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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Meeting on the Mound with Kyle Gibson: 8/4/19
It's a Twins Hall of Fame edition of Meeting on The Mound as Kyle Gibson is joined by Michael Cuddyer. Cuddyer reminisces about the 6 division winning teams that he was apart of in Minnesota and how the 2019 Twins can find more success in October than they did. Cuddyer also discusses the mental part of the game and how he was able to use 'self talk' to help him overcome challenges in the game. Finally, Gibby puts Cuddy through a round of teammate trivia to wrap up this episode of Meeting on the Mound
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8/4/19: Inside Twins
The Trade Deadline may have come and gone but Twins general manager Thad Levine joins Inside Twins for an episode chock full of reaction from moves over the last week. Thad also reacts to newly acquired reliever Sam Dyson visiting the IL and how the exchange of medical information works during the trade process. Additionally, the August waiver wire is a thing of the past but Thad clues us in on how the Twins can still acquire certain players over the next few weeks.
22 min
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7/28/19: Inside Twins
Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Cory Provus as the MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaches. They discuss the recent acquisition of RHP Sergio Romo from the Miami Marlins, the prospects that were swapped within the deal, and how the Twins front office will continue to monitor the "trade landscape" as the deadline nears. They also dive into some of Romo's "intangibles" and how he'll impact the Twins in their playoff-push, plus Falvey breaks down some of the other recent roster moves, and so much more!
21 min
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Meeting On The Mound with Kyle Gibson: 7/22/19
Meeting On The Mound with Kyle Gibson returns from the All Star Break with a couple of All Stars! American League Starting Shortstop Jorge Polanco and Pitcher Jose Berrios join Kyle to talk about their All Star Experience. The three also discuss adapting to the US, their path through the minors and how each of them give back to the community where they grew up. The conversation finishes on the field as they discuss players they model their game after as well as their own career goals.
18 min
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7/21/19: Inside Twins
What does purple hair have to do with handling the Twins’ toughest loss of the season so far? Bench coach Derek Shelton explains that when he joins Kris Atteberry for this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also discusses who is helping the clubhouse stay even-keeled during this rough stretch. Derek has a unique connection to a guy who will be inducted into Cooperstown today, and he talks about how special it has been to have his son Jackson with him for the last month. That and more on this week’s show.
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7/14/19: Inside Twins
The Twins come out of the break taking the first 2 from division rival Cleveland as Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli chats with host Cory Provus about the start of the 2nd half of the season. Rocco also discusses the injuries to Eddie Rosario and Byron Buxton while trying to predict when we might see the two outfielders return to action. They wrap up the show by talking bullpen management and how roles continue to evolve.
21 min
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7/7/19: Inside Twins
The Twins hit the break on top of the AL Central. General manager Thad Levine stops by “Inside Twins” to discuss the extremely successful first half of the season and what it will take to stay in first. Fans may be talking and thinking trades, but Thad points out some players internally who can make an impact in the second half. That and more on this week’s program.
30 min
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6/23/19: Inside Twins
The Twins are the first team in the American League with 50 wins this season, manager Rocco Baldelli looks at that, how resilient his squad has been and more when he joins Cory Provus on this week’s edition of “Inside Twins”. He chats about the 4 Twins who are on the “All-Star Starters Election” ballot, and looks at if Byron Buxton will need a rehab assignment as the center fielder is getting close to returning. Plus, he has some interesting thoughts on the news that Tampa Bay has been given permission to explore splitting their games between Florida and Montreal.
21 min
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6/30/19: Inside Twins
All three starting outfielders for the Twins should be in Cleveland for the All-Star Game, at least that is the opinion of Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton. He explained his thoughts on that and on other Twins who deserve consideration when he joined Cory Provus for this week’s “Inside Twins”. Miguel Sano has had some better results at the plate, Derek discusses what Sano has been working on and how it has been paying off. Plus, find out why Shelton was an Oriole fan even though he grew up in the Windy City.
29 min
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Meeting on the Mound with Kyle Gibson: 6/17/19
Meeting on the Mound returns! Kyle Gibson sits down with catcher Mitch Garver fresh off a huge go-ahead, two-run homer this past Friday. The two discuss Mitch’s growth since he joined the team in 2017 and a number of people who have influenced that growth. They also discuss Mitch’s new approach at and behind the dish. The conversation concludes with Kyle’s patent round of trivia. You can hear how Mitch fared in his knowledge and comparison in this fun and informative episode.  
16 min
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6/16/19: Inside Twins
“It’s a Father’s Day edition of Inside Twins. Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Kris Atteberry and reminisces about the role his Dad played in his career. The two then transition to discuss processes for a Baseball Operations team including Data Validation and how it uses historical data to help predict how players will perform in the future. The show also includes a couple of transactions at the minor league and International level and, yes, they wrap up the show by talking about Bullpen help and what that market looks like at this stage in the season.”
21 min
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6/9/19: Inside Twins
Bench coach Derek Shelton stops by this week’s “Inside Twins” as the Twins look to wrap up their 10 game road trip with a winning record. How many days in advance are the Twins’ making out their lineup card? Derek discusses that along with all the variables that go into lineup construction. He also offers some insight on the fantastic roll Jake Odorizzi is on right now. That and more on this week’s show!
29 min
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6/2/19: Inside Twins
The Minnesota Twins have the 13th overall selection in the June 3rd MLB Draft. Director of Scouting Sean Johnson joins Kris Atteberry to discuss how the organization prepares for different scenarios when it comes to making that pick. Sean talks about the process in determining what names are on their list and who has a voice when making the final selection. The two also go into depth about the makeup of a young baseball player and if showcase games and travel leagues really do put young adults in a position to succeed at the professional level.
