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On Tuesday night, the Twins opened up a lightning-fast two-game set against the Dodgers. The Twins fell to the Dodgers 7-2 after a 90 minute rain delay.

The day before the 2022 Major League Baseball season began, the Minnesota Twins traded their closer, Taylor Rogers. Long before that move, it appeared that Jhoan Duran would make the Opening Day roster, and closer or not, it seems he may be everything the organization has been looking for.

There was no Twins game last Thursday, but there was still activity at 1 Twins Way as the team completed a trade with the Padres. Heading to San Diego was Taylor Rogers, Brent Rooker and a whole bunch of cash. Coming back to Minneapolis was Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagan and the always interesting “player to be named later.”

We have made it through the first series of the season after a longer than typical off-season and shortened spring training, but the Minnesota Twins are putting the pedal to the metal and giving the season some serious gas.

Dylan Bundy gave quiet to some of the skepticism surrounding his addition this offseason. The bats were not as explosive as they were over the weekend, but three straight RBI singles was enough to comfortably put the Mariners away Monday evening. 

Over the weekend, Gio Urshela played his first game for the Minnesota Twins. After being acquired alongside Gary Sanchez in a deal with the New York Yankees, Minnesota pivoted towards a fresh face at the hot corner. Under team control through 2023, he could present a stabilizing force for the Twins.

With the team coming off a big Sunday win, the Twins can turn their attention to the series finale with the Mariners. Dylan Bundy is scheduled to make his Minnesota debut, so what can fans look for when he takes the mound.

Aaron and John compare notes on the Minnesota Twins' opening weekend, including Byron Buxton's superhero origin story, the surprising trade of Taylor Rogers, and Gary Sanchez's redemption tour. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. 

Hope springs eternal, and there’s no hope like a prospect in baseball. Several Twins prospects had a lovely first weekend, flashing the talent fans hope to see at Target Field soon.

The Twins opened their season with a pair of close losses that could've easily gone the other way. Then they busted out the power bats with a dazzling offensive display in Sunday's lopsided win. 

It was an altogether encouraging weekend that saw newcomers and stars shining brightly. Let's break down the action.

After starting the season 0-2 and only scoring four runs combined in those games, the Twins bats came alive on Sunday afternoon. They hit six home runs in a 10-4 victory over the Mariners and improved to 1-2 on the season. 

Gearing up for the Minnesota Twins Opening Day, I had an empty afternoon and popped on notorious ballhawk Zack Hample’s new film. Zack Hample vs. the World may lead you to believe it’s about the story of a ballhawk, but I left it thinking anything but.