldn’t have been more different. Plus a recap of the last week’s games and how the Twins have morphed into a consistently great team and one of the best offenses in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We know, Hamilton references are outdated, but when Jose Miranda ties the MLB record for consecutive hits, you have to invoke his more successful cousin. John and Ben reunite to talk about Miranda and his late All-Star push, the Cleveland Guardians’ unsustainable winning run, Royce Lewis’ latest IL stint, and the Twins’ pair of Top 100 Prospects (Brooks Lee and David Festa) who’s MLB debuts couldn’t have been more different. Plus a recap of the last week’s games and how the Twins have morphed into a consistently great team and one of the best offenses in baseball.

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]]> 4614 no Pitch to Contact Episode 48: West Coast Winning This week, it’s Ben doing a solo pod to bring you all things Twins. He takes a look at Minnesota’s success across the West Coast the past two weeks, breaks down all of the games, and even makes a case for Willi Castro making the All-Star team. Just like we all predicted ahead of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:52:49 -0000 West Coast Winning full 1 48 Twins Talk The Twins won all three of their West Coast series and find themselves firmly in the playoffs. Ben returns to break down everything you need to know. This week, it’s Ben doing a solo pod to bring you all things Twins. He takes a look at Minnesota’s success across the West Coast the past two weeks, breaks down all of the games, and even makes a case for Willi Castro making the All-Star team. Just like we all predicted ahead of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, it’s Ben doing a solo pod to bring you all things Twins. He takes a look at Minnesota’s success across the West Coast the past two weeks, breaks down all of the games, and even makes a case for Willi Castro making the All-Star team. Just like we all predicted ahead of the season.

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]]> 2390 no Pitch to Contact Episode 47: All Aboard the Correa Hype Train! John is back to talk about the Twins’ solid 6-1 week against the Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics. He recaps very solid weeks from Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis and takes a look at the AL Central race for the remainder of June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:47:16 -0000 All Aboard the Correa Hype Train! full 1 47 Twins Talk John recaps the Twins’ trip to the cellar of the MLB standings. John is back to talk about the Twins’ solid 6-1 week against the Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics. He recaps very solid weeks from Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis and takes a look at the AL Central race for the remainder of June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John is back to talk about the Twins’ solid 6-1 week against the Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics. He recaps very solid weeks from Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis and takes a look at the AL Central race for the remainder of June.

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]]> 2002 no Pitch to Contact Episode 46: Dead on Arrival John and Ben are back to talk about the Twins’ disastrous 1-5 week, including getting swept by the Yankees and their two MVP candidates. They also take a look at the prospects in AAA who could come up and provide a spark to their struggling offense (Austin Martin, come on down), and why the schedule spells good news for the Twins and bad news for the Guardians.. Plus, a look at why Bailey Ober and Pablo Lopez aren’t nearly as bad as they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:50:31 -0000 Dead on Arrival full 1 46 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the Twins’ terrible 1-5 week that ended on a bright spot and give updates on the Twins’ minor leaguers who could provide reinforcements to their struggling offense. John and Ben are back to talk about the Twins’ disastrous 1-5 week, including getting swept by the Yankees and their two MVP candidates. They also take a look at the prospects in AAA who could come up and provide a spark to their struggling offense (Austin Martin, come on down), and why the schedule spells good news for the Twins and bad news for the Guardians.. Plus, a look at why Bailey Ober and Pablo Lopez aren’t nearly as bad as they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben are back to talk about the Twins’ disastrous 1-5 week, including getting swept by the Yankees and their two MVP candidates. They also take a look at the prospects in AAA who could come up and provide a spark to their struggling offense (Austin Martin, come on down), and why the schedule spells good news for the Twins and bad news for the Guardians.. Plus, a look at why Bailey Ober and Pablo Lopez aren’t nearly as bad as they seem.

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]]> 4549 no Pitch to Contact Episode 45: Royce Lewis Strikes Back After a COVID-induced hiatus, John and Ben return to talk about Royce Lewis’ imminent return from the IL ahead of a matchup with the Evil Empire, Edouard Julien’s struggles, and why Jose Miranda and Trevor Larnach put the Twins in a tough spot, but in a good way. Plus, the usual breakdown of the past week’s games with a stellar rebound from Pablo Lopez and some concern for Joe Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:49:35 -0000 Royce Lewis Strikes Back full 1 45 Twins Talk John and Ben return to discuss Royce Lewis’ imminent return from the IL, the Twins’ surprising contributors, and recap the past week’s games. After a COVID-induced hiatus, John and Ben return to talk about Royce Lewis’ imminent return from the IL ahead of a matchup with the Evil Empire, Edouard Julien’s struggles, and why Jose Miranda and Trevor Larnach put the Twins in a tough spot, but in a good way. Plus, the usual breakdown of the past week’s games with a stellar rebound from Pablo Lopez and some concern for Joe Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a COVID-induced hiatus, John and Ben return to talk about Royce Lewis’ imminent return from the IL ahead of a matchup with the Evil Empire, Edouard Julien’s struggles, and why Jose Miranda and Trevor Larnach put the Twins in a tough spot, but in a good way. Plus, the usual breakdown of the past week’s games with a stellar rebound from Pablo Lopez and some concern for Joe Ryan.

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]]> 3685 no Pitch to Contact Episode 44: The Official Max Kepler Episode John and Ben return to recap the last week of Twins games, taking series from the Mariners and Blue Jays. They go deep on the Twins’ starting pitchers regaining their top form and break down how winning and Cole Sands’ early season success have oddly put the bullpen in a tough spot. Finally, they highlight Max Kepler’s insane 3 week stretch since returning from an early season IL trip, including his incredible performance in late game, clutch situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 May 2024 13:23:12 -0000 The Official Max Kepler Episode full 1 44 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the last week of Twins games, including the tear Max Kepler has been on over the last 3 weeks. John and Ben return to recap the last week of Twins games, taking series from the Mariners and Blue Jays. They go deep on the Twins’ starting pitchers regaining their top form and break down how winning and Cole Sands’ early season success have oddly put the bullpen in a tough spot. Finally, they highlight Max Kepler’s insane 3 week stretch since returning from an early season IL trip, including his incredible performance in late game, clutch situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben return to recap the last week of Twins games, taking series from the Mariners and Blue Jays. They go deep on the Twins’ starting pitchers regaining their top form and break down how winning and Cole Sands’ early season success have oddly put the bullpen in a tough spot. Finally, they highlight Max Kepler’s insane 3 week stretch since returning from an early season IL trip, including his incredible performance in late game, clutch situations.

