A podcast hosted by David Kuhfuss and Dan Thompson. Two avid fans who appreciate well-played baseball, especially when it's done by the Minnesota Twins. Thanks for listening!
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I'm Just Going to Let My Heart Get Broken (Tigers Series Recap, 8/14-8/17)
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35:19Send us a text The Minnesota Twins drop 3 of 4 to the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. The boys try to stay positive knowing the rest of this season is a lost cause. Dan is still trying to figure who is a starting pitcher on this baseball team, and David is furious at Rocco's decisions to close out game 1. Further, David is convinced Rocco needs coa…
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The Line Between Tone-Deaf and Dumb (Yankees Series Recap, 8/11-8/13)
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38:33Send us a text The Minnesota Twins went to Yankee Stadium and did something entirely expected in losing a series, two games to one. What was not so expected (but maybe should have been) was the news that the Pohlad family is no longer intending to sell the team. David and Dan react to that news as they also look at what the trade deadline deals hav…
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Disney or Dirt Bikes? (Royals Series Recap, 8/8-8/10)
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39:47Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the visiting Kansas City Royals at Target Field. The new-look Twins feature a youthful energy that has David and Dan excited even though the games at this point are unlikely to lead to a postseason berth. The guys are both falling hard for Luke Keaschall and believe he could be a centerpiece of th…
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What's the Opposite of Developed? (Tigers Series Recap, 8/4-8/6)
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51:51Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. David returns from his board game vacation and finally gets the opportunity to give his thoughts about the trade deadline. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and the guys discuss Luke Keaschall and try to determine if he's really this good, or if it's jus…
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This is How Revolutions Happen (Guardians Series Recap, 8/1-8-3)
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41:00Send us a text In the aftermath of a crazy trade deadline, Dan and Hoges discuss the Minnesota Twins' series loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Hoges dwells on the positive of winning a one-run game in Cleveland for the first time in forever, while Dan is still feeling betrayed by Carlos Correa. They are both interested in seeing which young players …
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Living in the Sadness (Trade Deadline 2025)
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18:35Send us a text At the end of one of the most momentous days in Minnesota Twins history, Dan and Hoges break down the trade deadline deals and what they mean for the team going forward. They disagree on the nature of Carlos Correa's departure, but they are equally baffled on the dealing of Louis Varland. Dan can see a hopeful path forward, whereas H…
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The Cat is Out of the Bag (Red Sox Series Recap, 7/28-7/30)
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41:36Send us a text It's happened: The Minnesota Twins have become sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Dan and Hoges discuss the move to trade Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as the team's dispiriting series loss to the Boston Red Sox. Dan is upset over Carlos Correa's alleged willingness to go back to the Astros, while Hoges is upset a…
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Sam Darnold or Russell Wilson? (Nationals Series Recap, 7/25-7/27 and Paddack/Dobnak Trade)
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45:21Send us a text The Twins drop 2 of 3 to the Washington Nationals at Target Field. David and Dan react to the breaking news that Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak have been traded to the Detroit Tigers for a catching prospect prior to jumping into the recap. The guys discuss Rocco's handling of Travis Adams, and David wants to know if Rocco is surprise…
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Farther Than a Bunt (Dodgers Series Recap, 7/21-7/23)
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44:25Send us a text The Minnesota Twins visited Chavez Ravine and the Los Angeles Dodgers and nearly came away with a remarkable series victory, only to see it snatched away by a series of unfortunate decisions late in Game 3. Hoges fills in for David to discuss the series with Dan, who was in attendance at the last two games in L.A. They discuss the up…
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Milkshakes at the Drive-Thru (Rockies Series Recap, 7/18-7/20)
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38:20Send us a text Coming out of the All-Star Break, the Minnesota Twins give Colorado Rockies fans something of a surprise: a series victory for the Coors Field faithful. It's a disappointing series for the Twins, who fall three games under .500 and waste a chance to do better following what was an exciting pair of performances by Byron Buxton and Joe…
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A Tea Party at Home Plate (Pirates Series Recap, 7/11-7/13)
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35:46Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Target Field. The boys talk through the series and as expected much of the talk focuses on Twins All-Stars Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan. The guys lament not being at Target field for Buxton's historic cycle, and they both criticize Willi Castro for making Friday's game cl…
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The Heart is a Long Way from the Thigh (Cubs Series Recap, 7/8-7/10)
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34:42Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Chicago Cubs at Target Field. Dan joins David in person in his Minneapolis studio and the boys discuss their days at the ballpark for the Cubs series. Dan feels like it's time for Rocco to let SWR see a lineup a third time through, and David has decided the Twins should keep Harrison Bader for…
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Grading On a Curve (Rays Series Recap, 7/4-7/6)
