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Twins Top 5 Rookie Of The Year Candidates For 2022

Expectations For The 2022 Minnesota Twins, Miguel Sanó, and much more

Monday's Mail (12.27.21): Drafting and Development, Ice Fishing & World Series Formulas

Top 5 Twins Moments Of 2021

#TWiC: Week of 12.27-12.31

The Twins Are On 4th Down, With Five Yards To Go

5 Twins Most Likely To Be Traded

Twins' 5 Most Valuable Players In Trade

Friday Files (12.20.21): Opening Day Shortstop, Monday Night Wars & Twins Caravan

Talking Twins Outfield In Episode 500!

Twins RHP Matt Canterino Joins The Show!

3 Options For The Twins With José Miranda

Ranking The 10 Most Likely Twins Debuts In 2022

Predicting The 5 Most Valuable Twins In 2022

Appreciating The Greatness Of HoFers Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat

10 Twins Prospects With Breakout Potential

Twins' Shortstop Plans, HOF Resumes And More With Matt Braun

The New and Improved Midwest Swing Podcast -- Ep. 2 (For Starters, Let's Talk About...Starters)

Midwest Swing -- Ep. 2 (For Starters, Let's Talk About...Starters)

Sporcle Wednesday: Twins Single-Season Steals Leaders

How Twins Can Change Perception Of 2022

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 19 (Story Time with Jeff Reboulet)

3 Routes for the Twins After the Lockout

Friday Files (12.3.21): 2022 Ceilings, SP Trade Targets & the Path to a Good (Enough) Rotation

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 18 (Story Time with Matt Walbeck)

The New and Improved Midwest Swing Podcast -- Ep. 1 (Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back)

Midwest Swing -- Ep. 1 (Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back)

Reviewing Twins' Next Steps As Lockout Commences

What The Dylan Bundy Signing Means For The Twins, and Much More

Rumors Linking Twins, Carlos Rodón Swirl On Tender Day

Concerning Byron Buxton's Extension

BREAKING: Twins, Byron Buxton Agree To 7-Year Extension

Where Is This Offseason Heading For The Twins?

Twins' Front Office Staunch In Winter Process

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 17 (Remembering Some Guys No. 2)

What The Kendall Graveman Signing Means For The Twins, White Sox and The Market

The 5 Best Starting Pitcher Fits in Free Agency for the Minnesota Twins

Are The Twins Setting Up To Punt On 2022?

Twins Add Six Prospects To 40-Man, DFA Two and Sign Jake Cave

Twins Offseason Chatter With Matt Braun

The 5 Best Position Player Fits in Free Agency for the Minnesota Twins

His Name Is Alex Cobb And It Feels Inevitable

Breaking Down The Latest On Byron Buxton, Reacting To The José Berríos Extension

What The Eduardo Rodríguez Deal Means For The Twins

What the Pursuit of a Shortstop Might Tell us About the 2022 Twins

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 16 (Story Time with Jeff Frye)

Twins Free Agent Profile: Jon Gray

Does Robbie Ray Have The Highest Upside Among Free Agents?

Kevin Gausman's Fit With The Twins

All-Time Twins Name Team

Twins Hire Jayce Tingler As Bench Coach, Marcus Stroman's Fit In Minnesota

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 15 (Remembering Some Guys No. 1)

Twins Make Three Intriguing Roster Moves To Kickstart Offseason

An Interesting Trade Idea For The Twins' SS Vacancy

Braves Crowned, Posey Retires and Two Ex-Twins Become Free Agents

Twins Report Cards: Alcala, Thielbar & Minaya

Twins Hire David Popkins As Hitting Coach

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 14 (Story Time with Mark Gubicza)

Overview Of The Twins' Hole At Shortstop

Twins Report Cards: Byron Buxton & The Outfield

Atlanta Takes Game One From Houston, Have The Astros Been Forgiven?

What Does The Future Hold For Miguel Sanó, Jorge Polanco and Luis Arraez Based On 2021?

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 12 (Story Time with Buck Showalter + Bonus Episode!)

