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Is He a Fit for the Twins?

Twins sign Hansel Robles to one-year deal

Rumors swirling linking Marcus Semien to the Minnesota Twins

Exploring more utility options for the Twins: Former Oriole Hanser Alberto

Jurickson Profar's fit with the Twins

MLB Free Agents as Twins Christmas Gifts

Report: Reds RHP Luis Castillo being discussed in trades this winter

Breaking down the eight players signed by Twins to minor-league deals

Should the Twins do Something at Shortstop?

Does Twins Killer Edwin Encarnación fit in with his nemesis?

Why is Miguel Sanó everyone's favorite player to trade? Should he be?

Twins lose Baddoo, Wells in Rule 5 draft, MLB intentions leak about season length

Twins mid-offseason review, does Kyle Schwarber fit in Minnesota?

Analyzing former Twins/Red Sox Martín Pérez's free agency

Twins sign Tzu-Wei Lin to Minor League deal, likely will start in St.Paul

Brandon Joins State Street Podcast to Talk Life Experiences

Twins announce new affiliates, talking Red Sox with Gabrielle Starr part 1

White Sox trade for Lynn, sign Eaton as pressure turns up on Twins

Twins rumors from Monday at the Winter Meetings

Can You Remember Which Team Each of the 2020 Twins Debuted With?

Trade value of Ryan Jeffers, Andrew Miller

Let's Say the Twins Have $40 Million to Spend -- How Would You Spend It?

Rosario, Wisler non-tendered as we explore a way to improve the rotation

Eddie Rosario waived, exploring deals with LO Cards host Lucas Smith

Trevor May signs two-year deal with the New York Mets, state of the Twins bullpen

Should the Twins trade for J.D. Martinez?

Talking Twins prospects with Aram Leighton

Twins reportedly pursued Charlie Morton, upside for Twins signee Derek Law?

Rays open to trading Snell, Morton signs with Braves, Twins catching situation

What the Twins Might do at DH if Nelson Cruz Departs

Analyzing Mitch Garver's 2020 and mulling options

Twins add Jordan Balazovic, Bailey Ober, Ben Rortvedt to the 40-man

Predicting MLBTR's Top-50 FA Landing Spots

Twins season in review: fourth quarter lays out perfect playoff scenario

Twins season in review: the rough third quarter w/ the return of Donaldson & Buxton

Twins season in review: the second quarter, analyzing Jake Odorizzi

Twins season in review: the first quarter

Garrett Richards: this market's hidden gem?

José Abreu wins A.L. MVP, Nelson Cruz finishes 6th, Byron Buxton 16th

Marcus Stroman returns to New York, Kevin Gausman expected to reject QO

Investigating Free Agent 1B/2B/3B Tommy La Stella

Filling Twins vacanies: trade target No. 1

Preparing to lose Eddie Rosario, Francisco Lindor destinations

Breaking down the potential top free agent on the market

Marcus Stroman for the Twins?

Questions the Twins Will Answer this Offseason

Could Minnesota's own Brad Hand be the steal of the offseason?

The Kiké Hernández episode

2020-21 Offseason Blueprint 1.o: What I Believe the Twins Will Do

Twins claim two relievers including one with electric stuff

White Sox hire Tony La Russa, Twins decline Sergio Romo's $5 million option

Forecasting the 40

Dodgers win the World Series in crazy night, Howie Kendrick's option is declined

Game six preview, Joakim Soria is a great fit for the Twins

Rays win crazy game four, Dodgers take game five, looking at Adeiny Hechavarría for the Twins

#AskBW (10/23): Let's Talk Offseason

Free agent Jonathan Villar's fit with the Twins, brief World Series game three preview

Kenta Maeda, Byron Buxton finalists for the Gold Glove

The Twins Should Trade for Marco Gonzales

Dodgers take game one 8-3, another interesting shortstop option for the Twins

Andrelton Simmons, World Series preview

Rays, Dodgers advance to World Series, Twins offseason creeps closer

Five Bold Twins Trade Ideas

AL, NLCS previews and predictions, Analyzing Sergio's club option

Astros stay alive, Braves make statement, Marcell Ozuna for the Twins?

