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Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins

1,167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratings

Locked On Twins podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Brandon Warne, who runs Access Twins, and former Yahoo! Sports writer Dave Brown, the Locked On Twins podcast provides your daily Twins fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Twins franchise. Locked On Twins takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Twins locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Twins podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Buxton Returns to CF for the First Time in Over 500 Days vs. Phillies

February 28, 2024 04:32 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Byron Buxton returned to center field for the Twins for the first time in more than 500 days on Tuesday against the Phillies. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) break down Buxton's return and then take questions from Twitter in a quasi-mailbag show. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnes...

Twins Add Manuel Margot, Likely Done Shopping for Offseason

February 27, 2024 04:32 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

The Minnesota Twins added Manuel Margot in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, apparently capping the team's offseason moves with just over a month to go before the season opens against the Royals. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) break down the deal in great detail, and also touch on a few more news items of the day. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On ML...

Twins Spring Training in Full Effect with Games + Reported Interest in Utility Man

February 27, 2024 04:19 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

The Twins are two games into Grapefruit League action, and also one of the finalists for a utility man who would fit nicely on the current roster. On this episode of Locked On Twins, Brandon and Dave break down all of that, and why they don't get the obsession with Settlers of Catan, which is sweeping through the Twins clubhouse in Fort Myers. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & Mor...

Twins Storylines to Watch as Team Readies for Grapefruit League Play (Part 4)

February 22, 2024 04:22 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

The defending AL Central champion Minnesota Twins have some questions to answer this spring (just like everyone else). So what are they? How will they do it? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to do just that (again, as part 4), with the first part of a multi-part series on questions the team will answer before heading north for the spring and summer. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins...

Twins Storylines to Watch as Team Readies for Grapefruit League Play (Part 3)

February 21, 2024 04:15 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

The defending AL Central champion Minnesota Twins have some questions to answer this spring (just like everyone else). So what are they? How will they do it? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to do just that (again, as part 3), with the first part of a multi-part series on questions the team will answer before heading north for the spring and summer. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins...

Twins Storylines to Watch as Team Readies for Grapefruit League Play (Part 2)

February 20, 2024 04:19 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

The defending AL Central champion Minnesota Twins have some questions to answer this spring (just like everyone else). So what are they? How will they do it? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to do just that (again, as part 2), with the first part of a multi-part series on questions the team will answer before heading north for the spring and summer. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins...

Twins Storylines to Watch as Team Readies for Grapefruit League Play (Part 1)

February 19, 2024 02:34 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

The defending AL Central champion Minnesota Twins have some questions to answer this spring (just like everyone else). So what are they? How will they do it? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to do just that, with the first part of a multi-part series on questions the team will answer before heading north for the spring and summer. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locke...

A Twins Reunion with Michael A. Taylor Makes the Most Sense

February 18, 2024 02:23 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

The list of available players dwindled further with Randal Grichuk signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, and the Twins still need that fourth outfielder to fill out the roster. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) debate whether a reunion with Michael A. Taylor makes much sense with all players now present and accounted for in Fort Myers heading into the first full week of workouts. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms...

The Twins and the Great Bullpen Experiment: Will it Work?

February 16, 2024 04:37 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

The Twins have not added a No. 2 starter to replace Sonny Gray this offseason, but appear to be taking a different approach by loading up on interesting bullpen arms to perhaps soak up some of those innings in the aggregate. Will it work? In this episode of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to find an answer. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospect...

Twins Finally Get Broadcast Clarity, Re-Up with Bally Sports North

February 14, 2024 04:23 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

It certainly wasn't the news most Twins fans wanted, but the team will broadcast games on Bally Sports North yet again in 2024. What does it mean? Where do the Twins go from here? Are they using this as too much of a crutch payroll-wise? All this and more in this edition of Locked On Twins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB...

Twins Clear Position Player Logjam, Trade Nick Gordon to Marlins

February 13, 2024 04:32 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

The Twins made a trade on Super Bowl Sunday, sending Nick Gordon to the Marlins in exchange for lefty reliever Steven Okert. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) have the full lowdown on the trade, and a little update on the pitching free agent market and an important development at spring training this year. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, P...

Twins Compare Favorably to Rest of Division in Baseball Prospectus Projections

February 09, 2024 04:24 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

The Baseball Prospectus projections are out, and they look pretty favorably upon your Minnesota Twins. How many wins do you think they have the Twins finishing with? How about the rest of the division? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) examine these questions and much more as it pertains to the Twins attempting to defend their AL Central crown in 2024. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=Y...