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33:26Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field in Minneapolis. Dan has an interesting dream about Joe Mauer, and David tries his best to interpret it. Byron Buxton is living his dream as he'll be playing in Atlanta as an All-Star. Dan appreciates Rocco's versatility in his use of pinch hitters and runners through…
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Leave the Pitcher in Until He Dies (Marlins Series Recap, 7/1-7/3)
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40:46Send us a text The Minnesota Twins manage just one victory in three games in Miami, much to the consternation of David and Dan, who are frustrated by the inconsistency of this offense -- and are also resigned to the fact that this team as constructed just isn't a playoff-ready team. That said, David is pleased with Rocco Baldelli's management of Da…
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Appreciating the Baseball for the Baseball (Tigers Series Recap, 6/27-6/29)
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34:11Send us a text David and Dan are somewhat surprised to say that the Minnesota Twins took a game from the first-place Detroit Tigers, who looked every bit the part in this three-game series at Comerica Park. David is happy to see that the Twins took the first game and looked so good in doing so. Dan has a plan that would ensure Byron Buxton gets his…
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The Corn Dog Route (Mariners Series Recap, 6/23-6/26)
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41:56Send us a text The Minnesota Twins lose two and win two against the visiting Seattle Mariners, giving David and Dan some hope that this year's team, now halfway through the season, isn't without hope. They critique the performances by all four starting pitchers and question the choices of manager Rocco Baldelli more than the decisions by Mariners s…
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A Pitcher in Name Only (Brewers Series Recap, 6/20-6/22)
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39:37Send us a text At home against the rival Brewers, the Minnesota Twins drop all three games over a weekend series at Target Field, continuing a tailspin that looks a whole lot like the one the team endured at the end of last season. David laments just how often we've watched Jonah Bride pitch, while Dan offers a theory as to why Jake Bauers pitched …
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The Look of Fatherly Disappointment (Reds Series Recap, 6/17-6/19)
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37:00Send us a text The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark. David adds to his case that Willi Castro errors are always mental, never physical, while Dan is upset at the MLB's rules about official games. David is curious if Bailey Ober's face on the mound is different than the face he uses when his children want…
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The Whole Point of Architecture (Astros Series Recap, 6/13-6/15)
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36:49Send us a text On Fathers' Day, David and Dan discuss the disappointing three-game series for the Minnesota Twins in Houston, where the Astros completed a sweep that so easily could have been a series win for the Twins. They process the injuries to Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton, lamenting the absences as part of the wasted chance here that the Twins…
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The Ineffable Things about Baseball (Rangers Series Recap, 6/10-6/12)
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42:07Send us a text For the fourth time in their last five, the Minnesota Twins lose a series, this time to the visiting Texas Rangers. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for David and helps Dan make sense of an up-and-down series that included a wonderful Game 2 victory and then two ugly blowout losses. Hoges heaps the praise on a "mature" Byron Buxton b…
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When You Play the Game of Walks... (Blue Jays Series Recap, 6/6-6/8)
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29:05Send us a text The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Dan Thompson leads the charge on this episode as David has lost his voice. David tries his best to communicate using sounders as much as possible. Dan has a surprise pick for his Beast, and David is annoyed that the Twins managed to win game 3 of the series. Da…
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Let the Good Guys Hit (Athletics Series Recap, 6/2-6/5)
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38:26Send us a text The Minnesota Twins travel to Sacramento and have little trouble scoring runs with their full lineup back together, taking three of four from the Athletics, who are mired in a deep slump after a strong start. David and Dan discuss the role that dirt played in the series as well as the outspoken manner of Joe Ryan before jumping into …
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This Fiery Version of Carlos Correa (Mariners Series Recap, 5/30-6/1)
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41:59Send us a text With Dan and Andrew in attendance, the Minnesota Twins take the first but then lose the next two games against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Dan talks with David about the experience of being there for such an exciting series, which from a neutral fan perspective would surely have been an excellent one to watch. They disc…
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The Ghosts of the Yankees (Rays Series Recap, 5/26-5/28)
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32:43Send us a text The Minnesota Twins drop 2 of 3 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Steinbrenner Field. The Twins lose their first series since May 1st, and the guys discuss the lack of offensive production being the reason why the team dropped this series. Dan wants to know how many jersey changes Pablo Lopez did during his start, and also wants the Twins to …
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The Man Who Would Be King (Royals Series Recap, 5/23-5/25)
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36:59Send us a text The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals played three games that came down to the final inning, with the Twins taking the first two and the Royals taking the last. The heroes for the Twins included a more likely candidate in Ty France, and one that was less so (but perhaps shouldn't be so unlikely) in Kody Clemens. David and Dan di…
