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
256 episodes since 2020
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...
September 16, 2024
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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...
September 12, 2024
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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 ...
September 08, 2024
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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...
September 06, 2024
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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...
September 02, 2024
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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...
August 29, 2024
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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 ...
August 25, 2024
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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...
August 22, 2024
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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...
August 18, 2024
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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 ...
August 15, 2024
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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...
August 12, 2024
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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 ...
August 08, 2024
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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...
August 05, 2024
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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...
August 01, 2024
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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...
July 28, 2024
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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...
July 25, 2024
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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 ...
July 22, 2024
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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...
July 15, 2024
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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...
July 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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34:55
A Time Machine for Rocco (Astros Series Recap, 7/5-7/7)
Dan joins David in studio for this episode, which looks back at the Minnesota Twins' series victory over the visiting Houston Astros. Dan is upset still that Rocco Baldelli didn't do more to try to win what turned out to be a wild loss in Game ...
July 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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35:38
Putting the Beast on the Bench (Tigers Series Recap, 7/2-7/4)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Royce Lewis once again finds himself on the IL due to a groin strain. The boys try and focus on the positives as Brooks Lee was called up from AAA to take Lewis' spot on t...
July 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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39:35
Bad Luck or Bad Baseball (Mariners Series Recap, 6/28-6/30)
Closing out a three-city road trip, the Minnesota Twins take two out of three games from the Seattle Mariners and head home 10 games over .500. But David and Dan see the series very differently, with Dan erring on the side that Lady Luck was ou...
July 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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38:40
Breakfast at Denny's (Diamondbacks Series Recap, 6/25-6/27)
A disappointing Game 1 aside, the Minnesota Twins play well in Arizona and take two of three from the Diamondbacks, which leaves David and Dan feeling good about the Twins midway through the regular season. There is lots to like, from the play ...
June 28, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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38:58
A Case of Christian Ponder Syndrome (Athletics Series Recap, 6/21-6/23)
Despite a disappointing loss in Game 1, the Minnesota Twins manage to beat the Oakland Athletics the next two games for a road series win in what is almost certainly their last trip to the west coast city. David and Dan have lots to say about t...
June 24, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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35:58
Royce Lewis, Disciple of Tommy Watkins (Rays Series Recap, 6/18-6/20)
The Minnesota Twins drop 2 of 3 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. David and Dan recap all the highs and lows of the series including the consistency of SWR and Joe Ryan's continued dominance. David is once again frustrated at Pablo Lopez's...
June 21, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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38:30