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]]> 4544 no Pitch to Contact Episode 43: Sausage Party After their sausage-fueled 12-game winning streak, the Minnesota Twins are right back in the playoff race. John and Ben break down the last week of Twins games, including the end of both the streak and Rally Sausage. They look at the keys behind the sudden turnaround, including Edouard Julien’s breakout, Max Kepler’s return, and the stellar bullpen performance. Finally, they briefly discuss Ryan Jeffers’ chance at starting the All-Star Game. Plus injury updates on Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton, Brock Stewart, and Justin Topa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 May 2024 15:08:41 -0000 Sausage Party full 1 43 Twins Talk Everyone is talking about the Twins’ meat, so we did too. John and Ben recap the Twins 12-game winning streak that has them right back in the playoff race. After their sausage-fueled 12-game winning streak, the Minnesota Twins are right back in the playoff race. John and Ben break down the last week of Twins games, including the end of both the streak and Rally Sausage. They look at the keys behind the sudden turnaround, including Edouard Julien’s breakout, Max Kepler’s return, and the stellar bullpen performance. Finally, they briefly discuss Ryan Jeffers’ chance at starting the All-Star Game. Plus injury updates on Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton, Brock Stewart, and Justin Topa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After their sausage-fueled 12-game winning streak, the Minnesota Twins are right back in the playoff race. John and Ben break down the last week of Twins games, including the end of both the streak and Rally Sausage. They look at the keys behind the sudden turnaround, including Edouard Julien’s breakout, Max Kepler’s return, and the stellar bullpen performance. Finally, they briefly discuss Ryan Jeffers’ chance at starting the All-Star Game. Plus injury updates on Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton, Brock Stewart, and Justin Topa.

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]]> 4431 no Pitch to Contact Episode 42: Night Mode Kepler John recaps the Twins’ much-needed 7-0 week against the White Sox and Angels. He takes a detailed look at what worked for the Twins offense this week and whether it’s truly sustainable. Plus, they talk about some worrying signs for Twins pitching and whether that can be fixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:22:41 -0000 Night Mode Kepler full 1 42 Twins Talk John recaps an incredible week of Twins baseball, including some insight into Night-Mode Kepler and if we should be worried about Pablo López John recaps the Twins’ much-needed 7-0 week against the White Sox and Angels. He takes a detailed look at what worked for the Twins offense this week and whether it’s truly sustainable. Plus, they talk about some worrying signs for Twins pitching and whether that can be fixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John recaps the Twins’ much-needed 7-0 week against the White Sox and Angels. He takes a detailed look at what worked for the Twins offense this week and whether it’s truly sustainable. Plus, they talk about some worrying signs for Twins pitching and whether that can be fixed.

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]]> 2058 no Pitch to Contact Episode 41: What to do about Lou John and Ben recap the Twins’ terrible 1-5 week against the Orioles and Tigers. They take a detailed look at what’s gone wrong for Louie Varland this season and how he can learn from several pitchers on the Twins’ staff. Plus, they talk about some signs of life for the offense despite the lack of runs, and celebrate Max Kepler and Carlos Correa’s likely returns this week to push guys like Kyle Farmer and Carlos Santana out of the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:45:31 -0000 What to do about Lou full 1 41 Twins Talk John and Ben recap another unsuccessful week of Twins games, including what Minnesota native Louie Varland needs to do to be a successful Big League starter. John and Ben recap the Twins’ terrible 1-5 week against the Orioles and Tigers. They take a detailed look at what’s gone wrong for Louie Varland this season and how he can learn from several pitchers on the Twins’ staff. Plus, they talk about some signs of life for the offense despite the lack of runs, and celebrate Max Kepler and Carlos Correa’s likely returns this week to push guys like Kyle Farmer and Carlos Santana out of the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben recap the Twins’ terrible 1-5 week against the Orioles and Tigers. They take a detailed look at what’s gone wrong for Louie Varland this season and how he can learn from several pitchers on the Twins’ staff. Plus, they talk about some signs of life for the offense despite the lack of runs, and celebrate Max Kepler and Carlos Correa’s likely returns this week to push guys like Kyle Farmer and Carlos Santana out of the lineup.

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]]> 4735 no Pitch to Contact Episode 40: The Simeon Woods Redemption Tour Sure, it’s only one start, but Simeon Woods Richardson sure looks like he wants to stick in the Bigs. John and Ben break down a series loss to the Dodgers and an encouraging split with the Tigers. Plus, they look at Joe Ryan’s career day, Pablo Lopez’s early season struggles, and offensive signs of life from Ryan Jeffers, Edouard Julien, and Austin Martin. Most importantly, this week officially marks the time when the Twins won the Jose Berrios trade. Stop the count. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:49:59 -0000 The Simeon Woods Redemption Tour full 1 40 Twins Talk John and Ben break down the week’s games vs the Dodgers and Tigers, highlighted by Simeon Woods Richardson’s career day. Sure, it’s only one start, but Simeon Woods Richardson sure looks like he wants to stick in the Bigs. John and Ben break down a series loss to the Dodgers and an encouraging split with the Tigers. Plus, they look at Joe Ryan’s career day, Pablo Lopez’s early season struggles, and offensive signs of life from Ryan Jeffers, Edouard Julien, and Austin Martin. Most importantly, this week officially marks the time when the Twins won the Jose Berrios trade. Stop the count. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sure, it’s only one start, but Simeon Woods Richardson sure looks like he wants to stick in the Bigs.

John and Ben break down a series loss to the Dodgers and an encouraging split with the Tigers. Plus, they look at Joe Ryan’s career day, Pablo Lopez’s early season struggles, and offensive signs of life from Ryan Jeffers, Edouard Julien, and Austin Martin. Most importantly, this week officially marks the time when the Twins won the Jose Berrios trade. Stop the count.

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]]> 4625 no Pitch to Contact Episode 39: High RISP, Low Reward John and Ben break down what was supposed to be the Twins’ first full week of games, but weather dropped the game count to five. It was probably for the best with the offense’ struggles early on. They look at the pitching staff’s impressive performance, despite not having their best stuff, Alex Kirilloff’s much-awaited breakout, Carlos Correa’s new OBP skills, and Edouard Julien and Matt Wallner’s struggles after their breakout rookie campaigns. Can someone please get a hit with men on base??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:04:22 -0000 High RISP, Low Reward full 1 39 Twins Talk John and Ben break down a light, five game week for the Twins, including the pitching staff’s continued dominance while the offense has scuffled. John and Ben break down what was supposed to be the Twins’ first full week of games, but weather dropped the game count to five. It was probably for the best with the offense’ struggles early on. They look at the pitching staff’s impressive performance, despite not having their best stuff, Alex Kirilloff’s much-awaited breakout, Carlos Correa’s new OBP skills, and Edouard Julien and Matt Wallner’s struggles after their breakout rookie campaigns. Can someone please get a hit with men on base??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben break down what was supposed to be the Twins’ first full week of games, but weather dropped the game count to five. It was probably for the best with the offense’ struggles early on.

