MN for the Win
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
262 episodes
Less Clarity, More Judgment (2024 Minnesota Twins Season Recap)
The World Series is over, and the 2024 Major League Baseball season is officially behind us. David, Dan and Hoges reflect on the season that was for the Minnesota Twins, who started slow, picked up the winning pace ... and then slowed to a craw...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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1:07:19
The Pete Alonso Pool (Twins for Sale and 2024 Postseason Updates)
The Pohlad family have announced their intention to sell the Minnesota Twins, the team has a new streaming deal in place for 2025, and the front office makes some coaching changes to the Twins staff. With so much happening in Twins Territory th...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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1:01:38
Excitement, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance (Orioles Series Recap, 9/27-9/29)
The Minnesota Twins were swept by the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field, and were officially eliminated from the playoffs. David and Dan recap the miserable series and dive into all the breaking news regarding Rocco Baldelli retaining his posit...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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46:58
We'll Always Have Moneyball (Marlins Series Recap, 9/24-9/26)
It's another disappointing series loss from the Minnesota Twins, who dropped two of three at home to the 100-loss Miami Marlins. David and Dan mourn the nearly certain end of any playoff hopes this team has, now that its path to the postseason ...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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43:59
Leaving Baseball for Cricket (Red Sox Series Recap, 9/20-9/22)
The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan Thompson and tries his best to bring David back from the brink of leaving baseball for cricket. The boys discuss the dreadful perform...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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39:24
Nothing Wrong With Fighting For Third Place (Guardians Series Recap, 9/16-9/19)
The Minnesota Twins' descent reached another bottom this week when they fell into a tie with the Detroit Tigers for the final wild card spot in the American League. This time the Twins lost three of four to the rival Cleveland Guardians, whom D...
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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35:15
Better Than 50%, but Nowhere Near 100% (Reds Series Recap, 9/13-9/15)
The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Target Field. Correa, Buxton, and Lewis were all on the field together for the first time since July 2nd, but the Twins couldn't manage a victory to celebrate. David wants to kn...
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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37:24
What's in the Box, Kyle? (Angels Series Recap, 9/9-9/11)
A healthy David returns to discuss the Minnesota Twins' much-needed series victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels, and he has plenty to say. What was Rocco Baldelli doing with the bullpen in Game 3? What got into Kyle Farmer? These are qu...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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39:45
A Solo Act With No Support (Royals Series Recap, 9/6-9/8)
The Minnesota Twins lose another series, this one a sweep at the hands of the rival Kansas City Royals, and now the panic has set in. Dan covers the series solo as David recovers from illness and Hoges returns from an unknown adventure, and he ...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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27:36
Plays That Could Have Been Made (Rays Series Recap, 9/2-9/5)
The Minnesota Twins go to Tampa and leave with a split against the Rays and maintain their lead in the wild-card standings, which has David and Dan looking ahead a bit at the playoffs. With that comes many questions: Will Byron Buxton and Carlo...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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35:25
Rocco's New Spot (Blue Jays Series Recap, 8/30-9/1)
The Minnesota Twins finally end their series-losing drought by taking two out of three against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. It takes a big Royce Lewis home run to do it, and David and Dan are so glad to see No. 23 step back u...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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32:38
Blinded by His Promptness (Braves Series Recap, 8/26-8/28)
Yet again the Minnesota Twins lose a series, this one a sweep at Target Field by the Atlanta Braves. The Twins are now solidly in third place in the AL Central and in third place in the AL Wild Card, with teams steadily gaining on them during t...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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33:55
Dancing His Way Off the Roster (Cardinals Series Recap, 8/23-8/25)
The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Target Field. Eddie Julien finds himself in the guys' crosshairs as his error in game three likely cost the team the win as well as the series. The boys are full of praise for Pablo ...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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35:40
One Trip to Triple Play (Padres Series Recap, 8/19-8/21)
On the heels of a frustrating loss a couple days earlier, the Minnesota Twins throw away Game 2 of a series with the San Diego Padres and end up winning just one of three where David and Dan are quite sure the Twins could have left with another...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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38:05
What is in Matt Wallner's Helmet? (Rangers Series Recap, 8/15-8/18)
The Minnesota Twins take 3 of 4 from the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Andew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and has a lot of questions about the state of the pitching staff, specifically, who will start Game 1 of the Twins postseason? T...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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45:49
All Part of the Grand Narrative (Royals Series Recap, 8/12-8/14)
By dominating the Kansas City pitching staff (at least for two games), the Minnesota Twins take two of three from the rival Royals in a rare late-season meaningful series between the two AL Central clubs. David and Dan recap the solid pitching ...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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34:46
Missing the Ws (Guardians Series Recap, 8/9-8/11)
The Minnesota Twins split a four-game series with the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. Despite fantastic starting pitching the Twins offense left much to be desired in games 3 and 4, only managing to score a combined 4 runs. The Twins retir...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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36:21
Managing to Win the Next Series (Cubs Series Recap, 8/5-8/7)
Back together, David and Dan mull their disappointment, as the Minnesota Twins lose two of three to the Chicago Cubs. David was in attendance for the lone victory and shares his fond memories and positive experiences from Wrigley Field. Dan is ...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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34:19
A Chevy Tahoe or a Toyota Camry (White Sox Series Recap, 8/2-8/4)
Together once more, Dan and Hoges recap a series sweep for the Minnesota Twins, this time against the Chicago White Sox, which was really the only acceptable outcome against Major League Baseball's worst team. They heap praise on the play of Ro...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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37:30
A Bell From Santa’s Sleigh (Mets Series Recap, 7/29-7/31)
Sandwiched around a trade deadline during which they did very little, the Minnesota Twins lost two of three to the New York Mets, closing out a road trip with a 3-3 record. Filling in for David, Hoges argues that the Pohlads deserve pretty much...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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36:58
Deadpool, Wolverine, and Receipts (Tigers Series Recap, 7/26-7/28)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan who is once again globe trotting and David brings along some receipts to which Hoges has no answer. The boys discuss the great ou...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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39:27
Things Rocco Doesn't Pay Attention To (Phillies Series Recap, 7/22-7/24)
Hosting the team with the best record in the Majors, the Minnesota Twins took two of three at Target Field to win a series over the Philadelphia Phillies, and Dan and Hoges can hardly believe it. But they agree: Considering how many players are...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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36:38
The Fifth Batboy (Brewers Series Recap, 7/20-7/21)
Back together to recap the Minnesota Twins' two-game series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, David and Dan lament the many mistakes of Rocco Baldelli as the Twins stumble out of the All-Star break. While there certainly were some positives, such ...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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44:44
Bringing the Streaks to an End (Giants Series Recap, 7/12-7/14)
The Minnesota Twins break their streak of series victories dropping two of three to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan Thompson and tries his best to be the voice of reason. The boys discuss the ne...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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40:41
Always Thinking Two (White Sox Series Recap, 7/8-7/10)
Yet again, the Minnesota Twins win a series, the sixth in a row. This one comes in Chicago over the rival White Sox, whose inadequacy at baseball has David all worked up that the Twins didn't sweep. Dan tries to bring a reasoned perspective, po...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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34:55