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Twins Talk: A Minnesota 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.

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64:47

Pitch to Contact Episode 58: Dead on Arrival

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/09/30

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

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75:51

Pitch to Contact Episode 57: Now or Never

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/09/24

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

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83:47

Pitch to Contact Episode 56: Correa and Buxton...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/09/16

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

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73:52

Pitch to Contact Episode 55: Powerless

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/09/09

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

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55:20

Pitch to Contact Episode 54: Positives and Negatives...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/09/04

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

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100:36

Pitch to Contact Episode 53: Carlos Santana...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/08/20

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

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87:52

Pitch to Contact Episode 52: Chasing Cleveland, Joe...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/08/13

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

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81:23

Pitch to Contact Episode 51: The White Sox are Worse...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/08/05

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:

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58:28

Pitch to Contact Episode 50: Willi Castro, All Star

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/07/15

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

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79:54

Pitch to Contact Episode 49: Not Throwing Away His Shot

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/07/08

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

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42:50

Pitch to Contact Episode 48: West Coast Winning

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/07/01

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

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36:22

Pitch to Contact Episode 47: All Aboard the Correa...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/06/18

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

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78:49

Pitch to Contact Episode 46: Dead on Arrival

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/06/10

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

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61:25

Pitch to Contact Episode 45: Royce Lewis Strikes Back

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/06/03

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

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Pitch to Contact Episode 44: The Official Max Kepler...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/05/13

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

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73:51

Pitch to Contact Episode 43: Sausage Party

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/05/06

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

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34:18

Pitch to Contact Episode 42: Night Mode Kepler

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/04/29

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

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78:55

Pitch to Contact Episode 41: What to do about Lou

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/04/22

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

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77:05

Pitch to Contact Episode 40: The Simeon Woods...

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/04/15

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

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73:45

Pitch to Contact Episode 39: High RISP, Low Reward

Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast ·

2024/04/08

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

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