Twins Shuffle Roster with Trio of Additions — and Subtractions

February 08, 2024 04:18 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

The Twins added Carlos Santana, Jay Jackson and surprise waiver addition Zack Weiss to their 40-man roster on Wednesday, necessitating three spots being opened by the team DFA'ing Daniel Duarte, Bubba Thompson and organization mainstay Jordan Balazovic. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) lay out the implications of each of the moves and what might be next for your local 9. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.cht...

Do the Twins have a Big Move Left in Them?

February 07, 2024 04:37 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

The Twins have really only made one big move -- two if we're generous -- and it had Brandon wondering if they still have another one up their sleeve(s). In this edition of Locked On Twins, a very special guest joins to discuss just that -- and much more. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supporting Our...

How are the Minnesota Twins Affected by the Bobby Witt Jr. Extension?

February 06, 2024 04:18 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

A Twins rival got a shot in the arm with a long-term extension with its best young player. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) break down this, as well as if the Twins have enough starting pitching depth to get them where they want to go Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #...

Twins Land Journeyman Slider Aficionado Jay Jackson on MLB Deal

February 05, 2024 04:13 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

The Twins added another reliever to an already strong stable of hurlers when they agreed to sign Jay Jackson to a major-league deal. Jackson, who spent last season in the Blue Jays organization, throws sliders, sliders and more sliders and is an interesting person off the field, to boot. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) discuss the Jackson implications and then have a look at the remaining right-handed hitters available in free agency ...

Twins Sign DH/1B Carlos Santana to 1-Year Deal

February 03, 2024 04:32 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

The Twins added another option to their DH/1B stable with a one-year deal going to Carlos Santana. In this episode, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) break down the implications, and close out the show with a fun bit of reading from the ol' mailbag. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By S...

Attention Minnesota Twins: Now is the Time for More Action

February 02, 2024 04:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

The Minnesota Twins simply need to put the pedal to the metal, and in this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) drive home this point while also looking at the deal the Brewers made to send Corbin Burnes to the Orioles. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Suppor...

A Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame Deep Dive, Plus News & Notes

January 31, 2024 04:22 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Terry Ryan and Rick Stelmaszek are headed to the Twins Hall of Fame. The Twins showed interest in Michael Lorenzen before completing the Jorge Polanco trade. Are the Twins the mystery team for Jorge Soler? All this and much more on the latest Locked On Twins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supportin...

Twins Deal Jorge Polanco in 5 Player Trade with Mariners

January 30, 2024 04:19 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

The Twins traded Jorge Polanco to the Mariners and Brandon and Dave are all over it. 1. What will happen at second base? 2. Who are the new guys? 3. What's next for the Twins? All this and much more on this edition of Locked On Twins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Facto...

Twins Continue to Stand (Mostly) Pat as Player Freeze Thaws

January 26, 2024 04:34 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

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Joe Mauer Cooperstown Bound and Other Twins Talk with Paul Sullivan of Locked on MLB

January 25, 2024 04:22 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

It is an interesting time to be a Twins fan. Beloved homegrown legend Joe Mauer got elected to the Hall of Fame, and the Twins are coming off a division title. But some defections in the offseason has put the Division Title on the line. Brandon joined Paul Sullivan of Locked On MLB to discuss all of this, and more. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedO...

Joe Mauer is a Hall of Famer!

January 24, 2024 02:40 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Joe Mauer has been selected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the 2024 class! In this episode of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) wax poetic about the tremendous career Mauer had from 2004-18. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors ...

Twins Celebrate One Year Anniversary with Pablo Lopez

January 23, 2024 04:31 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Pablo Lopez was traded to the Twins a year ago, and in this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) take a look at the deal and its ramifications, as well as hit up some news of the day and a little Joe Mauer talk mixed in besides. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us ...

The Twins and Amazon: Where does the TV Deal Stand Currently?

January 18, 2024 21:49 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Are the Twins in the process of lining up a new TV deal with Amazon? Maybe not quite, but Brandon and Dave attempt to help fans navigate their way through the latest developments in the story. Oh and Brandon tells his Lance Lynn Father's Day story, too. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supporting Our ...

