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In this edition, we debut a new feature called "Locked on Twins Shorts" which is just shorter, bite-size versions of the regular podcast to tackle extremely specific subjects in 8-to-10 minutes. This time, it's about how the Twins will stem the tide at second base in the absence of Jorge Polanco. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Down…

Baseball's first blind broadcaster Don Wardlow joins the show to discuss the rule changes that are taking place this 2023 season. Discussion includes the pitch clock, banning of the extreme shifts, the bigger bases and a change in the regular season schedule.Kirjoittanut Troy Larson

Roy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III, and Jim Souhan on the Twins' lineup and biggest concerns. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com) & All Energy Solar (https://www.allenergysolar.com)Kirjoittanut Talk North Podcast Network

In this edition of Locked on Twins, Brandon takes a look at the recent happenings down in Fort Myers roster-wise, and follows that up with some ZiPS projections to keep an eye on for your Minnesota Twins. And, as always, we wrap things up with listener questions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an a…

How much transparency do the Minnesota Twins owe you as a fan regarding injuries to players like Byron Buxton, Alex Kirilloff and Jorge Polanco? This, and much more in the newest episode of Locked On Twins — your team, every day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB f…

For this edition of Locked on Twins, host Brandon Warne empties out his mailbag with questions about Byron Buxton's spring training plan, what trade season might look like in July and many, many more questions about your Minnesota Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

As the season draws closer, we start to dig into the AL Central Matchups. On this crossover edition of Locked On Guardians and Locked On Twins, we discuss the Twins' injuries in 2022 and how they are a deeper team in 2023, how the Guardians and Twins rotations stack up against each other, which players are the biggest pests to the other team, and i…

We've established that we think the Minnesota Twins will win the AL Central in 2023 -- but will the rest of the division look like? Cleveland Guardians -- can they repeat? Chicago White Sox -- trending up or down? Kansas City Royals -- where do they go from here? Detroit Tigers -- same as the Royals? Be sure to check out this episode of Locked on T…

We've already talked about 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023 Minnesota Twins -- how about some Lead Pipe Locks? We talk about Byron Buxton, Tyler Mahle, Jorge Lopez, Donovan Solano and pretty much any other Twins player you want as we get a look at Brandon's 10 Lead Pipe Locks for the 2023 Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…

In this episode of Locked on Twins, Brandon discusses a new pitching metric available at Fangraphs (Stuff+), breaks down what he's looking for over the final 20 days of spring training and takes listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut Brandon Warne

The Minnesota Twins need to answer these 10 questions during the 2023 season, says LockedOn Twins' Brandon Warne. Can Byron Buxton play as many games as possible? What youngsters step up on offense/pitching? What will the catching situation look like moving forward? All of this and much more on LockedOn Twins -- Your Team, Every Day. Learn more abo…

Here are Brandon Warne's 10 bold predictions about the 2023 Minnesota Twins. They may not be beautiful, but they're definitely bold! Do you agree? Disagree? Let us know in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut Brandon Warne

The Minnesota Twins had a rough 2022 and there's no way to sugarcoat it, but LockedOn Twins host Brandon Warne seems to think the best days for this group are yet to come. Will Byron Buxton stay healthy? Will Sonny Gray, Tyler Mahle or Pablo Lopez find their way to No. 1 starter status? Will youngsters like Jose Miranda, Alex Kirilloff and Trevor L…

The 2023 Minnesota Twins season is upon us with the ball club currently in Spring Training. In This debut episode of Minnesota Twins Chat, my Dad joins me to discuss the changes to the Twins this offseason, a look at how the roster may be once the season starts and the new rules that are in place this season.…

Roy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III, and Jim Souhan on Twins' camp, the bullpen arms, who might be left out, and how Solano factors in. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)Kirjoittanut Talk North Podcast Network

