Podcast appearances and mentions of Byron Buxton

Aaron and John talk about which of the Twins' key veterans will or won't be on next year's team, the end-of-season press conference with Tom Pohlad, Jeremy Zoll, and Derek Shelton, and what to expect this offseason before the lockout hits. 0:00 Intro: Black Stack beer and the end of the Twins season 1:16 Twins finish 77-85: met expectations, but the third straight late-season collapse 3:43 Offseason preview: key dates, the Pohlad press conference, and who's staying or leaving 4:41 Thank you, listeners: Aaron Gleeman's year leaving The Athletic and going independent 7:03 John Bonnes on independent publishers and the G&TG community 13:17 MLB offseason schedule: free agency opens after the World Series 13:47 Qualifying offer deadlines and how a QO affects a free agent's market 15:46 Arbitration tender deadline: keep or cut for Royce Lewis, Bailey Ober, Trevor Larnach 17:11 MLB lockout on November 30: no winter meetings, no Rule 5 draft? 18:50 Flashback: the 2021 lockout day, Byron Buxton's extension and Dylan Bundy 19:59 If a lockout cancels 2027, what happens to Pablo Lopez's contract? 22:52 GM meetings in November could replace the winter meetings 24:47 Both Gleeman and The Geek heading to the GM meetings? 32:10 Twins end-of-season press conference with Tom Pohlad, Jeremy Zoll, Derek Shelton 33:06 Pohlad skips the spin: "Our roster wasn't built for a 162-game season" 34:37 Pohlad backs Zoll and Shelton, blames the ownership mess 35:40 Could the Twins have made moves last winter? 37:40 Pitching coach Pete Maki fired 39:31 Twins payroll: Pohlad won't commit to a number or even a range 41:06 The baseline: why the first $105 million is already spoken for 42:58 Why the Twins should level-set payroll expectations with fans 44:40 Pohlad's words sound good, now he has to back them up 47:02 A one-month window and a weak free agent class 49:01 Is Jeremy Zoll more aggressive than Derek Falvey? 51:27 The lockout doesn't stop moves: lessons from the 2021 November frenzy 55:34 Staying or leaving: rating the Twins players whose futures are in doubt 57:36 Byron Buxton is staying (stop asking) 58:33 Ryan Jeffers: free agency and the qualifying offer decision 1:03:20 Why a qualifying offer to Jeffers is a low-risk move 1:09:02 Josh Bell: good bat, but no fit at first base or DH? 1:12:18 AJ Minter: the best fit of the Twins' free agents 1:19:05 Taylor Rogers: end of the line for a Twins bullpen great 1:21:25 Trevor Larnach: the left-handed logjam and an $8 million arbitration raise 1:29:23 Bailey Ober: the velocity is gone and the strikeouts are falling 1:34:38 Joe Ryan: trade him now with one year left, or keep him? 1:39:53 Pablo Lopez returning from Tommy John surgery 1:40:23 Royce Lewis: two and a half years of struggles at the plate 1:43:56 John and Aaron disagree: is Royce Lewis staying or leaving? 1:49:55 Austin Martin and Matt Wallner 1:50:27 Wrap-up: Patreon mailbag next week

