Locked On Twins

Are the Minnesota Twins' pitchers living up to expectations? MLB writer Dave Brown and Twins analyst Brandon Warne grade the team's first-half mound performance. From Joe Ryan's All-Star campaign to Chris Paddack's struggles, they break down every arm in the rotation and bullpen.The hosts dissect key stats, including the Twins' 16th-place finish in runs allowed and 9th in home runs surrendered. They analyze June's pitching woes, with a team ERA of 6.07 compared to the league's 4.12. Standout relievers like Griffin Jax and surprising performances from Louis Varland are highlighted.Tune in for expert insights on the Twins' pitching staff and predictions for their second-half success.0:00 Intro: Grading Twins pitchers for first half5:23 Joe Ryan earns an A for stellar performance7:42 Chris Paddack struggles, receives D+ grade10:34 Bailey Ober's disappointing first half earns D-13:17 Pablo Lopez gets an A despite injury17:14 Simeon Woods Richardson shows promise, B-21:52 Louis Varland and Cole Sands evaluations26