They look at the pitching staff’s impressive performance, despite not having their best stuff, Alex Kirilloff’s much-awaited breakout, Carlos Correa’s new OBP skills, and Edouard Julien and Matt Wallner’s struggles after their breakout rookie campaigns. Can someone please get a hit with men on base???

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]]> 4425 no Pitch to Contact Episode 38: Twins Up, Royce Down The Twins won their opening series against the Royals, but lost Royce Lewis in the process. John and Ben look at the highs and lows of the weekend, including an Ace performance from Pablo Lopez, Byron Buxton’s triumphant return to the field, and the worst start of Bailey Ober’s career. Plus they break down how Lewis’ latest long(ish)-term injury impacts the rest of the Twins’ lineup and presents an opportunity for Alex Kirilloff to reestablish himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:19:57 -0000 Twins Up, Royce Down full 1 38 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the Twins’ opening weekend series win against the Royals and the impact of losing Royce Lewis. The Twins won their opening series against the Royals, but lost Royce Lewis in the process. John and Ben look at the highs and lows of the weekend, including an Ace performance from Pablo Lopez, Byron Buxton’s triumphant return to the field, and the worst start of Bailey Ober’s career. Plus they break down how Lewis’ latest long(ish)-term injury impacts the rest of the Twins’ lineup and presents an opportunity for Alex Kirilloff to reestablish himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Twins won their opening series against the Royals, but lost Royce Lewis in the process. John and Ben look at the highs and lows of the weekend, including an Ace performance from Pablo Lopez, Byron Buxton’s triumphant return to the field, and the worst start of Bailey Ober’s career. Plus they break down how Lewis’ latest long(ish)-term injury impacts the rest of the Twins’ lineup and presents an opportunity for Alex Kirilloff to reestablish himself.

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]]> 4417 no Pitch to Contact Episode 37: 2024 Twins Season Preview The Minnesota Twins kickoff their 2024 season on Thursday and John and Ben are back to preview anything and everything Twins. They predict the Twins best hitters, pitchers, record, top prospects, and something crazy they think will happen this season. Plus a breakdown of all of the Twins’ recent injuries, including Jhoan Duran, Caleb Thielbar, Justin Topa, and Anthony DeSclafani (RIP pitching depth) and a brief discussion on the Shohei Ohtani situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:40:04 -0000 2024 Twins Season Preview full 1 37 Twins Talk John and Ben preview the Twins 2024 season and make bold predictions about their best players, worst moments, and everything in between. The Minnesota Twins kickoff their 2024 season on Thursday and John and Ben are back to preview anything and everything Twins. They predict the Twins best hitters, pitchers, record, top prospects, and something crazy they think will happen this season. Plus a breakdown of all of the Twins’ recent injuries, including Jhoan Duran, Caleb Thielbar, Justin Topa, and Anthony DeSclafani (RIP pitching depth) and a brief discussion on the Shohei Ohtani situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Minnesota Twins kickoff their 2024 season on Thursday and John and Ben are back to preview anything and everything Twins. They predict the Twins best hitters, pitchers, record, top prospects, and something crazy they think will happen this season.

Plus a breakdown of all of the Twins’ recent injuries, including Jhoan Duran, Caleb Thielbar, Justin Topa, and Anthony DeSclafani (RIP pitching depth) and a brief discussion on the Shohei Ohtani situation.

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]]> 4656 no Pitch to Contact Episode 36: Early Spring Training Takeaways Twins Spring Training games are officially underway! John and Ben bring all of the Twins’ early headlines to the table, including Joe Pohlad’s discouraging comments about the payroll. They also take a look at what Jay Jackson and Steven Okert bring to the table and the importance of Chris Paddack and Louie Varland’s new pitches. Finally, they end with a bit of prospect talk on the development of Emmanuel Rodriguez and Brooks Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:28:23 -0000 Early Spring Training Takeaways full 1 36 Twins Talk John and Ben breakdown all of the early headlines from Twins Spring Training Twins Spring Training games are officially underway! John and Ben bring all of the Twins’ early headlines to the table, including Joe Pohlad’s discouraging comments about the payroll. They also take a look at what Jay Jackson and Steven Okert bring to the table and the importance of Chris Paddack and Louie Varland’s new pitches. Finally, they end with a bit of prospect talk on the development of Emmanuel Rodriguez and Brooks Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Twins Spring Training games are officially underway! John and Ben bring all of the Twins’ early headlines to the table, including Joe Pohlad’s discouraging comments about the payroll. They also take a look at what Jay Jackson and Steven Okert bring to the table and the importance of Chris Paddack and Louie Varland’s new pitches. Finally, they end with a bit of prospect talk on the development of Emmanuel Rodriguez and Brooks Lee.

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]]> 4452 no Pitch to Contact Episode 35: Polanco Trade, Santana Signing, and a TV Update The Twins are back from their hiatus on improving their baseball team, so John and Ben are back from a hiatus of their own. They break down the impact of losing Jorge Polanco (spoiler alert: they’re going to be fine), where Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa fit in the Twins’ pitching hierarchy, and how it paved the way for the Carlos Santana acquisition. Plus they take a look at the two prospects the Twins picked up. Finally, they give an update on the Twins returning to Bally Sports North for 2024 and how Amazon’s short-term streaming investment could end up helping Minnesota fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:51:55 -0000 Polanco Trade, Santana Signing, and a TV Update full 1 35 Twins Talk John and Ben break down the Jorge Polanco trade and subsequent signing of Carlos Santana, and talk about the Twins’ TV home for 2024. The Twins are back from their hiatus on improving their baseball team, so John and Ben are back from a hiatus of their own. They break down the impact of losing Jorge Polanco (spoiler alert: they’re going to be fine), where Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa fit in the Twins’ pitching hierarchy, and how it paved the way for the Carlos Santana acquisition. Plus they take a look at the two prospects the Twins picked up. Finally, they give an update on the Twins returning to Bally Sports North for 2024 and how Amazon’s short-term streaming investment could end up helping Minnesota fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Twins are back from their hiatus on improving their baseball team, so John and Ben are back from a hiatus of their own. They break down the impact of losing Jorge Polanco (spoiler alert: they’re going to be fine), where Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa fit in the Twins’ pitching hierarchy, and how it paved the way for the Carlos Santana acquisition. Plus they take a look at the two prospects the Twins picked up.