DH option: Michael Brantley

Six (Realistic) Moves for an A+ Twins Offseason

DH Option: the revolving door

Bring back Nelson Cruz?

Bye Yankees, bye Byron Buxton?

(Mostly) in Defense of Rocco Baldelli's Playoff Managing Style

The case for and against trading Max Kepler

The 25 People I’ve Most Enjoyed Talking to in Baseball (Nos. 20-16)

Twins positon review: third base, Astros lose!

The 25 People I've Most Enjoyed Talking to in Baseball (Nos. 25-21)

Twins position review: second base

An intriguing free agent option for the Twins

What Might it Cost to Retain Twins Free Agents?

Twins Payroll Primer and Key Decisions, Fish beat Cubs

Examining what to do in left field, recapping MLB playoffs

2020 Twins are retired in short order

18 Straight: Twins Season Ends with Yet Another Playoff Loss

3 Up, 3 Down: Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

Twins drop game one 4-1 in heartbreaker

What are the Keys to Victory for the Twins vs. the Astros?

Scouting the Astros

THE TWINS ARE A.L. CENTRAL CHAMPS!

Five Spicy Twins Takes for 2021

Access Twins

Twins weekend and playoff preview with Ted Schwerzler

First place Twins win, White Sox get walked off again

Twins win, White Sox lose in unreal night

Twins have productive off-day before hosting Detroit

Twins outscore Cubs 12-2, take two of three before final week of season

Preview of the Twins' series at Wrigley, postseason picture with eight games to go

Twins lose a heartbreaker Thursday, basically kiss away division title

Twins offense falls flat again, A.L. Central crown fading

Twins historically bad with runners on in Monday's loss

Twins sweep Cleveland, head to Chicago to face first place (for now) White Sox

Maeda dominates, Twins punish Bieber's rare mistakes

Previewing the Cleveland series

The Twins are rounding into elite form at the right time

Twins go splitsky in St.Louis

Twins take four of five from Detroit as season winds down

Twins win x 2, sweep Detroit in the doubleheader

Twins whoop the White Sox, take the series

Twins snap six game skid, welcome Buxton, Donaldson and Pineda back

Pain continues, Twins lose sixth straight contest

Twins lose fifth straight game, fall to third place

Trade deadline and Twins home stretch

Detroit series preview with Chris Castellani

Twins fall to Bieber, set up massive rubber match Wednesday

Twins outlast Cleveland in series opener

Twins take two of three in KC before monstrous Cleveland series

Twins pitching and defense improves them to 17-9

Twins put up a clunker in blowout loss

Twins win behind Maeda, Alcalá in game of the year

First place Twins win 4-1 behind the amazing Nelson Cruz

Twins bats remain mostly cold over the weekend

Previewing the Twins' series vs. Kansas City

Twins offense explodes in 12-2 whooping

Twins lose a winnable game Tuesday

Twins break the losing streak

Twins get smoked in the BBQ capital

Royals Bullpen Dominates in series opener

What?! The Twins lost?!

With the most wins in the A.L., the Twins look to pile more wins against weak competition

Twins sweep the Pirates at home, become first team to reach 9 wins

Twins dazzle depth in series win over Cleveland

Twins get Biebered, Cardinals have two positive tests after leaving MN

Twins sweep St.Louis ahead of critical four-game set vs. Cleveland

Twins offense already proving to be untenable for opposition

Four more Marlins test positive, Previewing the Twins' Home Opener

COVID-19 Outbreak in Miami, Twins win opening series in Chicago

Twins win 10-5 in season opener

MLB expanding 2020 postseason on opening day

Twins fall 4-3 to Cubs in practice game before opening day

30-man roster look as Twins head to Chicago

Odorizzi (back) doubtful for Saturday, Blankenhorn impressing as possible 30th man

Twins player power rankings with Matthew Taylor

Twins Record Prediction!