Report Cards: Josh Donaldson & Andrelton Simmons

Twins Report Cards: Joe Ryan & Griffin Jax

Twins Report Cards: Destroying Depth

Report Cards: The Big Veteran (& Rookie)

Eddie Rosario's Heroics and José Berríos' 2021 Report Card

Crossover: What Can Be Learned From The 2021 Twins?

2021 Report Card: Kenta Maeda

Season In Review: Trade Season Vibes

What Could The Twins Do With A $145M Payroll?

A First Look At The 2021 Free Agent Market

White Sox/Astros Recap, Twins Season In Review Continues

The Timing of the Edwar Colina Move isn't That Strange

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 11 (The Relationship Between Pitcher and Pitching Coach)

Breaking Down Derek Falvey's First Comments Of The Offseason

Season In Review: After The Terrors, Edwar Colina Claimed, Twins Re-arrange Coaches

Season In Review: What Went Wrong Early?

5 Takeaways From Twins' Final Series, Awarding Team MVP

BONUS: Locked On MLB Playoff Preview Special Teaser; Playoff Power Rankings & AL Wild Card Preview

Byron Buxton's Future And Joe Ryan's Final Start

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 10 (Story Time with Greg Swindell)

Analyzing The Twins By 2021 Positional Value

Jorge Alcala's Breakout And What It Means For The Twins' Bullpen In 2022

Twins Minor League Players Of the Year, Team Futility Vs. LHP

Chris Taylor is Exactly Who The Twins Need this Offseason

5 Takeaways After A Split With Toronto, Planning Our Offseason Coverage

What Have the Twins Learned for 2022 in September?

Ober Shoves, Buxton Pushes Extension Leverage In Twins Win

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 9 (Story Time with Ben McDonald)

Gordo Strikes Again In Twins' 7-2 Win Over Toronto

Twins Prospect Updates As Minor League Seasons Draw To A Close

Nick Gordon, Twins Offense Thrive In 9-5 Win At Wrigley

Five Takeaways From Twins' Series Loss In Toronto

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 8 (The Life of a Closer)

Griffin Jax's Outlook, Twins' Rule 5 Mistakes

Assessing The Fan Base After A Lost Season

Joe Ryan Shows Out Again Before Injury Scare, Twins Split With Cleveland In DH

Nature Is Healing: Twins Lose Heartbreaker In the Bronx

Matt Wallner, Cole Sands and The 40-man Roster Crunch

Key Questions For Miguel Sanó's Future In Minnesota

Joe Ryan Throws Six Perfect Innings, Dazzles In Second Start

Prospect Tuesday After A Twins Win

Twins Weekend Series Recap & Pondering Randy Dobnak's Future

Analyzing Joe Ryan's Debut With The Twins

Byron Buxton and The Franchise-Altering Decision

Joe Ryan Slated To Make His Debut At Target Field

Bailey Ober, Josh Donaldson Guide Twins in Nice 3-2 Victory Over Tigers

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 7 (Ballparks of the 90s)

Frank Viola Rips Twins Leadership In Recent Tweet

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 6 (Ask Gregg Anything!)

Twins INF Prospect Spencer Steer Joins The Show!

The Top 5 Most Encouraging (And Disappointing) Twins Prospects Of 2021

Nine Runs Not Enough As Twins Lose Opener to Red Sox At Fenway

Bombed In The Bronx: Twins Get Embarrassed (Again) by Yankees

Prospect Talk & Trevor Larnach's Demotion

Cardiac Polo Does It Again, Twins Win Another Series

Jorge Polanco, Twins Win Walk It Off Again

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 5 (The 1994-95 MLB Strike)

Twins Win Third Straight Series Over A First Place Team

Nelson Cruz Blasts Homer In Return As Twins Fall 10-4 To Rays

Twins Take 2 of 3 From Sox As Austin Martin Blasts First Homer With Surge

Jaxtastic: Griffin Jax Strikes Out 10 in Twins Win

Twins Win Series In Houston, Raise Questions About Playing Time

The Schoop Extension Could Provide a Template for the Twins and Pineda

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 4 (Team USA)

