Minnesota Twins Podcast

Inside Twins makes its 2025 debut, featuring a conversation with new General Manager Jeremey Zoll. He provides updates on Joe Ryan and Carlos Correa's health, discusses the decision to keep Griffin Jax in the bullpen along with who's on first and where will Royce Lewis be lining up. Jeremey also puts on the Swami Hat for our “Cardnac” segment, and then he tackles some questions from the fans. 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

On the last Sunday of the season, Rocco joins Kris Atteberry for “Inside Twins” before Game 162. The manager discusses the tough 6 weeks for the team that caused them to miss the playoffs, but wraps up reflecting on the high points of the 2024 campaign 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

On this Sunday's “Inside Twins” Cory Provus sits down with manager Rocco Baldelli ahead of a doubleheader at Fenway Park. With just 8 games left in the regular season, the skipper discusses Pablo Lopez's dominant stretch, the AL Wild Card race and getting Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa back off the IL. 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

“Director of Player Development Drew MacPhail swings by “Inside Twins” this week to help us wrap up the minor league seasons. Drew takes us through a rundown of not just the top prospects, but also some names that should be on your radar. He also details a very short off-season, and what comes next for staff and the minor league players 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

The Twins need a win in the finale in K-C to avoid being swept by the Royals, bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” prior to the 3rd and final game of the series. He looks back to a tough loss on Saturday, along with some of the decisions made by manager Rocco Baldelli – including pulling starter Bailey Ober after 7 innings of 1 hit ball. Jayce also dives into the key roll of several rookies down the stretch, Louie Varland moving to the bullpen & 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 the final month of the 2024 season by hosting Derek Falvey, President of Baseball Operations, on Inside Twins. Derek breaks down a flurry of roster moves, the waiver claiming process and updates on some key Twins down the stretch. 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 Manager Rocco Baldelli joins Inside Twins as he talks about how he's managing this young rotation and the impact on the bullpen. Plus, when does the race for the postseason switch from a marathon to a sprint? 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

Bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” with the club looking to sweep a 4-game series against the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers. He looks at key contributions from some of the young arms, along with keys to the success over the last 3 months. His highest praise, however, is reserved for a Hall of Famer he crossed paths with back when Jayce was a coach in the Rangers in the organization 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

On this Sunday's “Inside Twins” President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins Kris Atteberry in the Target Field studio ahead of the series finale vs. the Guardians. The pair talk about the team's injury news, current state of the starting rotation, plus the heated AL Central race. 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

On this Sunday's “Inside Twins”, President and CEO Dave St. Peter joins Kris Atteberry in studio. St. Peter breaks down the trade deadline moves, the new television development, and looks ahead to the Twins Hall of Fame induction next weekend. 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 2024 MLB Draft is completed and Twins Vice President of Amateur Scouting, Sean Johnson, breaks down how the draft fell and what he likes about this year's class. 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's a special episode of Inside Twins as we come to you from Cooperstown, New York in advance of Joe Mauer's National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction. We'll hear from Joe Mauer as he prepares for his induction speech. Additionally, we hear from a couple of former Twins General Managers who ensured that the hometown kid was allowed to create a memorable career for his hometown team. 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

Manager Rocco Baldelli joins Cory Provus on this Sunday's “Inside Twins” as Minnesota plays their last game before the All-Star Break. Baldelli reflects on the 1st half of the season and discusses the current injuries/roster moves. Plus, the skipper touches on the upcoming Draft and All-Star Game. 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 joins Kris Atteberry on this Sunday's “Inside Twins” as Minnesota wraps up their series against the Houston Astros at Target Field. The pair talk about the upcoming All-Star Break and 2024 MLB Draft. Also on the show, Falvey discusses Brooks Lee's recent promotion to the majors and his success so far, plus Jose Miranda's historic hot streak. 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

Pitching coach Pete Maki joins “Inside Twins” this week to talk about the arms in the rotation and in the bullpen. Pete discusses recent adjustments made by Pablo Lopez as the righty has looked more like the team's ace over his last two starts. We also hear about what could be behind some of Jhoan Duran's struggles, and Pete fondly recalls growing up and going to games at Fenway Park. 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

Royce Lewis continues his record start to the season, bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” to discuss this phenomenal stretch for the number one pick from the 2017 draft. Plus, with this scheduled to be the Twins final series at Oakland, Jayce reflects on some memories and moments at the Coliseum and the A's time in the bay area. 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

