Best Batboy Podcasts (2024)

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The Fifth Batboy (Brewers Series Recap, 7/20-7/21) 44:44

6h ago44:44

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Send us a Text Message. 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 as the pitching of Pablo Lopez and the home run heroics of Byron Buxton and Carlos…

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Things Rocco Doesn't Pay Attention To (Phillies Series Recap, 7/22-7/24) 36:38

7h ago36:38

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Send us a Text Message. 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 missing from the Twins' roster, this was an impressive series win in which Minnes…

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Bringing the Streaks to an End (Giants Series Recap, 7/12-7/14) 40:41

9h ago40:41

40:41

Send us a Text Message. 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 news that Willi Castro has been named an all-star, as well as a fan's request in exc…

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Always Thinking Two (White Sox Series Recap, 7/8-7/10) 34:55

7d ago34:55

34:55

Send us a Text Message. 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, pointing out that this is what manager Rocco Baldelli goes for: Two out of three. Th…

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A Time Machine for Rocco (Astros Series Recap, 7/5-7/7) 35:38

9d ago35:38

35:38

Send us a Text Message. 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 1, whereas David has more reason and patience for the manager's choices. They disc…

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Putting the Beast on the Bench (Tigers Series Recap, 7/2-7/4) 39:35

9d ago39:35

39:35

Send us a Text Message. 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 the roster, and the rest of the team seems to be firing on all cylinders. The guys …

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Bad Luck or Bad Baseball (Mariners Series Recap, 6/28-6/30) 38:40

14d ago38:40

38:40

Send us a Text Message. 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 out to get the Twins, whereas David sees the Twins as the lucky ones considering jus…

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Breakfast at Denny's (Diamondbacks Series Recap, 6/25-6/27) 38:58

17d ago38:58

38:58

Send us a Text Message. 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 of Byron Buxton and Jose Miranda to the versatility of Willi Castro and the surviv…

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A Case of Christian Ponder Syndrome (Athletics Series Recap, 6/21-6/23) 35:58

21d ago35:58

35:58

Send us a Text Message. 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 the pitching performances of Bailey Ober and Jorge Lopez, both of whom looked excel…

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What MLB Managers Look For & the Mental Side of Baseball w/ John McLaren 45:25

22d ago45:25

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Billy Pinckney and former MLB Manager John McLaren discuss what coaches look for in youth athletes, how to communicate with players, qualities of leaders, and the mental side of sports. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for being…

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Royce Lewis, Disciple of Tommy Watkins (Rays Series Recap, 6/18-6/20) 38:30

24d ago38:30

38:30

Send us a Text Message. 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 insistence to give up home runs on 0-2 counts, but is perhaps even more frustrate…

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True Confessions of Two Twins Fans (Athletics Series Recap, 6/13-6/16) 37:59

30d ago37:59

37:59

Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins continued to roll during this homestand, winning all four against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Dan and Hoges recap the many big moments from Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa, as well as the rest of what is clearly their supporting cast right now. They discuss their thoughts on the City Connect jers…

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How Can Youth Athletes Overcome Failure? w/ Tom House 24:18

1M ago24:18

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Billy Pinckney chats with former MLB Pitcher and longtime pitching coach Tom House. They discuss youth baseball, the mentality you need to have, why kids are quitting sports at a young age, and how players can put themselves in the best position to succeed. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of …

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Too Electric for His Own Hamstrings (Rockies Series Recap, 6/10-6/12) 45:10

1M ago45:10

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins took 2 of 3 against the Colorado Rockies at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and the boys discuss the very confusing series. Andrew is upset that David is now conducting the Royce Lewis express after previously being cautious due to the small sample size available. The guys discuss C…

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Things David Knows Nothing About (Pirates Series Recap, 6/7-6/9) 32:32

1M ago32:32

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins finished their three series road trip losing 2 of 3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The offense saved up every ounce of effectiveness for extra innings in game three, scoring no runs in games 1 and 2. The boys struggle coming up with their Beast Picks while both David and Dan are surprisingly posit…

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Key Messages For the Youth 16:22