Prospect Volatility, Twins Looking Good In Houston

The Fallout Of 2021

Updating The Twins' Top 30 Prospects As Austin Martin Makes An Immediate Impact

Jorge Polanco Delivers Again In Comeback Win

Series Preview, Trade Deadline Recap With LO Reds

Grading the Trades: How the Minnesota Twins Fared at the 2021 Trade Deadline

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 3 (The Trade Deadline)

Twins Trade José Berríos To Toronto For Austin Martin, Simeon Woods Richardson on Crazy Day of Deals

Trade Steam Rising On José Berríos With Deadline Near

A Mock Twins Trade Deadline (Part II: Club Control Edition)

Trade Deadline Updates, Talking Nelson Cruz Swap

Hansel Robles Blows Save As Twins Trade Steam Cools

Trade Clock Ticks as Twins walk-off Tigers in 10

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 2 (The Ripken Family)

Twins Trade Nelson Cruz to Tampa for Joe Ryan, Drew Strotman

A Mock Twins Trade Deadline (Part I: The Impending Free Agents)

Taylor Rogers Trade Discussion, Luis Arraez's Future

Trade Odds For José Berríos, Taylor Rogers, Josh Donaldson, etc...

Managing Adjustments in a Lost Season, Byron Buxton Trade Value

José Berríos and The Road to Consistency

Twins Midseason Report Card

That 90s Baseball Pod -- Ep. 1 (Meet and Greet)

Prospect Updates and Byron Buxton Extension Talk

Could The Twins Trade Max Kepler? What Could They Get In Return?

The State Of The Standings

Nelson Cruz to Oakland? Taylor Rogers? José Berríos?

Twins Select RHP Chase Petty With 2021 First Round Pick

Friday Files (7.11.21): Extending Taylor Rogers, Rebuild or Retool, Offseason 40-Man Questions & More

Mocking Trades For José Berríos

Twins Week in Review: 6/28-7/4

Assessing Michael Pineda's Trade Value After Rough Start

José Berríos Deals In Twins Loss Tuesday

On Max Kepler, Miguel Sanó and the Twins' Series Loss in Kansas City

Fourth of July Files (7/3): Trades, Rebuilding vs. Retooling, Jose Miranda & Much More

Prospect Friday: José Miranda, Josh Winder, Spencer Steer, Jordan Balazovic

Twins Swept By White Sox in Chicago

Donaldson/Giolito Antics, Sox Crush Twins 13-3

For the Twins to Trade Jose Berrios, the Stars Need to Align

Twins battle back but lose series opener to Sox 7-6

Twins Week in Review: 6/21-27

Twins win again Sunday, their seventh in the last nine games

Prospect Friday! José Miranda, Josh Winder, Brent Rooker, and more!

José Berríos Deals but Eddie Rosario Has the Last Laugh at Target Field

Friday Files (6.25.21): 2022 Roster Speculation, Franchise Cornerstones & Contract Predictions

Mailbag: Twins chances of contention in 2022, Top Prospects, more...

Unpopular Opinion: The Twins Aren't Ready to Consider Selling

Twins Split Two-Game Series with Cincy

Twins Week in Review: 6/14-20

Let's Go Streaking! Twins Win Fourth Straight Game

Prospect Friday! José Miranda, Jordan Balazovic, Jermaine Palacios and more!

Sticky Ball Situation, José Berríos extension talk

Bailey Ober Dazzles in Four Innings, Donaldson Goes Down in 7-2 Twins Win

Twins Struggles Aren't Necessarily Surprising, But Still Inexcusable

Happless: Twins lose 10-0 in Seattle

Twins Week in Review: 6/7-13

Twins Sandwich a Great Performance Between Two More Poor Games

Twins walk-off Aroldis Chapman, Yankees in electric win

Dobber Down: Twins battle but lose 9-6 to Yanks

We have a right to be upset with the 2021 Twins

Yankees series, sticky ball situation

Matt Shoemaker, Nick Gordon and the Twins' split in KC

Twins Week in Review: 5/31-6/6

Friday Files (6.4.21): Lawn Mowing, Alex Kirilloff Comps and Alcohol

Are the Minnesota Twins officially sellers?

