Podcast appearances and mentions of Derek Falvey

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' shocking breakup with Derek Falvey, what it means for the Jeremy Zoll-led front office and Tom Pohlad-led ownership group, and how the rotation, bullpen, and lineup look heading into the start of spring training.

Aaron Gleeman stays in-studio to get to some Twins talk and give his reaction to the Derek Falvey "mutual decision" before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk a lot about the 1980 Miracle documentary and give an Olympic preview before talking some about the Wild at the end.

Aaron Gleeman stays in-studio to get to some Twins talk and give his reaction to the Derek Falvey "mutual decision" before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk a lot about the 1980 Miracle documentary and give an Olympic preview before talking some about the Wild at the end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Gleeman stays in-studio to get to some Twins talk and give his reaction to the Derek Falvey "mutual decision" before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk a lot about the 1980 Miracle documentary and give an Olympic preview before talking some about the Wild at the end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves trade of Mike Conley. Is this just a salary dump of a once-useful player, or is it a precursor to a blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday's NBA trade deadline? Rand gets into that as well as an ode to Conley. 8:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins on a number of subjects, including Derek Falvey's departure from the Twins as well as the Vikings' path forward. 34:00: A listener wants more attention paid to one local team, and he's not wrong.

John Bonnes is in and shares his reaction to Derek Falvey leaving the Minnesota Twins, Hawk gets a message

John Bonnes is in and shares his reaction to Derek Falvey leaving the Minnesota Twins, Hawk gets a messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘files' as in those files as in email dumps as in sports as in America as in horrifying. The Epstein Files latest round of releases was full of sports figures. The New York Giants have a problem. The LA Olympics have a problem. A lot of people have problems, but will ANYTHING happen? (19:50) The WBC has some problems. Team Puerto Rico could pull out of the tournament. And it's all because of insurance? (28:30) The Dodgers have brought load management to MLB. And we are going to see it even more this year. Blake Snell will not be ready for Opening Day. Too much mileage last season for the World Series push. (35:30) Review: Rental Family. (38:10) NPPOD. (42:15) The Minnesota Twins have fired the team president Derek Falvey. Just a short few weeks before spring training. Why? (47:00) Australian Open history was made. Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man ever to complete the career slam. Novak Djokovic was so close, but time was not on his side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘files' as in those files as in email dumps as in sports as in America as in horrifying. The Epstein Files latest round of releases was full of sports figures. The New York Giants have a problem. The LA Olympics have a problem. A lot of people have problems, but will ANYTHING happen? (19:50) The WBC has some problems. Team Puerto Rico could pull out of the tournament. And it's all because of insurance? (28:30) The Dodgers have brought load management to MLB. And we are going to see it even more this year. Blake Snell will not be ready for Opening Day. Too much mileage last season for the World Series push. (35:30) Review: Rental Family. (38:10) NPPOD. (42:15) The Minnesota Twins have fired the team president Derek Falvey. Just a short few weeks before spring training. Why? (47:00) Australian Open history was made. Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man ever to complete the career slam. Novak Djokovic was so close, but time was not on his side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. At the top of the list is the fallout from Friday's big news, with Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah both out of jobs. Plus the Wolves, Gophers and a Reusse pickleball rant.