Send us Fan MailWith the focus turned toward next year in so many ways, David and Dan were pleased overall with much of what they saw in this Minnesota Twins series split with the (Los Angeles) Angels in Anaheim. David is trying to tamp down his optimism about 2027, given what he has seen from players like Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez. He's not sure, though, how exactly they will end up in the same lineup as Byron Buxton. Dan has questions about the back end of the bullpen after a couple more implosions, though he is confident about the starting rotation. Puckett's Picks is coming down to the wire, so if there's nothing else at stake this week, there is at least that. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring  1pt per Base  (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI   -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP   +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Aaron and John talk about the Twins limping to the finish line just like last season, trying to find glimpses of a brighter future with Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez, the outlook for Byron Buxton after hip surgery, and players who stepped up vs. dropped out of the team's long-term plans. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Why the game recaps have stopped: the Twins are playing out the string 2:21 Worst team in the American League down the stretch for a third straight year 3:50 15-27 since August 1: as bad as after the 2025 fire sale, and this time they were trying 6:38 John's counterpoint: at least there are rookies worth watching 9:02 "Something is fundamentally wrong": player development, injuries and defense 11:47 Derek Shelton, Jeremy Zoll, Tom Pohlad: new names, same organization 14:13 Are there basic philosophies that lead to the Twins fading every August and September?  16:48 The 72.5-win over/under, and the fear that a youth movement becomes an excuse not to spend 18:20 Ryan Jeffers as team MVP, and the veterans who won't be back in 2027 27:08 Byron Buxton hip surgery: what we know about the timeline for spring training 30:58 The play in Sacramento that ended Buxton's season 35:18 Buxton's contract: two years left, $15 million, full no-trade clause 37:43 Planning the 2027 Twins outfield: Buxton, Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Luke Keaschall, Alan Roden 40:19 The Twins need a bat at first base or DH, and they're losing Jeffers 42:17 Walker Jenkins breaks out: three hits and a game-tying homer off Ben Joyce's 101 mph fastball 44:21 Should the Twins be worried about Walker Jenkins? 51:11 Hrbek, Buxton, Koskie, Kepler: Twins who started just as badly 52:50 Emmanuel Rodriguez homers in his debut, then slumps. Life with rookies 55:15 Rodriguez and prospect "freezer burn": seven years on the radar and still only 23 59:36 How Walker Jenkins handled the media during his slump 1:03:46 Was 2026 a wasted season? Thumbs down on the post-hype prospects 1:05:18 Cleaning out the fridge: an empty fridge and a garbage can full of expired corn salad 1:07:25 Luke Keaschall is a leadoff hitter to build around, if they can find him a position 1:08:51 Brooks Lee's step forward: 25 homers and better defense at third base 1:10:14 Kaelen Culpepper holds his own; Matt Wallner washes out; Royce Lewis's brutal finish 1:14:19 Twins pitching: Taj Bradley and Connor Prielipp step up, Bailey Ober and Joe Ryan step back 1:15:09 Culpepper's hamstring injury, his defense at shortstop, and Marek Houston on the way 1:20:13 Why Culpepper staying under 130 at-bats helps the Twins' farm system rankings 1:22:23 Ben Ross auditions to be the backup shortstop: Ross vs. Ryan Kreidler 1:28:48 Kendry Rojas could return for a final outing or two 1:30:31 The last Twins games for Jeffers, Ober, Trevor Larnach, Lewis and Taylor Rogers? 1:32:59 The case for adding $50 million in payroll around a young, cheap core 1:37:54 Twins draft lottery watch: a top-seven pick is within reach 1:41:17 Wrap-up: John previews his trip to San Francisco and Oracle Park

We are all in house to talk about another abysmal week of Twins baseball, give more thoughts on Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton and enjoy our ADHD moments as we go through our Mark My Words segment. Follow our show on X/Twitter at @twinsnationpod, Matt at @MatthewOn_X and Joe @BigJoeGun and Keaton on Twitter @Keaton4iz You can help the show by shopping at Amazon now if you use the following link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20 It costs you nothing extra and Amazon will pay us a percentage of whatever is purchased.

We are all in house to talk about another abysmal week of Twins baseball, give more thoughts on Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton and enjoy our ADHD moments as we go through our Mark My Words segment. Follow our show on X/Twitter at @twinsnationpod, Matt at @MatthewOn_X and Joe @BigJoeGun and Keaton on Twitter @Keaton4iz You can help the show by shopping at Amazon now if you use the following link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20 It costs you nothing extra and Amazon will pay us a percentage of whatever is purchased.

