The North Star Twins Podcast

Twins finally make some moves! Breaking down how these two new acquisitions fit nicely with the Twins roster! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Maki’s Mound Visit: Matt Wisler & Brock Stewart were once $800-$900K pickups for the Twins. They ended up being STUD RP’s contributing to winning clubs. Discussing why Altavilla’s stuff, mechanics, makeup, pitch-mix, & experience could make him a valuable piece for the rotation in 2026. Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPodcast — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Mark My Words: discussing some of this week’s news & making some Twins Predictions! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Still optimistic I’ll be able to do the Saturday baseball film breakdown!

Sorry yall… didn’t get home in time to record. Hopefully this week opens up a bit… Go Twins! SKOL too…

Maki’s Mound Visit: Discussing the Twins newest addition! Savant stats, contract details, lineup changes, etc. Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Scorsese Saturday: My first ever film breakdown! I discuss the overarching themes of this all-time classic sports drama! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Mark My Words: Twins predictions & some smack talking our division rival White Sox :) Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Bomba Report: Twins get a Top3 draft pick to add to their stacked farm system. My thoughts on the Twins Rule-5 pickup/trade… Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Maki’s Mound Visit: discussing the latest rumors that the twins are keeping Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo Lopez! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Mark My Words: Minnesota Twins/MLB baseball predictions! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Bomba Report: discussing the latest rumors surrounding the Twins 3 best players & whether they’ll be traded or not… Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Maki’s Mound Visit: discussing some early FanGraphs record projections & breaking down 3 pitching targets I’d love the Twins to add! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Maki’s Mound Visit: twins trade for Reliever Eric Orze! Lots of interesting advanced stats for this guy! I’ll break it all down here! Should be interesting to see what the twins do this off-season to further build to this bullpen. Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Announcement: every Sunday I will be breaking down a famous baseball movie! Baseball and film are my two biggest obsessions! Why not infuse them? Can’t wait! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Bonus Episode: Twins trade INF Payton Eeles to Baltimore for backup catcher Alex Jackson! Lots of sneaky good metrics to this guy! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Mark My Words: Royce Lewis & Aaron Hicks take home the first ever MLB Open trophy! Twins & Saints get to play on Field Of Dreams! Discussing all my favorite baseball films. Twins & MLB predictions! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Bomba Report: discussing the latest news on Twins prospects and the Rule 5 draft. Who did the twins protect? Who did they leave unprotected? Emmanuel Rodriguez continues to SHINE in winter-ball etc. I expect to see him break into the MLB sometime during 2026! Discussing all his advanced stats as well! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Maki’s Mound Visit: discussing what the payroll will look like now that the coaching staff is in place. As well as going over some good pitching fits for this roster. If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20 Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod

Breaking down the full coaching staff for Derek Shelton & the Twins! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPodcast — If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20

Mark My Words: (Skor North cred.) discussing Falvey’s latest comments regarding the payroll & roster construction as well as 3 “pipe-dream” trade targets for backup catcher the Twins should look at. More Twins/MLB predictions as well! Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod. If you would like to help support the podcast and you are a shopper on Amazon, you can use this link! It helps push this podcast further and reach more listeners! https://www.amazon.com/

Bomba Report: Derek Shelton has made a new addition to his coaching staff bringing in MLB veteran outfielder Grady Sizemore! I discuss how it impacts the rest of the staff and roster for this off-season. Check us out on Twitter: keatwins7 & TwinsNationPod If you are an Amazon shopper & would also like to help support the podcast, use this link while shopping: https://amzn.to/3PU8wRn (if the link doesn’t seem to work, you can always find it in the twins nation podcast bio/profile on Twitter/X)

Maki’s Mound Visit: Byron Buxton wins his 1st career Silver Slugger! LaTroy Hawkins is in the BUILDING!!! Discussing the impact Hawkins can make for this rebuilding bullpen! Twitter: keatwins7 You can support the podcast by shopping on Amazon using this link: https://www.amazon.com/ [ if the link isn’t working for some reason you can always find it in our Twitter bio which is @TwinsNationPod ]

Mark My Words: 3 predictions every week! Keeping track of my percentage & bold takes! Send me your predictions on Twitter: @keatwins7 (SkorNorth credit)

Moving into the off-season the bullpen has the biggest question marks! How should the Twins start to rebuild a bullpen that was number 1 in the MLB just 3 months ago? Twitter: keatwins7

Maki’s Mound Visit: Discussing the future of the Twins starting rotation and how the young names can impact 2026 and beyond. Also 3 intriguing prospect arms that could see their MLB debut soon… Twitter: keatwins7