1M ago16:22

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Billy Pinckney speaks with the sports students at Little Falls School #1 with Vincent Plateroti. He explains what it takes to be successful in sports media and in life. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for being part of the jour…

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There Can Be Only One (Yankees Series Recap, 6/4-6/6) 38:39

1M ago38:39

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Send us a Text Message. Just as they did earlier in Minnesota, the Twins drop of three games of a series against the New York Yankees, this time in the Bronx. David and Dan discuss the failings of the pitching and, to some extent, the lineup, which spoils Royce Lewis' return to the lineup after two months dealing with an injury. David has plenty of…

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Jayce Tingler's Junior Little Buddy (Astros Series Recap, 5/31-6/2) 35:12

1M ago35:12

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins traveled to Houston and took 2 of 3 from the Astros in their first meeting since the 2023 ALDS. The guys debate whether they should be more impressed with the Twins taking 3 of 4 from the Royals or 2 of 3 from the Astros. Dan appreciates the "little stitiousness" of Pablo Lopez, while David thinks his new…

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The Misleading Nature of Statistics (Royals Series Recap, 5/27-5/30) 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins closed out a two-series homestand by winning three of four games against division rival Kansas City, and they did so with contributions from all across the roster. Dan defends the performance of Jhoan Duran, who picked up saves in each of the Twins' three victories, while David highlights the important co…

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Are You a Good Teammate? 13:40

2M ago13:40

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Billy Pinckney, author of "Passion Prevails" dives into what it means to be a good teammate, a leader, and someone who uplifts their teammates! Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for being part of the journey🙌 Check out my book to…

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Hands up or Windmill, Never Both (Rangers Series Recap, 5/24-5/26) 41:12

2M ago41:12

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins win their second straight series taking 2 of 3 from the World Series defending champion Texas Rangers at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and David asks him some questions about a few suspicious texts the show has received that asked about Hoges. The guys discuss the heroics of Alex …

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Taking Care of Your Body & Lessons From MLB All-Star Jair Jurrjens 20:53

2M ago20:53

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Billy Pinckney chats with MLB Veteran & All-Star Pitcher Jair Jurrjens about the lessons learned in his career, taking care of your body, and opportunity with Baseball United to help inspire youth players. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️…

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Confirmation and Contradiction Bias (Nationals Series Recap, 5/20-5/22) 34:20

2M ago34:20

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Send us a Text Message. After their losing streak stretches to seven games, the Minnesota Twins pull out a series victory on the road over the Washington Nationals by taking the second and third games in D.C. David will at least acknowledge the first game, while Dan has opted to operate as if that was just an extension of the previous series in Cle…

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As Unsatisfying as Wonder Bread (Guardians Series Recap, 5/17-5/19) 29:54

2M ago29:54

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins stretch their losing streak to six games dropping three straight to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The guys discuss the poor umpiring in game one and all of the missed chances with runners in scoring position in game three. Dan praises Chris Paddack for pitching 8 fantastic innings while Da…

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Everything Falls With the Raindrops (Yankees Series Recap, 5/14-5/16) 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Send us a Text Message. It wasn't exactly the series the Minnesota Twins hoped for, but perhaps it was the sort of series the team's fans have come to expect, as the New York Yankees swept three games from the Twins at Target Field. And after a Ryan Jeffers Game 1 home run, the Twins scored zero runs -- not the sort of offensive output the team had…

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Crafting a Routine & Staying Present w/ MLB All-Star AJ Ramos 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Billy Pinckney chats with former MLB All-Star AJ Ramos about the mindset as a big league closer, adversity faced, and how to "stay in rhythm." Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for being part of the journey🙌 Check out my book to …

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The Extinction of the Varlociraptor (Blue Jays Series Recap, 5/10-5/12) 34:54

2M ago34:54

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins traveled north of the border and took 2 of 3 from the Toronto Blue Jays. The sausage effect is still in full swing and the legend grew larger under the aurora borealis (better known as the Norther Lights if you're not pretentious). Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober both continued their fantastic seasons, while SWR…

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Max Kepler's Moral Failings (Mariners Series Recap, 5/6-5/9) 38:46

