Explore every episode of the podcast Twinkie Town Tavern: A Minnesota Twins Podcast
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| The RETURN Of The Buck Truck | 8/24 Twins vs A's Recap | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:29:42 | |
The Minnesota Twins bounced back from their rough series in San Diego with a big win over the A's. Byron Buxton returned to form. Kaelen Culpepper had the best game of his young career. Zebby Matthews remained on his positive trajectory. Josh Kolojeski breaks it all down in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Are The Rookies COSTING The Twins A Postseason Berth? | Twins vs. Padres Recap | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:30:06 | |
The Minnesota Twins are toying with our emotions. A brilliant series against Atlanta followed by a weekend to forget in San Diego. When will they find their identity? Josh Kolojeski breaks down the weekend series in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Josh Bell's In-Game REDEMPTION | 8/19 Twins vs Braves Recap | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:30:01 | |
Josh Bell's lack of hustle cost the Twins runs in the third inning, but he more than made up for it in the seventh. Plus, Taj Bradley was on a heater all game as the Twins swept the Atlanta Braves. Josh Kolojeski breaks down the victory on the latest episode of Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Zebby "Jack Morris" Matthews KILLS Braves | 8/18 Twins vs Braves Recap | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:30:50 | |
There's a new Braves killer in town. Zebby Matthews holds one of the top line-ups in baseball hostage for five-and-two-thirds innings before turning it over to a lights out bullpen. Josh Kolojeski breaks down Minnesota's series-clinching win over Atlanta on the latest episode of Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Twins Bullpen Goes From WORST To FIRST | 8/17 Twins vs Braves Recap | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:32:38 | |
The Twins bullpen comes through to save the day! Who would have thought based on the unit's personnel on Opening Day? Plus, why is Alex Jackson being called up if the Twins aren't going to use him in the outfield? Is there any logic behind this move at all? Josh Kolojeski talks Twins on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Twins Season Is UNRAVELLING | Twins vs Phillies Series Recap | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:30:10 | |
The Minnesota Twins just finished up perhaps their most disastrous weekend of the season. Still, the team is only a game and a half out of a playoff spot. Do they have enough juice to make a push over the final six weeks of the season, or has the starting rotation completely sputtered out? Josh Kolojeski breaks down the weekend series against the Phillies in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| EASE OUR PAIN | 8/13 Twins vs Phillies Recap | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:33:17 | |
The Minnesota Twins turned the Field of Dreams into a Field of Nightmares to open up their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Taj Bradley fell apart, Luke Keaschall's defense somehow got worse, and Twins hitters all bowed down to Aaron Nola's knuckle curve. But hey, at least Byron Buxton is back! Josh Kolojeski breaks down the Field of Dreams game during the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern. | |||
| The AL's Top Offense Is ALL The Way BACK! | 8/12 Twins vs Orioles Recap | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:33:56 | |
The Minnesota Twins put together a parade of hits at Target Field on Wednesday. Is the offense out of its rut, or is it just raging against the dying of the light? Josh Kolojeski breaks down Minnesota's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles on today's episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Minnesota Has A Corner Outfield PROBLEM | 8/11 Twins vs Orioles Recap | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:32:39 | |
Bailey Ober hung some change-ups as the Twins failed to keep any momentum from a series opening win against Baltimore. How much faith do YOU still have in Ober the rest of the way? Josh Kolojeski breaks down Minnesota's 5-2 loss to Baltimore in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Austin Martin ATONES For Bunt Failure | 8/10 Twins vs O's Recap | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
Austin Martin heard the critics and summarily silenced the critics. His four-hit game leads the Minnesota Twins past the Baltimore Orioles to open up the homestand. Plus, Minnesota might have a new ace on its pitching staff? Josh Kolojeski breaks down Minnesota's 9-5 win over Baltimore in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Welcome To The ROYCE-aissance! | 8/6 Twins vs Royals Recap | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:30:57 | |
Royce Lewis is leading the Twins offense through its dark valley. When will the rest of the Twins bats come out on the other side? Josh Kolojeski breaks down the last game (thankfully) the Twins play against the Royals in 2026 during the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Twins BEND THE KNEE To Noah Cameron | 8/5 Twins vs Royals Recap | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:31:09 | |
Fourth time was NOT the charm against Noah Cameron. The Minnesota Twins won't have to see him again this season, but he's already left his mark on the club for 2026. When will the offense rebound? Josh Kolojeski breaks down Minnesota's four-game losing streak on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Joe Ryan NEEDS Some Time Off | 8/4 Twins vs. Royals Recap | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:31:57 | |