J.A. Happ ineptitude, costly error sinks Twins Thursday

Cost/benefit of trading Byron Buxton, José Berríos, more as Twins fall to 22-33

Twins lose to O's on bad night for Pineda, Garver

I'm Gonna Say It: The Twins Should Make Matt Shoemaker a Reliever

Twins Week in Review: 5/24-30

Are the Twins finally on a roll?

Friday Files (5.29.21): 2022 Shortstop, Dobnak Commitment, Trade Buxton?

It's Undeniable: The Twins Need Another Starter

Checking on the Farm

Twins sweep O's in fourth straight win

Twins rally late to beat Orioles 8-3

Twins Week in Review: 5/17-23

Twins win a series and an extra-innings game!

Friday Files (5.22.21): Sputtering Twins, Alexander Colome, Prospects + More

Alex Kirilloff return imminent as Twins head to Cleveland

Twins split doubleheader in Anaheim

Twins walk-off Sox Tuesday, get Giolito'ed Wednesday

I'm Gonna Say It: Lewis Thorpe Should be in the Twins Rotation

Who to blame? Twins get whooped by Sox in series opener

Twins Week in Review: 5/10-5/16

Another series loss highlighted by more mental mistakes

Twins drop game one at home vs. A's

Twins Swept out of Chicago, fall back 10 games

J.A. Happ gets blasted as Twins lose second straight in Chicago

The Twins' Biggest Misstep in the 2020-21 Offseason

Previewing the White Sox/Twins Series

Watching a team with no fight

Is it Trevor Larnach time?

Talking Twins horrendous start with Cody Pirkl

Who are the 2021 Minnesota Twins?

Surprisingly, the Twins (For the Most Part) Have Avoided Offseason Pitching Landmines

Bullpen falters again in all-too-familar loss

Twins beat Rangers 6-5 behind more Alex Kirilloff excellence

Monday's Mail (5.3.21): Assessing the Royals, a Buxton Extension and Jhoan Duran

Alex Kirilloff makes statement, smashes two homers in 9-1 win over Royals

Previewing the Kansas City series with Matt Braun

Twins blast six homers in 10-2 rout over Cleveland

When will the pain end? Twin lose again

Twins walked off in Cleveland series opener

Twins beat Pirates 2-0 behind no-hit bid from J.A. Happ

Talking Twins rough start with Nick Nelson

Twins lose 13-12 in brutal fashion

Twins shutout in 14 innings Tuesday

Twins Season Paused Temporaily

Talking Twins with Matthew Taylor

Max Kepler, Twins walk off Red Sox in Series Finale

Twins Drop Both in Double Header Wednesday

Talking Twins with Matt Braun

#TWiC: Week of 4.12-4.16

Monday's Mail (4.12.21): Roster Decisions, Dobnak Usage and Red Hot Chili Peppers

Twins Drop Two and Lose Series to Seattle

Minnesota Twins 26-Man Power Rankings (4.10.21)

Talking Twins hot start with Brandon Warne

Twins smash Mariners 10-2 in Home Opener

Twins take series in Detroit, head home for the opener

#TWiC: Week of 4.5-4.9

Monday's Mail (4.5.21): Kirilloff Call-Up, Frauds (Not) Eating Butter and Jorge Alcala's Future

Twins fall 4-3 despite homers from Buck, Nelly

Twins offense explodes in Detroit series opener

Salvaging the Series in Milwaukee

3 Up, 3 Down (4/1): Little Things Cost Twins in Heartbreaking Opening Day Loss

Twins lose tilt, Josh Donaldson on Opening Day

Official 2021 MLB Predictions

These are the Things I Think I Know: NL Edition

Locked On Twins/Cleveland crossover with Jeff Ellis, part two

Twins/Cleveland crossover with Jeff Ellis, part one

#TWiC: Week of 3.28-4.3

Quick Reax: Twins Finalize Opening Day Roster

Monday's Mail (3.29.21): Opt-Out Clauses, the AL Central in 2026 and Jose Berrios

