
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
311 episodes
You Won't Find the Magic in the Baseball (Athletics Series Recap, 8/19-8-21)
At home against the homeless Athletics, the Minnesota Twins lose all three contests at Target Field to continue a stretch of bad baseball played by what is now a very young team. David sees some hope in the play of Brooks Lee but is disappointe...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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32:25

I'm Just Going to Let My Heart Get Broken (Tigers Series Recap, 8/14-8/17)
The Minnesota Twins drop 3 of 4 to the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. The boys try to stay positive knowing the rest of this season is a lost cause. Dan is still trying to figure who is a starting pitcher on this baseball team, and David is fu...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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35:19

The Line Between Tone-Deaf and Dumb (Yankees Series Recap, 8/11-8/13)
The Minnesota Twins went to Yankee Stadium and did something entirely expected in losing a series, two games to one. What was not so expected (but maybe should have been) was the news that the Pohlad family is no longer intending to sell the te...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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38:33

Disney or Dirt Bikes? (Royals Series Recap, 8/8-8/10)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the visiting Kansas City Royals at Target Field. The new-look Twins feature a youthful energy that has David and Dan excited even though the games at this point are unlikely to lead to a postseason berth. Th...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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39:47

What's the Opposite of Developed? (Tigers Series Recap, 8/4-8/6)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. David returns from his board game vacation and finally gets the opportunity to give his thoughts about the trade deadline. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and&nb...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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51:51

This is How Revolutions Happen (Guardians Series Recap, 8/1-8-3)
In the aftermath of a crazy trade deadline, Dan and Hoges discuss the Minnesota Twins' series loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Hoges dwells on the positive of winning a one-run game in Cleveland for the first time in forever, while Dan is still...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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41:00

Living in the Sadness (Trade Deadline 2025)
At the end of one of the most momentous days in Minnesota Twins history, Dan and Hoges break down the trade deadline deals and what they mean for the team going forward. They disagree on the nature of Carlos Correa's departure, but they are equ...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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18:35

The Cat is Out of the Bag (Red Sox Series Recap, 7/28-7/30)
It's happened: The Minnesota Twins have become sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Dan and Hoges discuss the move to trade Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as the team's dispiriting series loss to the Boston Red Sox. Dan is upse...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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41:36

Sam Darnold or Russell Wilson? (Nationals Series Recap, 7/25-7/27 and Paddack/Dobnak Trade)
The Twins drop 2 of 3 to the Washington Nationals at Target Field. David and Dan react to the breaking news that Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak have been traded to the Detroit Tigers for a catching prospect prior to jumping into the recap. The ...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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45:21

Farther Than a Bunt (Dodgers Series Recap, 7/21-7/23)
The Minnesota Twins visited Chavez Ravine and the Los Angeles Dodgers and nearly came away with a remarkable series victory, only to see it snatched away by a series of unfortunate decisions late in Game 3. Hoges fills in for David to discuss t...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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44:25

Milkshakes at the Drive-Thru (Rockies Series Recap, 7/18-7/20)
Coming out of the All-Star Break, the Minnesota Twins give Colorado Rockies fans something of a surprise: a series victory for the Coors Field faithful. It's a disappointing series for the Twins, who fall three games under .500 and waste a chan...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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38:20

A Tea Party at Home Plate (Pirates Series Recap, 7/11-7/13)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Target Field. The boys talk through the series and as expected much of the talk focuses on Twins All-Stars Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan. The guys lament not being at Target field fo...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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35:46

The Heart is a Long Way from the Thigh (Cubs Series Recap, 7/8-7/10)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from the Chicago Cubs at Target Field. Dan joins David in person in his Minneapolis studio and the boys discuss their days at the ballpark for the Cubs series. Dan feels like it's time for Rocco to let SWR see a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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34:42

Grading On a Curve (Rays Series Recap, 7/4-7/6)
The Minnesota Twins take 2 of 3 from Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field in Minneapolis. Dan has an interesting dream about Joe Mauer, and David tries his best to interpret it. Byron Buxton is living his dream as he'll be playing in Atlanta as an Al...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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33:26

Leave the Pitcher in Until He Dies (Marlins Series Recap, 7/1-7/3)
The Minnesota Twins manage just one victory in three games in Miami, much to the consternation of David and Dan, who are frustrated by the inconsistency of this offense -- and are also resigned to the fact that this team as constructed just isn...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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40:46

Appreciating the Baseball for the Baseball (Tigers Series Recap, 6/27-6/29)
David and Dan are somewhat surprised to say that the Minnesota Twins took a game from the first-place Detroit Tigers, who looked every bit the part in this three-game series at Comerica Park. David is happy to see that the Twins took the first ...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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34:11

The Corn Dog Route (Mariners Series Recap, 6/23-6/26)
The Minnesota Twins lose two and win two against the visiting Seattle Mariners, giving David and Dan some hope that this year's team, now halfway through the season, isn't without hope. They critique the performances by all four starting pitche...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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41:56

A Pitcher in Name Only (Brewers Series Recap, 6/20-6/22)
At home against the rival Brewers, the Minnesota Twins drop all three games over a weekend series at Target Field, continuing a tailspin that looks a whole lot like the one the team endured at the end of last season. David laments just how ofte...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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39:37

The Look of Fatherly Disappointment (Reds Series Recap, 6/17-6/19)
The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark. David adds to his case that Willi Castro errors are always mental, never physical, while Dan is upset at the MLB's rules about official games. David is curious i...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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37:00

The Whole Point of Architecture (Astros Series Recap, 6/13-6/15)
On Fathers' Day, David and Dan discuss the disappointing three-game series for the Minnesota Twins in Houston, where the Astros completed a sweep that so easily could have been a series win for the Twins. They process the injuries to Royce Lewi...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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36:49

The Ineffable Things about Baseball (Rangers Series Recap, 6/10-6/12)
For the fourth time in their last five, the Minnesota Twins lose a series, this time to the visiting Texas Rangers. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for David and helps Dan make sense of an up-and-down series that included a wonderful Game 2 vi...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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42:07

When You Play the Game of Walks... (Blue Jays Series Recap, 6/6-6/8)
The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Dan Thompson leads the charge on this episode as David has lost his voice. David tries his best to communicate using sounders as much as possible. Dan has a surprise pick...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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29:05

Let the Good Guys Hit (Athletics Series Recap, 6/2-6/5)
The Minnesota Twins travel to Sacramento and have little trouble scoring runs with their full lineup back together, taking three of four from the Athletics, who are mired in a deep slump after a strong start. David and Dan discuss the role that...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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38:26

This Fiery Version of Carlos Correa (Mariners Series Recap, 5/30-6/1)
With Dan and Andrew in attendance, the Minnesota Twins take the first but then lose the next two games against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Dan talks with David about the experience of being there for such an exciting series, which...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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41:59

The Ghosts of the Yankees (Rays Series Recap, 5/26-5/28)
The Minnesota Twins drop 2 of 3 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Steinbrenner Field. The Twins lose their first series since May 1st, and the guys discuss the lack of offensive production being the reason why the team dropped this series. Dan wan...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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32:43