Remembering Twins Free Agents You've Forgotten: Part 5 (2006-07)

January 16, 2024 21:38 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Do you remember when the Twins signed Carmen Cali? How about Sidney Ponson? If you don't, this episode of Locked On Twins is for you, as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) stroll down the path of yesteryear to bring up free agents you likely have no recollection of the Twins signing. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesot...

Remembering Twins Free Agents You've Forgotten: Part 4 (2005-06)

January 12, 2024 04:34 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Do you remember when the Twins signed Tony Batista? How about Erubiel Durazo? If you don't, this episode of Locked On Twins is for you, as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) stroll down the path of yesteryear to bring up free agents you likely have no recollection of the Twins signing. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnes...

Remembering Twins Free Agents You've Forgotten: Part 3 (2003-05)

January 10, 2024 04:45 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Do you remember when the Twins signed Rick Helling? How about Bud Smith, who threw a no-hitter as a rookie in 2001? If you don't, this episode of Locked On Twins is for you, as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) stroll down the path of yesteryear to bring up free agents you likely have no recollection of the Twins signing. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=Yo... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 ht...

Remembering Twins Free Agents You've Forgotten: Part 2 (1997-2002)

January 09, 2024 04:46 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Do you remember when the Twins signed Butch Huskey? Or Melvin Nieves? If you don't, this episode of Locked On Twins is for you, as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) stroll down the path of yesteryear to bring up free agents you likely have no recollection of the Twins signing. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins...

Remembering Twins Free Agents You've Forgotten: Part 1 (1987-97)

January 07, 2024 05:54 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Do you remember when the Twins signed a future Hall of Fame starting pitcher in 1988? Or another in 1993? If you don't, this episode of Locked On Twins is for you, as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) stroll down the path of yesteryear to bring up free agents you likely have no recollection of the Twins signing. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://li...

Finishing the Twins' Offseason in 5 Moves or Fewer

January 04, 2024 04:24 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

How would you finish off the Twins offseason? Well, they haven't done much yet, but if they were to make five moves or fewer the rest of the way -- which seems likely -- how would you do it? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) attempt to do that, with their usual hijinks included. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://...

MLB Hall of Fame Ballot Reveal: Howard Sinker Shares His Picks!

January 02, 2024 04:34 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

With our friend Dave under the weather, Howard Sinker (@afansview) stepped in and shared his Hall of Fame ballot. Did it include Joe Mauer? How about Alex Rodriguez? You'll have to listen to this edition of Locked On Twins with @Brandon_Warne to find out for sure. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Su...

Let's Improve the Minnesota Twins by Swiping AL Central Talent

January 01, 2024 04:55 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

What AL Central player would you steal to add to the Twins? Jose Ramirez? Luis Robert? KENTA MAEDA? There are a lot to choose from, and in this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) go through their lists -- which you're bound to either love or hate. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #M...

Minnesota Twins New Year's Resolutions!

December 30, 2023 04:44 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

What should the Minnesota Twins vow to do in the New Year? That's on the minds of Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) in this edition of Locked On Twins. Come one, come all and have a ball with the boys discussing how the Twins should attempt to make 2024 a great year. & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Sup...

MLB Hall of Fame Ballot Reveal: Dave Shares His Picks!

December 29, 2023 04:36 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) shares his selections for the MLB Hall of Fame, which are due before the new year. Will Joe Mauer get Dave's vote? How about Torii Hunter? Gotta listen to find out! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Score earl...

The Twins Land Their First Free Agent (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

December 28, 2023 04:20 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

What do you know about Josh Staumont? Well if the answer is "not much" then Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) have you covered in this edition of Locked On Twins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s N...

Will the Minnesota Twins Sign a Free Agent Before New Year's?

December 27, 2023 04:32 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

The Minnesota Twins still haven't signed a major-league free agent — what gives? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) break down if they think the Twins will sign a free agent before the New Year, and compare this offseason to the previous seven that were done under the leadership of Derek Falvey and Thad Levine. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Te...

Twins Moving on From Longtime Front Office Staffer, Plus News & Notes

December 24, 2023 05:12 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

The Minnesota Twins are moving on from a long-time front office member, and even made a few minor-league signings in recent days. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@brandon_warne) is re-joined by a healthy Dave Brown (@answerdavebrown) to discuss all of this, plus some news and notes from around the league. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/Locked...

Turning Twins Prospects into Pitching: Who'd You Move (and for whom?)