Joe Ryan is UNPLAYABLE at the moment. Is he hiding an injury again, or is he just not cut out for the grind of a 162 game season? Josh Kolojeski breaks down Ryan's performance in Minnesota's 8-2 loss against the Royals on Tuesday on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Jeff Hoffman Is Here To SAVE THE DAY | Twins Trade Deadline Breakdown | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:37:03 | |
The trade deadline has come and go. Are the Minnesota Twins better off than they were at this time last week? Josh Kolojeski grades the moves Minnesota made at the deadline in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Twins Are READY For The Playoffs | Twins vs Mariners Series Recap | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:29:38 | |
Even though the Minnesota Twins lost their weekend series to the Seattle Mariners, they showed that they are more than able to compete in the postseason. Clutch hits by their best players against elite pitching kept the Twins able to fight back from early deficits in all three contests. Josh Kolojeski breaks down the series during the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Baseball Gods Are SMILING At Minnesota | 7/30 Twins vs. Royals Recap | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:31:09 | |
Alex Rodriguez gave us the best era of Timberwolves basketball, and Roger Clemens gave us his son. Maybe the Yankees weren't that bad? Kody Clemens comes through with one of the most improbable home runs in the history of Major League Baseball to give the Twins a 4-3 win over the Royals on Thursday. Josh Kolojeski breaks down the moments that led to Clemens' ultimate slam, PLUS analyzes the club's newest reliever. Check out the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Something Is WRONG With Joe Ryan | 7/29 Twins vs Royals Recap | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:29:53 | |
The Twins let a terrible starting pitcher win his first MLB game in over five years, and Joe Ryan's second half struggles are rearing their ugly head. Is the sky falling in Twins Territory? Josh Kolojeski breaks down Minnesota 4-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals on the latest episode of Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Royce Lewis SAVES The Day! | 7/28 Twins-Royals Recap | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:29:51 | |
The Minnesota Twins are right back up at .500! A last-minute, 3-2 walk-off win over the Royals puts the Twins just a half game out of the playoffs, PLUS we got direct confirmation from the front office the club will be buyers at the trade deadline! Josh Kolojeski bring you the latest on this episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Five Trades The Twins MUST Make | Trade Deadline Primer | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:40:03 | |
After a surprising start to the season, the Minnesota Twins are going to be buyers at the trade deadline. What positions do they need to bolster, and who are they targeting? Josh Kolojeski gets you ready for next week's deadline with his gameplan for roster-building success. Check out the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Kendry Rojas DESERVES A Spot In The Rotation | Twins vs. A's Recap | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:30:07 | |
Please sign the petition to let Kendry Rojas go at least five innings in his next start. In all seriousness, Rojas and Prieilipp shined over the weekend to prevent a disastrous series against the lowly Athletics. The Twins bullpen got the team to the finish line on Saturday, while it was the hitters coming through in the rubber match. Join Josh Kolojeski as he breaks down the weekend series on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Twins BREAK The Yankees Curse! | 7/5 Twins vs Yankees Recap | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:40:55 | |
For the first time since 2014, the Minnesota Twins have WON a series in the Bronx! Have they finally snapped out of the cosmic hex that the Yankees had them under over the last quarter century? Josh Kolojeski walks you through the moment the curse was broken in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! Check it out! | |||
| Luke Keaschall's DISASTROUS Day | 6/23 Twins vs Dodgers Recap | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:29:22 | |
Not to overreact, but we fired a lot of Twins players after yesterday's ugly 12-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Luke Keaschall? Go in the corner. Voth? Never heard of ya. Rogers? Thank you for your time, old pal, we'll see you out. Josh Kolojeski recaps game two of Minnesota's series against the Dodgers in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern. | |||
| Twins Offense FLAMES OUT Against Lauer | 6/22 Twins vs Dodgers Recap | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:29:22 | |
The Minnesota Twins BUTCHERED Eric Lauer back in April. Surely they'd see the same results on Monday against the Dodgers. Right...? Apparently not. One day after Josh Kolojeski heaped praise on the Twins line-up following an incredible road trip, Minnesota puts up just one run on a day that Zebby Matthews kept the back-to-back champs in check. Find out what happened in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Twins Offense Is UNSTOPPABLE Right Now | Twins vs Diamondbacks Recap | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:38:08 | |
