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Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins
Locked On Podcast Network, Brandon Warne, Dave Brown
Locked On Twins podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Brandon Warne, who runs Access Twins, and former Yahoo! Sports writer Dave Brown, the Locked On Twins podcast provides your daily Twins fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Twins franchise. Locked On Twins takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the ...
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What Minnesota Twins players are most likely to be traded this offseason as the team looks to find room in the budget to improve on a fourth-place finish? We're glad you asked. In this episode of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) look into Brandon's top-five list — and his five might surprise you. Follow & Subscr…
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What Minnesota Twins players are most likely to be traded this offseason as the team looks to find room in the budget to improve on a fourth-place finish? We're glad you asked. In this episode of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) look into Dave's top-five list — and his five might surprise you. Follow & Subscribe…
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The Twins have been in the news a bit lately with a few award nominees, some player movement and an option on a reliever picked up, as well. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) have a full breakdown of the moves from over the weekend, as well as Brandon telling a fun story about meeting Scott Lei…
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How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Jovani Moran, Bailey Ober, Steven Okert, Chris Paddack and Joe Ryan. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast…
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The World Series is over, and the Twins wasted no time making news as first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement on Thursday morning. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) have a full look at AK's career, and what his departure will mean for the Twins heading into this offseas…
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How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Brent Headrick, Ronny Henriquez, Griffin Jax, Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews. Follow & Subscribe on al…
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The World Series starts on Friday night, and why should you, a Twins fan, be interested in the Yankees-Dodgers matchup? We're glad you asked. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) have the full lowdown on Twins connections in the series, as well as their predictions for World Series winner and who'…
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How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Randy Dobnak, Daniel Duarte, Jhoan Duran, David Festa and Kody Funderburk. Follow & Subscribe on all P…
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How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Jorge Alcala, Scott Blewett, Caleb Boushley, Matt Canterino, Diego Castillo and Anthony DeSclafani. Fo…
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The Twins are for sale, but are they any closer to actually selling? Would A-Rod be approved by other MLB owners if he were to spearhead a group? Oh, and David Popkins got a new job! These topics, and more, covered in today's Locked On Twins with Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne). Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 ht…
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Former Twins reliever Gregg Olson joins the show as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) pepper him with questions about Tom Kelly, getting DFA'd by the Twins a little over a month into his tenure, what it was like playing on an insane Triple-A team in 1995 and everything else in between. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms……
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The Minnesota Twins faltered badly down the stretch, and we're here to take a look under the hood at why exactly that was. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out on their fifth pass of doing an autopsy on the season that was the 2024 Twins. In this part, the fellas come full circle, discussi…
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The Minnesota Twins faltered badly down the stretch, and we're here to take a look under the hood at why exactly that was. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out on their fourth pass of doing an autopsy on the season that was the 2024 Twins. In this part, the fellas look at the role Manuel M…
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The Twins have a new hitting coach, and our guy broke the news! On this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) has the details on his scoop that the Twins have brought back hitting coach Matt Borgschulte, who had previously been a big-league coach with the Orioles after leaving Minnesota's minor league system. Brandon is joined by Dav…
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The Minnesota Twins are expected to be put up for sale in the near future, according to a report published Thursday morning. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) attempt to make sense of all of it (with a brief audio snafu in the middle). Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link…
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The Twins have a new TV deal! So...what does that mean? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) attempt to disseminate without express written consent what the new TV deal means for fans in Twins Territory — with a little AL playoffs talk mixed in besides. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms……
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Twins Postseason Autopsy (Part 3): Ryan Injury, Buxton/Correa Conundrum & Another Lost Year for AK
