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CJ Baumgartner
A lifelong Twins fan, CJ Baumgartner covers the Twins for Zone Coverage. Born and raised in Bertha, Minn., CJ also hosts the Minnesota Sports Podcast and local high school play-by-play. CJ’s best memories as a Twins fan include watching Torii Hunter, Joe Mauer, and Justin Morneau in their primes, Game 163, the entire 2019 season, and telling himself every year that this season the Twins will finally win it all.
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Can the Twins Get Caleb Thielbar Right Again?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 24, 2024
Caleb Thielbar has been a mainstay on the Minnesota Twins bullpen since 2020. His journey to the majors and his improbable return makes him one of the […]
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Willi Castro Is A Timeless Twin
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 17, 2024
The Minnesota Twins have seen many great players come and go in franchise history. Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, and Rod Carew were their early stars. Kirby Puckett […]
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Why Would the Twins Call Up David Festa Before Brooks Lee?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 26, 2024
The Minnesota Twins are in a uniquely advantageous position for a contending team. Their top pitching prospect, David Festa, and their No. 2 overall prospect, Brooks Lee, […]
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Josh Stamount’s Resurgence Has Solidified Minnesota’s Bullpen
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 20, 2024
Minnesota Twins fans waited patiently over the winter for the team to make any sort of offseason roster move. In late December, the Twins answered those wishes […]
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Manuel Margot’s Role Is Evolving
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 12, 2024
The Minnesota Twins’ fourth outfield spot was one of the big question marks over the offseason, a position Michael A. Taylor filled last year. The Twins intended […]
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Simeon Woods Richardson’s Short Starts Are Okay (For Now)
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 6, 2024
Simeon Woods Richardson has been an underrated contributor to the Minnesota Twins’ success in the last six weeks. Anthony DeSclafani’s season-ending elbow injury and Louie Varland’s early […]
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Joe Ryan Is Who We Thought He Was
By CJ Baumgartner - May 30, 2024
The Minnesota Twins starting rotation isn’t what it was a season ago. In 2023, Minnesota’s starters had a 3.82 ERA, the best in the American League and […]
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How Does Minnesota’s Pitching Fix Its Home Run Problem?
By CJ Baumgartner - May 22, 2024
The Minnesota Twins’ pitching staff has a home run problem. Minnesota’s starters and relievers have combined to allow 57 home runs through their first 47 games, which […]
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Bailey Ober Is Reaching His Full Potential
By CJ Baumgartner - May 15, 2024
Bailey Ober gave up eight runs in his 2024 debut on Easter Sunday in Kansas City. A start like that never looks good, but it also skews […]
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What’s Behind Carlos Correa’s Return To Form This Year?
By CJ Baumgartner - May 8, 2024
The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa on the injured list last month due to a strained right rib cage muscle. It was only April 13, […]
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The Twins Have Manifested Their Catching Tandem Dream
By CJ Baumgartner - May 1, 2024
The Minnesota Twins have pulled themselves back into the AL Central race. Offensive production, key starters returning, and clutch performances from the bullpen were some of the […]
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How Much Has Injury Luck Factored Into Minnesota’s Slow Start?
By CJ Baumgartner - Apr 24, 2024
The Minnesota Twins’ ownership group called 2016 a total system failure, which became an infamous phrase. While this season will end up better than that team’s franchise-record- […]