Josh Boerman of The Worst of All Possible Worlds and Ill Conceived podcasts is here to talk about actually going to see Melania, bad vibes in Maryland, the vibe stabilization efforts of the Mets' offseason, the Tarik Skubal situation, Derek Falvey and the Twins' conscious uncoupling, the latest Epstein Files tranche, and Mike Trout's new med bed company. Support the show at Patreon.com/BattingAround and get access to our bonus episodes, including our new Wach Party series on the films of the Wachowskis.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the oddly timed end of Derek Falvey’s rein as POBOth for the Twins, Jacob Wilson’s extension and the promising but lopsided A’s, pillow contracts vs. trampoline contracts, which teams have had the most frustrating offseasons, dark-horse-candidate teams for 2026, and listener responses to their previous discussion of a Fellowship of the Ring baseball team. Audio intro: Daniel Leckie, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Ted O., “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to The Athletic on Falvey Link to Favley Zoom meeting detail Link to FG payrolls page Link to MLBTR on Wilson Link to 2025 team batting WAR Link to 2025 team pitching WAR Link to team WAR projections Link to sowing/reaping meme Link to team offseason spending Link to FG offseason tracker Link to Rooker on aliens Link to Robertson retirement news Link to Crizer on opt-outs Link to EW wiki on trampolines Link to BP on inactive teams Link to Sheehan on inactive teams Link to The Athletic on trying tiers Link to projected team WAR Link to “dark horse” wiki Link to MLBTR on Evans Link to Mount Doom scene Link to Pasquantino news Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Why did the Minnesota Twins part with Derek Falvey so abruptly; Twins ownership is clearly running things differently under Tom Pohlad; Can Jeremy Zoll run the Twins baseball operations; Plus other Twins news and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why did the Minnesota Twins part with Derek Falvey so abruptly; Twins ownership is clearly running things differently under Tom Pohlad; Can Jeremy Zoll run the Twins baseball operations; Plus other Twins news and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan and Gaardsy review a busy sports day in the Top 5 before Ode-ing Catherine O'Hara. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance after doing some digging on the Derek Falvey news. Wobble also reacts to the Vikings firing Kwesi.

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the wild sports news morning with Derek Falvey and the Twins "mutually parting ways" and the Vikings firing Kwesi Adopho Mensah before Ben Goessling joins in-studio for his take on the Mensah news as well.

Dan and Gaardsy review a busy sports day in the Top 5 before Ode-ing Catherine O'Hara. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance after doing some digging on the Derek Falvey news. Wobble also reacts to the Vikings firing Kwesi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the wild sports news morning with Derek Falvey and the Twins "mutually parting ways" and the Vikings firing Kwesi Adopho Mensah before Ben Goessling joins in-studio for his take on the Mensah news as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review a busy sports day in the Top 5 before Ode-ing Catherine O'Hara. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance after doing some digging on the Derek Falvey news. Wobble also reacts to the Vikings firing Kwesi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the wild sports news morning with Derek Falvey and the Twins "mutually parting ways" and the Vikings firing Kwesi Adopho Mensah before Ben Goessling joins in-studio for his take on the Mensah news as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason talks with Dan Hayes from the Athletic about Derek Falvey and the Twins agreeing to mutually part ways. Then he talks with Alec Lewis, also from The Athletic, about the Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo Mensah.

Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes in-depth with Sean Kershaw from the City of St. Paul - is this year particularly bad for potholes? Then Jason talks with a pair of reporters, Dan Hayes & Alec Lewis from The Athletic - about the departure of Derek Falvey from the Twins and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah from the Vikings. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: another big protest in Minneapolis - what's the best way to help the community? Then attorney Joe Tamburino talks about the Feds arresting journalists over a protest. 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks. Then he talks with Chef Sean Sherman from Owamni who's just back from DC talking about immigration reform. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour: is this a particularly bad pothole season? And Jason talks to a pair of beat writers about the departures of Derek Falvey from the Twins and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah from the Vikings.

One GL'er, who we hold in some esteem, thought we were too quick to criticize comedian Ben Bankas. Was Shakespeare actually actually a black Jewish woman? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Patrick Reusse on the Twins firing Derek Falvey and the Vikings firing Kwesi.Heard On The Show:Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; Wilfs release statementTwins part ways with baseball and business operations head Derek FalveyThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex PrettiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MAJOR breaking Minnesota Twins news! Derek Falvey OUT as head of baseball and business operations. Mackey, Judd, Declan, Doogie and Reusse all give their thoughts on a franchise-shaking six-month stretch for the Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MAJOR breaking Minnesota Twins news! Derek Falvey OUT as head of baseball and business operations. Mackey, Judd, Declan, Doogie and Reusse all give their thoughts on a franchise-shaking six-month stretch for the Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Rand ties together Friday's stunning news at the jump and then welcomes in Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale.

