Minnesota Twins Podcast

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast features Twins favorites from past and present, as we relive specific moments from their career and catch up with what they are doing today. These new Twins shows will be available every Thursday wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, or by subscribing at twinsbaseball.com/podcasts.

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4/22/20: Twins Clubhouse
The Twins Clubhouse podcast continues as former Twins Catcher Mike Redmond joins host Kris Atteberry. Mike reflects on some his major league accomplishments as both a Florida Marlin and a Minnesota Twin as he relives past moments with live highlights and discussions centered around those very moments. Such moments include Mike’s first career ejection that came in 2009 as the Twins hosted Boston, as Redmond recalls asking home plate umpire Todd Tichenor for an autograph of a photo that also captured the home plate umpires first career ejection. Others include his recollection of the championship run with the Marlins in 2003, the chemistry of the 2006 Twins team and so much more!
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4/15/20: Twins Clubhouse
The Twins Clubhouse podcast continues as Twins Closer Taylor Rogers joins host Kris Atteberry. Taylor reflects on some of his Major League accomplishments as he relives past moments with live highlights and discussions around those very moments. Taylor recalls his Major League debut, his first career save and so much more in his 4 year career.
43 min
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4/8/20: Twins Clubhouse
The Twins Clubhouse podcast continues as former Twins outfielder Denard Span joins Kris Atteberry. Denard reflects on his baseball career as he relives past memories with live highlights and discussions around those very moments. Denard recalls the moment he was promoted to the Major Leagues, his first MLB hit, and so much more.
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4/1/20: Twins Clubhouse
Former Twins Pitcher Brian Duensing joins The Twins Clubhouse for guitar solos, game 163 flashbacks, celebrity love triangles and to relive some of the memorable moments from his career. Brian offers up some candid and lighthearted stories from those memories that will leave you laughing. The conversation is well worth the listen. The Twins Clubhouse will feature a new Twin, past or present, and is available for download every Thursday morning.
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3/25/20: Twins Clubhouse
The Twins Clubhouse debuts as Twins Pitcher Jake Odorizzi joins Kris Atteberry. With the season currently postponed, Jake discusses how he stays prepared with an ‘offseason mentality,’ his communication with the league and teammates, and also the early impact some new teammates have made. Finally, Jake relives past memories as a Twin with live highlights and discussions centered around those very moments.
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2/19/20: Twins Hot Stove
  The Twins Hot Stove Show wraps up its final entry of the offseason as Twins Outfielder Jake Cave joins the show. Jake talks with Kris Atteberry to discuss his offseason preparation, returning to Spring Training and more, including his impact on the players surrounding him. Then, Twins Director of Player Development Alex Hassan joins to talk about his transition in the scouting department, the outlook of the Twins Minor League aspirations and more.
41 min
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2/12/20: Twins Hot Stove
Pitchers and Catchers officially kick off the Spring Training schedule as the Twins Hot Stove Show catches up with Catcher Mitch Garver and General Manager Thad Levine fresh off the team’s first work out for 2020. Mitch Garver shares with us why this camp is more about consistency than change as well as the reason he is giving up his jersey number 18 for new teammate Kenta Maeda. Meanwhile Thad Levine unwraps the unique trade that brought Maeda to the Twins. The Twins have officially opened camp and we bring you directly down to the Florida sun in this week’s edition of the Twins Hot Stove Show.
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2/25/20: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins Pitcher Rich Hill joins the show. Rich talks with Kris Atteberry to discuss his journey back to throwing a baseball, his thoughts on Kenta Maeda as a person and as a player, and more including Spring Training approaching. Then, Twins Infielder Luis Arraez joins to discuss his offseason progression, his goals for 2020 and finally his thoughts on Brusdar Graterol.
25 min
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1/29/20: Twins Hot Stove
A couple of the newest Twins make their “Hot Stove Show” debuts this week. Pitcher Rich Hill talks about what led him to the Twins and his expectations for the season. He also provides an update on his recovery from surgery and when he will start throwing a baseball. Catcher Alex Avila then stops by to chat about his decision to join a team he had faced a lot over his 11-year big league career. He also dives into a potential Alabama-Auburn debate with new teammate Josh Donaldson. That and more on this week’s show.
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1/22/20: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins officially welcomed Josh Donaldson on Wednesday afternoon. You can catch his entire introductory press conference on this week’s “Hot Stove Show”, as Josh talks about the decision to join the Twins, his nickname, if he is going to wear number 20 this season and more. We also tip our cap to a face and voice who, after entertaining Twins Fans for nearly a quarter of a century, said it is time to move on.
35 min
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1/15/20: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins Hot Stove Show airs every Wednesday throughout the offseason from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST
35 min
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1/8/2020: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as newly hired Twins Bench Coach Mike Bell joins the show. Mike chats with Kris Atteberry on his first experiences with the club, an instant connection with Manager Rocco Baldelli, and much more such as his past experiences that have helped him grow in the league. Also, Mike wraps up the show as he takes 3 cuts which includes his discussion of who would win in a High School Olympic battle between the Bell’s and the Larkin’s.
40 min
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1/1/20: Twins Hot Stove
Jake Odorizzi helps us ring in the New Year on this week’s “Twins Hot Stove Show”. The 2019 all-star takes us through his process of deciding to accept the team’s qualifying offer for 2020, and how he hopes to build off of his impressive campaign. Then the pitcher takes 3 cuts, including talking college football bowls and the NHL Winter classic – which will be at Target Field on January 1st 2021!
