Twins Nation Podcast

The second half begins!

The second half is here! We’ll catch you up on what happened last weekend and get you ready for the resumption of action this weekend vs. the Brew Crew! Follow the show on Twitter at @twinsnationpod, Matt at @mdhoffman61 and Joe at @BigJoeGun. Also we are now an affiliate of Uzzu.tv! If you haven’t been able to watch the games because your cable company dropped Bally Sports, your solution is Uzzu.tv! You can sign up for a subscription using the following link. https://uzzu.tv/billing/aff/go/t...

Almost to the All Star Break

Holy Jose Miranda! Matt and Joe discuss him and Brooks Lee’s first week in the bigs. You can follow the show on Twitter at @TwinsNationPod, Matt at @mdhoffman61 and Joe at @BigJoeGun

Let’s try this again

After a couple of weeks of technical difficulties and busy schedules we’re back! And our Twins are tearing up their competition lately! You can follow the show on Twitter at @TwinsNationPod, Matt at @mdhoffman61 and Joe at @BigJoeGun

Are the Twins, as the kids say, mid?

We talk about how the Twins have been doing what they are supposed to do against teams with poor records compared to elite teams. We talk about Carlos Correa being the hottest hitter on the planet and just how good Royce Lewis is. Lastly we give our thoughts on the curious Alex Kirilloff situation. You can follow the show on Twitter at @TwinsNationPod, Matt at @mdhoffman61 and Joe at @BigJoeGun

Is this team Jekyll or Hyde?

As of the taping of this episode the Twins have one win since our last episode. We talk about how could they have fallen on their faces like this so hard. You can follow the show on Twitter at @TwinsNationPod, Matt at @mdhoffman61 and Joe at @BigJoeGun.

Humming along gaining ground!

Our boys are humming along and winning 17 of their last 20! We talk about this past week vs. Seattle and Toronto and what’s ahead. You can follow the show on Twitter at @TwinsNationPod, Matt at @mdhoffman61 and Joe at @BigJoeGun.

If no one could watch it, did it really happen?

Hot as fresh sausages!

What a difference a week makes! The boys haven’t lost since last episode! Listen to one of the happier episodes we’ve ever done! You can follow the show on Twitter at @TwinsNationPod, Matt at @mdhoffman61 and Joe at @BigJoeGun.

Ugly baseball

Sorry for the lack of episodes lately! In this episode Joe is back after an extended absence. We talk about the very slow start to the season for the Twins from the injuries to the horrible hitting. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Testing. Feel free to ignore.

Just testing something. Feel free to ignore.

Twins Extended Preview

Quick recap on a not so exciting spring training. This season preview of our squad along with my AL NL division predictions. Thanks for listening

Manny My Man!

Catch up on some Twins moves and looking at the roster as Spring Training starts. Thanks for listening enjoy!

The Office Lights Are On.

Going over the Polanco trade Santana signing and more….. thanks for listening.

His name is Hall of Fame Joe

My thoughts on Joe’s call to the Hall of Fame. Getting caught up on a slow Twins offseason.

Offseason Starts…..What will they do?

Catching up on some recent Twins news. Looking ahead to Arbitration and Free Agency….. Thanks for listening and enjoy.

Post World Series Pre Free Agency

Getting caught up on Twins news. Also taking a look back on my predictions. Looking ahead to offseason questions.

2023 Twins

Recap of the Astros series along with my thoughts on the season and some injury news. Enjoy!

The Wind of Change

Big changes made at Twins Nation Podcast. Quick recap of Toronto series and what’s in store against Houston.

Playoffs?! It’s time to talk about playoffs!

It’s time for the playoffs! Matt and I break down the upcoming series vs. Toronto and what we think about the other series and teams that got in. We also give our take on news from around the league. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

The episode we wanted to happen earlier this week

We run through updates on the playoff picture and roster health. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

Problems. Problems. Problems.

Short episode this week as Matt was unable to join due to technical issues. We run through updates on the playoff picture and roster health. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

Getting and keeping everyone healthy is now the goal

We talk about the successes and failures of the past week, injury updates and league news updates. Also updates on the playoff picture. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

Whittling down the magic number

We talk about the success of the past week, injury updates and league news updates. Also updates on the playoff picture. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

Waive Cleveland goodbye?

Lots to cover in this week’s episode! Twins injury updates, how they did this week and what lies ahead. Plus we get into a plethora of league news discussing how the Guardians picked up players left and right in a last ditch effort to catch the Twins. Much, much more! You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram an...