The Minnesota Twins have scored 50 runs in the last week. They have the second-most runs in the American League. They're getting it done in a variety of ways with seemingly countless new nameless heroes every night. Can they keep it up, or should we just enjoy it while it lasts? Josh Kolojeski recaps Minnesota's series win over the Diamondbacks this weekend on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Minnesota Twins WORLD CUP All-Time Roster | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:35:50 | |
The Twins have rare mid-series off-day because of the World Cup, so we decided to make an all-time Twins international roster! In the history of the team, players have been born in 20 different countries. All 20 are represented on this "World Cup" 25-man roster, with five countries being reprsented twice. Who made the team? Josh Kolojeski walks you through it on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Is This The BEST The Wild Card Race Has To Offer? | 6/16 Twins vs Rangers | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:33:50 | |
The Minnesota Twins demolish the Texas Rangers on their own turf. If teams like this are the ones Minnesota's chasing, is it that farfetched to think the playoffs are a serious possibility? Josh Kolojeski breaks down Minnesota's 12-2 win over the Rangers on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Byron Buxton Is Having An HISTORIC Season | 6/15 Twins vs. Rangers Recap | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:34:56 | |
It's time to give Byron Buxton his flowers. The Twins centerfielder homered again in Minnesota's 4-2 win over the Rangers and is putting together a season that the franchise hasn't seen in over 60 years! Josh Kolojeski breaks down Buxton's evolving legacy and Minnesota's big win over Texas on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern, check it out! | |||
| Byron Buxton SECURES His All-Star Spot | 6/10 Twins vs Tigers Recap | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:34:37 | |
Royce Lewis has seen enough. He has declared that Byron Buxton will be the starting center fielder for the American League in the All-Star Game. It's tough to argue otherwise, as Buck has bucked the injury-prone narrative and is on pace to hit more single-season home runs than any other Twins player not named Harmon Killebrew. Josh Kolojeski breaks down Buxton's dominance, Royce's OFFICIAL return, and Minnesota's ever-evolving bullpen in the Twins 6-4 win over the Tigers. Tune in to the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Twins FORGET How To Play Baseball | 6/4 Twins vs Royals Recap | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:29:28 | |
The Minnesota Twins have found their fatal flaw. The club walked six batters and made errors all night during an 8-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Can these issues be fixed by coaching, or are we stuck with what the front office has handed us? Josh Kolojeski breaks down the game in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Tristan Gray Is Willi Castro Now | 6/2 Twins vs White Sox Recap | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
The Minnesota Twins must be listening to the Twinkie Town Tavern. Two days after we mentioned needed improvements in the bullpen and on the basepaths in order to separate the team from the rest of the jumbled up middle of the American League, they showcased those improvements during a 6-4 win over Chicago. Josh Kolojeski breaks down the win on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Everything Is Going To Be JUST FINE | Twins vs. White Sox recap | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:32:40 | |
The Minnesota Twins snap their five-game losing streak behind a gritty performance by Joe Ryan and a big day from the club's new Grand Slam King. Josh Kolojeski recaps the Twins 9-6 win over the Chicago White Sox, gives an injury update on Bailey Ober, and breaks down the team's newest reliever on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Twins rotation is FALLING APART | Twins v Pirates Recap | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:36:47 | |
The 2026 Twins season is coming apart at the seams. Not only is Minnesota on a five-game losing streak, but the team lost three starting pitchers over the weekend. Is all hope lost? Josh Kolojeski talks you off the edge in the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Have We Seen The LAST Of Royce Lewis? | 05/19 Twins vs Astros recap | 20 May 2026 | 00:39:37 | |
The Minnesota Twins played a tight game against the Houston Astros but leave a ton of players on base during a 2-1 loss. The Good: Buxton is back! Zebby Matthews has taken the next step The Bad: Ryan Jeffers is injured The 2017 first-overall pick is a bust Join Josh Kolojeski as he breaks down Minnesota's loss and a flurry of a roster moves on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Kendry Rojas Just STOLE A Rotation Spot From SWR | 05/18 Twins vs Astros recap | 19 May 2026 | 00:32:12 | |
Kendry Rojas turned some heads during his first MLB start. Will it be enough to steal Simeon Woods Richardson's spot in the rotation? How many more starts until Rojas is stretched back out? Can he keep his newfound command and control, and if so, do the Twins have their next ace? Josh Kolojeski answers all these questions as we break down Minnesota's 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Twins SALVAGE Series Against Brewers! | 5/17 Brewers vs. Twins Recap | 18 May 2026 | 00:29:47 | |
The Minnesota Twins avoid a sweep with a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Josh Kolojeski takes you through the weekend series to tell you while losing two of three isn't as bad as you might think. Check out the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern NOW! | |||