On this Father's Day edition of Inside Twins, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins Kris Atteberry and takes us behind the scenes in getting a roster ready for today's split doubleheader. Plus, Derek talks about the season's ebbs and flows while providing updates on several St. Paul Saints who started the season with the Twins. 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 rough week for the Twins, as they have lost 5 straight, including being shutout in back-to-back games in Pittsburgh. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” and dives right into the struggles of his team at the plate. One positive as of late has been Simeon Woods Richardson, and the skipper talks about the starters' success. We also cover MLB going across the pond, and the anticipated release of the Twins City Connect uniforms. 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 Bench Coach Jayce Tingler joins Inside Twins this week to discuss trends in how the Twins manage games and series. He goes into detail in how the club uses relievers, pinch hitters and impending roster moves like a Royce Lewis return. 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 Minor League Farm Director, Drew MacPhail, joins Inside Twins this week as rehab assignments begin for several top prospects including Royce Lewis, Brooks Lee, Walker Jenkins and Cory Lewis. Plus, Drew highlights a few other names who are off to a strong start this 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 Manager Rocco Baldelli joins Inside Twins as he tries to make sense of the team's drastic hot and cold streaks this season. Rocco also talks about Byron Buxton's return from the IL and Carlos Correa's idea to help support umpires before a play even begins. 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 look to win their 6th consecutive series, bench coach Jayce Tingler discuss that on this week's “Inside Twins”. One of the reasons for the Twins recent roll has been some adjustments at the plate, Jayce discusses the changes against secondary pitches and not chasing out of the zone. Plus, Trevor Larnach is one of the guys hot at the dish, Jayce dives into what is behind Trevor's success. 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

There is at least a dozen topics for President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey on this week's “Inside Twins”, seeing how his team has won 12 straight games. He dives into the keys to the 2nd longest winning streak in Twins history in addition to how guys have embraced their roles when coming off the bench with a mindset of “my game starts now”. That and more 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

Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll joins the program as he talks about the adjustments that team made en route to a 6-game winning streak bringing their record back to .500. Plus, we get a couple of updates on when the club can expect the return for several players. 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 Manager Rocco Baldelli joins Kris Atteberry as they discuss the mentality of the team 20 games into the season, how the team is trying to adapt a style of play after some early injuries and where he would like to see adjustments in both the lineup and rotation 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

Bench coach Jayce Tingler joins Cory Provus on this week's “Inside Twins” to talk about the team going for a series win in Detroit. Jayce reflects on the double-header sweep on Saturday, with some strong outings from the starting pitchers and the bullpen. He also dives into Edouard Julien's improved defense at 2nd 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 slow start for the Twins at the plate here in 2024, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stops by “Inside Twins” this week to discuss how the team is looking to flip that script. He also dives into the rash of arm injuries to top pitchers around the game 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

Inside Twins returns for the 2024 season as Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli breaks down the first weekend of the season. Rocco attempts to describe his initial reaction to the Royce Lewis injury but quickly highlights the Twins pitching and a couple of Twins stars that have resulted in a 2-0 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

Kris Atteberry takes listeners to the sounds of Spring Training in Fort Myers while sitting down with Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan. The righty talks about his ramp up to the season and predicts when you can catch his first Grapefruit League start. Joe also reminisces on his water polo career in high school and spills that he added a new family member this off-season…hint…it's four-legged and barks. 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's the first day of Spring Training for Twins Pitchers and Catchers, and starting righty Bailey Ober joins us from Fort Myers on this week's “Inside Twins”. He gives us an exclusive look at the start of training at Lee Health Sports Complex, and rehashes what worked for him in 2023. Then we dive into the Photo Album with a look back at Bailey attending a Red Sox game as a young fan and playing on his high school baseball team with Minnesota Vikings Center Garrett Bradbury. 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 sit down with new Twins relief pitcher, 30-year-old Josh Staumont on this week's “Inside Twins”. Josh finds himself in a Minnesota uniform after coming up through the Royals organization and spending five seasons with Kansas City. The righty gives us the scoop on his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and talks about his passion for Pitch in For Pets, a non-profit founded by himself and his wife Angelina to help bully breeds. He also spills about what playing with Carlos Santana is like, as the pair played a couple of seasons together in Kansas City and are now reunited in Minnesota for the upcoming year. 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 sit down with catcher Ryan Jeffers on this week's “Inside Twins” after a busy TwinsFest weekend, filled with signing autographs and meeting fans ahead of the 2024 season. First, Ryan addresses how he learns to catch new pitchers: namely recently acquired Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa. Jeffers also recaps his offensive breakout year, a season where he found himself starting in every Postseason game. The 26-year-old North Carolina native wraps it up with a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on his childhood bowl haircut and high school sweetheart turned wife. 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 hit the road for “Inside Twins” this week, out on the annual Winter Caravan. Kody Funderburk talks about his 1st caravan experience and how he didn't think his road to the show would end up on the mound. Former Twin and current broadcaster Glen Perkins then joins us to salute former teammate, and fellow native Minnesotan Joe Mauer, as Joe was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. That and more 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

