Minnesota Twins Talk

Catch-Up After taking down the lead dogs in the majors in the LA Dodgers, the Twins head across town to take on the Halos for a three-game weekend set where we will see the MLB's best player in Mike Trout and most exciting player in Shohei Ohtani (Ohtani will play SP game one and DH in game three). Pre-game 6:50pm Where to watch Virtual Twins Baseball Network AL Central Standings 1. Minnesota 18-13 2. Cleveland 19-15 3. Kansas City 17-15 4. Chicago 13-19 5. Detroit 9-23 Starting Pitchers Twins: Jake Odorizzi 1-3, 4.31 ERA, 31.1 IP, 33 K'sAngels: Shohei Ohtani 1-1, 7.52 ERA, 26.1 IP, 36 K'sTwins Batting Order RF Max Kepler .241 BA, 8 HR, 11 RBI SS Jorge Polanc…

Click here for the May debut of Locked On Twins on Glen Perkins, Jeff Reardon and Al Worthington. Plus why expanded divisions are good for the Twins.

Just recently, I read John Bonnes’ great article on how this site is an amazing community, and I couldn’t agree more. I’ve realized that the game of baseball is a nice way to get away from the problems you face at work, school, and home. Last year, I got more heavily involved with the Game Threads of this site, and was even due to do one for a playoff game! Alas, that didn’t happen. In the past few months, the gravity of the coronavirus situation has intensified, leading to, at the very least, the postponement of baseball, along with many other events. I wanted to start a “game thread” to just see how everybody’s doing. As one of the younger members of this site, I a…

This topic may have been brought up already, but I don't see the thread. Will there be a Twins 2020 season this year? What are the most up to date details? Arizona? Florida? Away from families for 10 months?

Catch-UpThe Twins biggest test all year, the Dodgers biggest test all year, and boy was game one worth the price of admission. A back and forth chess-match ballgame yesterday went the way of the Twins in a 3-2 victory but today is the game we've had circled on the calendar all year. It's Clayton Kershaw versus Jose Berrios...need I say more. Pre-game6:45pm Where to watchhttps://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central StandingsMinnesota: 17-13 Cleveland: 18-15 Kansas City: 16-14 Chicago: 13-18 Detroit: 8-22 Starting PitchersTwins: Jose Berrios 3-1, 5.59 ERA, 29.0IP, 32 K'sDodgers: Clayton Kershaw** 4-0, 2.57 ERA, 42.0IP, 41 K's**= Clayton Kershaw: T-1st…

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Click here for the latest episode of Locked On Twins in which Nash talks about how baseball is considering starting this summer. Can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Catch-Up Was Sunday the spark the Bomba Squad needed? After a FIVE Bomba day and a 9-3 win over Boston, the Twins are shipping off to California to take on the best team in baseball, the LA Dodgers. Although it is only a two game series, this should prove to be the Twins biggest test yet as well as the Dodgers, as Win Percentage wise this is the best team the Dodgers have played thus far. Pre-game 6:45pm Where to watch https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Cleveland 18-14 2. Minnesota 16-13 3. Kansas City 15-14 4. Chicago 12-18 5. Detroit 8-21 Starting Pitchers Twins Jhoulys Chacin 2-1, 2.15 ERA, 29.0IP, 20 K'sDodgers David Price** 2-1, 2…

What a waste of (virtual) paper and ink. Why do 15 people more than a decade after the events think they know more than the collective opinion of those who were present and voted at the time? Why would the MLB sponsor a "re-vote" and publish this this tripe except to pander to the East Coast fan base? There is no doubt Jeter had a long, storied career and deserved to be league MVP at some point. There is also no doubt that Morneau's career was cut short. No excuse for MLB to trot out a few writers to tell us that everybody got it all wrong back then. Surely they have not run out of real potboiling stories to tell during our enforced leave from the ball parks? Nex…

Click here for the latest episode of Locked On Twins. Let's appreciate the greatness of Joe Nathan. Also found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Catch-Up After back to back pitcher's duels, we head into game three with the series on the line and another prospective pitcher's duel on our hands as former Twin Martin Perez squares off against Kenta Maeda. Congrats to the winner's of the SotaStick giveaway yesterday with TWINGO and for those who missed out TWINGO will be coming back when the Twins are back at Target Field on May 4th. Pre-game 12:45pm Where to watch https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Cleveland 17-13 2. Minnesota 15-13 3. Kansas City 14-13 4. Chicago 11-18 5. Detroit 7-21 Starting Pitchers Boston: Martin Perez 3-1, 2.12 ERA, 34.0IP, 25 K'sMinnesota: Kenta Maeda** 1-1, …