21 min
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5/26/19: Inside Twins
“The best team in baseball is enjoying and feeding off of the energy of their fans! General Manager Thad Levine stops by “Inside Twins” this week to chat about that and all of the layers that have went into the success so far here in 2019. He also covers the very interesting topics of visual learning, the ability of coaches to teach across a variety of spectrum and to also allow the players to “co-author” their plan.”
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Meeting on the Mound with Kyle Gibson: 5/20/19
Kyle Gibson returns with another edition of Meeting on the Mound as Jake Odorizzi joins Gibby for a conversation on the team charter. The two discuss growing up as baseball fans in the Midwest and how their mutual respect for each other has led to beneficial off-season programs. Odorizzi goes into great detail about the adjustments he’s made on the mound this year and how he attacks a lineup based on what he sees from the first batter of the game. Finally, the two spend the back half of the program discussing the final season of Game of Thrones and how the current Twins roster stacks up to the characters from the show.
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5/19/19: Inside Twins
Inside Twins airs live from Seattle as CBO Derek Falvey joins Cory Provus to discuss the production from the Twins offense this year and how much of their success was expected. Falvey provides details on the injuries to Mitch Garver and Miguel Sano, while offering background information on the two most recent callups in Austin Adams and Luis Arraez. Additionally, Twins Hall of Famer Tony Oliva made his first road trip in almost 30 years. Derek talks about how that came to fruition and the impact Tony O not only has on the team, but all of baseball.
21 min
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5/12/19: Inside Twins
What is Rocco Baldelli’s favorite part of his job managing the Twins? The skipper answers that as he joins Kris Atteberry for this week’s “Inside Twins." He discusses Willians Astudillo being activated from the Injured List and provides an update on Miguel Sano’s rehab at Rochester. Lastly, as we pay tribute to moms everywhere, Rocco reflects on the supportive, caring role his mom has in his life
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Meeting On The Mound with Kyle Gibson: 5/6/19
Meeting on the Mound returns as Kyle Gibson sits down with center fielder Byron Buxton on the team’s charter for some in-flight entertainment. The two reminisce about Byron’s high school career including a what could have been on the gridiron. They also take a deep dive on Byron’s success at the plate this year and provide a great perspective on expectations as well as how a good support system helps you overcome challenges. The episode wraps up with a discussion regarding being dads of five-year-old kids and Byron answers questions submitted by fans through Twitter.
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5/5/19: Inside Twins
What do Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton and manager Rocco Baldelli chat about in the dugout during a game? Shelton sheds some light on those conversations when he joins this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also helps dissect the lineup construction which, at times, has had Mitch Garver leading off. There is also conversation regarding the bullpen and the unique ways of using Taylor Rogers and Blake Parker and more
21 min
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Meeting On The Mound with Kyle Gibson Podcast
Kyle Gibson returns this week with a name for the Podcast and a new guest. Meeting on The Mound features non-other than Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli. Kyle executes a very prepared interview that allows you to meet Rocco the person. You’ll hear about Rocco’s introduction to Minneapolis, his growth as a young prospect, a mindset in overcoming challenges in his career and his love for horses. Gibby finishes the interview with his patented rapid fire questions regarding the individual’s home town. The Meeting on the Mound podcast can be found right here whenever the Twins have a game on Monday.
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4/21/19: Inside Twins
After watching his club sweep a double header Saturday at Baltimore, including crushing a Twins record-tying 8 homers in game two, manager Rocco Baldelli stops by for this week’s “Inside Twins”. He talks about the power surge, how important it was to have his starters both go deeper into the games Saturday and what he hopes to see Sunday from starter Kyle Gibson. He also discusses some of the dust ups and sportsmanship controversies that occurred recently in the game.
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Kyle Gibson's Podcast: Episode 1
Kyle Gibson debuts his new Podcast and wants your help with the show name and future guests. Tweet @kgib44 and @TwinsRadio with your thoughts and suggestions! In the inaugural episode, Gibby chats with the ever popular La Tortuga, Willians Astudillo. Find out how Willians earned the nickname and who he looked up to while growing up in Venezuela. Gibby also fires off rapid fire questions that reveal items like the Turtle’s favorite movie and find out how Willians faired in a round of trivia questions. Gibson’s podcast can be found right here whenever the Twins have a game on Monday!
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4/14/19: Inside Twins
What is the role of the manager in the game today? A recent article asks if the skipper is a “puppet” to a team’s front office. Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey refutes that notion and dives into the topic on this week’s edition of “Inside Twins”. The White Sox are the only team from the central the Twins have not faced yet this season, Derek discuss the division heavy early schedule. Plus, we hear what is next for Miguel Sano as he heads to Fort Myers for rehab on his foot.
21 min
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4/7/19: Inside Twins
Inside Twins airs live from Philadelphia as bench coach Derek Shelton makes his debut on the show a day after a Twins win. After that win, Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli credited “Shelty” with a late-inning strategic decision to put the team in a position to win. Shelton goes into depth on the way that game played out and the nuisances of managing a National League game with an American League team. He also provides a very transparent perspective on what takes place in the clubhouse when the team needs to make a roster move.
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3/31/19: Inside Twins
Rocco Baldelli makes his debut on Inside Twins to talk about his first couple games as a Manager. He discusses the significance of the “golden fungo” as well as what the biggest challenge is early into his Managerial career. Baldelli also talks in-depth about the mentality of hitting early in a season and about matching up with the defending America League Central Champions. For the first time you can get to know the new Twins Manager in long form interview about his team.
22 min