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Baseball at Elevenses (Guardians Series Recap, 5/19-5/21)
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36:20Send us a text Despite all the rain, the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians managed to get a couple games in at Target Field this series, splitting the pair. And that seemed just fine, considering how battered the Twins' lineup is now. David and Dan discuss the impact weather had on this series while seriously questioning how Rocco Baldelli ha…
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A New Swagger (Brewer Series Recap, 5/16-5/18)
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40:21Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan, and worries that filling in for Dan is what caused the winning streak to end. The boys talk through all of the latest injury news and the transactions processed by the team. David wants to know what the expec…
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Hesitantly Drinking the Kool-Aid (Orioles Series Recap, 5/13-5/15)
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53:13Send us a text The Minnesota Twins sweep the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game set at Camden Yards. The Twins extend their winning streak to 11-straight games, the most done so far in the MLB this year. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan Thompson, and the boys are giddy due to the Twins current streak. The guys discuss the unbelievable wins t…
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What is the Contact Play? (Giants Series Recap, 5/9-5/11)
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38:31Send us a text The Minnesota Twins win their 8th straight game sweeping the three-game set against the San Francisco Giants at Target Field. The guys break down the unexpected deep start from Chris Paddack, and dive further into the Louis Varland "Hulk" hype video. David is still upset every time he has to figure out how to watch the Twins, and Dan…
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A Visible Out-of-Body Experience (Orioles Series Recap, 5/6-5/8)
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43:36Send us a text The Minnesota Twins stayed hot at home, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles in convincing fashion across three games at Target Field. David and Dan discuss the many thrilling moments, which included a pair of three-run homeruns by Byron Buxton, a big blast from Carlos Correa, a significant workload from the bullpen and a memorable hit fro…
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Keeping the Romance Going with Kody (Red Sox Series Recap, 5/2-5/4)
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37:57Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The boys are thrilled that the Twins managed to win two games against a good baseball team, and in such dramatic fashion. Dan has high praise for Jhoan Duran while David has some harsh words for Carlos Correa. The guys have nothing but good things to say about Jo…
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A Progressive Field Christmas (Guardians Series Recap, 4/28-5/1)
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39:31Send us a text The Minnesota Twins' latest visit to Cleveland goes about as well as they seem to: not well. The Twins win the first and then lose the next three in close fashion, dropping farther under .500 -- which is all still part of David's grand vision for their return to a winning record by mid-summer. David's optimism, though, is limited aft…
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You Always Want More Runs (Angels Series Recap, 4/25-4/27)
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36:36Send us a text The Minnesota Twins complete their first sweep of 2025 taking three straight from the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field. The Twins were flying high with the return of Pablo Lopez to the roster and Royce Lewis starting a rehab assignment at AAA. While spirits were high there was some sadness as the Twins breakout prospect Luke Keasch…
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The Sixth Tool (White Sox Series Recap, 4/22-4/24)
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39:52Send us a text The Minnesota Twins win a series for the third time in eight opportunities, handling the Chicago White Sox in two of three at Target Field. David and Dan are pleased with the series win and some of the positive signs, most notably the play of rookie Luke Keaschall, whose flowing golden locks definitely make him a better player (or at…
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The Golden Inning (Braves Series Recap, 4/18-4/20)
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37:26Send us a text The Minnesota Twins are swept in a three game series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The boys breakdown all of the missed chances throughout the series, along some questionable decisions from the manager, Rocco Baldelli. The guys discover a potential new rule to present to Rob Manfred, and walk through the numerous roster …
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Disgustingly Minnesotan (Mets Series Recap, 4/14-4/16)
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47:00Send us a text The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 against the New York Mets at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in and the boys discuss the listless performance put forth by the Twins in game one, and then turnaround for the team in games 2 and 3. The Twins pitching staff still doesn't know how to throw to 1st base, and David aligns with Ro…
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The Last String Hasn't Been Cut Yet (Tigers Series Recap, 4/11-4/13)
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39:02Send us a text For the fourth time this season, the Minnesota Twins lost a series, this time at home to the first-place Detroit Tigers. But they did salvage at least a win, in Game 3, showing that even a fourth-place team still wins once in a while. With David taking a Buxton-like scheduled off-day, Hoges fills in to talk about the team with Dan, a…
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The Magnus Effect (Royals Series Recap, 4/7-4/10)
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45:36Send us a text Despite some good pitching performances, the Minnesota Twins lost another series, this time three games out of four to the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City. David and Dan see plenty of culprits, mostly on the lineup card in the poor performances by Jose Miranda and Byron Buxton (whom both of them hope is able to tend to family matte…
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A True Minnesota Moment (Astros Series Recap, 4/4-4/6)
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39:27Send us a text The Minnesota Twins played at Target Field for the first time this season and drop 2 of 3 to the Houston Astros. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson joins David in studio and the boys discuss the heartbreaking fashion in which the Twins lost game 3. David insists that Minnesota sports fans have a very different mindset than other teams' fans, an…
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His Best Baseball Shape (White Sox Series Recap, 3/31-4/2)
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37:53Send us a text While Game 1 wasn't pretty, the Minnesota Twins did finally get one win and then another one to take two of three against the Chicago White Sox, evening them up with the rest of the AL Central's teams at 2-4. So in that sense, it's a whole new ballgame for the final 156 this Major League Baseball season. David and Dan discuss the low…
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Can't Blame the Children (Cardinals Series Recap, 3/28-3/30)
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37:20Send us a text The 2025 season starts right about where the 2024 Minnesota Twins left off as they lose all three to the Cardinals in St. Louis. David and Dan assess what went wrong (lots) and highlight what went right (Willi Castro and Randy Dobnak). David was happy to see Rocco Baldelli move to steal some bases, while Dan thinks Rocco should have …
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The Purest Pure Hitter on the Roster (2025 Minnesota Twins Season Preview)
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1:15:03Send us a text The Major League Baseball season is officially here for the Minnesota Twins, and to kick it off David, Dan and Hoges offer their annual predictions for position players and pitchers. While there is some disagreement between them over the particulars, they all expect big things out of Matt Wallner and Carlos Correa. Whether they will …
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Moderate Isn't Mild (2025 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 4)
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42:18Send us a text The big news for the Minnesota Twins this week was about Royce Lewis -- and it wasn't a great kind of news. David and Dan discuss the most recent injury suffered by the oft-injured third baseman, looking at the ripple that creates down the roster, possibly leaving room for an unheralded newcomer who can play catcher, first and second…
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We Have Guys That Can Do That (2025 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 3)
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42:20Send us a text The Minnesota Twins make their first round of cuts this spring and Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson joins David to talk through the current state of the roster. The guys discuss the potential of Matt Wallner batting lead off for the Twins, and Wallner's issues last season stemming from putting on too much muscle in the offseason. David wants …
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Down with the Walls (2025 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 2)
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40:02Send us a text Now a week into spring training, the Minnesota Twins are hard at work erasing the poor finish from 2024 and preparing for 2025. David, Dan and Hoges discuss the latest news about the team, including the disappointing update about the sale of the team that has all three of them brainstorming billionaires. Maybe this is just another si…
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Plenty of L's (2025 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 1)
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33:35Send us a text The Minnesota Twins kickoff full squad workouts and David and Dan are hyped for the return of baseball. David thinks the bullpen is all but settled, while Dan believes there's wiggle room to be found for the likes of Louie Varland and Eiberson Castellano. The final two player-position roster spots seem to be up for grabs and the boys…
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Who Else is Out There? (Twins Pitchers and Catchers Report, 2025)
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39:11Send us a text Spring training is nearly here, and just in time the Minnesota Twins finally made a trio of Major League signings. David and Dan discuss what the additions of Danny Coulombe, Harrison Bader and Ty France mean for this baseball season and how the Twins have made room for them on the roster. They also look at the new Twins broadcasting…
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Too Much to Dream About (Twins Offseason Report, January 2025)
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55:58Send us a text Even though the Minnesota Twins have made very few moves this offseason and the movement on an ownership change has quieted of late, there is still plenty of intrigue around the team at the turn of the new year. David, Dan and Hoges revisit a number of topics, including the departure of a number of 2024 Twins players, the players who…
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Less Clarity, More Judgment (2024 Minnesota Twins Season Recap)
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1:07:19Send us a text The World Series is over, and the 2024 Major League Baseball season is officially behind us. David, Dan and Hoges reflect on the season that was for the Minnesota Twins, who started slow, picked up the winning pace ... and then slowed to a crawl toward the finish line. They recap the Twins-related news of the last month and they also…
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The Pete Alonso Pool (Twins for Sale and 2024 Postseason Updates)
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1:01:38Send us a text The Pohlad family have announced their intention to sell the Minnesota Twins, the team has a new streaming deal in place for 2025, and the front office makes some coaching changes to the Twins staff. With so much happening in Twins Territory the boys couldn't stay away. David, Dan, and Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson discuss all of the big n…
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