Click here for the latest episode of Locked On Twins. Topics include Jeff Passan's article on the 2020 season and a forgotten Twins reliever. Also found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Promotion I started this off yesterday and luckily for everyone who wasn't there yesterday, nobody won Twingo. I have made today's cards a bit easier in the hopes someone can win this shirt given to me by SotaStick Co. As I mentioned yesterday one of the things I have been wanting to do with these streams is bring a real feel to them and what better way to celebrate some baseball at Target Field than with a promotion. So today it's TWINGO Round #2 and on the line for the winner is this shirt from SotaStick Co. Brief Rules: Linked here will be five cards. Comment in Twitch chat which of the four cards you are playing with and then you are stuck with that card. Let's say yo…

I saw an article recently that named the best player that wore each number in MLB history (Like 3 = Babe Ruth), and decided to try my hand at this for the Minnesote Twins. This is for players only from numbers 0 (thank you Junior Ortiz) thru 65 (plus 99 for Loggy Bear). I'm basing this on a list compiled by Mike Press (thanks Mike!) http://milkeespress.com/twinsnumbers.html How did I do? Who would you swap out? 0 - Junior Ortiz 1 - Jerry Terrell 2 - Zoilo Versalles 3 - Harmon Killebrew 4 - Bob Allison 5 - Michael Cuddyer 6 - Tony Oliva 7 - Joe Mauer 8 - Gary Gaetti 9 - Rich Rollins 10 - Earl Battey 11 - Chuck Knoblauch 12 - Cesar Tovar 13 - Mike Pagliarulo 14 - K…

Promotion Night I thought one of the things missing without having Twins baseball at Target Field was the promotions they'd have at the ballpark so tonight is our first one! I have partnered up with SotaStick and are giving away this shirt tonight to the first person who wins Twingo. For Twingo comment which of the four boards you are choosing to play with on Twitch and then you are stuck with that board. If there are no winners prize will carry into Saturday's game at 1:10pmCT Twingo ONLY for Boston game at 7:00pm (Will explain rules during Seattle game at 5pm).https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t94Ajsn-YRACuXNu_yySn2xA161f70a0zsMslpt3uoo/edit?usp=sharing (Link for Twin…

Click here to hear the latest episode of Locked On Twins with TwinsDaily writer and physical training specialist Lucas Seehafer. Also found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Quick Note I have been reaching out to try and do some good with these streams of Twins "baseball," and back a charity for the games. Whether it be a charity related to COVID-19 relief, feeding families, etc, if anyone knows of a charity we could help out message me directly. Catch-up Tough ballgame yesterday as the Twins drop game two 4-2 against Seattle, but still sit only 3.0 games back of Cleveland and will look to move ahead in the series with Jhoulys Chacin, who went 8 1/3 shutout innings his last start, against the ace of the Mariner rotation in Marco Gonzales. Pre-game 6:25pmCT Where to watch. https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Indians…

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Click here to hear the latest episode of Locked On Twins with TwinsDaily writer and guest Cody Pirkl. Also found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

According to this article, the Twins have the third best outfield -- https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-power-rankings-a-look-at-the-best-outfields-in-baseball-with-the-dodgers-on-top-thanks-to-their-mvp-duo/ Let's hope that they get to prove it.

Catch-up The Twins move back to .500 at home with their second walk-off win of the year courtesy of Byron Buxton and will look to take game two of the series tonight with Kenta Maeda on the mound for Minnesota. The Twins have won three of the last four and tonight will face off against Justin Dunn for Seattle, who the Twins beat 10-2 back on March 30th of this season. Pre-game 6:10pmCT Where to watch https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Indians 17-8 2. Twins 13-10 3. Royals 13-10 4. White Sox 9-15 5. Tigers 5-18 Starting Pitchers Seattle: Justin Dunn 2-2. 7.85 ERA, 18.1P, 15 K's Minnesota: Kenta Maeda** 1-0, 1.33 ERA, 20.1IP, 38 K's **…

