MN for the Win - A Minnesota Twins Podcast
A podcast hosted by David Kuhfuss and Dan Thompson with special guest appearances from Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson. Three avid fans who appreciate well-played baseball, especially when it's done by the Minnesota Twins. Thanks for listening! #MNTwins #MinnesotaTwins #PulltabSports
Episodes
354 episodes
Buying into the Neuroses of Royce Lewis (White Sox Series Recap, 5/25-5/28)
The Minnesota Twins drop 3 of 4 to the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan Thompson and the boys talk about the rough series for the Twins after just sweeping the Boston Red Sox. Hoges thinks the Twins aren...
The True Father Figure of the Bullpen (Red Sox Series Recap, 5/22-5/24)
The Minnesota Twins capped their most exciting series of the season with one last victory on Sunday to give them a sweep over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. David is still giddy having nearly fist pumped through his ceiling at the end of Ga...
Just Give the Fans What They Want (Twins-Astros Series Recap, 5/18-5/20)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the visiting Correa-less Houston Astros. The Twins lean on great starting pitching and do just enough offensively to take games 1 and 3. The boys discuss the starting pitching depth that continues to surpris...
Making a Name for All the Wrong Reasons (Brewers Series Recap, 5/15-5/17)
Despite getting some good pitching from the starters and the bullpen, the Minnesota Twins lost two of three at home to the border rival Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field. David and Dan both are struggling to understand the play of once-great Ro...
Bailey Ober’s Book on Parenting (Marlins Series Recap, 5/12-5/14)
For the second series in the row, the Minnesota Twins take two of three, this time against the visiting Miami Marlins at Target Field. Sandwiched around another poor start from SWR were two excellent starts (and wins) by Bailey Ober and Zebby M...
Good Relievers Do Grow on Trees (Guardians Series Recap, 5/8-5/10)
In a season when it doesn't seem as likely to matter, the Minnesota Twins accomplished something rare this weekend in taking two of three games in Cleveland against the Guardians. Hoges joins Dan to discuss the series, which featured three clos...
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...