Minnesota Twins Podcast

Hitting coach David Popkins makes his “Inside Twins” debut to dive into the Twins at the plate so far this season. He discusses the drive for the team to have a multidimensional offense, the need to course correct on the strikeout rate, and on the struggles with the bases loaded. David also likes what he has seen from Byron Buxton as the D-H, from Royce Lewis’ rehab assignment and more. 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

President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stops by “Inside Twins” this week. He talks about trying to find balance on the offense, the pitch that has been sweeping the game, and what Alex Kirilloff can mean to the lineup. Plus, upon news that Tyler Mahle will need Tommy John surgery, Derek discusses how they examine their processes on evaluating players health histories prior to be acquired in a trade. 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 are looking to take a series in Cleveland and capture a winning record in a 10-game stretch vs. A.L. Central opponents. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the impact Alex Kirilloff can make on the lineup, an increase in pitch-clock violations by his staff and more. Plus, after getting the boot in Saturday’s game, was Rocco able to enjoy the Kentucky Derby? 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 General Manager Thad Levine joins Inside Twins to close out the month of April. Thad gives his perspective on a the success and set backs of a few of the Twins starting pitchers and how stolen bases have changed the strategy for a few teams in 2023. 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 have signed Pablo Lopez to a contract extension, and Executive Chair Joe Pohlad joins “Inside Twins” to discuss all the layers that went into that decision. Joe dives into how he has evolved through different roles in the organization, improvements to Target Field, and the desire to hold post-game concerts. He also reflects on his unique relationship with his grandfather Carl – who bought the team in 1984 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

While the Twins look for a series win in the Bronx, they have to shake off the controversy of Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium. Bench Coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the fallout of the umps not ejecting Yankees starter Domingo German on Saturday, but also the need for the Twins to move on and let it go. He dives into how the new rules are impacting the team when it comes to challenging a call, looks at a great pitching matchup in the series finale, and the strong start to the season by the Twins starters 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 EVP, Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Inside Twins to discuss how off-season pitching adjustments are made by the team vs a third party. Plus, we highlight how some of the lesser known Twins have contributed to the team’s 6-2 start to the 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

For the first time in franchise history, the Twins started a season by tossing back-to-back shutouts, so pitching is a big theme on the season debut of “Inside Twins”. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins to the show to talk about his pitchers, base running, roster flexibility and more 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 our final off-season edition of “Inside Twins” by having a great conversation with Pablo López. The righty starter talks about using the beginning of spring training to get acquainted with his new teammates, the impact the upcoming World Baseball Classic had on his off-season workouts and how he is already helping give back to the community of Fort Myers. Plus, while Pablo doesn’t like getting into a pickle on the diamond – he loves getting on the pickle ball court. 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

Captain Griffin Jax has landed in Fort Myers, and we catch up with the righty reliever on this week’s “Inside Twins.” Pitchers and catchers reported to the Lee County Sports Complex today and before Griffin hit the mound he discussed developing a new pitch, some of the stresses of reporting day, and that the big day circled on his calendar is in late March when he and wife expect their first child. He is also very candid about being slow to adapt to some of the organization’s newer pitching philosophies, dives into why he does not like plain drinking water, people walking slow in front of him and more. 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

“It has been a tough week for the Twins’ organization after the passing of Vice President of Player Personnel Mike Radcliff. Mike had a 35 year career with the team and had a tremendous and influential impact. Sean Johnson, the Twins’ V-P of Amateur Scouting, former General Manager Terry Ryan and Twins’ hall of famer Michael Cuddyer help us pay tribute and celebrate Mike’s life and legacy 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

Coming off of Twinfest, Royce Lewis joins “Inside Twins” to talk about a fun weekend of re-connecting with the fans. He addresses his rehab from knee surgery, along with what he takes away from his time in the majors last season before getting injured. Royce also reflects on how his call to duty came at an appropriate time. Plus, a sparkling story about the bling Lewis sports and the great cause it helps to support. 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

For the first time in 3 years, Twins Caravan is rolling again and Jose Miranda takes a pit stop from his trip to join us for “Inside Twins” this week. He talks about his off-season routine, the impact Carlos Correa had on him last season and then his reaction to Carlos’ prediction that Jose will be in the home run derby this season. That and more on this “on the road” edition of the 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

The pride of North St. Paul, Louie Varland stops by “Inside Twins” this week. The righty talks about his big league debut, getting his first win, and what pitch he is working on as he prepares for Spring Training. He also reflects on some other guys who walked his same path – that of being a Minnesota native to play for the Twins. Plus, Louie has a big smile when he thinks about his brother Gus hopefully receiving his call to the show, and Louie’s own role in helping Aaron Judge make big league history. 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

An incredible journey through free agency has led Carlos Correa back to the Twins. The superstar shortstop signed his contract and then joined us for this week’s edition of “Inside Twins” to discuss the interesting last month and his return to Twins Territory. He does dive into the differing medical opinions on his ankle, which has been in the spotlight the last couple of weeks. Carlos also talks about some of the young guys he is excited to still call teammates, the thrill of playing in the World Baseball classic, if he will play any 3rd base for the Twins and more. 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 kick off 2023 with a fun and fascinating “Inside Twins” with one of the team’s newest players – Kyle Farmer. Hear about how his mom once broke up the filming of a Hollywood blockbuster (in which Kyle had a role), what instruments he rocked in the high school band, and how he heckled the guy who served up Kirby’s home run in game 6 of the 1991 World Series. Kyle also talks about being traded to the Twins, the familiar faces he will find in the Twins clubhouse, how special of a player Joey Votto is, and a great impression of Luke Bryan. 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

“Newest Twin Joey Gallo joins Inside Twins to talk about why he is excited to play for the Twins and share some really good stories about his life intertwined with baseball.” 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 Catcher Ryan Jeffers joins Inside Twins to tell us about the Twins Holiday Week of Giving and how he’s worked with Hitting Coach David Popkins on revamping his swing this off-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

Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey visits us from the MLB Winter Meetings to talk through how deals in the last couple of days have impacted the Twins off-season plans 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 have a round table discussion on our season finale of “Inside Twins.” Glen Perkins and Dan Gladden join Cory Provus as they dissect what did, and did not, go well for the Twins in 2022. There is a lot of discussion surrounding how the pitching was handled, Carlos Correa’s future and the impact of the new rules coming to MLB in 2023 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