Finally, they give an update on the Twins returning to Bally Sports North for 2024 and how Amazon’s short-term streaming investment could end up helping Minnesota fans.

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]]> 3166 no Pitch to Contact Episode 34: Winter Meetings Preview The offseason dead zone is finally coming to an end with the Winter Meetings beginning today! John and Ben preview the Twins’ plans in Nashville and look at which free agent pitchers the club should target. Plus they go over all the news and rumors from the Twins and around the league as the Hot Stove begins to heat up (plus a sprinkle of analysis on your FIRST PLACE Minnesota Timberwolves). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:14:28 -0000 Winter Meetings Preview full 1 34 Twins Talk John and Ben preview the Winter Meetings, go over all the Twins news, and look at which free agent hitters the Twins should target. The offseason dead zone is finally coming to an end with the Winter Meetings beginning today! John and Ben preview the Twins’ plans in Nashville and look at which free agent pitchers the club should target. Plus they go over all the news and rumors from the Twins and around the league as the Hot Stove begins to heat up (plus a sprinkle of analysis on your FIRST PLACE Minnesota Timberwolves). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The offseason dead zone is finally coming to an end with the Winter Meetings beginning today! John and Ben preview the Twins’ plans in Nashville and look at which free agent pitchers the club should target. Plus they go over all the news and rumors from the Twins and around the league as the Hot Stove begins to heat up (plus a sprinkle of analysis on your FIRST PLACE Minnesota Timberwolves).

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]]> 4851 no Pitch to Contact Episode 33: No Money, Maybe A Couple Problems John and Ben breakdown all the news and notes around the Twins for the last couple weeks including the reduced payroll, Dick Bremer’s retirement, all the roster moves, and an update on the TV situation. Finally, they look at which realistic starting pitchers they should target if they need to replace Sonny Gray. 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 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:18:35 -0000 No Money, Maybe A Couple Problems full 1 33 Twins Talk A breakdown of all the Twins news and notes over the last couple weeks. Plus, which starting pitchers should the Twins target with their reduced payroll? John and Ben breakdown all the news and notes around the Twins for the last couple weeks including the reduced payroll, Dick Bremer’s retirement, all the roster moves, and an update on the TV situation. Finally, they look at which realistic starting pitchers they should target if they need to replace Sonny Gray. 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 John and Ben breakdown all the news and notes around the Twins for the last couple weeks including the reduced payroll, Dick Bremer’s retirement, all the roster moves, and an update on the TV situation. Finally, they look at which realistic starting pitchers they should target if they need to replace Sonny Gray.

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]]> 5166 no Pitch to Contact Episode 32: Early Offseason Decisions John and Ben give their thoughts on the World Series so far before diving into decisions the Twins will have to make in the next two weeks to kick off the offseason, starting with $10 million team options on the longest tenured Twins, Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco. Then they look at the Twins’ smart piece of business when they acquired Sonny Gray back in 2022, and how that sets them up well this offseason whether he re-signs or goes elsewhere. Finally, the guys debate which eligible prospects the Twins should protect from the Rule 5 Draft, including top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, speedy Austin Martin, and slugger Yunior Severino. Plus, which surprise prospects will make the 40-man roster this year? 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 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:39:03 -0000 Early Offseason Decisions full 1 32 Twins Talk John and Ben breakdown three early decisions the Twins have to make that could have a huge impact on their 2024 roster. John and Ben give their thoughts on the World Series so far before diving into decisions the Twins will have to make in the next two weeks to kick off the offseason, starting with $10 million team options on the longest tenured Twins, Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco. Then they look at the Twins’ smart piece of business when they acquired Sonny Gray back in 2022, and how that sets them up well this offseason whether he re-signs or goes elsewhere. Finally, the guys debate which eligible prospects the Twins should protect from the Rule 5 Draft, including top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, speedy Austin Martin, and slugger Yunior Severino. Plus, which surprise prospects will make the 40-man roster this year? 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 John and Ben give their thoughts on the World Series so far before diving into decisions the Twins will have to make in the next two weeks to kick off the offseason, starting with $10 million team options on the longest tenured Twins, Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco. Then they look at the Twins’ smart piece of business when they acquired Sonny Gray back in 2022, and how that sets them up well this offseason whether he re-signs or goes elsewhere.

Finally, the guys debate which eligible prospects the Twins should protect from the Rule 5 Draft, including top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, speedy Austin Martin, and slugger Yunior Severino. Plus, which surprise prospects will make the 40-man roster this year?

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]]> 5320 no Pitch to Contact Episode 31: Minnesota Twins 2023 Memorial Episode John and Ben put the finishing touches on a magical season from the 2023 Minnesota Twins after losing to the Astros in the ALDS. From Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner’s magical rookie years to Pablo Lopez’s emergence as an ace, they break down all the ways this season sets the Twins up for 2024 and beyond. Plus, a breakdown of Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff’s offseason surgeries and how they impact the Twins’ roster-building priorities, and a quick look at the AL and NL Championship Series.. 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 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:30:18 -0000 Minnesota Twins 2023 Memorial Episode full 1 31 Twins Talk The Astros knocked the Twins out, but there’s still plenty of positives for the Twins to take from the season. John and Ben put the finishing touches on a magical season from the 2023 Minnesota Twins after losing to the Astros in the ALDS. From Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner’s magical rookie years to Pablo Lopez’s emergence as an ace, they break down all the ways this season sets the Twins up for 2024 and beyond. Plus, a breakdown of Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff’s offseason surgeries and how they impact the Twins’ roster-building priorities, and a quick look at the AL and NL Championship Series.. 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 John and Ben put the finishing touches on a magical season from the 2023 Minnesota Twins after losing to the Astros in the ALDS. From Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner’s magical rookie years to Pablo Lopez’s emergence as an ace, they break down all the ways this season sets the Twins up for 2024 and beyond. Plus, a breakdown of Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff’s offseason surgeries and how they impact the Twins’ roster-building priorities, and a quick look at the AL and NL Championship Series..

