MN for the Win - A Minnesota Twins Podcast
A podcast hosted by David Kuhfuss and Dan Thompson. Two avid fans who appreciate well-played baseball, especially when it's done by the Minnesota Twins. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
348 episodes
The Kody Clemens Rule (Nationals Series Recap, 5/5-5/7)
After a promising Game 1, the Minnesota Twins lose a series at Nationals Park, making David's May 10 check-in date a doomed one: The Twins will not be at .500 when that day comes and goes. David offers his thoughts on that and asks for somethin...
Six Runs and Hoping (Twins-Blue Jays Series Recap, 4/30-5/3)
The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field in Minneapolis. The boys are riding high following big playoff victories for the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves, but the Twins have them far less excited. Dan has given up on Royce...
Such a Minnesota Letdown (Mariners Series Recap, 4/27-4/29)
With the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves locked in thrilling playoff series, the Minnesota Twins are doing their best to stay out of the limelight, losing two of three at home to the Seattle Mariners. David is up in arms over the poor hitting w...
Apologizing to Brooks Lee, but Not Dan Thompson (Rays Series Recap, 4/24-4/26)
The Minnesota Twins are swept in Tampa Bay by the Rays at Tropicana Field. Dan feels it's time for the team to start looking to the future by bringing up the rising stars at AAA. David is okay if the Twins keep losing as long as the Wild and Wo...
Maybe the Good Times are Over (Mets Series Recap, 4/21-4/23)
The Minnesota Twins had surged over .500 to the top of the American League, but after another series loss -- this one in New York City, to the Mets -- David and Dan aren't so sure what this team is capable of anymore. David can't even blame man...
It's Not a Derek Problem, It's a Jams Outmake Problem (Reds Series Recap, 4/17-4/19)
The Minnesota Twins are swept by the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Target Field. David and Dan discuss the problems with this roster that finally caught up to the Twins in this series. David struggles to remember who is on the roster and how to p...
Is it Kreidler or Kreidler? (Red Sox Series Recap, 4/13-4/15)
The Minnesota Twins continue their winning ways taking 2 of 3 from the Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson joins David in studio and is just as surprised as David regarding the Twins early season success. David wants to know...
A Little Obsessed With Rocco (Blue Jays Series Recap, 4/10-4/12)
The Minnesota Twins have climbed to the top of not just the divisional standings but that of the entire American League after taking two of three in Toronto against the Blue Jays. David and Dan are trying to enjoy the sound performances from Jo...
Find 10 Items in This Picture (Tigers Series Recap, 4/6-4/9)
This year's Minnesota Twins already accomplished something last year's team never did: They swept a four-game series. David and Dan recap all the many celebratory moments, including big hits from Brooks Lee, Josh Bell and Royce Lewis, leaving b...
It's Unromantic, but It's Baseball (Rays Series Recap, 4/3-4/5)
On a cold day at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins won their home opener, and then promptly went cold at the plate, losing two of three against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. David is enamored of the start by Simeon Woods-Richardson and impressed...
Da Vinci Goes to Kindergarten (Royals Series Recap, 3/30-4/2)
Mother Nature clearly conspired with Major League Baseball to tilt the scales against the Minnesota Twins in this series, as they lose two of three to the Kansas City Royals at the occasionally wet and foggy Kaufman Stadium. David sees the glim...
The Ober-Abel Piggyback (Orioles Series Recap, 3/26-3/29)
The Minnesota Twins open their season on the road against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. The boys discuss Derek Shelton's first series as manager, and their surprise at the competence shown by the bullpen. David wants to know if Shelton...
A Lot of Room for Upside (2026 Minnesota Twins Season Preview)
The Minnesota Twins season is here, and so are David, Dan and Hoges with their predictions and analysis. Hoges has little optimism left and expects that the Twins will trade their best players by mid summer. David thinks the best hope the Twins...
Back within the Diamond (Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 5)
With just a few days to go before the season opener, David and Dan discuss the end of the World Baseball Classic, the 2026 rule changes and the final shuffling of the Minnesota Twins roster. Dan thinks the WBC should be moved to an extended All...
A Crusade Against the M-Crowns (Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 4)
The World Baseball Classic is heading into the quarterfinals after a round of pool play that was memorable for many reasons, including the "misspeak" by Team USA manager Mark DeRosa. David and Dan do the math themselves and discuss whether they...
Free Menards T-Shirts for Lefties (Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 3)
The Minnesota Twins continue their Grapefruit League games and continue to whittle down the roster. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in as Dan Thompson is busy covering his EWU Basketball team. The guys discuss the recent MLB news including new si...
Close Enough to Buy a Hat (Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 2)
On the heels of the Olympics, the World Baseball Classic is nearly here, and David and Dan are excited about the chance to continue rooting for the United States, especially with Byron Buxton on the roster. They look around the league to see ho...
The Last Squeeze (Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 1)
The Minnesota Twins open up full squad workouts to kick off 2026 spring training in Fort Meyers, Florida. David and Dan discuss the most recent moves by the Twins including signing Anthony Banda, Andrew Chafin, Liam Hendiks, and Gio Urshela. Th...
The Team That Makes No Sense (Minnesota Twins Offseason No. 4)
For as little as the Minnesota Twins roster has meaningfully changed this offseason, its front office and coaching staff has undergone substantial change. The latest move was the "mutual" departure of Derek Falvey, who had been with the organiz...
Pay the Man That Money (Minnesota Twins Offseason No. 3)
As Major League Baseball's stars sign big contracts, and as the other 29 teams make efforts to improve their roster heading into the 2026 season, the Minnesota Twins have filled their offseason with signings that equate to visits to the Dollar ...
Settled for a Burger and a Grape Snow Cone (Minnesota Twins Offseason No. 2)
The Minnesota Twins make their first move of consequence this offseason signing 1st Baseman Josh Bell to a one-year deal. David and Dan react to the news that the Twins will not be trading Pablo, Ryan, or Buxton and instead will try to add piec...
Bargain Hunting for Blu-Rays (Minnesota Twins Offseason No. 1)
After wrapping up the 2025 season, David, Dan and Hoges look toward the offseason and the moves they would like to see the Minnesota Twins make before spring training. Dan praises the frugality of the Pohlad family, while David and Hoges would ...
All-in on Australia (2025 Minnesota Twins Season Recap)
With the benefit of hindsight, David, Dan and Hoges discuss the 2025 Minnesota Twins baseball season, a year that was in so many ways a failure. They discuss what went well, what didn't, and the many changes to the coaching staff and roster sin...
From Sushi to More Sushi (Betting Scandal and Postseason No. 3)
The choices of Derek Shelton for his coaching staff are falling into place just as new details from the latest sports betting scandal are coming to light out of Cleveland. David and Dan discuss both as they try to keep up with offseason news. D...
Rocco's Way No More (Shelton Hiring and Postseason No. 2)
The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their new manager. David and Dan offer their thoughts on his hiring, and whether or not this will lead to a better Twins team in years to come. Dan wants to know what makes Shelton think he'll hav...