Twins win 3-3, Sanó is back at camp

Buxton, Twins avoid major injury Monday

As Miguel Sanó remains out, Twins may have tough call to make

MLB notes as season fast approaches

Twins Intrasquad Game Recap

What to Expect from the Cardinals in 2020

Breaking down the Brewers and Reds

Twins 2020 Schedule Released

Positive COVID-19 Results, Twins Lineup

Breaking Down the "New" White Sox

The Twins Window Is Not Close to Closing

5 Strengths and Weaknesses for the 2020 Twins

Ted Schwerzler previews the 2020 season

2020 Twins O/Us

Gear up for the Wildest Season Ever

BASEBALL IS BACK!

MLBPA Rejects 60-game Proposal, What Next?

Phillies Camp, Latest on Negotiations

Matthew Trueblood

Twins draft pick Marco Raya joins the show!

When and Where?

Fed Up and Tired

Twins Draft Reaction

SPECIAL - Locked On's Black Lives Matter Roundtable - 8 Locked On Hosts discuss life as a black man in America

The Twins are on the clock!

The 2006 MVP Race, MLB's Next Step

Twins Award Snubs, MLB Makes Another Poor Offer

Owners Don't Care About You

Brandon Warne On The Future of Baseball

The 1988 MVP Race

Baseball Must Return in 2020; Here's How They Might

Locked On Twins (5/27) - The Athletic's Emily Waldon on the Minor Leagues, the draft, and Tigers pitching prospects

Locked On Twins (5/28) - The latest negotiations

Locked On Twins (5/26) - The Top Statistical Seasons from 2019 Third Baseman

Locked On Twins (5/25) - Twins OF/1B prospect Brent Rooker on the 2020 season and his journey to the bigs

Locked On Twins (5/22) - Andy McCullough from The Athletic is on!

Locked On Twins (5/21) - Goal posts moving back on 2020 season? Efficient home run hitters

Locked On Twins (5/20) - MLB insider Robert Murray on baseball's return, the Brewers, Christian Yelich, and his guide to profession

Locked On Twins (5/19) - Betsy Helfand on Rich Hill, her journey to reporting for the Twins, and more.

Locked On Twins (5/18) - MLB's daunting (and encouraging) health and safety guide

Locked On Twins (5/15) - Blake Snell's comments, MLB/MLBPA public discourse, more with Josh Neighbors of LO Nationals

Locked On Twins (5/14) - Jared Diamond on testing, MLB's re-start, and the way the game has changed

Locked On Twins (5/13) - MLB.com Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park

Locked On Twins (5/12) - Jeremy Frank on the White Sox, the Universal DH, Barry Bonds, and much more

Locked On Twins (5/11) - The latest on the 2020 season, this is a big week for baseball

Locked On Twins (5/8) - Mailbag Friday on Arráez v. Sanó, Buxton's impact, the Yankees, and more

Locked On Twins (5/7) - The Contenders

Locked On Twins (5/6) - Rosario anniversary, All-Time Twins lineup, baseball engagement

Locked On Twins (5/5) - Plouffe Bomb, KBO Opening Day

Locked On Twins (5/4) - Twins HR records, comps to MLB players

Locked On Twins (5/1) - Happy May! Twins closers cont., 3 reasons to love expanded divisions for MN

Locked On Twins (4/30) - The Eddie before Rosario

Locked On Twins (4/29) - Why it's hard to argue Twins GOATs, Nightengale's report

Locked On Twins (4/28) - Joe Nathan appreciation

Locked On Twins (4/27) - MLB start update, Doug Corbett was really good

Locked On Twins (#100!) - Royce Lewis could become who?

Locked On Twins (4/23) - PT Lucas Seehafer on Twins' injuries, Tommy John Surgery

Locked On Twins (4/22) - What if the Twins could re-do the 2014 draft?

