About this episode
Minnesota Twins fans breathe a cautious sigh of relief as Bailey Ober impresses in his spring training debut and Joe Ryan prepares for a key pitching appearance. Can this Twins rotation weather injuries and step up in 2026? C.J. Baumgartner spotlights Ober’s fastball velocity, James Outman’s resurgent bat, and how spring training battles shape the outfield mix—while tough outings by Justin Topa and Walker Jenkins raise new concerns for the club’s depth.
Key storylines include Byron Buxton’s World Baseball Classic hand scare, the intriguing fate of Joe Ryan’s tournament participation, and the nostalgia of an iconic Metrodome-coded ice cream sandwich in Tokyo. C.J. Baumgartner also breaks down the MLB Top 100 list (spots 60–51), with analysis on players like Cody Bellinger, Mason Miller, Nathan Eovaldi, and Jacob deGrom, and considers how the Twins can learn from teams like the Brewers and Mariners. Will the Twins' Opening Day roster hold any surprises?
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00:00 – Stock Up/Stock Down Report
C.J. Baumgartner dives into the early spring training performances, analyzing Bailey Ober, James Outman, Justin Topa, and Walker Jenkins, and discusses their outlook for the upcoming season.
14:04 – Buxton Injury & WBC Impacts
Discussion of Byron Buxton’s hand injury during the World Baseball Classic, how it may influence Joe Ryan’s participation, plus thoughts on the tournament’s hype and unique international baseball moments.
29:02 – MLB Top 100 & Closing Thoughts
Breaks down MLB’s Top 100 list from #60 to #51, adding Twins-centric perspective, and wraps up with what's coming next in the podcast series.
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