Big 10 days for the Twins and Guardians started by the time you hear this

We talk about a series loss to Brewers and great series win vs. Rangers and a myriad of other Twins related topics like the great effort by Dallas Keuchel in relief on Sunday, the demotion of Bailey Ober and promotion of Kody Funderburke. We also talk about lots of topics around the league. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNat...

Thank goodness Cleveland is struggling!

We talk about a series split vs. Detroit and decent series vs. Pittsburgh and a myriad of other Twins related topics like the plan for Byron Buxton when he comes back and the great effort by Dallas Keuchel. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

The extreme roller coaster ride continues

We talk about the bad series in Detroit and decent series in Philadelphia and a myriad of other Twins related topics. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

Never fear, Dallas Keuchel is here?!

This week we recap what the Twins did at the trade deadline, we mean didn’t do. Then we talk about the nice week they had in taking two in St. Louis and sweeping Arizona. We discuss Joe Ryan’s injury, Matt Wallner’s and Max Kepler’s hot hitting, what might happen to the rotation in the offseason and other things. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twi...

Seriously guys? The Royals?!

We discuss the horrible week the Twins had. We also talk more trade deadline as that is now two days away. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

Lots of Oppo Tacos!

This we talk about how guys like Alex Kirilloff and Eddie Julien are showing opposite field power and other encouraging things the guys are showing. We also talk more trade deadline as that is now eight days away. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

The second half starts and Matt Wallner is back!

This week we talk about the All Star break, the trade deadline, Matt Wallner being called up and anything else on our mind. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Threads and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod

The All Star break is upon us

This week we review the Royals and Orioles series and give our thoughts on the first half and what we hope happens for the remainder of the season. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

An “eh” road-trip and season half way done

Talk about road trip through Atlanta and Baltimore, roster injury updates, Sonny Gray being chosen for the the all star game and upcoming schedule looking easier for the Twins. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

The complete Joe Ryan Experience

We chat about Joe Ryan’s complete game. The improved play of Kepler, Buxton and Correa. The return of Kenta Maeda. Rocco’s shortening fuse with umpires and the tough week they face vs. the Braves and Orioles. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

All is not great in Twins Nation

Does Sonny Gray hate being a Twin or being managed by Rocco Baldelli? Will the Twins cut Max Kepler loose or just let him play out this season? What is going on with Jorge Lopez? All this and more on this episode! You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Should Kepler be launched into orbit?

We talk about the offensive struggles. Emilio Pagan blowing another lead and whether the Max Kepler era should end. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

The return of Royce Lewis

We talk about the immediate impact Royce Lewis has had in his return. The continued good play of Willi Castro and struggled of Jorge and Pablo Lopez and the upcoming rough schedule vs. the Rays and Blue Jays. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Struggling Twins hope to get a boost from Royce Lewis

We discuss the Twins continuing struggles on offense and in the bullpen. Also the impending activation of Royce Lewis. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Bullpen struggles

We spend most of the time whining about the bullpen’s failures this week. Also injuries keep piling up. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Hitters come alive!

We talk about the good 4-2 week the Twins had including pasting the Cubs the last two days. We also mention the ongoing saga with the A’s probably moving to Vegas, the Cardinals Wilsson Contreras situation and the scuffle between the Phillies and Rockies on Sunday. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Major hitting struggles

We talk about the major hitting issues with the Twins and upcoming roster changes. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

April done. Bring on May!

We review this past week as always and talk about injuries to the starting pitching. We also give out our first month team MVPs and LVPs. We also talk about other teams and who has been surprisingly good and bad, You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Struggling in all phases

This week we talk about a less than successful week for our Twins. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Controversy in the Bronx and Pablo gets paid!

This week we cover the Twins series vs. the Chicago White Sox and the four game series vs. the Yankees. Plus news and notes, mostly about Pablo Lopez’s contract extension on Monday. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

John Bonnes of Twins Daily joins the show!

This week John Bonnes of twinsdaily.com joins us! You can follow him on Twitter @TwinsGeek. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

The games finally count!

At last the season is here! Spring has sprung (don’t look outside). We talk about the opening weekend of the season and the upcoming schedule. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

2023 predictions!

We’re now less than 3 days away from the season opener! Here are our predictions on how things will shake out this year. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

Updates on the injured and a plethora of roster moves

We discuss updates on Buxton (good), Kirilloff (ehh?) and Polanco (not…great) as well as somewhat upsetting news on Marney Gellner. Also discuss the TV schedule for this year and how the position battles look now for the last spots on the 26 man roster. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

How will the lineup be constructed?

We break down how we think the lineup will look. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod

First full week of exhibition games in the books

We discuss some news and notes from this past week at Twins camp. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. Me at @BigJoeGun. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! https://www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod