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Send us a Text Message. Hosting the team with the best record in the Majors, the Minnesota Twins took two of three at Target Field to win a series over the Philadelphia Phillies, and Dan and Hoges can hardly believe it. But they agree: Considering how many players are missing from the Twins' roster, this was an impressive series win in which Minnesota played the better brand of baseball. Still, they have many critiques for Rocco Baldelli, largely surrounding his pinch hitting tendencies and his propensity to ignore reverse splits. They also look ahead to next week's trade deadline and wonder whether players like Eddy Julien, Trevor Larnach or Matt Wallner will be with this team into August. They are hopeful about the impending returns of Royce Lewis and Jose Miranda heading into this weekend's road trip that begins in Detroit. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. Back together to recap the Minnesota Twins' two-game series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, David and Dan lament the many mistakes of Rocco Baldelli as the Twins stumble out of the All-Star break. While there certainly were some positives, such as the pitching of Pablo Lopez and the home run heroics of Byron Buxton and Carlos Santana, there were many reasons to wonder what might have been: What if the Twins bunted in Game 1? What if they could have gotten one clutch hit in Game 2? What if Rocco just left the lineup alone instead of pinching all the time? These are the questions the boys dive into, among many others. They discuss Joe Mauer's induction into the MLB Hall of Fame, they argue about the value of playing six games against the Brewers instead of the current four, and then they look toward the next series against the NL's best team. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins break their streak of series victories dropping two of three to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan Thompson and tries his best to be the voice of reason. The boys discuss the news that Willi Castro has been named an all-star, as well as a fan's request in exchange for Carlos Santana's HR ball which completed his journey of hitting a home run in all 30 active MLB stadiums. Hoges is worried Rocco and the front office are getting too cutesy with their roster in attempting to use the All-Star break to their advantage, and David is furious at the role being filled by Christian Vazquez. The guys have some choice words for Manny Margot's play in game 3 and they discuss the current health struggles on the roster and the looming trade deadline. They finish up with news from around the MLB and make their picks for the upcoming Milwaukee Brewers series. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. Yet again, the Minnesota Twins win a series, the sixth in a row. This one comes in Chicago over the rival White Sox, whose inadequacy at baseball has David all worked up that the Twins didn't sweep. Dan tries to bring a reasoned perspective, pointing out that this is what manager Rocco Baldelli goes for: Two out of three. The boys discuss the resurgent play of Matt Wallner, the timely hits of Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa, and the ongoing excellence of Byron Buxton, who seems always able to take an extra base. David is critical of Twins ownership for not investing more before the season, while Dan defends the perspective that this just might have been the right approach after all. They also look around the league and then make their picks for the last series before the All-Star Break this weekend in San Francisco. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. Dan joins David in studio for this episode, which looks back at the Minnesota Twins' series victory over the visiting Houston Astros. Dan is upset still that Rocco Baldelli didn't do more to try to win what turned out to be a wild loss in Game 1, whereas David has more reason and patience for the manager's choices. They discuss the record-setting series from Jose Miranda in which he recorded hits in 12 consecutive at-bats, and they also admire the play of rookie Brooks Lee and veteran catcher Christian Vazquez. Carlos Correa appears to be OK after taking a baseball to the right hand -- well enough to play Monday and then, hopefully, in the All-Star Game next week. They look down the Green Line to a familiar face who was playing in St. Paul this weekend, and they make their picks for the next series. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Royce Lewis once again finds himself on the IL due to a groin strain. The boys try and focus on the positives as Brooks Lee was called up from AAA to take Lewis' spot on the roster, and the rest of the team seems to be firing on all cylinders. The guys discuss Jose Miranda's absurd hitting ability and praise Rocco for his bullpen management in games 1 and 2. Dan wants to know if we'll see any further starts out of David Festa prior to the All-Star break, and David has once again been captivated by a TV show about football (soccer.) Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. Closing out a three-city road trip, the Minnesota Twins take two out of three games from the Seattle Mariners and head home 10 games over .500. But David and Dan see the series very differently, with Dan erring on the side that Lady Luck was out to get the Twins, whereas David sees the Twins as the lucky ones considering just how poorly they played in the field. They can agree, though, that the Twins' offense has come alive, with a rejuvenated Byron Buxton, a sound-swinging Jose Miranda and a fire-throwing Joe Ryan who was so intimidating Luis Castillo didn't even swing when standing in the batter's box. They look at the many questionable choices made by Rocco Baldelli, and they look around the league standings as the MLB reaches the midpoint of its regular season. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. A disappointing Game 1 aside, the Minnesota Twins play well in Arizona and take two of three from the Diamondbacks, which leaves David and Dan feeling good about the Twins midway through the regular season. There is lots to like, from the play of Byron Buxton and Jose Miranda to the versatility of Willi Castro and the survival skills of Carlos Correa, who seems to have avoided serious injury after taking a baseball to the arm in Game 3. David questions Rocco Baldelli's utilization of Joe Ryan in Game 1, while Dan wonders whether Rocco is paying any attention to opponents' splits when he puts together his lineup card. They compare Castro to Luis Arraez and assess whether the Twins might make any moves at the deadline next month. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! Check out our sponsor, OG Zaza! All pizzas are $10 after 5PM every day in the month of June. David and Dan recommend the Lil' Roni. Tell them that MN for the Win sent you! https://ogzazamn.com/ The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. Despite a disappointing loss in Game 1, the Minnesota Twins manage to beat the Oakland Athletics the next two games for a road series win in what is almost certainly their last trip to the west coast city. David and Dan have lots to say about the pitching performances of Bailey Ober and Jorge Lopez, both of whom looked excellent on the mound for the second-place Twins. They also look at the fine showings from Willi Castro and Byron Buxton, who helped keep the offense rolling even when Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa weren't dominant, and they look at whether the team will eventually need to get another starting pitcher or give position players like Brooks Lee and Matt Wallner a call-up. They glance around the MLB at some odd and notable plays, and then they make their picks for the Diamondbacks series. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! Check out our sponsor, OG Zaza! All pizzas are $10 after 5PM every day in the month of June. David and Dan recommend the Lil' Roni. Tell them that MN for the Win sent you! https://ogzazamn.com/ The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins drop 2 of 3 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. David and Dan recap all the highs and lows of the series including the consistency of SWR and Joe Ryan's continued dominance. David is once again frustrated at Pablo Lopez's insistence to give up home runs on 0-2 counts, but is perhaps even more frustrated at Dan's lack of anger at Pablo. For the first time ever a player was named both a beast and placed on the bench in Beast vs. Bench which leads to a heated debate regarding baseball tactics and strategy. Dan wants to know who gets the call if Max Kepler goes on the IL, and David wants to know if it's time for Varland to officially move to the bullpen. The boys discuss the sad news that Willie Mays passed away and make their picks for the upcoming A's series. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! Check out our sponsor, OG Zaza! All pizzas are $10 after 5PM every day in the month of June. David and Dan recommend the Lil' Roni. Tell them that MN for the Win sent you! https://ogzazamn.com/ The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins continued to roll during this homestand, winning all four against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Dan and Hoges recap the many big moments from Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa, as well as the rest of what is clearly their supporting cast right now. They discuss their thoughts on the City Connect jerseys, a new Prince-themed home run celebration cooked up by none other than Pablo Lopez and Max Kepler's new spot as Target Field's home run king. Hoges wonders what the Twins might do at the trade deadline, and Dan asks whether Austin Martin has played his final game with the St. Paul Saints. Then they look around the league at a division rival and make their picks for the Tampa Bay Rays series. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! Check out our sponsor, OG Zaza! All pizzas are $10 after 5PM every day in the month of June. David and Dan recommend the Lil' Roni. Tell them that MN for the Win sent you! https://ogzazamn.com/ The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins took 2 of 3 against the Colorado Rockies at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and the boys discuss the very confusing series. Andrew is upset that David is now conducting the Royce Lewis express after previously being cautious due to the small sample size available. The guys discuss Caleb Thielbar's miserable series and talk about what may be next for the 37 year old. Both Hoges and David agree with Rocco's decisions for the most part for the series, while David wants to know if the struggling starters have figured something out or if the Rockies are just that bad. Hoges gives his thoughts on his recent experience at PNC Park for the Pirates series, and David is still upset about hits given up on 0-2 counts. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! Check out our sponsor, OG Zaza! All pizzas are $10 after 5PM every day in the month of June. David and Dan recommend the Lil' Roni. Tell them that MN for the Win sent you! https://ogzazamn.com/ The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins finished their three series road trip losing 2 of 3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The offense saved up every ounce of effectiveness for extra innings in game three, scoring no runs in games 1 and 2. The boys struggle coming up with their Beast Picks while both David and Dan are surprisingly positive in their view of Rocco's management in the series. Dan wants to see a shakeup in the rotation by allowing David Festa to make a start which David is convinced may help improve his confidence level in the current state of the starting pitchers. In Herbie's Headlines the guys breakdown a bunch of things that David knows absolutely nothing about. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! Check out our sponsor, OG Zaza! All pizzas are $10 after 5PM every day in the month of June. David and Dan recommend the Lil' Roni. Tell them that MN for the Win sent you! https://ogzazamn.com/ The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. Just as they did earlier in Minnesota, the Twins drop of three games of a series against the New York Yankees, this time in the Bronx. David and Dan discuss the failings of the pitching and, to some extent, the lineup, which spoils Royce Lewis' return to the lineup after two months dealing with an injury. David has plenty of questions about how Rocco Baldelli is making decisions as to who plays catcher, while Dan is curious what the approach was for a pitching staff that issued 18 walks. They unpack some key moments from each game while also discussing the monumental role Aaron Judge has on what is clearly the best team in the American League. They look around at the latest cheating scandal in the league, and then they look ahead to the next series in Pittsburgh. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins traveled to Houston and took 2 of 3 from the Astros in their first meeting since the 2023 ALDS. The guys debate whether they should be more impressed with the Twins taking 3 of 4 from the Royals or 2 of 3 from the Astros. Dan appreciates the "little stitiousness" of Pablo Lopez, while David thinks his new beard style makes him look like a pirate. Dan does his best to protect the starting staff from David's criticism, while also praising Rocco for his bullpen usage throughout the series. The guys discuss the news that Eddie Julien will be sent down to the Saints upon the expected return of Royce Lewis against the Yankees, and make their Puckett's Picks for the upcoming showdown in the Bronx. Roboumps again find their way into Herbie's Headlines along with Dan's favorite player, Aaron Judge. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins closed out a two-series homestand by winning three of four games against division rival Kansas City, and they did so with contributions from all across the roster. Dan defends the performance of Jhoan Duran, who picked up saves in each of the Twins' three victories, while David highlights the important contributions of sausage kingpin Ryan Jeffers in Game 4. They discuss the Royce Lewis question -- whose place he will take on the roster -- and they look ahead as to whether Pablo Lopez will improve and whether Joe Ryan can maintain his excellence throughout a full season. Dan has complaints about Joe Ryan's snacking habits, while David is still trying to make sense of Rocco Baldelli's usage of his bullpen arms. They look around at various developments across Major League Baseball, and then they make their picks for the next series against the Houston Astros. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins win their second straight series taking 2 of 3 from the World Series defending champion Texas Rangers at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and David asks him some questions about a few suspicious texts the show has received that asked about Hoges. The guys discuss the heroics of Alex Kirilloff in this series and are curious if we need to be worried about Pablo Lopez. Royce Lewis began his rehab assignment in St. Paul and both David and Hoges are sad that it's likely to be Jose Miranda who is sent to AAA when Lewis is ready to return. David is less impressed with Max Kepler's leaping grab in game 2 and his frustrations with Tommy Watkins finally boil over. Hoges wants to know how much of this team's inconsistency can be blamed on Rocco, while David just wants Alcala to keep his spot in the bullpen. A lot of former Twins news in Herbie's Headlines featuring our old friends Eddie Rosario, Joey Gallo, and Miguel Sano. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. After their losing streak stretches to seven games, the Minnesota Twins pull out a series victory on the road over the Washington Nationals by taking the second and third games in D.C. David will at least acknowledge the first game, while Dan has opted to operate as if that was just an extension of the previous series in Cleveland. They discuss the excellent all-around play of Carlos Correa in the series, the questionable choices of third base coach Tommy Watkins, and the opposite field power of Byron Buxton, who appears to be turning things around. They recognize manager Rocco Baldelli's 400th career victory and proceed to criticize his bullpen management, and Dan wonders when we might see a now healthy Brooks Lee make his Major League debut. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins stretch their losing streak to six games dropping three straight to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The guys discuss the poor umpiring in game one and all of the missed chances with runners in scoring position in game three. Dan praises Chris Paddack for pitching 8 fantastic innings while David gives the beast moniker to an unlikely candidate. David is upset with Rocco's bullpen usage in game one while Dan is filled with praise for Rocco as Rocco finally made a pinch hitting decision of which Dan approved. Carlos Correa and Rocco Baldelli each weighed in on the use of an electronic strike zone and David doesn't like either of their perspectives. The guys look forward to seeing old friends Eddie Rosario and Joey Gallo in the upcoming Nationals series while making their Puckett's Picks. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Send us a Text Message. It wasn't exactly the series the Minnesota Twins hoped for, but perhaps it was the sort of series the team's fans have come to expect, as the New York Yankees swept three games from the Twins at Target Field. And after a Ryan Jeffers Game 1 home run, the Twins scored zero runs -- not the sort of offensive output the team had been putting together lately. David and Dan run through the many miscues in the outfield, namely those by Willi Castro, who both of them believe to be miscast in the role of backup centerfielder. David shares his observations from sitting in a sea of Yankees fans in Game 2, and Dan wonders whether this Twins team could actually win a couple games in New York in a few weeks, assuming a few key players get healthy. They look at the argument as to whether Chris Paddack was tipping his pitches in Game 1, and they bemoan the continuing saga that is MLB television coverage. Thanks for listening, and go Twins! The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain. Twitter: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring 1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOB Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series