Catch-up The Twins win the opening series of the home-stand but don't get the sweep as the former Twins Cj Cron and Jonathan Schoop rally in the 9th to win a thriller 9-8 for Detroit. But today the lineup card turns over to the Seattle Mariners as the Twins will begin a four game set and look to blaze it up and sweep Seattle for the second time this year. Pre-game 6:10pmCT Where to watch https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Indians 17-7 2. Twins 12-10 3. Royals 12-10 4. White Sox 9-14 5. Tigers 5-17 Starting Pitchers Seattle: Justus Sheffield 0-2. 10.80 ERA, 11.2P, 7 K's Minnesota: Homer Bailey** 0-1, 1.61 ERA, 22.1IP, 21 K's **= Homer Ba…

Catch-up The Twins bats awaken and launch three bombas, but the birthday boy Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers wouldn't just let the Twins walk all over them as he launches two home runs along with a three run shot from Austin Romine. The game went down to the wire and the Twins escaped with a 7-6 win today and are looking for the sweep against the Tigers ace, Matthew Boyd Pre-game 12:45pmCT Where to watch. https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Indians 16-7 2. Twins 12-9 3. Royals 11-10 4. White Sox 9-13 5. Tigers 4-16 Starting Pitchers Detroit: Matthew Boyd 0-2. 3.91 ERA, 23.0P, 21 K's Minnesota: Jake Odorizzi 1-3, 4.43 ERA, 20.1IP, 23 K's D…

Catch-up While Fulmer goes 5 innings only allowing one run, he was bested by Jhoulys Chacin who nearly had the Twins first complete game of the year as the Twins take game one of the series 4-0. Game two of the series will feature the tail end of the Tigers rotation in Jordan Zimmerman, while the Twins will bring out their ace Jose Berrios looking to bounceback from his last Target Field start (0.2IP, 6R, 4 BB). Pre-game 12:45pmCT Where to watch https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Indians 16-6 2. Twins 11-9 3. Royals 10-10 4. White Sox 9-12 5. Tigers 4-15 Starting Pitchers Detroit: Jordan Zimmerman 0-1. 9.82 ERA, 14.2P, 11 K's Minnesota: J…

Catch-up After a much needed day off for the Twins, they'll come home to Target Field to begin their longest home-stand of the year. Detroit comes in with a four game losing streak while the Twins are at a three game losing streak so as Common would say on KFAN, somebodies O has got to go! Pre-game 6:45pmCT Where to watch https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ AL Central Standings 1. Indians 15-6 2. Twins 10-9 3. Royals 9-10 4. White Sox 9-11 5. Tigers 4-14 Starting Pitchers Detroit: Michael Fulmer 0-1. 4.76 ERA, 17.0IP, 9 K's Minnesota: Jhoulys Chacin 1-1, 3.38 ERA, 16.0IP, 16 K's Detroit Bat…

Mark Salas blocked the heck outta that plate. https://twitter.com/MNTwinsZealot/status/1246511424828067842

On Blayne Enlow: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN4165486946.mp3 On Matt Canterino: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN8085676270.mp3 On Cole Sands: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN1540943761.mp3

Catch-up The broadcaster may have jinxed the team asking for a big game offensively as the Twins muster two hits and lose 3-2 on a walk off single by Bo Bichette. With an off-day Thursday, the Twins will turn to their hottest starter in Kenta Maeda, (28 K's in 15.1IP), to try and win the final game of the series before starting their longest homestand of the year Friday. Pre-game 6:45pmCT, Special Jackie Robinson Day Piece 7:00pmCT Where to watch. https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ Starting Pitchers Toronto: Matt Shoemaker 1-2. 6.75 ERA, 16.0IP, 15 K's Minnesota: Kenta Maeda** 1-0, 1.76 ERA, 15.1IP, 28 K's Minnesota Batting Order 2B Luis Arraez .264 BA, 1 HR, 3 …

Catch-up Sometimes baseball is a tough customer. The Twins have 9 hits, a walk, and score no runs in a 3-0 win by Toronto. The Twins would ground into FOUR double plays and take themselves out of rallies all game and get shutout for the first time this year. The game wasn't all bad as Odorizzi gets his #1000 career strikeout, but in a season lacking consistent efforts, the Twins are again handed a tough loss. After going on a five game winning streak from March 28th- April 1st, the Twins have gone 4-6 since April Fools day. Pre-game 6:45pmCT Where to watch. https://www.twitch.tv/thuuuuney/ Starting Pitchers Toronto: Tanner Roark 3-0. 1.59 ERA, 22.2IP, 14 K's Minneso…

Lewis Thorpe and Trevor May both recently appeared on the Pitcher List Podcast and both episodes are great listens. Here's the link for Thorpe and the link for May.