2M ago38:46

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins continued their winning ways taking 3 of 4 from the Seattle Mariners at Target Field. The Twins offense stayed hot hitting .351 w/RISP and the stellar outings from Chris Paddack, SWR, and Pablo Lopez helped the Twins win their 5th series in a row. It's not all sunshine and rainbows however, as the boys ar…

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Everyone Has Their Own Unique Path w/ Scott Braun 21:32

3M ago21:32

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Scott Braun and Billy Pinckney discuss the significance of having your own unique path, the mindset to have at the highest level, and messages for youth athletes who may be transitioning into their post-playing career. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league …

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The Retirement of the Sausage (Red Sox Series Recap, 5/3-5/5) 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Send us a Text Message. After a marvelous two-week run, the Minnesota Twins' winning streak ends at 12 games with a defeat to the visiting Boston Red Sox. But it was another series win, the team's fourth in a row, and so there is still optimism for Dan and Hoges as they discuss the three games with Boston. "Pablo Day" was very confusing for both Da…

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Perspective Adjustments w/ MLB Pitcher Anthony Ranaudo 22:00

3M ago22:00

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Former MLB Pitcher Anthony Ranaudo chats with Billy Pinckney about his perspective adjustments throughout his professional career, playing at LSU, battling through injuries, and opening his own memorabilia/card shop! Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league pe…

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Welcome to The Matrix (White Sox Series Recap, 4/29-5/1) 40:14

3M ago40:14

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Send us a Text Message. With the streak up to 10 games in a row, the Minnesota Twins have Dan and Hoges feeling optimistic -- even if the victories have come against the Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels. They look back at the most recent sweep, the Twins' third in a row, and they cling to the optimism inspired by victories in the face o…

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Angels Floundering in the Outfield (Angels Series Recap, 4/26-4/28) 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Send us a Text Message. A week ago, the Minnesota Twins' season was at a key inflection point. But seven straight wins later, they are above .500 and right back in the race for the AL Central. David and Dan discuss the sweep of the Los Angeles Angels and all that went right, namely the play of Carlos Santana, Willi Castro and the rest of the positi…

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They're Good Enough and They're Smart Enough (White Sox Series Recap, 4/22-4/25) 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Send us a Text Message. There's nothing like a series with the Chicago White Sox to get a team off a losing streak, and the Minnesota Twins took advantage of the opportunity with a four-game sweep at Target Field. David and Dan leave the series still wondering, though: Are the Twins really better now? Or are the White Sox just that bad? They look a…

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Struggling in the Minors to MLB All-Star w/ Matt Joyce 24:59

3M ago24:59

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MLB All-Star Matt Joyce shares the lessons he learned in his career and how he was able to break out of a major slump in the minor leagues before becoming a big league All-Star! Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for being part of…

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All of the Minnesotans are Being Terrible (Tigers Series Recap, 4/18-4/21) 37:01

3M ago37:01

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins lose two of three to the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. David and Dan are both frustrated with the poor defensive fielding demonstrated in the series, and Dan's frustration boils over in Rocco's rewind because of Rocco's pinch hitting decisions. Dan wants to know if Max Kepler will feel pressure to save …

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Are you a Mentally Mature Young Athlete? w/ Jack O'Hara 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Sportscaster, content creator, and entrepreneur, Jack O'Hara joins the show to discuss his career outside of playing baseball. Jack and Billy reflect on their experiences playing sports as a high school athlete and how those experiences differ for everyone. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of …

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The Hockey Team From Russia (Orioles Series Recap, 4/15-4/17) 31:46

3M ago31:46

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Send us a Text Message. Facing the juggernaut that is the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twins fall flat as they are swept in a three-game series for the first time this season. David and Dan discuss the struggles of Louis Varland, Chris Paddack and much of the lineup and pitching staff in clutch situations, while David particularly wonders wheth…

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Taking a Holistic View (Tigers Series Recap, 4/11-4/14) 44:28

3M ago44:28

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins squander a chance to take 3 of 4 from the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park and instead leave with a series split. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and has a lot to get off his chest about the start to this season for the Twins. David wants to find a way to get Simeon Woods-Richardson another start …

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What’s Next After You Retire? w/ Chris Gronkowski 22:57

4M ago22:57

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Billy Pinckney chats with former NFL player Chris Gronkowski about his post-playing career and how he's been able to apply the lessons he learned on the football field into his next venture. Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank you for …

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A Canadian Conspiracy (Dodgers Series Recap, 4/8-4/10) 36:41

4M ago36:41

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins end a disappointing homestand with one victory, at least, in a series loss to the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers. David and Dan discuss the missed opportunities for the Twins in Game 1 and Game 2 as well as the highlights from by far their best performance of the series in a Game 3 victory. Both David a…

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A David Divided Against Himself Cannot Stand (Guardians Series Recap, 4/4-4/7) 38:09

4M ago38:09

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins hosted their first home series of the season against the Cleveland Guardians. The three-game series was shortened to two due to weather and the boys are confused why the Twins didn't find a way to use the extra day that was built into the schedule for just such an occasion. The Guardians walk away winning…

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Milliseconds from Being Bratwursted (Brewers Series Recap, 4/2-4/3) 33:19

4M ago33:19

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins crossed the border for a quick two-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers and came away with a series split. The boys discuss the Twins inability to product clutch hitting with runners in scoring position, and Louie Varland's lackluster first start of 2024. Dan feels Rocco is too quick to pull Eddie Ju…

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The Look of Pain (Royals Series Recap, 3/28-3/31) 42:58

4M ago42:58

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Send us a Text Message. The joy of Opening Day was a bit mixed for Minnesota Twins fans, as Royce Lewis showed all he was capable of -- and then hobbled into third base with what proved to be a severe quad strain. David and Dan recap all we learned about the Twins' third baseman and much more from a series victory over the Kansas City Royals. While…

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A Small but Significant Sample Size (2024 Minnesota Twins Season Preview) 1:28:49

4M ago1:28:49

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Send us a Text Message. The 2024 season is here, and David, Dan and Hoges are ready with their predictions about how they think it's going to go. Before they get to that, the boys weigh in on the Shohei Ohtani situation, the rule changes for this season and the look of the 2024 Minnesota Twins schedule. Then they debate whether they've seen enough …

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Pinching Pennies in Twinsland (2024 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 4) 35:00

4M ago35:00

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Send us a Text Message. There is one more week until Major League Baseball season gets going, and Andrew Hoganson joins Dan to talk about the latest developments in Minnesota Twins spring training. That includes a host of injuries in the bullpen, plus news that Byron Buxton has tweaked his back enough to miss at least a couple spring training games…

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The 10 Perspective Points | Big League Perspective 11:37

4M ago11:37

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The 10 PERSPECTIVE POINTS & core values of our show! Thank you for being a part of this and we're excited for you to be part of this journey! Be sure to subscribe and follow on our social platforms🙌 Who’s Billy the Batboy? My goal is to inform, entertain, and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans through a big league perspective‼️ Thank …

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Ryan Jeffers' Smile (2024 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 3) 36:01

5M ago36:01

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Send us a Text Message. The 2024 Grapefruit league season is well underway and the Minnesota Twins roster is ramping up for the regular season. David and Dan talk over the news that Denard Span will be joining the broadcast booth in 2024, as well as some ex-Twins news as Eddie Rosario is signed by the Washington Nationals. The guys discuss some jer…

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You Don't Have to Do This, Paul (2024 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 2) 36:20

5M ago36:20

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Send us a Text Message. The Minnesota Twins are still about a month away from playing baseball games that count, but now the spring training games are in full swing. David and Dan discuss the latest roster moves -- including a trade for a righthanded-hitting outfielder -- and all the off-field updates, including the Pohlad's latest attempts to expl…

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Optimism Not Founded on False Hope (2024 Minnesota Twins Spring Training No. 1) 32:37

5M ago32:37

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Send us a Text Message. The boys are back in studio for the 2024 Minnesota Twins season and discuss all the storylines as spring training begins for the team in Fort Meyers, Florida. Dan is still coming down from his Joe Mauer HoF election and the boys are excited about the Twins getting a city connect jersey this season. David is upset that the Tw…

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