Minnesota Twins Podcast

Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins the show. He has an interesting take on Ervin Santana's 1-hit gem from Saturday, as he was also sitting behind the plate when Ervin tossed a no-hitter against Cleveland. He is also quick to note how valuable Santana can be for the younger members of the staff. Plus, how long will the Twins stick with 13 pitchers, and what he thinks about Jose Berrios' start to the season for Rochester. That and more on this week's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul starts off talking about Ervin Santana's one-hitter from Saturday's game. Plus, the difference in the start of this season compared to the 2016 campaign is huge, especially for the younger players. Paul talks about who on his squad is "must see" right now, and he reflects on some solid veteran leaders from his early days with Milwaukee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/15/17: Danny Santana leads Twins to win with one-hitter, manager Paul Molitor along with Santana and Robbie Grossman speak on the win To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor discusses the Twins' tough 2-1 loss at home. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Kepler and Miguel Sano each provided three-run homers, while Robbie Grossman also homered and scored three runs, giving the Twins a resounding win over the Tigers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Mauer collected two RBIs in the Twins' 5-3 loss to the Tigers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins lost a tough one, 2-1, to the Tigers despite a strong start from Hector Santiago, who went 6 1/3 innings and allowing just two runs. Afterwards, manager Paul Molitor talked about the loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey joins us for the seasonal debut of "Inside Twins." Four wins through the first five games has him in a pretty good mood, and he chats about the positives in this start. We receive an update on some injured and rehabbing players, and he provides some early thoughts on who the Twins may take with the No. 1 overall draft pick this June. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manager likes what he has seen from his 2017 club so far. Paul discusses the important performances from some of the guys in the bullpen as well as solid starting pitching. He explains what makes White Sox starter Jose Quintana so tough, and talks about how his guys on the left side of the infield have been at the plate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ervin Santana threw six scoreless innings and Miguel Sano drove home two runs to lead the Twins over the White Sox, 4-1 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Castro hits a home run, but the Twins' winning streak ends at four games. Paul Molitor discusses Adalberto Mejia's rough outing To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins flash the leather to limit the damage by the White Sox and pull out a 3-1 win. Paul Molitor breaks down Phil Hughes' pitching performance, Hughes himself talks about his start and Bryan Buxton talks about his spectacular defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins start the season 3-0 after sweeping the Royals. Skipper Paul Molitor talked about the team's great start and Jorge Polanco spoke about his big game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miguel Sano hit a three-run triple and Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer, as Hector Santiago struck out four in the 9-1 win. Paul Molitor discusses Hector Santiago and the team's offense, while Miguel Sano and Eduardo Escobar discuss their big offensive day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/3/17: The Twins snap a streak of eight straight Opening Day losses pulling out the win over the Royals. Manager Paul Molitor talks about how well everyone gelled in their total team win, Jason Castro discusses how the offense piled up their big six-run inning and Miguel Sano has a heartfelt dedication for his big homer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The skipper gets you set for another season of Twins baseball as we get set for Opening Day 2017. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up "Deep Cuts" with a visit from EVP/CBO Derek Falvey, who is considering the final moves as assembles the roster of players who will head North. He discusses the balancing act of weighing what's best right now verses the bigger picture. Plus, what has surprised him the most in his first Spring Training with the Twins? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ByungHo Park has been one of the biggest surprises in camp so far this spring. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Park's play after being designated for assignment and the disappointment of losing Trevor May for the season. Rhett Bollinger also caught up with Paul Molitor to chat about having to depend on young players to fill significant roles on the team and what he expects from the bullpen this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week¹s show features longtime Twin Michael Cuddyer, who talked about his new role as a special assistant for the club. He discussed how the time is now for the Twins' young outfielders, and has a unique stance on the World Baseball Classic and its impact. Ryan Pressly starts his fifth season with Twins, and he stops by to chat about his role in the bullpen. Then, Cuddyer tells you the baseball movies to watch to get ready for the season when he takes three cuts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins camp has been hit by a rash of injuries to their pitching staff. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger give medical updates on Ryan O'Rourke, Glen Perkins and Trevor May. They also discuss Byung Ho Park's impressive performance this spring and why he has a chance to make the Opening Day roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices