The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

Judd and Jake recap the Twins' series against the Pirates and Jake's first experience covering baseball in 2020. Then they get into the Twins' injuries, and why fans should be concerned about Josh Donaldson's calf strain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8/06 Reusse On Baseball: Tyler Duffy is my guy!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jake and Declan recap the Twins winning the four-game series against the Cleveland Indians.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan react to the Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber carving up the Minnesota Twins, who fell to 4-2 on the 2020 season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zulgad and Depue talk about Rich Hill's fantastic first start against St. Louis, and why the focus of this season should be on setting the team up for the opening round playoff series. Topics include: Byron Buxton's leap at the wall, the bullpen is lights out, the Marlins situation, and whether the playoffs should be played in a bubble.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan breakdown the Twins' 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Minnesota's home opener at Target Field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/27 Reusse On Baseball: Nelson Cruz may drive in 100 runs in a 60 game seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd Zulgad, Jake Depue and Declan Goff recap the Twins' opening the 2020 season with a series win over the Chicago White Sox. Topics include the ageless Nelson Cruz, what's your confidence in the pitching staff and is Jake Cave an everyday player?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Jake preview the 2020 Twins season, including their predictions for team MVP, win-loss record, and regression candidates. Why COVID-19 will be the biggest storyline throughout the season. Is expanded playoffs a good idea? Absurdly positive playoff predictions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

07/21/20 Reusse On Baseball: I am geared up for the start of baseballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Jake talk about whether Rocco Baldelli and the front office will be more aggressive in a 60-game sprint, the importance of Byron Buxton, and why the prospect-rich organization has a bright future. They also discuss the Canadian government's decision to kick the Blue Jays out of Canada.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB.com Cleveland beat writer Mandy Bell joins Jake Depue to discuss Cleveland's team heading into 2020, the Minnesota-Cleveland rivalry, and the possibility of Cleveland changing their name.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

07/13 Reusse on Baseball: Twins gearing up for the start of the 60 game seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Jake discuss the surreal first few days of Twins Summer Camp, Byron Buxton's encouraging start, and why the Twins are well-positioned to make a run this season!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB.com Twins beat writer Do-Hyoung Park joins Jake Depue to discuss his early impressions of Summer Camp, which prospects could debut in 2020, and gives his prediction for the Twins' record this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB.com's Russell Dorsey joins Jake Depue to talk about how much damage baseball has caused from their drawn-out negotiations. Depue and Dorsey also discuss players speaking out about Black Lives Matter, and whether a 60-game season will produce a true champion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

06/15 Reusse on Baseball: MLB and their bleak future, a weekend of TownBallSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Reusse joins Jake Depue to discuss MLB's negotiations, what professional sports will look like after the pandemic, and whether a 50-game season is meaningful.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

06/08 Reusse on Baseball: Greatest sporting events covered in Minnesota HistorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

06/01 Reusse on Baseball: There will not be a 2020 seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Depue and Judd Zulgad react to the MLB's latest plan to start a 2020 season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB.com's Russell Dorsey joins Jake Depue to talk about the AL Central race, the White Sox's young stars, and why a shortened season could benefit the Twins Other topics: --The logistical difficulties of starting the season during a pandemic --Is Chicago good enough to take out the Twins in the Central? --Why Luis Robert could be MLB's next superstarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse On Baseball: Will there be games in 2020, The 2002 Twins, and wearing masks while driving alone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Declan Goff go over the events of what happened to SKOR North on May 1st and what the future holds for the brand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Odorizzi was nervous for his first day of high school, his first Double-A start, and for a long time, public speaking. Now, not so much, he says. The Twins all-star starter shares his favorite Chris Archer moments. Odo chats with Derek Wetmore on this episode of 5 Deep Questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ramie Makhlouf is not at all pleased with the timing of Rob Manfred's "punishment" over the Boston Red Sox cheating. He believes that MLB's commissioner intentionally buried it in the moment in time that it was most likely to get swept under the rug of the news media -- the NFL Draft. Ramie rants while Derek Wetmore and Declan Goff observe in stunned silence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Underrated in the history of the Twins for rotten-ness..." Pat Reusse retells some of the stories from the 1980-82 Minnesota Twins seasons, which led to the wave of new young players into the mid-80's. -Gene Mauch quits -Roy Smalley traded -Calvin's impact -Printing playoff tickets! -Strike-shortened seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pat Reusse wrote about the Elizabethton Twins in a recent column, and why that's a sad story going on in the background of baseball right now. Derek Wetmore hosts, and wonders why Pat didn't instead give out his NFL Draft grade over the weekend. Plus, remembering a Random Twins Team from the Past: The 1981 Twins in a strike-shortened MLB season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Billy Martin to Bill Rigney. Rod Carew got hurt 50 games in. Jim Perry won a Cy Young. A young Dutch right-hander made his MLB debut. The closer pitched 111 innings that year. Pat Reusse tells Derek Wetmore all about the 1970 Minnesota Twins, the most forgotten great Twins team in history. Bonus stories: Charlie Manuel, Cesar Tovar and Tommy "the Blade" Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB's coronavirus plan, with Julian McWilliams, Red Sox beat writer for the Boston Globe. The national perception on the 2020 Twins, the Boston perspective on the Brusdar Graterol trade. And the difference between smaller markets like Minnesota and big markets like Boston, with Jake Depue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"We will see you tomorrow night!" In this bonus episode from "Minnesota Sports Rewind," Kent Hrbek joins Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore as we re-live Game 6 of the 1991 World Series. (09:30) How would social media react during the 1991 World Series? (15:00) Is Kirby Puckett a first-ballot Hall of Famer without his Game 6 heroics? (21:00) How cool was it that Joe Buck emulated the same call in 2011 that his dad in 1991? (28:10) Twins Hall of Famer, Kent Hrbek joins for his memories of the series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Jordan was a great basketball player and the subject of a new and popular docu-series. Don't forget about Jordan the baseball player. Patrick Reusse has an opinion on how that went. Reusse and Derek Wetmore talk about their search for alternatives without Major League Baseball, and they look to the other pro baseball leagues to find a way forward for MLB. Plus, a look back on the 1970 Twins, the greatest forgotten Twins team, Pat says. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The rules of the game are simple: Name 5 players that were traded WITHIN the last year that you'd like to see traded again, this time to the Twins. This is our Odell Beckham Jr. episode, with Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How is former Twins closer Glen Perkins handling quarantine? Other topics: What was his first craft beer? Earliest memory in the big leagues? Ever been star-struck? And his support for the University of Minnesota and Gophers baseball program. 5 Deep Questions with Glen Perkins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Twins came to Minnesota in 1961 and the locals were ecstatic. In the early '60s, the Twins and Angels were the surprise contenders and the Yankees were the powerhouse. In 1965, however, the incredible Twins team cruised to the A.L. pennant with 102 wins, earning a bid to the World Series. And a date with the Dodgers. In this episode, Patrick Reusse recalls the greatest Twins team that never won a World Series. Harmon. Tony. Kaat. Mudcat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One MLB plan being discussed: division realignment based on spring training geography. The Twins would take part in the "Grapefruit League South," according to the report, with the Red Sox, Rays, Braves and Orioles. What would it do for Minnesota? What would it do for TV audiences? Is it a workable plan? Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore wonder. Plus, Reusse helps us remember the great Twins team of 1965. The best Twins team that didn't win a World Series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did you turn a corporate America job into working for an MLB front office? Twins GM Thad Levine answers the big question, and a host of other burning topics in this interview with Derek Wetmore, on the SKOR North Twins Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rod Carew's chase of .400 in the summer of '77. Larrly Hisle, Lyman Bostock, Gene Mauch's second year as manager. Patrick Reusse remembers the greats and the great stories from the 1977 Minnesota Twins. "That team was great to cover." Bert Blyleven, Roy Smalley. Disco Danny Ford! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore wonder what it would be like to restart baseball in Arizona stadiums with no fans. Could MLB restart its games by playing only in Arizona? How would the logistics of that work? Is that how MLB will get in as many games as possible in 2020? Pat's Imaginary opening home stand with Twins teams of yesteryear "playing" their "games" at Target Field this week. As he notes, the imagination wanders while in quarantine. Reusse shares his theory that satire doesn't play as well any more. From Lou Holtz jokes, all the way to Richard Pitino, Dennis Green and now, imaginary games at Target Field. Plus, this week on "Reusse Picks a Random Twins Team From The Past and Talks About It" features the 1977 Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which pro sport will come back first? Do you think it's inevitable to have a season restarted with no fans in attendance? And then what would teams do about roster moves if there were no minor league seasons underway? Finally, Derek Wetmore and Judd Zulgad discuss Judd's column about what people around the league miss the most about opening day (April 2 would have been the Twins home opener at Target Field). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap the last Twins playoff win in the 2004 Game 1 ALDS at Yankee Stadium; (11:00) Since then, the Twins are 0-16 in postseason play; (28:39) Michael Cuddyer joins to give his memories of the victory; (44:00) What was missing from the 2004 team that would’ve pushed them over the top; (50:00) What series against the Yankees did the Twins have the best shot at a series win?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trevor Plouffe answers 5 Deep Questions on the SKOR North Twins Show with Derek Wetmore. Today's chat includes Plouffe's ultimate BP group, his favorite Opening Day memories, the 'easy' road in his MLB debut and his viewing recommendations during quarantine! And if you haven't seen it, check out Plouffe's latest podcast on "Talkin' Baseball" where he interviews Brian Dozier and relives some great Twins stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Minnesota Sports Rewind, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap the last Twins playoff win in the 2004 Game 1 ALDS at Yankee Stadium; (11:00) Since then, the Twins are 0-16 in postseason play; (28:39) Michael Cuddyer joins to give his memories of the victory; (44:00) What was missing from the 2004 team that would’ve pushed them over the top; (50:00) What series against the Yankees did the Twins have the best shot at a series win?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the news that the league and players union have an agreement, we dig in on what a restarted MLB season would mean for the Twins. Pat Reusse on Derek Wetmore have some questions. What will happen to the payroll next year? The agreement for the owners to advance salaries for MLB players. What would a new spring training looks like? Bigger rosters? Twins roster moves late last week. The reality of missing out on seeing a great ballclub in action early in 2020. What would happen to the Twins' roster if there is no season this year? SKOR North Recs from Reusse: Ozark, The Valhalla Murders, Recalling the Arizona Cardinals season, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Flashback: The 1972 Twins, on a hit new segment: Reusse Picks a Random Former Twins Team and Talks About It. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest Minnesota Sports Rewind, Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore recap the 2006 Twins team which featured an MVP in Justin Morneau, Cy Young winner Johan Santana, and batting champion Joe Mauer. What would have happened if Francisco Liriano hadn't gotten hurt? Who was your favorite Twins "Piranha?"; (26:19) Justin Morneau joins the show to talk about what he remembers the most about the team; (42:00) Was this the greatest Twins team to never win a World Series?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You cool with Luis Arraez hitting leadoff? What about Josh Donaldson no. 2? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey kick around their hypothetical Twins opening day lineup, and confess to missing baseball. Right there with you, Twins fans!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pat Reusse's suggestions for what to watch and listen to during this time with no Major League Baseball. This is a bonus short episode to get us all through what would have been opening week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Reusse reveals the guy that he watched in spring training and thought he had the look of a guy about to have a big year, on this episode of the SKOR North Twins Show with Derek Wetmore. And stick around for story time with Pat at the end of this show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Depue chats with Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak to discuss spring training getting shut down, how he's preparing at home, and whether he thinks about who gave him his only 4-star Uber rating.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are you going to do about trimming a 162-game schedule? How do you handle service time? And what are we going to do about the July 31 Trade Deadline?? Our aspiring Commissioner and friend Ramie Makhlouf answers these questions and more, on this episode of 5 thoughts, with Derek Wetmore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.