Twins Nation Podcast
By Matthew Hoffman and Joe Gunderson
Podcast about the Minnesota Twins baseball club of Major League Baseball.
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Twins Nation Podcast Oct 14, 2023
00:00
27:25
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
Mar 26, 202401:24:54
Manny My Man!
Catch up on some Twins moves and looking at the roster as Spring Training starts. Thanks for listening enjoy!
Feb 28, 202430:60
The Office Lights Are On.
Going over the Polanco trade Santana signing and more….. thanks for listening.
Feb 03, 202428:05
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.
Jan 25, 202426:52
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.
Dec 04, 202344:40
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.
Nov 12, 202338:32
2023 Twins
Recap of the Astros series along with my thoughts on the season and some injury news. Enjoy!
Oct 14, 202327:25
The Wind of Change
Big changes made at Twins Nation Podcast. Quick recap of Toronto series and what’s in store against Houston.
Oct 07, 202326:49
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Oct 02, 202301:08:29
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Sep 28, 202301:15:21
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Sep 26, 202318:22
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Sep 19, 202301:26:41
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Sep 12, 202301:26:14
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Sep 05, 202301:09:27
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Aug 29, 202301:16:36
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Aug 22, 202301:09:02
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Aug 16, 202301:08:49
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Aug 07, 202301:18:37
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Jul 31, 202301:06:03
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Jul 24, 202301:29:48
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod, on Instagram and Threads @twinsnationpod
Jul 17, 202301:23:50
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Jul 10, 202301:28:23
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Jul 03, 202359:22
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Jun 26, 202359:29
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Jun 19, 202359:14
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Jun 12, 202357:46
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Jun 05, 202356:58
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
May 29, 202301:00:30
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
May 22, 202301:00:30
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
May 16, 202301:07:00
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
May 09, 202301:02:43
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
May 02, 202301:33:51
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Apr 25, 202301:29:07
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Apr 18, 202301:14:38
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Apr 11, 202301:19:22
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Apr 04, 202301:00:41
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Mar 28, 202301:50:40
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Mar 22, 202358:09
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Mar 15, 202301:28:33
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! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Mar 07, 202301:05:58
Thoughts on first few exhibition games and other thoughts
The first few exhibition games are in the books! Here our thoughts on them and other news and notes. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mdhoffman61. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod
Feb 28, 202301:19:31
A new season, a new beginning!
The offseason is over and a new season is upcoming! With that a new cohost will be on! Welcome Matthew Hoffmann! You can follow him on Twitter @mdhoffman61. You can follow the show on Twitter and our website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod.
Feb 22, 202301:11:15
Win or the season is over this weekend
Eliot Troy @TwinCityVTG joins us again this week as we talk about Joe Ryan’s near no hitter and him being taken out before he gave up a hit, we have differing opinions on it, and we talk about this weekend’s HUGE series in Cleveland. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod.
Sep 16, 202201:00:51
Thank goodness the Twins are in the AL Central!
Eliot Troy @TwinCityVTG joins us this week as we talk about continued struggles with recent play, being happy that they play their last game against the Yankees this year and how the rest of the schedule is essentially vs. AL Central teams. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod.
Sep 09, 202201:19:50
Losing in LaLa Land
Chris is back this week as we talk about an awful road trip vs. the Dodgers and Angels, recovering against the Royals, and the upcoming games vs. the Rangers and Astros. We also chime in on statements made by Sonny Gray about his lack of innings this year. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod.
Aug 20, 202239:59
You’re out! I mean safe! I mean…really? Safe? Seriously?
Daniel is back as we get his thoughts on the trade deadline moves, the releases of Tyler Duffey and Joe Smith and the very controversial call in Sunday’s game that went the Blue Jays way. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod.
Aug 10, 202253:53
Trade deadline breakdown and RIP Vin Scully
Mark Domeier and Chris Larson join the show to talk trade deadline moves. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod.
Aug 03, 202201:05:38
Limping into the All-Star Break
This week Chris joins me again. We talk about the Twins uninspiring play recently, Wednesday’s bottom of the 9th not withstanding. We also discuss the All-Star break, a prospect being promoted to AAA, the trade deadline, the Sano problem and other things. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod. You can follow each of us individually on Twitter! Chris is @WZFGChris Sherry is @mnsotasportsgal Daniel is @GunderBathgate and Joe is @BigJoeGun --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. anchor.fm/app
Jul 15, 202255:34
Walk it off and put your Sox away!
This week Chris is back and we chat about the Twins being involved in four straight walkoff games, who our first half MVPs are, the impending trade deadline and what the impending return of Miguel Sano may mean as well as how the Twins could for all intents and purposes bury the White Sox. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod. You can follow each of us individually on Twitter! Chris is @WZFGChris Sherry is @mnsotasportsgal Daniel is @GunderBathgate and Joe is @BigJoeGun --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. anchor.fm/app
Jul 06, 202250:47
Our left fielder is hurt! Our pitching coach is leaving! Our pet’s heads are falling off!
This week Daniel is back! We talk about the latest news of Wes Johnson leaving the team for LSU, Trevor Larnach and Joe Smith going on IL and getting Jorge Polanco back. You can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter and our new website! www.podpage.com/twins-nation/ On Facebook just search for Twins Nation Podcast. On Twitter we’re at @TwinsNationPod. You can follow each of us individually on Twitter! Chris is @WZFGChris Sherry is @mnsotasportsgal Daniel is @GunderBathgate and Joe is @BigJoeGun --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. anchor.fm/app
Jun 29, 202249:58