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The Minnesota Twins faltered badly down the stretch, and we're here to take a look under the hood at why exactly that was. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out on their third pass of doing an autopsy on the season that was the 2024 Twins. In this part, the fellas look at the team dealing w…
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The Minnesota Twins faltered badly down the stretch, and we're here to take a look under the hood at why exactly that was. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out on their second pass of doing an autopsy on the season that was the 2024 Twins. In this part, the fellas look at the team not addi…
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The Twins and longtime general manager Thad Levine parted ways on Friday after eight years, leaving the team likely looking to fill the role of their No. 2 in command in the near future. Will that come from within, or from the the outside? That's what Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) attempt to deduce on this edition of Locked O…
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The Minnesota Twins faltered badly down the stretch, and we're here to take a look under the hood at why exactly that was. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out on their maiden voyage doing an autopsy on the season that was the 2024 Twins. In the first part, the fellas look at payroll reduc…
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The Minnesota Twins dismissed hitting coach David Popkins and assistant to the hitting coach Derek Shomon on Tuesday, setting off what's likely to be a winter of change for the team. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) attempt to figure out what's next for the Twins at hitting coach — and what we…
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The Twins' 2024 season is over. Don't smile because it's over; cry because it happened. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) do a rapid exit interview, looking ahead to a cold winter that promises to be, if nothing else, eventful. Up next: individual autopsies of each of the issues that cost the t…
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The Twins put the finishing touches on an epic collapse for the ages with a lifeless final home stand, leaving the franchise to face a number of important questions and challenges during the offseason. Nick recaps the final week of action and looks ahead to what's next in the season's final edition of the Week in Review.…
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How many times can a team shoot itself in the foot before there's nothing left? We're glad you asked, because Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) are here on the latest Locked On Twins to break down the team's latest self-inflicted wound. The Twins lost to the Marlins in 13 innings, and went with merely a whimper into the night as …
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The Twins warded off the peril of a playoff-less October, at least for now, with a come-from-behind 8-3 win over the Marlins on Wednesday. On this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) have a full breakdown of the game, and also break into a discussion about the Metrodome and the troughs from the men's bat…
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The Minnesota Twins are hanging by a thread with four games to go in the 2024 season. Byron Buxton & Carlos Correa try to will the Twins to the playoffs. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner as they break down their playoff chances after game two vs Miami.Locked On Podcast Network
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Are the Twins #cooked? Many have been saying this. Well, the last five games will loom large, and they boys are here to talk about it. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) take a look at what a comeback would look like, while openly questioning if the Twins are actually up for it in any way, shape…
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The Minnesota Twins try to salvage their season with their final home series of the season vs. Miami but fall short 4-1. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennesey for thew instant reaction after game one.Locked On Podcast Network
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The Twins find themselves on the outside looking in for a playoff spot as MLB begins its final week — and have nobody to blame but themselves. But how does one parcel out the blame? In this edition of Locked On Twins (LIVE), Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) attempt to do just that. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 …
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It was a week full of blown leads and blowout losses for the Minnesota Twins. Now, they find themselves on the outside of the playoff picture, looking in, needing a very favorable final week to prevent this catastrophic collapse from becoming a reality. Nick recaps the rough road trip out east and previews a decisive final week for the Twins.…
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The Twins were rained out at Fenway on Saturday, but that didn't deter the boys from breaking down the upcoming doubleheader and the rest of the Wild Card contenders who played. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) look into Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews looking to take down the Red Sox, who'll c…
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For the third time in four games, the Twins took another crushing loss at the hands of the Guardians. The division is out of the picture. The Twins are now a *theoretical* game ahead of the Tigers, but in a free fall. So now what? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) attempt to answer those questi…
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Locked On Twins POSTCAST: Laugh Or Cry? Twins Lose In Extra-Innings AGAIN vs. Cleveland Guardians
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The Minnesota Twins lose again with another late-inning collapse vs. the Cleveland Guardians. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennesey for the instant reaction and recap after the game.Locked On Podcast Network
