Week in Review: Reality Check
The Twins came crashing back to Earth in Chicago and Pittsburgh as key injuries struck the pitching staff and too many hitters came up empty. Nick and Lou break down a tough final week of May.
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Week in Review: Patience Wears Thin
It's getting late early for struggling Twins players. Nick and Lou recap a week that saw Matt Wallner demoted to the minors, with others potentially in tow. But on the bright side, Minnesota's rotation continues to (mostly) excel, and the team is maintaining relevance in a middle-heavy American League landscape.
Week in Review: Big Debuts, Bad Defense
Nick and Lou break down an ugly 1-5 week of Twins baseball, which included some brutal defensive showings from one of the league's worst fielding units. On the bright side, we saw exciting debuts from two of the organization's top pitching prospects in Connor Prielipp and Kendry Rojas.
Week in Review: From Stumble to Surge
In our weekly recap of Twins baseball, Nick and Lou discuss a very fun stretch that saw the team go 6-1 with contributions coming from all corners. Among the topics reviewed: Brooks Lee's breakout, Taj Bradley's continued growth, and Tristan Gray's opportunity to make a statement. Also: what to do with James Outman?
Week in Review: Starters Finish Strong
The Twins rotation finished on a high note as the Twins crossed the 90-loss threshold and wrapped up another deeply underwhelming season, leaving their future in limbo. Nick reviews the refreshing positives but acknowledges a gloomy all-around outlook in the 2025 season's final weekly recap.
Week in Review: Doormats
The Twins got walked all over by the Yankees and Guardians, as usual, closing out their home schedule with a couple more series losses against better and more highly motivated opponents. Nick unpacks the discouraging strugglges of the starting rotation and previews the final week of action in 2025.
Week in Review: Avert Your Eyes
Some truly unwatchable baseball was on display in a 1-6 week that saw the Twins get swept at home by the league's only team with a worse record. Not a whole lot to say at this point, but Nick still manages to yap for 15 minutes or so, finding some bright spots in the starting rotation.
Week in Review: Searching for Silver Linings
When the games stop mattering and the losses are all but inevitable, you look for positivity and things to celebrate where you can find them. Nick seeks solace in Mickey Gasper's magical moment, plus strong performances from Byron Buxton, Austin Martin and Kody Funderburk.
Week in Review: From Bad To Worst
The Twins took on a pair of last-place teams and found themselves thoroughly overmatched in a resounding demonstration of how far they've fallen. Rocky debuts from two key rotation newcomers added to the dismay. Nick digs through the wreckage of another tough week for fan morale.
Week in Review: Reality Sets In
The Twins flopped at Yankee Stadium once again. They dropped 5 of 7 games with a carousel of no-name minor-league journeymen rotating on the mound. The Pohlads announced they are keeping the team, further inflaming an already demoralized fanbase. Other than that, it was a great week for the Twins, and Nick recaps all the cheerful news in our latest episode.