Locked On Twins (4/21) - Cody Pirkl on Rosario, Berríos, Dobnak, and more

Locked On Twins (4/20) - High on the Twins, worst moments of 2019

Locked On Twins (4/17) - Edwar and his heat

Locked On Twins (4/16) - Blayne Enlow shows the strength of the Twins' system

Locked On Twins (4/15) - Don't sleep on this Twins pitching prospect

Locked On Twins (4/14) - Nelly, JD losing precious Hall cases, Build your Twins rotation

Locked On Twins (4/13) - Kudos to MN in fighting COVID-19, Twins prospect Matt Canterino's outlook

Locked On Twins (4/10) - The Florida/Arizona plan

Locked On Twins (4/9) - KLGR's Seth Toupal on the Twins, MN championships, and his favorite quarantine snack

Locked On Twins (4/8) - Looking at the "Arizona Plan"

Locked On Twins (4/7) - Marshall Kelner on his journey to the Mussels' broadcast booth, Twins prospects to watch, and what's next for MiLB

Locked On Twins (4/6) - Weekend update, Brent Rooker's reverse splits

Locked On Twins (4/3) - Larnach, Kirilloff provide hope for near and distant future

Matthew Taylor on simulated seasons, MLB The Show '20, The Bomba Belt, and more

Ted Schwerzler on a possible 100-game season, the Minor Leagues, Joe Mauer, stunting development and more

Locked On Twins (3/31) - Cooper Carlson on Max Kepler, his 5 expansion Twins, feelings about the Maeda deal, and more

Locked On Twins (3/30) - The Significant Career of Brad Radke

Locked On Twins (3/27) - MLB, MLBPA agree on something, Frank the Tank Viola

Locked On Twins (3/26) - Still a special day, ways to make up games, Manfred

Locked On Twins & Nationals with Josh Neighbors

Locked On Twins (3/24) - Circle Me Bert

Locked On Twins (3/23) - What does a cancelled season mean for the Twins? Also, Johan.

Locked On Twins (3/20) - 5 best Twins hitters, 1987 club

Locked On Twins (3/19) - Social Distancing! and the 1965 Twins

Locked On Twins & Tigers 3/18

Locked On Twins (3/17) - Manfred update, 4th best Twins team ever

Locked On Twins (3/16) - Plans for the show, 5th best Twins team ever

Locked On Twins (3/13) - How does a shortened season impact the Twins?

Locked On Twins (3/12) - Coronavirus and MLB

Locked On Twins (3/11) - Twins in the top 100, Larnach ready to roll to Minnesota?

Locked On Twins (16 days till Opening Day) - Farm system ranked 7th, Thorpe cut, Buxton

Locked On Twins (3/9) - Twins takeaways from Fort Myers, Moncada extended

Locked On Twins from the Fort!

Managing in the Playoffs, and a More Aggressive Offseason

Locked On Twins (3/5) - Joe for the Hall? Donaldson, Twins OPS+ will be solid

Locked On Twins (3/4) - Happy birthday Sergio! spring updates, Twins' off day, and continued development

Locked On Twins (3/3) - Duran debut, Lewis barrel, Cruz's future, Clippard 2020 projections

Locked On Twins (3/2) - What is a successful season for the 2020 Twins?

Locked On Twins (2/28) - Nick Gordon status update, Sergio 2020 projections

Locked On Twins (2/27) - Zack Littell projections, comparing Twins' rotation with Houston and New York

Homer Bailey, Injuries, and Listener Questions

Locked On Twins (2/26) - Split squad day! Trevor May 2020 projections, Twins corner infield duo

Locked On Twins (2/25) - Tyler Duffey projections,

Locked On Twins (2/24) - Twins spring training begins, game recaps, takeaways

Locked On Twins (2/21) - Matthew Taylor on Twins expectations, the Astros, the AL Central, and more

Spring Training, Coaching Philosophy, Bailey's Beefs

Locked On Twins (2/20) - Taylor Rogers ready for more dominance? Who should get the 5th rotation spot?

Locked On Twins (2/19) - Homer "The Horse" Bailey projections, Twins' last bullpen spot

Locked On Twins (2/18) - Kenta Maeda 2020 projections, Twins' expectations are higher than the sky?