World Series Recap Bonus Episode: Discussing one of the greatest WS of ALL TIME! & breaking down the state of LF for the Twins (short and long term). Twitter: keatwins7

Mark My Words: discussing the new managerial hire for the Twins! & Twins Predictions too! Twitter: keatwins7

Sorry — having trouble with the recording app… Will hopefully have everything figured out by tomorrow or Monday… find more Twins (& Vikings) content/discussions/facts on my Twitter: keatwins7

Maki’s Mound Visit: The upside for Zebby Matthews, Simeon Woods-Richardson, David Festa is still extremely high! Tons of advanced stats and metrics that point to future breakouts &/or consistency. RF Positional Breakdown, the future of RF looks solidified but for how long? Twitter: keatwins7

Bonus Episode Saturday: Discussing the future of Byron Buxton & whether or not he’ll be a Twin in 2026 & beyond. I go over all the internal options who could be future CF building blocks. Tons of awesome stats & prospect talk! Twitter: keatwins7

Bonus Friday Episode: discussing the state of the Twins Catching situation! The depth throughout the organization is actually sneaky underrated! Come hear all the stats! Check out my latest offseason positional breakdowns on my page. Follow and discuss on Twitter too - @keatwins7

Mark My Words: I’ll discuss the state of SS for the Twins. Up and down the system. I also do my weekly predictions game as well! Twitter: keatwins7

Bomba Report: Discuss the overall outlook of 2B & 3B for the Minnesota Twins. Depth, prospects, free agent targets, etc. Twitter: keatwins7

Maki’s Mound Visit: discussing the future of the Twins big 3 veteran arms. Keep all 3? Keep 1 or 2? None? Twins have some interesting decisions coming up. What will the Pohlads do? I start my Positional Breakdowns segments with First Base! Discussing all in-house 1B options as well as some affordable, realistic, or fun free agent 1B options. Twitter: keatwins7

Offseason EDITION!! Discussing the offseason plans & thoughts on the Twins managerial search! Excited for a fun and productive offseason! Go Twins! Twitter: keatwins7

Maki’s Mound Visit: I’ve been really impressed with what I’ve seen from SWR and Funderburk lately! Stats & thoughts on why these two are in solid shape going into 2026… Twitter: keatwins7

BOMBA Report: Luke Keaschall & Austin Martin remind me a lot of a current big leaguer! Matt Wallner needs to show some life these next few weeks… Twitter: keatwins7

Mark My Words: Brief Blue Jays series recap! Lots of positives in that series! Onto the Padres, another tough opponent who will give this young roster the early challenges it needs for 2026 & beyond… Twins predictions too!! Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Maki’s Mound Visit: Rough starts from Joe Ryan, Mick Abel, & Taj Bradley! Gotta keep our heads up and continue breaking down the pros and cons. Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Mark My Words: Mr. Grand Slam is back!! recap of last night’s fun game against the Chicago White Sox! I will briefly go over Saturday & Sunday’s match ups! Mick Abel likely making his Twins debut tonight! Wrap things up with Twins predictions! Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Maki’s Mound Visit: Corey Koskie is inducted in to the Twins HOF! I go over the last couple games as well as the Twins pitching stats. Lots of names as well that are potentially auditioning for 2026 roster spots! Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Mark My Words: I discuss game 3 in New York as well as what the Twins will be facing in their upcoming home-stand with Detroit! Twins predictions too! Check it out! Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Pohlads continue to torture us! I give my thoughts on the ownership situation as well as the future ahead and why there’s light at the end of tunnel sooner than it looks… Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Maki’s Mound Visit: Twins pitching has surprisingly been on par with their season success. Twins rankings & previewing the NYY series… Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Bomba Report/Mark My Words: I break down all of the young new talent on the Twins roster as they finish off a crazy disappointing 2025 season! Twins predictions too! Check it out!! Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Maki’s Mound Visit: Pablo/Ryan/Ober futures are still uncertain… Twins have 6 young stud arms that could be the next Joe Ryan or Griffin Jax, etc. I break them all down here! Twitter: keatwins7

Deadline Episode: HOLY CRAP! The Twins traded away 11 players! In this episode I dissect & analyze EVERY SINGLE piece (player) they got in return, discuss the impact on the roster, & how to move forward as an organization & fanbase… Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Maki’s Mound Visit: brief BOS series preview. Dissecting the availability & likelihood of Twins pitchers being moved at the deadline in the next 72hrs. Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn

Bomba Report: The Twins take advantage of the Dodgers sloppiness and pull out a win! They continue to tread water and hover around .500 as well 4.0 GB in the WC hunt! Should be interesting with the deadline looming!! Twins offensive stats & rankings! Who’s hot? Who’s not? Twitter: keatwins7 Threads: keat_nonn