| The Minnesota Twins Have ELEVATED Their Floor | Twins vs. Mets Recap 04.21.26 | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:34:51 | |
The Minnesota Twins highlighted their resiliency in last night's 5-3 come-from-behind win over the Mets that snapped a four-game losing streak. Josh Kolojeski recaps the game and lets you know why you can feel confident that this team might not be as futile as the team's of the last two seasons. Check out the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern NOW! | |||
| The Minnesota Twins OWN The Left(ies) | 04.13.26 Twins vs Red Sox Recap | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:34:41 | |
We can definitevely say that the Minnesota Twins can hit left-handed pitching. Minnesota had Garrett Crochet longing for 2022 during a 13-6 win over the Boston Red Sox. How much of Boston's nightmare was due to bad pitching, and how much was due to Minnesota's surprisingly deadly line-up? Josh Kolojeski gives you the answer on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| The Twins Are The BEST Team In The American Leauge | Twins vs Blue Jay Recap | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:37:17 | |
The Minnesota Twins invaded Canada and took two of three from the reigning AL pennant winners. They dethroned the Blue Jays and earned the best record in the American League in the process. Josh Kolojeski talks about the sustainability of the early-season success and apologizes for misjudging a couple of Twins studs. Catch the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern NOW! | |||
| Are The Minnesota Twins PLAYOFF BOUND?! | Twins Sweep Tigers | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:34:17 | |
The Minnesota Twins have SHOCKED the baseball world with a four-game sweep of the AL Central-favorite Detroit. After beating up on Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez, is it time for fans to recalibrate their expectations for the season? Josh Kolojeski walks you through Minnesota's sweep on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern. | |||
| Have the Twins FIXED Their Bases-Loaded Struggles? | 04.06.26 Tigers vs. Twins | | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:33:05 | |
The Minnesota Twins have driven in more runs with the bases loaded than any other team in Major League Baseball. Is their offense starting to turn the corner? PLUS, Joe Ryan remains FILTHY with unhittable knuckle curves, sweepers, and splitters that pair PERFECTLY with his fastball. Josh Kolojeski breaks down the Twins 7-3 win over the Tigers on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Hope Is Starting To DWINDLE For The 2026 Twins | 4.1.2026 Twins v Royals Recap | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:32:31 | |
It's getting late early for the 2026 Minnesota Twins. In a game that was a microcosm of the 2025 season, the Twins lose to the Royals 13-9 in the rain-soaked confines of Kauffman Stadium. Bad defense, bad bullpen; you name it and it was probably bad. Let Josh Kolojeski talk you off the ledge for this episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| 27 PERFECT Predictions For The Minnesota Twins! | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:33:01 | |
"The perfect time to give your preseason predictions is four games into the season." -Unknown, c. 2026 Josh takes advantage of the off day and goes through 27 BOLD predictions for the Minnesota Twins! Can he get 27 up and 27 down? Find out on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Matt Wallner NEEDS To Stay Out Of The Outfield | 03.30.26 Twins-Royals Recap | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:33:28 | |
The Minnesota Twins drop the series opener against the Kansas City Royals 3-1. Matt Wallner's bat is lethal, but has his glove become a liability? Josh Kolojeski recaps Monday's game on the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! #mlb #minnesotatwins #mntwins | |||
| Royce Lewis is BACK! | Twins Drop Weekend Series To Orioles | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:35:48 | |
Royce Lewis smokes two home runs, Taj Bradley impresses, and Bailey Ober might be cooked. Josh Kolojeski talks about a 1-1 weekend for the Minnesota Twins, who are now a win ahead of where they were in 2025. Check out the latest episode of the Twinkie Town Tavern! | |||
| Twins Bats BETRAY Joe Ryan | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:31:11 | |
Joe Ryan is giving Twins fans A LOT to look forward to-- that is if he's with the team past July. On this episode of Twinkie Town Tavern, Josh recaps Minnesota's 2-1 Opening Day loss to the Orioles. Do the Twins have any hope this year? | |||
| Pablo López Injury Bombshell: How the Twins Replace Him in 2026 | Twinkie Town Tavern Ep. 1 | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:35:33 | |
Welcome to the premiere episode of Twinkie Town Tavern: A Minnesota Twins Podcast — the newest show on the Grey Duck Sports Network! The Twins’ offseason took a gut-wrenching turn with devastating news on ace Pablo López. In this episode, we break down what the injury means for López and the team, explore realistic options to fill his spot in the 2026 rotation, and discuss whether this unfortunate situation actually improves Minnesota’s chances of signing him to an extension. If you’re a Twins fan looking for honest, in-depth discussion, hit that Subscribe button and turn on notifications — new episodes drop weekly! Listen to Twinkie Town Tavern on your favorite podcast platform. Follow the Grey Duck Sports Network: X/Twitter: @greyducksports YouTube: @greyducksports #MinnesotaTwins #TwinsBaseball #PabloLopez #MLB #TwinkieTownTavern #GoTwins | |||