Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast

By 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.... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast episodes:

October 02, 2023 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.
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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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1h 30min
September 25, 2023 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.
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1h 20min
September 18, 2023 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.

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32min
September 11, 2023 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!
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25min
September 04, 2023 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?
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45min
August 28, 2023 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!
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1h 5min
August 21, 2023 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.
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1h 26min
August 14, 2023 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.
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1h 11min
August 07, 2023 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.
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1h 9min
August 02, 2023 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.
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52min

FAQs about Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast:

How many episodes does Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.