Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins

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 biggest stories from within the Twins locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Twins podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  1. DON'T RUSH: Minnesota Twins Should PROTECT Mick Abel & Kendry Rojas After Taj Bradley Meltdown

    1d ago

    DON'T RUSH: Minnesota Twins Should PROTECT Mick Abel & Kendry Rojas After Taj Bradley Meltdown

    Minnesota Twins face a pivotal crossroads as Taj Bradley's recent struggles send warning signals for looming returns of Mick Abel and Kendry Rojas. Can the club avoid past mistakes and protect its pitching future, or will injuries and rushed comebacks derail its rotation plans? Key insights dissect Bradley's command issues, the ripple effect on the Twins' long-term pitching identity, and strategic choices that could shape Minnesota's postseason hopes and their future outlook.   C.J. Baumgartner spotlights Victor Caratini’s surprising success filling in for Ryan Jeffers, breaking down the backstop’s offensive production and defensive metrics. The episode debates whether this performance is sustainable and makes the case for an urgent call-up of top prospect Kaelen Culpepper to shore up the infield. With names like Brooks Lee and Tristan Gray under scrutiny, and upcoming series on the horizon, every roster decision could tip the Twins’ season one way or another. Will Minnesota’s youth movement deliver?   Photo Credit: Junfu Han-Imagn Images   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00 Taj Bradley Struggles & Twins Pitching: Season outlook on Bradley’s continued struggles; impact on handling Mick Abel and Kendry Rojas returns.   12:34 Vic Caratini’s Catching Performance: Evaluating Caratini’s fill-in for Jeffers and impact on the Twins’ catching situation.   25:06 Kalen Culpepper MLB Call-Up: Why Culpepper deserves a promotion and the state of Twins infield prospects.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Cash App Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/2ut33jnc #CashAppPod     Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa®️ Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.     5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.     HIMS To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.comLOCKEDONMLB     Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.     FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  2. OVEREXPOSED: Minnesota Twins Must Rethink Austin Martin's Role, Platoon Him for MAXIMIZED Results

    1d ago

    OVEREXPOSED: Minnesota Twins Must Rethink Austin Martin's Role, Platoon Him for MAXIMIZED Results

    Minnesota Twins face tough questions as Austin Martin’s everyday role exposes troubling splits. Should he return to platoon duty vs. left-handed pitching? C.J. Baumgartner examines Martin’s declining production, Matt Wallner’s potential recall, and why optimizing the Twins’ outfield platoon could spark new life into the lineup. Can a Martin-Wallner tandem provide the boost Minnesota needs?   The bullpen gets a shake-up as Yoendrys Gómez emerges as the Twins’ must-use high-leverage reliever, drawing comparisons to Jhoan Duran’s impact. Baumgartner spotlights Gomez’s elite stats, the club’s DFA reliever carousel, and recent acquisition Taylor Rashi. Plus, the show forecasts Minnesota’s MLB Draft future, advocating for Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey as the best pick at No. 3 overall.   Photo Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00 Austin Martin Platoon Role Discussion of Austin Martin's recent struggles, his splits vs. lefties/righties, and the argument for moving him back to a platoon role.   12:14 Yoendrys Gómez Bullpen Role Analysis of Yoendrys Gómez's emergence in the Twins bullpen and why he should be treated as a top leverage reliever in a Jhoan Duran-type role.   24:59 Twins MLB Mock Draft Breakdown of latest mock drafts, focus on Vahn Lackey, and rationale for the Twins to select him with the third overall pick.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Cash App Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/2ut33jnc #CashAppPod     Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa®️ Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.     5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.     HIMS To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.comLOCKEDONMLB     Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.     FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  3. UNDER PRESSURE: Minnesota Twins Luke Keaschall FACES Pressure as Royce Lewis RETURNS

    2d ago

    UNDER PRESSURE: Minnesota Twins Luke Keaschall FACES Pressure as Royce Lewis RETURNS

    Minnesota Twins face tough lineup decisions as Luke Keaschall struggles to regain last season’s offensive spark. With Royce Lewis returning to the infield and Kaelen Culpepper’s call-up looming, competition heats up while Keaschall battles a low batting average and troubling exit velocity. Is time running out for Keaschall to secure his role at second base, or will rising hitters like Cody Clemens and defensive flexible options push him out?   C.J. Baumgartner spotlights Kody Clemens recent hot streak, Yoendrys Gómez's dominance in the bullpen, and the ongoing platoon questions around Austin Martin. Get the latest on Connor Prielipp’s workload management, plus a farm system update as former first-round pick Aaron Sabato crushes in Triple-A St. Paul, while Quentin Young endures a sluggish start in Fort Myers.   Photo Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00 Luke Keaschall Struggles & Infield Competition   12:39 Stock Up/Stock Down: Clemens, Gomez, Martin, Prelip   23:41 Minor League Update: Sabato & Young   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Cash App Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/2ut33jnc #CashAppPod     Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa®️ Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.     5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.     HIMS To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.comLOCKEDONMLB     Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.     FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  4. SHAKY: Defensive ISSUES HURTING Minnesota Twins—Should Royce Lewis, Luke Keaschall Move Positions?

    5d ago

    SHAKY: Defensive ISSUES HURTING Minnesota Twins—Should Royce Lewis, Luke Keaschall Move Positions?

    Minnesota Twins face critical questions as defensive struggles continue and lineup experiments ramp up. Can shifting Royce Lewis and Luke Keaschall across the diamond ignite the offense without compounding fielding woes? C.J. Baumgartner spotlights the Twins’ poor rankings in outs above average and defensive runs saved, dissecting costly blunders and the impact of inconsistent infield rotations.   The episode also examines the reality behind the club’s injury woes—are the Twins truly MLB’s most snake bitten, or is the narrative overblown? Hear a breakdown of Walker Jenkins’ rehab stint and why his fast track to the big leagues could be the boost Minnesota needs, especially with right field production lagging. Plus, insight into how injuries to top prospects like Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Alan Roden are shaping the Twins’ season and future roster construction. Don’t miss this sharp, stats-driven look at the Twins’ pursuit of contention.   Photo Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/   00:00: Twins Defense Issues Struggles with Lewis & Kishaw, defensive stats, and alignment concerns   13:16: Twins Injury Narrative Clarifying injury perception vs reality, major/minor league injuries, and impact on development   23:08: Walker Jenkins Fast Track Jenkins’ return, readiness for MLB, and analysis of pathway to big leagues   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.     Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com   #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
4.5
out of 5
190 Ratings

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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 biggest stories from within the Twins locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Twins podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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