December 21, 2023 04:27 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Who would you trade Walker Jenkins for? How about Emmanuel Rodriguez? Maybe someone for Brooks Lee? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) is joined by Aiden Averbakh (@MVPrielipp) with Dave on the shelf (illness) to break down who he would, or would not, trade prospect-wise to bring back pitching help. Spoiler alert: He really likes a Brewers pitcher, and it's probably not the one you're thinking! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.co...

State of the Twins Address: Are the Dodgers Good for Smaller Market Teams (Like the Twins)?

December 15, 2023 04:24 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Are the Dodgers doing right by the rest of MLB -- including the Twins -- with their latest player acquisition spree? Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) tackle this as well as a bunch of divisional player movement and if it makes sense for Minnesota to call up Los Angeles about a player they just acquired. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/L...

How the Minnesota Twins and the rest of MLB are Affected by the Shohei Ohtani Signing

December 12, 2023 04:28 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

The Shohei Ohtani deal is a weird one -- but it will create a ripple effect across all of MLB. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) do their best to discuss what they feel it means not only for the Minnnesota Twins, but the rest of the league at large. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minneso...

Re-Focusing Expectations for the Minnesota Twins after Quiet Winter Meetings

December 09, 2023 15:49 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

The Minnesota Twins were quiet at the Winter Meetings -- but still have holes to fill. How do Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) feel that has altered their expectations? That, and so much more, on this edition of Locked On Twins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso...

The Twins are Home from the Winter Meetings (Now What?)

December 07, 2023 04:19 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

The Minnesota Twins are home after a quiet week at the Winter Meetings. What does the activity around them signal for your Twins? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) attempt to expound upon this, with thoughts on the Juan Soto trade and something called Merrill Gurriel. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/Lo...

The Twins are at the Winter Meetings (We're Pretty Sure)

December 06, 2023 04:33 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

The Minnesota Twins are allegedly at the Winter Meetings, but we haven't seen much action. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) debate the merits of the Winter Meetings, scope out the rest of the AL Central's work down in Nashville and just shoot the breeze to get you through these winter (meetings) doldrums. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, ...

Why's Everyone Picking on the Minnesota Twins?

December 01, 2023 04:09 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

First they came for Kenta Maeda. Then they came for Sonny Gray. Now, it's Emilio Pagan. Why is everyone picking on the Twins this offseason? On this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) dive into the dynamics that have shaped this MLB offseason so far -- and how it has affected the Twins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://...

Assessing the AL Central Offseason Landscape

November 29, 2023 04:02 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Who is in position to battle the Minnesota Twins for their AL Central crown? Is it four teams? Is it just two? Is it zero? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) tackle that question, and take a look at what each team is likely to do this winter (and how much it can actually help). Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://...

Taking the Minnesota Twins Shopping on Cyber Monday

November 27, 2023 19:55 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

They can be hard to find, but there are deals to be had in the MLB offseason. This time, we're talking about who the Twins should trade for -- at a reasonable cost. So no, don't look for Juan Soto or anyone like that, but there are some pretty good players the Twins could trade for who wouldn't break the bank but would be tremendous fits. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 ht...

Assessing Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame Chances with a Real Live (First Time!) Hall of Fame Voter

November 26, 2023 03:06 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

If you had an MLB Hall of Fame ballot, would you vote for Carlos Beltran? Andruw Jones? Alex Rodriguez? How about Joe Mauer? In this episode of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@brandon_warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) break down their thoughts about the voting process on the whole, and spend some time debating the merits of No. 7 as well. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https...

Let's Take the Minnesota Twins Black Friday Shopping!

November 25, 2023 03:01 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Maybe you're hoping the Minnesota Twins sign Shohei Ohtani or Cody Bellinger. Maybe they will. But more realistically, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) went Black Friday shopping with the Twins and found a pair of deals at starting pitcher, relief pitcher and position player. Who do you think the Twins could get a deal on this offseason? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Pr...

The Minnesota Twins and Non-Tenders: Foraging Through a New Bin of Free Agents

November 20, 2023 19:12 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Do any of these names mean anything to you, Twins fans: Spencer Turnbull, Josh Staumont, Tim Hill, Lou Trivino, Mike Ford, Nick Senzel...... If so, it's because they were non-tendered and might be a fit for your Minnesota Twins. In this episode, Brandon (@brandon_warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) break down the list of players non-tendered, and if any of them are good fits in our opinion to join the squad. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOTwins?sid=...