A switch hitting first baseman could be what the Twins need in the middle of the lineup. Is Josh Bell the right fit? Some thoughts, and a Lake Take on one young NBA Star. All on The WCCO Morning News.

A switch hitting first baseman could be what the Twins need in the middle of the lineup. Is Josh Bell the right fit? Some thoughts, and a Lake Take on one young NBA Star. All on The WCCO Morning News.

He joined Vineeta to warm up Twins fans to the good news, on The WCCO Morning News!

He joined Vineeta to warm up Twins fans to the good news, on The WCCO Morning News!

Aaron and John talk about Derek Falvey dropping hints about the Twins' offseason, trades for Alex Jackson and Eric Orze, arbitration decisions and 40-man roster spots, finalizing Derek Shelton's coaching staff, and more questions about the TV situation.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity provided by Derek Falvey's season-ending press conference, what they'll look for in a new manager, old friends in the playoffs, and why the ownership situation continues to loom over all.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an upset win by the 49ers on Thursday that involved a good fourth down debate and revealed a truth about the modern NFL. Plus a controversial call in a key spot of the Cubs' win over the Padres shows why Rand hates the new replay rule coming next year to MLB. 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: A big decision and offseason for Derek Falvey. A must-win game for the Vikings. And is it wise for the Lynx to take on WNBA leadership? 31:00: Minnesota draft revisionist history.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the rise of Kirill Kaprizov. A decade ago, he was a relatively unknown fifth-round pick. Now he's the face of the franchise and the highest-paid player in NHL history. Plus a look at the business and baseball struggles of the Twins. 10:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins for a look at burning training camp questions. How will the Wolves divide point guard minutes? How many players will crack Chris Finch's rotation? 33:00: The Vikings' offensive line is bleak.

Mackey, Judd and Doogie dive deep into the current state of the Minnesota Twins, following the firing of Rocco Baldelli and Derek Falvey's press conference. Who and what do the Twins need in a manager? Should Torii Hunter be an option? And how can the Twins dig themselves out of this hole with Joe Pohlad and Derek Falvey in charge? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey, Judd and Doogie dive deep into the current state of the Minnesota Twins, following the firing of Rocco Baldelli and Derek Falvey's press conference. Who and what do the Twins need in a manager? Should Torii Hunter be an option? And how can the Twins dig themselves out of this hole with Joe Pohlad and Derek Falvey in charge? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Kirill Kaprizov contract, explaining how there might be sticker shock but it won't be like the Suter and Parise deals. Plus the most important thing Derek Falvey said about the Twins' managerial search. 12:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune helps break down Napheesa Collier's strong comments about the WNBA. You'll hear Collier's full statement as well. 32:00: Randy Johnson on Drake Lindsey and Gophers football, plus a change at QB for the Vikings' Sunday opponent.

Declan reports live from the Target Field parking lot, after Derek Falvey spoke about Rocco Baldelli's firing! Plus, Mackey, Judd and Trevor Plouffe dive into what qualities -- and who, specifically -- the Minnesota Twins should look at in a new manager. This leads to a Torii Hunter discussion... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse shares his thoughts on the Twins' firing of Rocco Baldelli and wonders why anyone would have confidence in team president Derek Falvey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Declan reports live from the Target Field parking lot, after Derek Falvey spoke about Rocco Baldelli's firing! Plus, Mackey, Judd and Trevor Plouffe dive into what qualities -- and who, specifically -- the Minnesota Twins should look at in a new manager. This leads to a Torii Hunter discussion... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse shares his thoughts on the Twins' firing of Rocco Baldelli and wonders why anyone would have confidence in team president Derek Falvey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Carter joins us for some fun with Ask Adam Anything with plenty on the Twins and several other topics.

Chad opens the show with a one-on-one conversation with Twins baseball and business boss Derek Falvey before we talk Twins and more during Ask Adam Anything.

Twins baseball and business boss Derek Falvey joins Chad to discuss the move to fire manager Rocco Baldelli, the current state of the team and what comes next in searching for a new manager and preparing for next season.

