REUSSE: Why do Minnesota Twins fans hate the Pohlads so much?

Mackey & Judd -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast22mApril 3, 2026

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This episode of Mackey & Judd explores the deep-seated resentment Minnesota Twins fans harbor toward the Pohlads, the team's current owners. The hosts trace the roots of this frustration to years of inconsistent performance, failed promises to sell the team, and a perceived lack of investment in building a competitive roster. Despite a state-of-the-art stadium and a loyal fanbase, the Twins have posted one of the worst winning percentages in MLB since moving into Target Field, fueling anger over ownership's stewardship. The discussion highlights how social media has amplified fan outrage, particularly after the Pohlads teased a potential sale only to back out, deepening distrust. The hosts also critique the team's opaque front office structure and lack of transparency, comparing it unfavorably to successful franchises like Milwaukee’s. While acknowledging the team’s past successes and the emotional weight of legacy, they conclude that fan frustration is less about one bad season and more about decades of broken promises and underperformance under the current ownership. The episode ends on a lighter note with a look at the team’s new $2 beer promotion and the upcoming home opener, underscoring the bittersweet mix of hope and cynicism that defines the Twins’ current era.

Key Takeaways
1

Twins fans' hatred of the Pohlads stems from years of broken promises, especially the tease of selling the team without follow-through.

2

The Twins have the fifth-worst winning percentage in MLB since moving into Target Field, fueling fan frustration despite a modern stadium.

3

Social media has amplified fan anger, turning long-standing grievances into viral outrage.

4

Ownership’s opaque front office structure and lack of transparency have eroded trust, with key decision-makers like Goldstein operating in obscurity.

5

The team’s poor playoff performance since 1991—only nine wins—has made sustained success feel elusive, deepening fan disillusionment.

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Chapters
0:00
4 min

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3:40
6 min

Fan Outrage Over Pohlads and Team Ownership

We're going to sell the team. Yes. And then they didn't sell there. The neighbor that, you hate them. And the poor sales sign goes up and you're like, thank God.

Highlight
9:10
7 min

The Pohlads' Financial and PR Failures

They are a complete train wreck. Well, and I think Jim Poled was fine because he never said anything. Correct. He used to talk like twice a year.

Highlight
15:50
6 min

Legacy of Failure and Fan Disillusionment

The Twins have the fifth worst winning percentage in all of Major League Baseball. And we could debate, like, why and who's at fault the most. But fans say, well, the new ballpark, why after 16 years... do you have one of the five worst records in baseball? Screw this ownership group.

Highlight
21:40
2 min

The Role of Social Media in Amplifying Anger

The hosts reflect on how social media has turned long-standing fan frustration into viral outrage, contrasting today’s digital backlash with the past, when fans could only write letters to the editor.

High-Impact Quotes
The Twins have the fifth worst winning percentage in all of Major League Baseball. And we could debate, like, why and who's at fault the most. But fans say, well, the new ballpark, why after 16 years... do you have one of the five worst records in baseball? Screw this ownership group.
Mackey8:03
Viral: 90.0
We're going to sell the team. Yes. And then they didn't sell there. The neighbor that, you hate them. And the poor sales sign goes up and you're like, thank God.
Mackey3:21
Viral: 85.0
They are a complete train wreck. Well, and I think Jim Poled was fine because he never said anything. Correct. He used to talk like twice a year.
Judd9:53
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

MackeyJudd
Topics Discussed
Twins Ownership Controversy95%Fan Disillusionment and Anger90%Twins Team Performance Since 201088%Social Media and Fan Outrage85%TV Deal and Financial Challenges80%Front Office Transparency75%Target Field and Stadium Experience70%Historical Context of Twins Success65%
People & Brands

Minnesota Twins

other

25xMixed

Pohlads

organization

15xNegative

Phil

person

10xNeutral

Target Field

other

10xMixed

Carl Pohlad

person

8xNeutral

Jim Pohlad

person

7xNegative

Star Tribune

media

6xNeutral

Chad Allen

person

4xPositive

Buxton

person

3xPositive

Kevin Garnett

person

3xPositive

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