In Nash's final episode as host, he gives a preview of the Twins' 2023 season and shares his thoughts on whether the campaign will be a success. The Twins won only 78 games en route to a third place finish in the American League Central in 2022, collapsing in September and allowing the Cleveland Guardians to win the division by a staggering 14 game…

The Minnesota Twins sprung into action this weekend with their first games of Spring Training. Kenta Maeda and Jorge Alcala returned to the mound, offering hope for their health heading into the season. Unfortunately, Twins reliever Trevor Megill struggled in his first outing right as the Twins brought in another right-handed reliever in Dennis San…

Some view success in baseball as winning the World Series. Anything short of a world title is a failure to many, meaning 29 of 30 teams every year will fall short and be deemed a failure. Is that always the case? Can teams have a successful year without winning the World Series? Let's break down the argument and assess how the Twins can make 2023 a…

Jhoan Duran burst onto the scene as the Minnesota Twins' best pitcher in 2022, regularly mowing down opposing hitters with his triple-digits fastball, a nasty curve, and an upper-90s splitter sinker hybrid called a "splinker." Will Duran once again be the Twins' best arm in 2023, or will newly acquired starter Pablo López contest him for the team C…

The Minnesota Twins have added a plethora of position players this offseason, including Kyle Farmer, Donovan Solano, Joey Gallo, Michael A. Taylor, and Christian Vázquez. They've also parted with lineup stalwarts Luis Arraez and Gio Urshela. In a common and popular discussion, let's take a look at the ideal Twins lineup against right and left hande…

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Tuesday afternoon that the Minnesota Twins are in agreement with infielder Donovan Solano on a Major League contract. Solano, 35, spent last season with the Cincinnati Reds and has hit .301/.350/.421 over the last four seasons while playing mostly first, second, and third base. The move is curious considering …

The Minnesota Twins are rearing and ready to start their Spring Training schedule. With games set to go this weekend, it's time to take a look at our Twins team MVP odds and pick our favorite bets. Will Carlos Correa run it back as the team's most valuable player? Will Byron Buxton have his full breakout MVP season? Can José Miranda adequately play…

Roy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III, and Jim Souhan on Twins' camp and power arms. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)Kirjoittanut Talk North Podcast Network

Twins Daily's Matt Braun is back to pick his Twins award winner predictions for 2023! Will Byron Buxton play in enough games to reach his full potential as a 7-10 win player? Will Carlos Correa reclaim MVP votes in a chip-on-his-shoulder return with the Twins? Maybe José Miranda, the team's offensive rookie standout from 2022 has a stellar sophomor…

Jim Souhan is in Fort Myers and chats with Roy Smalley and LaVelle E. Neal III about Lewis, Correa and the roster, and pays homage to Mike Radcliff. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)Kirjoittanut Talk North Podcast Network

Twins Daily's Matt Braun joins the show to discuss the Twins' offseason and how he would grade their body of work this winter. Plus, a discussion on Derek Falvey and Thad Levine's tendency to pick players without a set position and whether it's changing, a look at the state of the American League Central, and Ed Julien's emergence as a potential di…

The Minnesota Twins debuted a handful of exciting young prospects in 2023, including Royce Lewis, José Miranda, Louie Varland, Jhoan Durán, and Josh Winder, among others. They are set to graduate more prospects in 2023, with Ed Julien a prime candidate as well as some other former top-100 global prospects. Who is most likely to debut in 2023 and wh…

An X Factor can be described as something with a "strong but unpredictable influence" on a given situation. For the Twins, there are plenty of X Factors heading into the 2023 season. Health, coaching, in-season moves, etc. are all topics that could be viewed as influences we look past. Who are the top three X Factors on the roster? Let's do a deep …

It's finally time! Pitchers and catchers will report to Fort Myers this week to kick off the 2023 Minnesota Twins Spring Training season. The Twins have an intriguing group of prospects who may get a chance this spring, from Jordan Balazovic to Edouard Julien to Louie Varland, it's a critical time for young guns looking to make an impression. Beyon…