Welcome to Episode 101 of Tablesetters! Today, we're joined by Declan Goff, the executive producer for Purple Daily and #MNTwins at SKOR North. If you follow Minnesota sport,s you already know his voice and his work. Declan has been covering the Vikings and Twins for years, helping drive some of the most engaging sports talk in the Twin Cities. In this episode, we break down one of the most surprising stories of the summer. On August 13, the Pohlad family announced they would not be selling the Twins after all. Many outside Minnesota assumed a sale was inevitable, but instead, the Pohlads are staying in control while bringing in two minority investors. Declan shares his perspective on whether this move signals real change in payroll, player development, and the team's philosophy, or if it looks more like a financial maneuver that lets ownership keep things steady. That story also ties directly into the team's long-term security in Minnesota. Target Field's lease currently runs through 2039, with an option to extend to 2059 if lawmakers approve a continuation of the stadium sales tax. When the legislature declined to extend the tax this summer, it left the issue unresolved. With attendance slipping, the question of stability is pressing. We ask Declan whether relocation could ever become a legitimate concern for the Twins, or if that fear is being overstated. From there, we dig into the reset at the trade deadline, where Minnesota moved ten Major League players, including Carlos Correa and Jhoan Duran. Derek Falvey called it a reload rather than a teardown, but was this one of the most dramatic resets in recent franchise history? Declan offers his insight into how fans should view this moment. We also talk about clubhouse culture, leadership, and the future core. From Pablo López's call for consistency, to the arrivals of Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait, to the emergence of Luke Keaschall, we examine who can carry the next era of Twins baseball and whether this roster can build an identity that lasts. Financial realities loom large as well. Payroll projections suggest Minnesota could be working near the 100 million dollar mark by 2026, potentially the lowest in baseball. With division rivals trending upward, is contending in the Central still realistic, or does it point to more years of retooling? Other key questions include: which of the deadline acquisitions could impact the roster as soon as 2026, how secure Rocco Baldelli is in his role, whether fans should embrace the draft lottery, and what Byron Buxton's public support for ownership reveals about the disconnect between the clubhouse and the fan base. We close by asking Declan how his own history as a Twins fan shapes the way he sees this reset. After years of division titles, heartbreak, and now another rebuild, does hope remain for another renaissance, or has the weight of ownership decisions changed what it feels like to root for this team? Declan brings a unique blend of passion and sharp perspective that makes Minnesota sports relatable and real. On Purple Daily and #MNTwins at SKOR North, his timing, insight, and authenticity connect with fans in a way that feels true to the market. Follow him on Twitter/X @DexsTweets for smart, real-time reactions that cut to the heart of the story.

It has been probably the most chaotic season in recent memory for the Minnesota Twins - capped off with the recent statement released Wednesday morning from Jim Pohlad and the Minnesota Twins office! We talked to Twins President Derek Falvey LIVE at Target Field about what the statement means for the future of the Minnesota Twins and what went wrong with finding a majority owner and the path forward with the two minority partnerships!

Jason is LIVE from Target Field! Derek Falvey, Twins President joins Jason LIVE to break down the ownership situation following the impactful statement released on Wednesday morning and we get your reaction to where this team's ownership is at! Then Jason breaks down the Metro Transit Blue Line extension! Then, Jason previews the empty nest offloading this weekend!

Introduction: On a Twins-heavy show, host Michael Rand starts with Monday's dramatic walk-off win after a thunderstorm, which was preceded by the first pre-deadline trade by the Twins. They sent out Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak, undoing two of the more regrettable moves of the Derek Falvey regime. 10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the Twins' big picture outlook. Why did this season go off the rails? Look at player development first, Nightengale says. And who else might be traded before Thursday's deadline? 31:00: The pads are popping at Vikings camp and the Gophers got a goalie recruit.

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman are joined by Minnesota Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey. Derek discusses the crucial two weeks coming up for his club ahead of the trade deadline, the trade availability on a few of his stars and the rise of the Detroit Tigers becoming the team to beat in the AL Central. Plus, Joel & Jon on the state of the Mets, Yankees at the All-Star Break, what they need to do at the trade deadline and debate the controversial addition of Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices