SHAKEUP: Minnesota Twins Fire Pete Maki, SIGNAL End of Derek Falvey Era in Pitching Coach Overhaul

Podcast: Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins · Locked On Podcast Network, Brandon Warne, Dave Brown

Opublikowano: 2026-09-29

Minnesota Twins fire pitching coach Pete Maki, signaling the end of the Derek Falvey era. Will this shakeup finally unlock the pitching depth fans have craved? CJ Baumgartner examines the decision’s ripple effects on the Twins coaching staff, breaking down how years of inconsistent development from key arms like Bailey Ober and organizational challenges have kept Minnesota stuck in the middle of the MLB pack. Key discussion points include Josh Bell’s strong 2026 season and why, despite his clubhouse value, a return in 2027 doesn’t fit with the Twins’ plans for Luke Keaschall at DH. CJ Baumgart...