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]]> 5040 no Pitch to Contact Episode 30: Houston, You Have a Problem The Twins are back in the ALDS! John and Ben recap the weird big-brain strategy match between the Blue Jays and the Twins in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series and look ahead to the ALDS matchup against the Houston Astros. Who's got the better starting pitching? Who will be the potential Game 4 starter? Which manager will get out of his team's way to a series win? All that, and more in this episode! 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 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:01:13 -0000 Houston, You Have a Problem full 1 30 Twins Talk A look back at the AL Wild Card series and a look ahead to the ALDS The Twins are back in the ALDS! John and Ben recap the weird big-brain strategy match between the Blue Jays and the Twins in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series and look ahead to the ALDS matchup against the Houston Astros. Who's got the better starting pitching? Who will be the potential Game 4 starter? Which manager will get out of his team's way to a series win? All that, and more in this episode! 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 The Twins are back in the ALDS! John and Ben recap the weird big-brain strategy match between the Blue Jays and the Twins in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series and look ahead to the ALDS matchup against the Houston Astros. Who's got the better starting pitching? Who will be the potential Game 4 starter? Which manager will get out of his team's way to a series win? All that, and more in this episode!


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]]> 4447 no Pitch to Contact Episode 29: 1-0 John and Ben give their raw reactions after Game 1 in the AL Wild Card Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays. The 0-18 streak is finally broken, thanks to future Wild Card Series MVP Royce Lewis' day at the plate, Twins' ace Pablo Lopez, and some timely lineup decisions from Rocco Baldelli. Plus, a look forward to Game 2! 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 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 29 Twins Talk It's time for a new streak! John and Ben give their raw reactions after Game 1 in the AL Wild Card Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays. The 0-18 streak is finally broken, thanks to future Wild Card Series MVP Royce Lewis' day at the plate, Twins' ace Pablo Lopez, and some timely lineup decisions from Rocco Baldelli. Plus, a look forward to Game 2! 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 John and Ben give their raw reactions after Game 1 in the AL Wild Card Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays. The 0-18 streak is finally broken, thanks to future Wild Card Series MVP Royce Lewis' day at the plate, Twins' ace Pablo Lopez, and some timely lineup decisions from Rocco Baldelli. Plus, a look forward to Game 2!

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]]> 2518 no Pitch to Contact Episode 28: Playoffs!?! Twins-Blue Jays Wild Card Series Preview John and Ben give their way-too-detailed look at the Twins’ Wild Card Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, including how they’ve found success against Kevin Gausman, a secret plan to take down Yusei Kikuchi, and why the Twins bullpen and lineup are perfectly designed for a series against Toronto. Plus, a look at what Byron Buxton’s potential role could be on the playoff roster, and some very encouraging news on Royce Lewis. Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Hey just wanted to check in here at the end of the show notes to say that we love the Minnesota Twins a frankly unhealthy amount and there is a lot riding on breaking this 20 year playoff losing streak. Please win a game. Also the series. But let’s just start with a game. Please. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:18:19 -0000 Playoffs!?! Twins-Blue Jays Wild Card Series Preview full 1 28 Twins Talk IT’S TIME FOR THE PLAYOFFS LET’S GO BABY John and Ben give their way-too-detailed look at the Twins’ Wild Card Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, including how they’ve found success against Kevin Gausman, a secret plan to take down Yusei Kikuchi, and why the Twins bullpen and lineup are perfectly designed for a series against Toronto. Plus, a look at what Byron Buxton’s potential role could be on the playoff roster, and some very encouraging news on Royce Lewis. Follow us on Twitter: @TwinsTalkPod Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Hey just wanted to check in here at the end of the show notes to say that we love the Minnesota Twins a frankly unhealthy amount and there is a lot riding on breaking this 20 year playoff losing streak. Please win a game. Also the series. But let’s just start with a game. Please. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John and Ben give their way-too-detailed look at the Twins’ Wild Card Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, including how they’ve found success against Kevin Gausman, a secret plan to take down Yusei Kikuchi, and why the Twins bullpen and lineup are perfectly designed for a series against Toronto. Plus, a look at what Byron Buxton’s potential role could be on the playoff roster, and some very encouraging news on Royce Lewis.

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Hey just wanted to check in here at the end of the show notes to say that we love the Minnesota Twins a frankly unhealthy amount and there is a lot riding on breaking this 20 year playoff losing streak. Please win a game. Also the series. But let’s just start with a game. Please.

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]]> 5376 no Pitch to Contact Episode 27: Playoff Prep Week The Minnesota Twins are the 2023 AL Central champions! With the division title and playoff seeding all but wrapped up, John and Ben talk about key things to look for from the Twins in the final week, including the tight AL West race. Plus your usual weekly game recap, and a preview of the team’s the Twins could end up facing in the Wild Card round. 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 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:43:39 -0000 Playoff Prep Week full 1 27 Twins Talk John and Ben discuss the Twins finally clinching the AL Central, recap the previous week’s games, and call out what to look for heading into the playoffs. The Minnesota Twins are the 2023 AL Central champions! With the division title and playoff seeding all but wrapped up, John and Ben talk about key things to look for from the Twins in the final week, including the tight AL West race. Plus your usual weekly game recap, and a preview of the team’s the Twins could end up facing in the Wild Card round. 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 The Minnesota Twins are the 2023 AL Central champions! With the division title and playoff seeding all but wrapped up, John and Ben talk about key things to look for from the Twins in the final week, including the tight AL West race. Plus your usual weekly game recap, and a preview of the team’s the Twins could end up facing in the Wild Card round.

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]]> 4800 no Pitch to Contact Episode 26: Looking Toward the Playoffs Ben recaps a competitive Twins series with Tampa Bay and a relative handling of the White Sox. Then, with the division title all but wrapped up, he takes a look at the moves that got the Twins to this point and what a potential playoff roster could look like. Plus updates on Byron Buxton, Brock Stewart, and John’s nemesis Chris Paddack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:59:20 -0000 Looking Toward the Playoffs full 1 26 Twins Talk One more week of solo podding as Ben recaps the Twins’ games this week and looks forward to what the playoff roster could shape up like. Ben recaps a competitive Twins series with Tampa Bay and a relative handling of the White Sox. Then, with the division title all but wrapped up, he takes a look at the moves that got the Twins to this point and what a potential playoff roster could look like. Plus updates on Byron Buxton, Brock Stewart, and John’s nemesis Chris Paddack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ben recaps a competitive Twins series with Tampa Bay and a relative handling of the White Sox. Then, with the division title all but wrapped up, he takes a look at the moves that got the Twins to this point and what a potential playoff roster could look like. Plus updates on Byron Buxton, Brock Stewart, and John’s nemesis Chris Paddack.

