Locked On Twins

Minnesota Twins’ woes against left-handed pitching hit crisis levels as the lineup posts one of MLB’s worst OPS figures in 2026. Can Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and Josh Bell turn it around, or will the lack of bats to attack LHP doom their offense all year? C.J. Baumgartner explores why offseason signings haven’t solved the Twins’ southpaw struggles, which prospects might offer hope, and why Matt Wallner could be stuck facing unfavorable matchups due to their outfield depth chart.   Pessimism runs high in Twins Territory, but is it truly 4.3% bad? Fan morale hits an all-time low, yet Baumgartner argues optimism isn’t dead—especially with prospects like Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez on the rise. The show also debates whether new manager Derek Shelton can win over fans more effectively than Rocco Baldelli by bringing back a touch of “old school” energy. Are brighter days ahead for the Minnesota Twins, or is a long rebuild inevitable?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…