Baums Away: A Minnesota Twins Podcast

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Twins writer and lifelong fan CJ Baumgartner gives his insight on the Minnesota Twins! From analysis to interviews and more, this is the podcast any Twins fan can listen to and enjoy.

CJ Baumgartner


    • Apr 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 140 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Baums Away: A Minnesota Twins Podcast

    A season-saving 7 game Twins winning streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 38:55


    - CJ breaks down what's going right for the Twins over the last week- Rally... sausage???- Correa and Duran coming back soon

    Twins make some (minor) moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 57:20


    - Twins make first major league signing this winter with RP Josh Staumont- Joe Mauer HOF Update- Vazquez redemption- Mahle trade overview (it sucked but that's ok)- Correa and Buxton's full potential bring more value than any free agent

    Gray's gone, Provus is in, when will the Twins do anything?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 58:51


    Ohtani is a Dodger for a HUGE amount of money, how does that impact the Twins?Gray is gone, so is Kenta and Emilio Pagan tooWill Joe Mauer be a first ballot Hall of Famer?

    Twins season is over... so now what?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 57:35


    Recapping the ending of the Twins postseason runThe Falvine power couple stays in tact for another seasonPostseason roundupTwins and pod plans for the offseason

    Pablo's gem & Correa's revenge: Twins even ALDS with 6-2 win in Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 38:08


    ALDS L streak snapped!Pablo & Correa each have "I'm Him" momentsSeries goes back to Target Field with the Twins stealing home field advantage

    Bring on the Blue Jays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 46:50


    Twins first round opponent and game time revealedTale of the tape between the Twins and the Blue JaysRecapping final regular season news and notes

    YOUR MINNESOTA TWINS ARE 2023 AL CENTRAL CHAMPIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 49:08


    Twins win! - take that all of the haters and losers!Correa and Lewis  and more injury updatesPost-game clinching celebrations are awesomeHow do the Twins prep for the playoffs

    Prepping for the playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 50:19


    Another Pablo Lopez masterclass wastedMagic number is down to 11Bullpen reinforcements are on the wayHow do the Twins use their bullpen for the rest of the season?

    Is it time to hang the banner yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 39:54


    Twins take 2 of 3 in ClevelandMr. Grand Slam does it again!Joe Ryan comes back at the right timePosition players pitching needs to be banned

    Funderstruck around and find out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 43:23


    - Does it matter that the Twins lost their waiver claims?- Can Cleveland catch the Twins?- Varland coming to the bullpen- Buxton and Kirilloff coming?

    Ryan Jeffers Has His Mitch Garver Moment - Is September Correa coming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 45:56


    Ryan Jeffers has an "I'm Him" momentCan the Twins bullpen turn around?Innings limits and heat wavesIs September Correa coming?

    Dallas Keuchel did WHAT? And other Twins notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 50:39


    Dallas Keuchel earns another startIs the AL Central already locked up?How the Twins can a Byron Buxton return to CF work

    Twins Twin again... & Pablo Lopez deserves more credit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 45:59


    Twins fail in DetroitKenta to the bullpen? Not anymorePablo Lopez is better than Jose Berrios

    No trades? Ryan's strain is Keuchel's gain, & other Twins notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 33:18


    - Baums Away is back!- Trades or lack thereof- Ryan and Keuchel- Brooks Lee goes to Triple-A

    Polanco's back, Gray is dominant, & other Twins notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 32:43


    Twins bounce back after a rough last weekGray & Gallo shove it to the YankeesAre the lower members of the Twins bullpen getting exposed?