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]]> 1902 no Pitch to Contact Episode 25: It Was a Good Week John recaps the staggering offensive output from the Twins against the Guardians, as well as a solid series win against the Mets at Target Field where Max Kepler narrowly missed adding a grand slam to the team weekly total. Plus, a few updates on some reinforcements to the Twins bullpen and offense! 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 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:41:03 -0000 It Was a Good Week full 25 Twins Talk It’s a quick solo pod from John today, recapping the Guardians and Mets series, plus some news and notes from the week! John recaps the staggering offensive output from the Twins against the Guardians, as well as a solid series win against the Mets at Target Field where Max Kepler narrowly missed adding a grand slam to the team weekly total. Plus, a few updates on some reinforcements to the Twins bullpen and offense! 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 John recaps the staggering offensive output from the Twins against the Guardians, as well as a solid series win against the Mets at Target Field where Max Kepler narrowly missed adding a grand slam to the team weekly total. Plus, a few updates on some reinforcements to the Twins bullpen and offense!

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]]> 1486 no Pitch to Contact Episode 24: All the Marbles Ben does a solo pod breaking down a disappointing Twins series loss to the Guardians and multiple resilient comebacks against the Rangers. He looks ahead to the next week which will give the Twins yet another chance to finish off the Guardians once and for all. Plus, did the Guardians claim all those pitchers just to mess with the Twins?? And who the hell is Andrew Stevenson? 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 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:57:49 -0000 All the Marbles full 1 24 Twins Talk Ben recaps the Twins’ series against the Guardians and Rangers, looking ahead to the next week that will define the Twins strategy heading into October. Ben does a solo pod breaking down a disappointing Twins series loss to the Guardians and multiple resilient comebacks against the Rangers. He looks ahead to the next week which will give the Twins yet another chance to finish off the Guardians once and for all. Plus, did the Guardians claim all those pitchers just to mess with the Twins?? And who the hell is Andrew Stevenson? 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 Ben does a solo pod breaking down a disappointing Twins series loss to the Guardians and multiple resilient comebacks against the Rangers. He looks ahead to the next week which will give the Twins yet another chance to finish off the Guardians once and for all. Plus, did the Guardians claim all those pitchers just to mess with the Twins?? And who the hell is Andrew Stevenson?

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]]> 2644 no Pitch to Contact Episode 23: LIVE From the 13 Inning Chaos Game Another week is in the books and the Twins have extended their commanding division lead after taking 3 of 4 from the Texas Rangers. John and Ben look at the Twins strategy for the rest of the season, the importance of working in rest for Bailey Ober, how to save the bullpen (Chris Paddack is coming…) and why this next week will define the last month of the season for the Twins. Plus a live reaction to Michael A. Taylor’s walk-off walk against the Rangers! Fans First Sports Network is giving away 4 FREE TICKETS to the Week 1 NFL game of YOUR CHOICE UP TO $5,000! Go to contest.fansfirstsports.com and enter your information for a chance to win! 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 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:50:21 -0000 LIVE From the 13 Inning Chaos Game full 1 23 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the Twins games from the last week, including a live reaction to Michael A. Taylor’s walk off walk to beat the Texas Rangers. Another week is in the books and the Twins have extended their commanding division lead after taking 3 of 4 from the Texas Rangers. John and Ben look at the Twins strategy for the rest of the season, the importance of working in rest for Bailey Ober, how to save the bullpen (Chris Paddack is coming…) and why this next week will define the last month of the season for the Twins. Plus a live reaction to Michael A. Taylor’s walk-off walk against the Rangers! Fans First Sports Network is giving away 4 FREE TICKETS to the Week 1 NFL game of YOUR CHOICE UP TO $5,000! Go to contest.fansfirstsports.com and enter your information for a chance to win! 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 Another week is in the books and the Twins have extended their commanding division lead after taking 3 of 4 from the Texas Rangers. John and Ben look at the Twins strategy for the rest of the season, the importance of working in rest for Bailey Ober, how to save the bullpen (Chris Paddack is coming…) and why this next week will define the last month of the season for the Twins. Plus a live reaction to Michael A. Taylor’s walk-off walk against the Rangers!

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]]> 3868 no Pitch to Contact Episode 22: The Dallas Keuchel Episode, Apparently?? John and Ben banter about Dallas Keuchel unbelievably taking a perfect game into the 7th inning, Pablo Lopez solidifying his ace status, the young guys leading the lineup to greener pastures, and Byron Buxton’s hopeful return to center field. And of course, a complete recap of the Twins’ games. 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 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:19:33 -0000 The Dallas Keuchel Episode, Apparently?? full 1 22 Twins Talk Dallas Keuchel is bad but somehow took a perfect game into the 7th. Plus a recap of the Twins’ games from the week. John and Ben banter about Dallas Keuchel unbelievably taking a perfect game into the 7th inning, Pablo Lopez solidifying his ace status, the young guys leading the lineup to greener pastures, and Byron Buxton’s hopeful return to center field. And of course, a complete recap of the Twins’ games. 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 John and Ben banter about Dallas Keuchel unbelievably taking a perfect game into the 7th inning, Pablo Lopez solidifying his ace status, the young guys leading the lineup to greener pastures, and Byron Buxton’s hopeful return to center field. And of course, a complete recap of the Twins’ games.

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]]> 5130 no Pitch to Contact Episode 21: It Could Have Been Worse John and Ben are back to recap a weird week of Twins baseball, losing 3 of 4 against the lowly Detroit Tigers while taking 2 of 3 from the red hot Philadelphia Phillies. Plus they talk about Pablo Lopez’s Cy Young candidacy, Emilio Pagán’s surprising reliability, and Dallas Keuchel’s predictable implosion. 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 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:02:23 -0000 It Could Have Been Worse full 1 21 Twins Talk Lost to a bad team and beat a good team. Nothing sums up the Twins’ season quite like that. John and Ben are back to recap a weird week of Twins baseball, losing 3 of 4 against the lowly Detroit Tigers while taking 2 of 3 from the red hot Philadelphia Phillies. Plus they talk about Pablo Lopez’s Cy Young candidacy, Emilio Pagán’s surprising reliability, and Dallas Keuchel’s predictable implosion. 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 John and Ben are back to recap a weird week of Twins baseball, losing 3 of 4 against the lowly Detroit Tigers while taking 2 of 3 from the red hot Philadelphia Phillies. Plus they talk about Pablo Lopez’s Cy Young candidacy, Emilio Pagán’s surprising reliability, and Dallas Keuchel’s predictable implosion.