We catch up with Rocco Baldelli on this week's “Inside Twins”, and the manager doesn't need spring training to figure out who his opening day starter will be. Plus, while he is looking forward to 2024, the skipper cannot help but talk about a guy who really surprised him last season. To cap it off, we hear from Rocco's dad on the type of student Rocco was… and some photos from back in the day showcase the other sports which captured Rocco's interests. 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 joins “Inside Twins” this week to chat about what has been a slow developing off-season. A huge piece to the puzzle for the Twins in 2024 is if Byron Buxton can play centerfield, and Derek provides some updates on the star. Also, hear why he sees Louie Varland as a starter this season. We also have some fun thumbing through the photo album, seeing Derek as a high school baseball and football player… and in the Martial Arts! 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's time for Twins Baseball in 2024 and we catch up with Royce Lewis on the season debut of “Inside Twins”. Royce is excited to build off of his rookie campaign, he talks about coming into a season healthy and what he has been working on. We also find out why he is Batman at more than just the plate, his attempt at duplicating a Saturday Night Live skit, following in his dad's sporty footsteps, the unique way he is becoming a trend setter for the next generation of baseball fans in Twins Territory and more. It's a fun, insightful show to kick-off 2024. 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

Our final edition of “Inside Twins” for 2023 features manager Rocco Baldelli. The skip stops by to talk about the success of winning the A.L. central, and then shifts gears to look ahead to the postseason. He dives into roster construction for the playoffs, including if Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis will be in the mix 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 celebrate the Twins claiming the Central Division with a round table conversation with Justin Morneau & LaTroy Hawkins on this week's “Inside Twins”. They touch base on some of the top moments from the year as well as key contributions to the Twins 3rd division title in the last 5 seasons. There is also some talk about how this year's squad lines up for the postseason and looking for that first playoff victory since 2004. 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

“With Twins manager Rocco Baldelli away as he and his wife get ready for the arrival of Twins, we tap bench coach/acting manager Jayce Tingler for “Inside Twins” this week. With a magic number of 7 as of game time Sunday Jayce dives into a little postseason talk. He also looks at why strikeouts are so important for pitchers/a team's staff, yet not viewed as a negative for your team at the plate. Jayce discusses finding that work-life balance especially now that kids have gone back to school, and he explains what makes him good at playing the Immaculate Grid game on Baseball Reference.” 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 closing in on the Central division title, but Derek Falvey is not counting down the magic number yet. The President of Baseball Operations joins “Inside Twins” this week and gives updates on some injured players who could be back to help with the push for the postseason and then the actual playoffs, guys like Byron Buxton, Chris Paddack, Brock Stewart and Nick Gordon. With the New York Mets in town, Derek recalls the interesting off-season for Carlos Correa which almost saw the shortstop sign with them before coming back to the Twins. That and more 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

It's a “Moli & Smalley” edition of “Inside Twins” this week. Hall of Famer Paul Molitor and Roy Smalley join the show for a round table chat which covers their thoughts on some of the young players who have been carrying the Twins as of late. Roy also reflects on his MLB debut with the Rangers back in 1975, and both guys with some classic stories on Nolan Ryan. 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

Byron Buxton will be getting some time in center field when he begins his rehab assignment as soon as this week. That is a big topic on “Inside Twins” as President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins the show. He also gives a detailed update on other players trying to work their way back from injury. Also, with the calendar soon to flip to September, he discusses who could be called-up to boost the pursuit of the central division title. That and more 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