    BREAKING: Twins extend Pablo Lopez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 35:18


    3 Reasons why the Pablo Lopez signing makes senseTwins split in weekend series at Yankee StadiumLineup is striking out way too muchWe need to re-evaluate Max Kepler

    Start spreading the news, the Twins are 10-4 to start the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 36:40


    Twins win 4 in a row and two in Yankee StadiumPitching has been dominantCarlos Correa owns the YankeesBreaking down Ed Julien's role with the TwinsOther news and notes

    Twins lose 2 straight despite great starting pitching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 33:53


    Twins lose 2 of 3 in Miami but boast league-best ERAPositives from last 3 gamesMinor league update: which Triple-A hitter gets called up first?Previewing home opening series vs Houston

    Twins sweep Royals thanks to dominant pitching and Byron Buxton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 39:49


    Lopez dominated on Opening Day, Gray and Ryan also threw solid innings Twins top tier bullpen arms looked great! Others not so much...Buxton continues to be a winning player when healthy, Gallo bounces back SundayLarnach breakout szn may have arrivedPreviewing the rematch with Luis Arraez and the Marlins

    Opening Day is here! Twins lineup and mailbag questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 39:47


    Twins reveal Opening Day lineupAnswering your questions in mailbagTwins predictions and preseason team awards

    Twins set Opening Day roster, Gray is NOT a fan of short starts, & corner OF outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 51:10


    Twins announce Pablo Lopez as Opening Day starterWhy Sonny Gray is right and the Twins were also right last season with short innings from startersLooking at the Twins corner outfielders for the season and who is coming down the pipe

    WBC Slander, Jorge Polanco Injury Update, & Kepler's Shift Issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 29:40


    Ed Julien or Brooks Lee? Injury updates for Buxton, Polanco, & Kirilloff. CF outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 44:49


    Ed Julien is in a better position to reach the big leagues sooner than the Twins top prospectBuxton, Polanco, Gordon, and Kirilloff get injury updatesLooking at the center fielders on the Twins roster

    Twins first wave of injuries, infield outlook, & pitch clocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 55:27


    Twins experiencing their first injury wave of the springHow will the Twins shape their infield in 2023 and beyond?Pitch clocks are actually... good?!?

    Twins sign Solano, Balazovic's jaw issues & other Spring Training news and notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 39:40


    Does Solano signing hurt Larnach and Kirilloff's development?Which headlines are hype or nonsense in the first week of Spring Training?Tick-tock, do we already have issues with the pitch clock?

    Spring Training is here! Plus more new rule changes & previewing Twins catchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 35:09


    Twins optimism is reigning as Spring Training beginsHow will extra innings rule, position player pitching, and shift bans impact the Twins?Examining Twins catchers and the how the team will split time between Vazquez and Jeffers

    Twins don't re-sign Fulmer, first base outlook, & pitch clocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 37:37


    Twins add three camp arms for Spring Training but none are Michael FulmerLooking at who the Twins have at first base for 2023 and beyondHow will pitch clocks and the other rule changes impact the Twins?

    Twins Trade For Michael A. Taylor & Bullpen Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 42:59


    How does trading for Taylor impact Byron Buxton?Looking at the potential 2023 Opening Day roster for the TwinsBullpen observations: looking at the Twins pen, their key players, along with some young arms close to the big leagues

    Emergency Podcast: Twins trade Luis Arraez to the Miami Marlins for Pablo Lopez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 37:18


    - Trading Arraez stinks but it's going to be alright- What are the Twins getting in Pablo Lopez- This Twins rotation is sneaky deep

    How can the Twins improve after signing Carlos Correa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 37:18


    Recapping the Carlos Correa presserOptions for another right-handed bat and bullpen helpWhich Marlins pitcher should the Twins trade for?

    CARLOS CORREA REJOINS THE TWINS* (Physical Pending)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 52:19


    Breaking down Correa's reported dealA deal like this changes all of the narratives about the Twins in free agencyHow can the Twins build around Correa for 2023 and the future?

    Twins are left out to dry in free agency... Examining the Twins current starting pitching depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 38:06


    Carlos Correa drama continuesTwins prize in free agency is Joey Gallo and only Joey GalloTwins offseason positional recap: starting pitching

    The Carlos Correa is gone reaction podcast...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 31:35


    Carlos Correa is gone...I think the Twins should have matched the Giants offerWhere do the Twins pivot from here?

    What can Vazquez bring to the Twins? Good Carlos Correa news and other free agent headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 44:48


    3 areas where Christian Vazquez helps the TwinsWhat does the split with Jeffers look like?The Carlos Correa sweepstakes is narrowing outIs it possible that the Twins sign Carlos Rodon AND Carlos Correa??