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Locked On Twins POSTCAST: Twins IMPLODE With Extra-Inning COLLAPSE With Playoff Hopes On The Line
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The Minnesota Twins collapsed again in heartbreaking fashion to the Cleveland Guardians. Join Luke Inman and Theo Tollefson after the game for the instant reaction.Locked On Podcast Network
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The Twins have worked back to a split so far in the Guardians series, but need to get greedy to make headway in the Wild Card race, which is heating up with significant AL Central influence therein. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) take a look at the race at large, bullpen usage on Tuesday and…
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The Minnesota Twins made things dramatic but held on for the game two victory. Join Luke Inman and Lou Hennessy for the instant reaction and recap after tonights game two.Locked On Podcast Network
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Locked On Twins POSTCAST: Twins Add Salt To The Wounds With Another Late-Game Collapse To Cleveland
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The Minnesota Twins blew game one with another late-game collapse to the Cleveland Guardians. Join Luke Inman and Theo Tollefson for the instant reaction and breakdown after the game.Locked On Podcast Network
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It's a bit anti-climactic, but the Twins are heading down the home stretch of the regular season this week with a four-game weekday set in Cleveland. The Twins are, for all intents and purposes, seven games behind the Guards for the division crown. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) have a full …
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The Twins suffered some ugly losses in the home stand but managed to finish the week 3-3, maintaining their buffer for the final postseason spot as the clock ticks down on the 2024 regular season. Nick highlights the returns of Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa among the good and bad of the past seven days.…
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Byron Buxton is back and homered in his return to the Minnesota Twins lineup as they took on the Cincinnati Reds with Bailey Ober on the mound, but Elly De La Cruz's grand slam was the difference in the game as the Twins lost 8-4. Join Sam Ekstrom and Theo Tollefson for instant reaction. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TonaI Tonal is the wor…
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We're heading down the home stretch of the 2024 season, and believe it or not, despite their recent struggles the Minnesota Twins are on a solid path to the postseason. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) take a look at the state of the team, looking a little ahead and a little back, and also hav…
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The Twins found their footing offensively thanks to an old friend on Tuesday, as the Boys of Summer (sausage) scored 10 runs on the way to doubling up the Angels, 10-5. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) have a full breakdown of the game, as well as speculation as to whether it's still safe to c…
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The Minnesota Twins are falling apart at the worst possible time as they try to stay in the wild-card hunt. Join Luke Inman and Theo Tollefson for the instant recap and reaction after tonights game two vs. the Angels.Locked On Podcast Network
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The Twins need Pablo Lopez to right their wrongs on Tuesday, but it won't be easy. The team is 6-15 in their last 21 and in the midst of a dreadful death spiral. Can he do it? In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) attempt to answer that question, offering potential changes and thoughts on how this …
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Locked On Twins POSTCAST: Broken Twins Lose 4th Straight, At Serious Risk Of Missing Playoffs
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The Minnesota Twins are in a tail spin after their fourth straight loss. Join Luke Inman and CJ Baumgartner for the instant reaction and breakdown.Locked On Podcast Network
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The Twins were thrown out at home twice against the Royals this weekend, and that was as many runs as they successfully scored as they were swept out of Kansas City with a 2-0 loss on Sunday. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) attempt to look for positives, including the fact that the woeful Ang…
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The Twins find themselves in a freefall at the end of a 2-5 week that leaves them closer to missing the playoffs than winning the division. Frustration boiled over amid more sloppy play and setbacks. Nick recaps the carnage in a briefing on the past 7 days.
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The Twins lost in brutal, heartbreaking fashion to the Royals on Saturday night, 4-2. The eighth inning was a house of horrors, with bad pitching, defense and umpiring all swirled in with a dreadful offensive performance in "support" of Bailey Ober — who was incredible. In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) catches up with Bra…
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Locked On Twins POSTCAST: Twins Look Lifeless In Battle With Royals With Huge Wildcard Implications
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The Minnesota Twins are in the thick of the AL Central race and now go toe-to-toe with the Kansas City Royals with playoff implications on the line. Join Luke Inman and Sweet Lou Hennessey for the instant reaction and recap after the game.Locked On Podcast Network
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The Twins open a pivotal three-game set at the K in Kansas City on Friday, and the boys are here to break it down. On this episode of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) are joined by Inside the Crown's David Lesky (@dblesky) to prepare for the Royals by getting the inside scoop on the team nipping at the Twins' co…
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