Locked On Twins (2/17) - Astros mess, Clevinger injury, Jake Odorizzi 2020 projections

Locked On Twins (2/14) - José Berríos 2020 projection, new playoff format looks weak

Trevor Plouffe

Locked On Twins (2/13) - Nelson Cruz 2020 projections, Twins have the deepest lineup in baseball

Locked On Twins (2/12) - Twins baseball is here! Max Kepler 2020 projections, More on Kenta Maeda's floor and ceiling

Locked On Twins (2/11) - PECOTA loves the Twins, Byron Buxton is due for a massive full season

Locked On Twins (2/10) - First thoughts on the trade for Kenta Maeda, Eddie Rosario 2020 projection

Locked On Twins (2/7) - Graterol trade is fuming, Josh Donaldson 2020 projections

Betts Trade Fallout and Joshua Kusnick Interview

Locked On Twins (2/6) - Twins Daily's Nick Nelson on the latest Graterol trade stall, Fernando Romero's sleeper status, and more

Locked On Twins (2/5) - Do-Hyoung Park on the Twins' blockbuster trade, community in the clubhouse, and more

Locked On Twins (2/4) - Jorge Polanco 2020 projection, Twins -150 favorites to win the central (Bovada)

Locked On Twins (2/3) - Luis Arráez 2020 projection, Twins sign Jhoulys Chacín!

Locked On Twins (1/31) - Miguel Sanó 2020 projection, Taijuan Walker breakdown

26-Man Roster Projections

Locked On Twins (1/30) - Mitch Garver 2020 Projection, Why I think the Twins won't trade for a starter by the deadline

Locked On Twins (1/29) - Twins in the top 100 prospects, American League Central prospects, Twins mailbag

Locked On Twins (1/28) - Do the Twins have the best lineup in the AL? Is it time to fleece the Pirates?

Locked On Twins (1/27) - Twins' headlines from the busy weekend: Arraez, Donaldson, Rosario, Graterol, Taijuan Walker?

Locked On Twins (1/24) - Special guest Corey Koskie talks Astros, his playing career, and the current state of coaching in sports

Donaldson Press Conference, Sano Extension, Twins Fest

Locked On Twins (1/23) - Cooper Carlson on the Twins' O/U of 92.5, the 40-man roster crunch, and the Twins' X-Factor, plus more

Locked On Twins (1/22) - Seth Stohs discusses Randy Dobnak, the Twins' loaded farm system, and the 2020 Prospect Handbook

Locked On Twins (1/21) - Writer Matt Trueblood on Brusdar Graterol in the bullpen, Twins 2020 outlook, contention windows and more

Locked On Twins (1/20) - Tom Froemming joins to discuss Donaldson, Jhoan Duran, and much more

Locked On Twins (1/17) - How great is JD for the Twins? Headlines to watch for the weekend?

Josh Donaldson

Locked On Twins (1/16) - 2020 Twins lineups and dissecting whether the Twins should wait until the deadline for pitching

Locked On Twins (1/15) - JOSH IS A MINNESOTA TWIN

Locked On Twins (1/14) - Astros punishment bad for baseball, good for the Twins? Also, #ExtendBuck2020

Locked On Twins (1/13) - Sanó extension, Twins arbitration deals, two more extension ideas

Locked On Twins (1/10) - Twins Arbitration Day, Eddie Rosario, Top 5 Third Baseman Twins targets

Mike Berardino's Hall Of Fame Ballot

Locked On Twins (1/9) - Twins Crunch Time, 5 Corner Infield Twins Trade Targets

Locked On Twins (1/8) - Twins, Donaldson having daily dialogue, more alternatives for Twins infield

Locked On Twins (1/7) - More Twins, JD speculation, 2023 Twins outlook

Locked On Twins (1/6) - Twins out on Donaldson, who do the Twins want to be?

Locked On Twins (1/3) - Trade for Thor, Corner infield, 2020 schedule preview

Rich Hill, Homer Bailey, White Sox Moves

Locked On Twins (1/2) - Questionable Rotation? Maybe not. JD is the Bachelor.

Locked On Twins (1/1) - 2020 Twins! Offseason outlook, Josh Donaldson