Minnesota Twins second-half woes deepen as the playoff window narrows. Who’s truly to blame for this recurring collapse? CJ Baumgartner explores why ownership, front office misfires, and underperforming stars like Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton all share responsibility for the Twins’ prolonged post-All-Star break struggles. Historical win/loss trends, questions about roster depth, and missed opportunities in free agency add fuel to the fire. Derek Shelton’s quick hook strategy comes under scrutiny as faltering starting pitching forces the Twins into survival mode. Can Kaelen Culpepper rebound after weeks of inconsistency, and what do his advanced stats reveal about his future ceiling? CJ Baumgartner offers pitch-by-pitch analysis, practical patience for the club’s rookies, and a sharp look ahead at a pivotal three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. Are major changes needed, or is this just a tough stretch in the grind of MLB baseball? Photo Credit: Ed Szczepanski-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 Second-Half CollapseAnalysis of the Minnesota Twins recurring struggles in the second half of MLB seasons, exploring team records and organizational blame. 12:26 Quick Hook Shelton & Pitching WoesDiscussion on Derek Shelton’s recent quick hook with starting pitchers, the reasons behind it, and sustained pitching struggles. 26:05 Kaelen Culpepper Performance & PatienceBreak down of Kaelen Culpepper’s recent slump, detailed statistical review, and call for patience with the rookie hitter. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday'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. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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 ClubIf 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.