29 min
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12/18/19: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins SVP & GM Thad Levine joins the show. Thad chats with Kris Atteberry on the current desire to add starting pitching, the hiring of Mike Bell as the Twins’ new Bench Coach, and more such as the likelihood of bullpen additions. Also, Thad Levine wraps up the show playing “who hangs up first.” It’s a game in which he and Kris Atteberry draw Twins prospects/players out of one hat, and popular player trade candidates from another and discuss the trade proposals at hand.
33 min
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12/11/19: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins EVP & CBO Derek Falvey joins the show. Derek chats with Kris Atteberry on the current status of the free agent market, what contract negotiations entail, and more such as the Rule 5 Draft. Also, Devin Smeltzer wraps up the show by discussing his evolvement in the majors, his relationship with Michael Pineda and finally takes 3 cuts including discussions about which Twins player he’d most like to see dressed as Santa.
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12/4/19: Twins Hot Stove
“The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins SVP & GM Thad Levine joins the show. Thad chats with Kris Atteberry on roster management, coaching staff changes for the 2020 season, and more including the evaluation process for coaching replacements. Also, Taylor Rogers wraps up the show by discussing his leadership evolvement, his relationship with the coaching staff and finally takes 3 cuts including discussions about the Denver Broncos.”
44 min
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11/27/19: Twins Hot Stove
“The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as new Twins Hitting Coach Edgar Varela joins the show. Edgar joins Kris Atteberry to discuss his new position with the Minnesota Twins, his past experiences and influences throughout his journey, and more including his values that he incorporates into his teachings. Varela wraps up the show by taking 3 cuts including Thanksgiving related questions such as what his meal preferences are for the Holiday.”
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11/20: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins Hot Stove Show continues with live discussions from the Owners Meetings in Texas. President & CEO Dave St. Peter joins Kris Atteberry to discuss the latest offseason topics, such as newly proposed rule changes for major league baseball, roster limits and more including the ongoing Astros allegations. Dave wraps up the show by taking 3 cuts including a topic regarding his dream location for a Twins home game away from Target Field.
29 min
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11/13/19: Twins Hot Stove
The Twins Hot Stove show debuts with some breaking news LIVE from the General Manager meetings in Arizona. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey joins Kris Atteberry to discuss his newly signed extension with the Twins Organization and his goals for the club moving forward. The two discuss the high demands of the 2019 Twins Staff, the qualifying offer process with Jake Odorizzi and hot industry topics including how the baseball is made. Derek wraps up the show by taking three cuts including a topic about the undefeated Gopher Football team.
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9/29/19: Inside Twins
After clinching the AL Central, manager Rocco Baldelli joins Cory Provus on this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss postseason prep, the roster for the playoffs and more. There are a lot of variables into setting the roster, starting with health. So Rocco discusses that, including an update on Luis Arraez who was injured in Saturday’s game in Kansas City. The Skip also takes some time to reflect and evaluate his incredible rookie season at the helm. Finally, we find out that he will have a “special assistant” with his managerial duties in the regular season’s finale.
30 min
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9/22/19: Inside Twins
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Meeting on the Mound with Kyle Gibson featuring...
Meeting on the Mound with Kyle Gibson returns with an in-depth interview with Randy Dobnak. Dobnak goes through his incredible path beginning with youth baseball and finally to the Majors. He provides sound advice for any ballplayer at any stage still looking to achieve their dream of playing in the Majors. Randy also provides a glimpse of if he’ll continue his career as an Uber driver in the offseason and what his wedding plans look like on September 28. A fantastic interview about continuing to believe in yourself.
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9/15/19: Inside Twins
Bench Coach Derek Shelton joins Cory Provus for this week’s “Inside Twins” as they look back on a “Statement Saturday” from the Twins. Having to piece together 2 bullpen games, the Twins used a 2-run homer from Jorge Polanco to defeat Mike Clevinger in the first game and Miguel Sano’s 8th-inning grand slam in game two to sweep the doubleheader in Cleveland. The daily double reduced the Twins magic number to 9 games. Shelton also discusses some controversial comments Clevinger made after yesterday’s first game. That and more on this week’s show.
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09/08/19: Inside Twins
“Beside a pretty big series with Cleveland, the 1st place Twins are also dealing with starting pitcher Michael Pineda being suspended 60 games for use of a banned substance. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the circumstances to Pineda’s situation, how Michael has handled it and how it could be a moment that galvanizes the team in the stretch run towards the postseason. He also fills us in on the latest with Byron Buxton, as the center fielder has seen a shoulder specialist in California. To add some depth to the roster, the Twins acquired outfielder Ryan LaMarre – who spend part of 2018 with the team. Thad discusses that move and more on this week’s show.”
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Meeting on the Mound with Kyle Gibson: 9/02/19
Kyle Gibson’s Meeting on the Mound makes its first ever appearance out of the bullpen as Gibby catches up with Taylor Rogers. Rogers talks us through his career arc and how he’s become one the best relievers in the game! The topic transitions to Taylor’s twin brother Tyler Rogers and how Tyler’s road to the show differs from Taylor’s. Finally, Taylor recounts an emotional phone call from his brother when Tyler got the call to the majors.
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