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]]> 4259 no Pitch to Contact Episode 20: Mauer and Power John and Ben talk about their experience at Joe Mauer’s Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremony, break down the Twins’ successful week, including a weekend sweep of the Diamondbacks, break down how the young players have revived the offense (with some help from Max Kepler), talk about Joe Ryan’s terrible injury-induced stretch, and openly question why Joey Gallo is still on the team. 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 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:20:31 -0000 Mauer and Power full 1 20 Twins Talk The Twins homered their way to a 5-1 week, all culminating at Joe Mauer’s Hall of Fame night at Target Field. John and Ben talk about their experience at Joe Mauer’s Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremony, break down the Twins’ successful week, including a weekend sweep of the Diamondbacks, break down how the young players have revived the offense (with some help from Max Kepler), talk about Joe Ryan’s terrible injury-induced stretch, and openly question why Joey Gallo is still on the team. 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 John and Ben talk about their experience at Joe Mauer’s Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremony, break down the Twins’ successful week, including a weekend sweep of the Diamondbacks, break down how the young players have revived the offense (with some help from Max Kepler), talk about Joe Ryan’s terrible injury-induced stretch, and openly question why Joey Gallo is still on the team.

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]]> 4131 no Pitch to Contact Episode 19: Trade Dud-Line After weeks of speculation on potential Trade Deadline additions (or subtractions) the Twins did absolutely nothing. John and Ben break down the Twins baffling lack of moves at the trade deadline, try to piece together the front office’s thinking, and the issue with standing pat when your team has easily fixable holes. 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 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:53:20 -0000 Trade Dud-Line full 1 19 Twins Talk Why didn’t the Twins make any trades??? After weeks of speculation on potential Trade Deadline additions (or subtractions) the Twins did absolutely nothing. John and Ben break down the Twins baffling lack of moves at the trade deadline, try to piece together the front office’s thinking, and the issue with standing pat when your team has easily fixable holes. 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 After weeks of speculation on potential Trade Deadline additions (or subtractions) the Twins did absolutely nothing. John and Ben break down the Twins baffling lack of moves at the trade deadline, try to piece together the front office’s thinking, and the issue with standing pat when your team has easily fixable holes.

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]]> 3068 no Pitch to Contact Episode 18: My Name is Jeffers A post-ASG break hot streak has put the Twins 5 games above .500. John recaps a week against the Mariners and White Sox. Finally, a quick round of news and injury updates! 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 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:48:43 -0000 My Name is Jeffers full 1 18 Twins Talk John breaks down the last week of games against the Mariners and White Sox, recaps the latest news and injuries, and takes a look forward to next week’s games. A post-ASG break hot streak has put the Twins 5 games above .500. John recaps a week against the Mariners and White Sox. Finally, a quick round of news and injury updates! 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 A post-ASG break hot streak has put the Twins 5 games above .500. John recaps a week against the Mariners and White Sox. Finally, a quick round of news and injury updates!


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]]> 1978 no Pitch to Contact Episode 17: Trade Deadline Preview & Full Draft Recap A sweep of the A’s has the Twins back in first place of the AL Central. John and Ben recap a weekend of weird performances versus the dismal A’s and what the Twins can take away from it. Then, they recap the Twins’ draft picks, including who has signed, who has yet to sign, and who likely won’t sign at all, and give their favorite late round picks that could pan out to be future contributors. Finally, the guys go DEEP on potential trade deadline acquisitions, from top line talent to bargain bin options (Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger, come on down!), and debate whether the Twins should be willing to part with top 100 prospects for a team that has looked underwhelming. 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 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:19:06 -0000 Trade Deadline Preview & Full Draft Recap full 1 17 Twins Talk John and Ben break down the Twins sweep of the Oakland A’s before recapping every Twins draft pick and previewing the trade deadline targets. A sweep of the A’s has the Twins back in first place of the AL Central. John and Ben recap a weekend of weird performances versus the dismal A’s and what the Twins can take away from it. Then, they recap the Twins’ draft picks, including who has signed, who has yet to sign, and who likely won’t sign at all, and give their favorite late round picks that could pan out to be future contributors. Finally, the guys go DEEP on potential trade deadline acquisitions, from top line talent to bargain bin options (Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger, come on down!), and debate whether the Twins should be willing to part with top 100 prospects for a team that has looked underwhelming. 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 A sweep of the A’s has the Twins back in first place of the AL Central. John and Ben recap a weekend of weird performances versus the dismal A’s and what the Twins can take away from it. Then, they recap the Twins’ draft picks, including who has signed, who has yet to sign, and who likely won’t sign at all, and give their favorite late round picks that could pan out to be future contributors.

Finally, the guys go DEEP on potential trade deadline acquisitions, from top line talent to bargain bin options (Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger, come on down!), and debate whether the Twins should be willing to part with top 100 prospects for a team that has looked underwhelming.

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]]> 5447 no Pitch to Contact Episode 16: Three Up, Three Down | MLB Draft Day 1 Recap 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 being the future of the Twins. 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 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:49:58 -0000 Three Up, Three Down | MLB Draft Day 1 Recap full 1 16 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the Twins sweeping and getting swept in the same week, then break down the Twins’ day at the MLB Draft, including top pick Walker Jenkins. 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 being the future of the Twins. 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 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 being the future of the Twins.

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]]> 4458 no Pitch to Contact Episode 15: God Bless the AL Central 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 at the worst players to make the All-Star team this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:55:57 -0000 God Bless the AL Central full 1 15 Twins Talk Recap the Twins week with the guys, including a tense players-only meeting and Sonny Gray getting his 3rd All-Star bid. 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 at the worst players to make the All-Star team this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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 at the worst players to make the All-Star team this year.

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]]> 3303 no Pitch to Contact Episode 14: Joe Ryan, All Star (probably) 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. 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 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:18:52 -0000 Joe Ryan, All Star (probably) full 1 14 Twins Talk The guys recap a hectic week for the Twins, including a split with the Red Sox and a series win versus the Tigers, and Joe Ryan’s All Star-making performance. 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. 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 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.

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]]> 4987 no Pitch to Contact Episode 13: Mediocrity 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 Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:48:42 -0000 Mediocrity full 1 13 Twins Talk Ben and John chat about the week’s Twins games against the Rays and Blue Jays. 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 Follow Ben: @BenJones_5 Follow John: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.

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]]> 4447 no Pitch to Contact Episode 12: When the Saints Come Marching In 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 they think Buxton won’t see any time in the outfield this season, even if it could help the offense. 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 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:28:22 -0000 When the Saints Come Marching In full 1 12 Twins Talk John and Ben recap the week’s Twins games, beating the Astros and splitting a set with the Guardians due to some lackluster offense. 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 they think Buxton won’t see any time in the outfield this season, even if it could help the offense. 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 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 they think Buxton won’t see any time in the outfield this season, even if it could help the offense.

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]]> 5191 yes Pitch to Contact Episode 11: The Royce Lewis Episode 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/adchoices Mon, 29 May 2023 12:24:55 -0000 The Royce Lewis Episode full 1 11 Twins Talk Recap the week’s games with Ben and John and preview Royce Lewis’ imminent return to the Twins’ lineup less than a year removed from his second ACL tear. 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/adchoices 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.

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]]> 5268 no Pitch to Contact Episode 10: The Minnesota NOBLETIGERs 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 assignment and the Twins’ plan for him when he returns. 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 Mon, 22 May 2023 23:57:20 -0000 The Minnesota NOBLETIGERs full 1 10 Twins Talk John and Ben discuss series losses to the Dodgers and Angels, concerns over the Twins’ bases loaded approach, and Royce Lewis’ promising rehab assignment. 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 assignment and the Twins’ plan for him when he returns. 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 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 assignment and the Twins’ plan for him when he returns.

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]]> 4433 no Pitch to Contact Episode 9: The Prince Who was Promised, and also Tyler Mahle 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, Royce Lewis’ promising rehab start, and why Jose Miranda may have played his way out of the Twins’ long term plans. Plus a discussion over the Tyler Mahle trade and whether the Twins made the right move in the wake of his Tommy John’s surgery. 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 Mon, 15 May 2023 15:32:39 -0000 The Prince Who was Promised, and also Tyler Mahle full 1 9 Twins Talk The Twins’ bats finally came to life this last week thanks to some timely help from a former top prospect. Join Ben and John as they chat about all of the happenings in the last week of Twins baseball. 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, Royce Lewis’ promising rehab start, and why Jose Miranda may have played his way out of the Twins’ long term plans. Plus a discussion over the Tyler Mahle trade and whether the Twins made the right move in the wake of his Tommy John’s surgery. 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 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, Royce Lewis’ promising rehab start, and why Jose Miranda may have played his way out of the Twins’ long term plans. Plus a discussion over the Tyler Mahle trade and whether the Twins made the right move in the wake of his Tommy John’s surgery.

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]]> 4696 no Pitch to Contact Episode 8: Return of the Kirilloff 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 Mon, 08 May 2023 01:59:21 -0000 Return of the Kirilloff full 1 8 Twins Talk The Twins faced a couple of AL Central division battles with middling results. John recaps the week, a very important callup, and other Twins news. 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 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.


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]]> 2581 no Pitch to Contact Episode 7: Twins Go Up; Mahle, Maeda Go Down 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 Ober and Louie Varland, come on down!) Finally, they talk about Alex Kirilloff’s continued minor league dominance and why the Twins aren’t calling him up right away. 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 Mon, 01 May 2023 14:14:42 -0000 Twins Go Up; Mahle, Maeda Go Down full 1 7 Twins Talk A lot has changed since 2001, when the Twins last beat the Yankees in the regular season series. Recap that, some important Twins injuries, and the rest of the week with Ben and John. 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 Ober and Louie Varland, come on down!) Finally, they talk about Alex Kirilloff’s continued minor league dominance and why the Twins aren’t calling him up right away. 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 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 Ober and Louie Varland, come on down!) Finally, they talk about Alex Kirilloff’s continued minor league dominance and why the Twins aren’t calling him up right away.

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]]> 4292 no Pitch to Contact Episode 6: Offensive Baseball 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). 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 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:44:47 -0000 Offensive Baseball full 1 6 Twins Talk Recap a disappointing Twins week after losing series to the Boston Red Sox and lowly Washington Nationals. 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). 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 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).

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]]> 3857 no Pitch to Contact Episode 5: White Sox, Yankees, and Timberwolves. Oh my. 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 Utah resident, discusses his frustrations with Rudy Gobert as a member of the Jazz and the Timberwolves in the aftermath of his fight with teammate Kyle Anderson. Also, Jaden McDaniels punched a wall and lost?? John then shares his thoughts on the in-game experience at the NBA Play-In Tournament, and the guys give some predictions for how the Nuggets series will go. Spoiler alert: everything Ben said about Jokic destroying Gobert was exactly right. 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 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:41:05 -0000 White Sox, Yankees, and Timberwolves. Oh my. full 1 5 Twins Talk Join Ben and John for a recap of the Twins’ week and some thoughts on the Minnesota Timberwolves fiasco. 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 Utah resident, discusses his frustrations with Rudy Gobert as a member of the Jazz and the Timberwolves in the aftermath of his fight with teammate Kyle Anderson. Also, Jaden McDaniels punched a wall and lost?? John then shares his thoughts on the in-game experience at the NBA Play-In Tournament, and the guys give some predictions for how the Nuggets series will go. Spoiler alert: everything Ben said about Jokic destroying Gobert was exactly right. 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 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 Utah resident, discusses his frustrations with Rudy Gobert as a member of the Jazz and the Timberwolves in the aftermath of his fight with teammate Kyle Anderson. Also, Jaden McDaniels punched a wall and lost?? John then shares his thoughts on the in-game experience at the NBA Play-In Tournament, and the guys give some predictions for how the Nuggets series will go. Spoiler alert: everything Ben said about Jokic destroying Gobert was exactly right.

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]]> 4104 yes Pitch to Contact Episode 4: It’s Always Sonny in Minneapolis 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: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:03:24 -0000 It’s Always Sonny in Minneapolis full 1 4 Twins Talk Join Ben and John for a recap of the Twins’ week, including a series win over the Houston Astros. 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: @thejohnke Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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!)

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]]> 3751 no Pitch to Contact Episode 3: Breaking out the Brooms for Opening Weekend 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 wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:23:16 -0000 Breaking out the Brooms for Opening Weekend full 1 3 Twins Talk Recap a season opening sweep against the Royals with Ben and John 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 wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.

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]]> 2819 no Pitch to Contact Episode 2: Twins Offseason Recap and Season Preview 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 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:58:23 -0000 Twins Offseason Recap and Season Preview full 1 2 Twins Talk Get ready for Opening Day with Benjamin and John. 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 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.

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]]> 4079 no Pitch to Contact Episode 1: Byron Buxton Interview 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 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Byron Buxton Interview full 1 1 Twins Talk The new podcast kicks off with the All-Star centerfielder joining the show! 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 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.

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]]> 811 no Welcome to Twins Talk 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 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:02:31 -0000 Welcome to Twins Talk trailer Twins Talk Introducing your new favorite Twins Podcast. 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 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.

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