Roy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III and Jim Souhan on the Twins' shifting philosophy, righthanded hitting, and concern about Kirilloff's wrist. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)Kirjoittanut Talk North Podcast Network

On today's special crossover episode with Sully from Locked On MLB, we discuss the saga that landed Carlos Correa back in Minnesota. Plus, what are the expectations for the Twins in the 2023 American League Central? Do the Twins have enough to make a real run into October? Sully shares his thoughts on those burning questions as well as the topics o…

It's projection season and one of the best, ZiPS from Dan Szymborski at FanGraphs released their Spring Training standings projections for the 2023 season. The Minnesota Twins came in at second in the American League Central with 80 wins, three victories behind the Cleveland Guardians. Within the record prediction, ZiPS has individual projections f…

From ownership to the front office to the roster, the Minnesota Twins have a fascinating season ahead. After back-to-back losing seasons and with no playoff wins in their last tries, there is pressure building for the Twins to succeed in 2023. The team brought back star Carlos Correa and returns Byron Buxton to a roster with more pitching depth and…

LaVelle E. Neal III and Jim Souhan on Kepler, Gallo, Kiriloff, Larnach, Wallner & more, plus thoughts on Target Field & Twinsfest. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)Kirjoittanut Talk North Podcast Network

The Minnesota Twins blew way too many leads in 2022, struggling to hold on in the late innings as teams crawled back into games and often took control. With Jhoan Durán returning and Jorge López, Griffin Jax, Caleb Thielbar and others joining him, do the Twins have enough juice in their bullpen as currently constructed? Let's take a look at both si…

As the Twins' voice since 1983, Dick Bremer has seen the ups, downs and everything in-between. He joins the show today to discuss the Twins' move to bring back Carlos Correa, the trading of Luis Arraez for Pablo López, Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame candidacy, Justin Morneau in the booth and much more. A huge thank you to Dick for coming on and connectin…

The Minnesota Twins limped to the finish line in a rough September in 2022. The front office has set out to right the wrongs by building quality depth all over the roster. From Kyle Farmer to Michael A. Taylor to Pablo López, the Twins are working to avoid the injury-plagued depth problems from 2022. The 2023 roster is built to withstand more injur…

The Minnesota Twins, after trading All-Star and AL batting champion Luis Arraez, are expressing quiet confidence in Alex Kirilloff's ability to man first base for a chunk of 2023. Even if Kirilloff returns from wrist surgery healthy and ready to perform, the Twins could still acquire a right-handed first baseman to platoon with Kirilloff. There are…

Arraez for Lopez & 2 prospects? LaVelle, Roy and Jim weigh in, Plus: Smalley Family Dinner & remembering two greats. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)Kirjoittanut Talk North Podcast Network

The Minnesota Twins made another trade Monday, acquiring CF Michael A. Taylor from the Kansas City Royals for relief prospects Steven Cruz and Evan Sisk. The Twins have made an effort to build depth on their roster for 2023, evidenced by their trade for Pablo López. Taylor leads all outfielders in Defensive Runs Saved since 2020 and joins an outfie…

In a surprising move for many Minnesota Twins fans, the club traded their fan favorite Luis Arraez in a deal for Miami Marlins starter Pablo López and prospects José Salas and Byron Chourio. While the Twins were in need of another starter capable of producing at a frontline level, Arraez was one of the Twins' best hitters for the last four seasons.…

As rumors floated throughout the last couple weeks, many speculated on what a package would look like for Pablo López. Well, here it is. The Minnesota Twins have traded Luis Arraez to the Miami Marlins for López, SS José Salas and OF Byron Chourio. It's a massive move for the Twins who decided to trade their primary leadoff man and the 2022 America…

We opened up the mailbag from Minnesota Twins fans and onlookers for Thursday's action-packed episode. Questions ranged from trade packages for Zac Gallen to the projected future for Joe Ryan. What are the keys for the 2023 Twins as they try to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020? What are the biggest needs before Opening Day comme…