Twins Opening Week with Cooper Carlson, Part Two

RIP Coach Mike Bell

These are the Things I Think I Know: AL Edition

Talking Chicago White Sox with Locked On Sox

Attempting to Find Possible Breakout Stars in 2021: AL Edition

Talking Twins with Locked On White Sox

Trying to Make Sense of the Alex Kirilloff Demotion

Breaking: Alex Kirilloff to spend Opening Day in St.Paul

#TWiC: Week of 3.21-3.27

Nelson Cruz hits missile as Minnesota Twins' season approaches

Monday's Mail (3.22.21): Baseball Cards, Opening Day LF and J.T. Riddle

For the Twins, Holding Back Alex Kirilloff would be Overthinking it

Talking Minnesota Twins with Matt Braun, part two

Talking Minnesota Twins with Matt Braun, part one

Who will win the Twins' Cy Young award in 2021?

Who will win Twins MVP in 2021?

What's up with Tyler Duffey? More notes from camp

Twins to allow fans, recapping Friday's performances

Alex Kirilloff hits 420 foot homer, Exciting announcement coming Friday

Twins/Tigers crossover with Chris Castellani

This Week's Podcast Appearances

Talking Minnesota Twins with Brandon Warne

Monday's Mail (3.8.21): Prospects, Tacos and WCW

Thorpe, Donaldson, Canterino shine in Sunday's spring win

Twins Daily's Ted Schwerzler on the Minnesota Twins

Jorge Alcalá, Alex Kirilloff dazzle for Twins Thursday

Garver, Garlick, Cruz homer in Twins loss to Red Sox

Twins divisional crossover with LO Royals

Twins Start Spring Training Season 2-0

Twins Daily's David Youngs on Alex Kirilloff, Jake Odorizzi, and the A.L. Central

Breaking: Twins top prospect Royce Lewis tears ACL, out 9-12 months

Twins Daily's Nick Nelson on Twins roster spots, position battles, stadium attendance and more

Talking Twins w/ Matt Trueblood of Baseball Prospectus, Twins Daily

Twins sign RHP Matt Shoemaker for $2 million plus incentives

TWINS SPRING TRAINING WEEK w/ Matt Braun

Why Should Twins Fans be Excited About Alex Colome?

Expectations for Andrelton Simmons, Jhoan Duran in 2021

What will Josh Donaldson bring in 2021? Rain?

What will Alex Kirilloff provide the Twins in 2021?

Twins make a trade and waiver claim to close crazy week

BREAKING: Twins snatch up RHP Alex Colomé

BOOMSTICK BABY! Nelson Cruz returns to Twins on one-year, $13 million deal

James Paxton for the Twins?

The next big move? Exploring DH options for the Twins

Is Mental Illness the Price of my Guilt?

Breaking: Twins sign SS Andrelton Simmons to one-year, $10.5 million deal

Power Ranking Shortstop Options for the Twins

Mapping out an ideal finish to the Twins' offseason

Here's How the Twins Can Reasonably Finish an A+ Offseason

Predicting Twins debuts, Profar signs, Odorizzi vs. Paxton

Twins Sign J.A. Happ to One-Year Deal

Twins to sign J.A. Happ for 1-year, $8 million

No, The Twins' Interest in Marwin Gonzalez is not an Issue

What to expect from Max Kepler in 2021

Fear Not! Signs STILL Point to an Active Twins Offseason

The Twins should sign Corey Kluber

Exploring a deal for Cubs star Kris Bryant

Midwest Swing Podcast Rides Again!

Liam Hendriks signs 3-year, $54M deal with the White Sox

Byron Buxton's 2021 outlook

Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco traded to Mets in blockbuster

Steam rising as NPB star RHP Tomoyuki Sugano's posting nears expiration

Talking Twins with Darren "Doogie" Wolfson

Starting Pitching Market: Masahiro Tanaka and Joe Musgrove

Drellich: Spring Training likely to start on time, Twins showing interest in Alex Colomé