    A new Pohlad is in charge, latest Correa rumors, & top free agent needs for the Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 44:00


    Will things be different with a new Pohlad in charge?Is Correa's decision coming soon?Options for the Twins at DH

    Twins new unis, Pagan is back, & LOTS of Carlos Correa steam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 48:07


    CJ's loves the Twins road graysEmilio Pagan is back with the TwinsHow do the Twins look after trading Gio Urshela?Carlos Correa merch is on the Twins team store??

    Correa's interesting comments on free agency... Who do we blame more, Rocco or the front office

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 37:17


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsHow much blame goes to the manager or the front office?Carols Correa says the Twins need to pay upWhy resigning Correa is the best option with the Twins payroll

    Twins are cooked. Buxton is done. Which current Twins can we look forward to for 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 39:19


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsThis season is more disappointing than 2021Buxton's done for the seasonA handful of Twins to watch in the final games who we should care about

    Can the Twins save their season? Ryan's no-no attempt and other ramblings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 31:26


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsTwins fall flat at home against ClevelandJoe Ryan earned the right to stay in for the no-hit bidWhat can the Twins do to get back in the AL Central race

    Will the Twins ever beat the Yankees? No.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 32:06


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsYankees continue to dominate the TwinsBuxton and Polanco coming back?Correa stinks in the clutch this year but I still want him back

    Twins win 4 straight to claw back into in the AL Central race!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 31:07


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsTwins win 4 in a row, only trail Cleveland by 1.5 gamesClutch hitting and timely pitching have came up bigCorrea's hot August can help the Twins in Buxton's absenceComparing the Twins schedules to the Guardians and White Sox

    The Twins clutch is broken and the season might be over

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 37:03


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsTwins lose 5 in a rowComparing the Twins to a '57 Bel AirWho takes the blame if things continue south?

    Mahle's shoulder is alright, Twins pitcher deserve quick hooks, and the Twins advantageous schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 40:26


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsMahle avoids an IL stint... for nowShould Baldelli ease up on pulling his starting pitchers too early?Twins schedule sets up a nice end of season run

    Be concerned with the Twins but don't panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 37:27


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsTwins lose the AL Central lead but don't panicOutlook for Twins final 52 gamesHow underwhelming has Correa been?

    I'm still upset about the Sanchez home plate call and expectations against the Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 33:36


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsThe Twins got shaftedGary Sanchez followed the rule - others haven'tRocco has a right to be big madExpectations for the Dodgers series

    Tyler Duffey DFA'd and we need to talk about the Twins offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 30:02


    CJ breaks down the latest news and analysis of the Minnesota TwinsTyler Duffey DFA'd None of the Twins top 5 bullpen arms in 9-3 lossTwins offense has been downright bad over the last month

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    Twins make some big upgrades to the pitching staff and other trade deadline reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 38:18


    Reacting to Twins trading for Lopez, Mahle, and FulmerWhat this means for the bullpen and starting rotationThis bullpen is now sneaky deepTwins playoff outlook post-deadline

    Twins are desperate for pitching. Who's worth getting and giving up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 37:57


    CJ breaks down the Twins in the latest Baum's Away podcast!Twins are too desperate to wait until the deadline to make a moveTeam only has themselves to blame for being in this situationThree realistic starting pitcher for the Twins to go afterWhat are Minnesota's best trade chips for the deadline

    Byron Buxton Appreciation Podcast: Buxton is an MVP

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 18:35


    Twins hitting is an issue and other observations after the Royals series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 25:02


    Twins hitting is an issue and other observations after the Royals seriesCJ breaks down the latest in Minnesota sports!Twins can't hit, and really struggle in the clutchJoe Ryan is a dudeCan the Twins turn things around against a struggling Chicago White Sox team?

    Byron Buxton is who he is (and that's alright), Correa is going to be just fine, Luis Arraez, first baseman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 29:03


    CJ breaks down the latest in Minnesota sports!Twins observations from the first 10 gamesThere is no "fixing" Byron BuxtonCarlos Correa needs more timeLuis Arraez needs to be in the lineup more, is first base a good options?

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