He slugged his 20th home run to go along with his 87 runs batted in. Quite a signing by the Twins! Some thoughts with Vineeta and John Vittas from the Twins radio team on WCCO's Morning News Photo Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Minnesota Twins are held hostage by Byron Buxton's injuries and Joe Ryans inffectivness; What's the Twins future plans with both players; Which Twins players are untouchable and which ones are not and more onthe SKOR North Twins Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins are held hostage by Byron Buxton's injuries and Joe Ryans inffectivness; What's the Twins future plans with both players; Which Twins players are untouchable and which ones are not and more onthe SKOR North Twins Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will undergo season-ending core muscle surgery. Corey Pieper breaks down a devastating injury update for fantasy rosters entering championship season, major activations and prospect call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire was frantic over the weekend as Rafael Devers is ruled out for the remainder of the season due to core muscle surgery, while Byron Buxton and Esmerlyn Valdez hit the injured list. On the news front, top prospects Emmanuel Rodriguez and Brody Hopkins earned major league call-ups, while Yordan Alvarez and Jac Caglianone were kept out of starting lineups. On the recovery side, Nathan Eovaldi, Josh Jung, Shea Langeliers, Ryan O'Hearn, and Willson Contreras all returned from the injured list, while Jesus Luzardo had a start skipped but remains hopeful to pitch later in the week. Daily performance slates featured explosive outputs in the studs column from Cade Cavalli, Ben Rice, Brett Bateman, Seth Lugo, Kyle Tucker, Zac Thornton, Francisco Lindor, Ryan O'Hearn, Pete Alonso, Andre Alvarez, Michael King, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ranger Suarez, Ian Seymour, Ronald Acuna Jr., Tyler Mahle, Bryan Woo, Lawrence Butler, Randy Arozarena, Nolan Arenado, Noah Cameron, Cam Schlittler, Emmet Sheehan, and a dominant Milwaukee offensive explosion powered by Jackson Chourio, Jake Bauers, William Contreras, Brice Turang, and Garrett Mitchell. On the flip side, Max Scherzer, Andrew Abbott, Zach Neto, Nolan McLean, Anthony Molina, Gerrit Cole, Kyle Bradish, Tyler Glasnow, Brandon Pfaadt, Gage Jump, Jacob Lopez, and Brady Singer matching up against Shane Drohan with Kyle Harrison in relief all tumbled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers essential free-agent targets and priority pickups for the fantasy playoffs, featuring Garrett Mitchell (9%), Henry Bolte (39%), Bryce Eldridge (28%), Christian Encarnacion-Strand (10%), Andrew Alvarez (25%), and Hagen Smith (9%). First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason DeRusha talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Writer Dan Hayes about this weekend's series vs.Cleveland, Byron Buxton deciding to have surgery, have fans already soured on Walker Jenkins, and more.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins collapsing in the second half for the third straight season, why the worse they play the bigger the upcoming offseason becomes, the top reasons behind their struggles, and Matt Wallner knowing he's done in Minnesota. 0:00 Welcome: Twins on life support after Chicago and Detroit 3:13 Which of the three end-of-year collapses hurt the most? 4:17 Rock-bottom fan expectations vs. the 78-win projection 15:11 Wasted season or treading water? Who actually stepped forward 16:33 Did the Twins find a core on which to build?  20:02 Still waiting on Byron Buxton's hip surgery decision 25:03 Playoff ticket presale email lands during a collapse 25:47 The 2009 $100 bet: 4.5 games back with 16 to play 30:19 Is the fan base any more optimistic than a year ago? 31:51 Tom Pohlad's grace period is over: why this offseason matters 48:39 Joe Ryan's return start and the Connor Prielipp piggyback 50:14 Austin Martin activated, Gabriel Gonzalez optioned 53:51 Ryan Jeffers' nine straight starts and the Victor Caratini contract 56:41 Walker Jenkins: great plate discipline, whiffing on fastballs 1:00:35 Matt Wallner tells the Star Tribune he's done in Minnesota 1:07:59 Five reasons the season went south (Aaron's article) 1:08:28 Reason one: post-hype prospects who didn't step up 1:23:46 The core has moved on: Keaschall, Culpepper, Jenkins, Jeffers 1:26:37 Reason two: the offseason. Five signings, $16M, 1.7 WAR 1:32:33 Reason three: the bullpen. This was the plan 1:38:37 Reason four: the defense by the numbers 1:42:50 Reason five: injuries. Yeah, but 1:49:49 Why the lineup isn't the problem but still might need to be a focus 1:54:48 Wrap: Sweep Cleveland or bust

Aaron and John talk about the Twins collapsing in the second half for the third straight season, why the worse they play the bigger the upcoming offseason becomes, the top reasons behind their struggles, and Matt Wallner knowing he's done in Minnesota. 0:00 Welcome: Twins on life support after Chicago and Detroit 3:13 Which of the three end-of-year collapses hurt the most? 4:17 Rock-bottom fan expectations vs. the 78-win projection 15:11 Wasted season or treading water? Who actually stepped forward 16:33 Did the Twins find a core on which to build?  20:02 Still waiting on Byron Buxton's hip surgery decision 25:03 Playoff ticket presale email lands during a collapse 25:47 The 2009 $100 bet: 4.5 games back with 16 to play 30:19 Is the fan base any more optimistic than a year ago? 31:51 Tom Pohlad's grace period is over: why this offseason matters 48:39 Joe Ryan's return start and the Connor Prielipp piggyback 50:14 Austin Martin activated, Gabriel Gonzalez optioned 53:51 Ryan Jeffers' nine straight starts and the Victor Caratini contract 56:41 Walker Jenkins: great plate discipline, whiffing on fastballs 1:00:35 Matt Wallner tells the Star Tribune he's done in Minnesota 1:07:59 Five reasons the season went south (Aaron's article) 1:08:28 Reason one: post-hype prospects who didn't step up 1:23:46 The core has moved on: Keaschall, Culpepper, Jenkins, Jeffers 1:26:37 Reason two: the offseason. Five signings, $16M, 1.7 WAR 1:32:33 Reason three: the bullpen. This was the plan 1:38:37 Reason four: the defense by the numbers 1:42:50 Reason five: injuries. Yeah, but 1:49:49 Why the lineup isn't the problem but still might need to be a focus 1:54:48 Wrap: Sweep Cleveland or bust

What was it like to be on the road, in a hotel room, watching the terror attacks take place? That's what the Twins went through on 9/11/01. Former First Baseman Doug Mientkiewicz joined Vineeta on Twins 1st pitch to relive that tragic day through the eyes of an athlete. Plus some thoughts on this current Twins team from "Dougie Baseball!

Minnesota Twins predictions on a Write That Down Wednesday! Latest Twins predcitions to close out the 2026 season; Plus other discussions on Twins MVP, Byron Buxton and more on the SKOR North Twins Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Twins still have playoff hopes alive heading into the series finale with the Tigers today in Detroit. Manager Derek Shelton joined Vineeta to discuss the team and the stretch run on The WCCO Morning News.

Send us Fan MailIt might be the end ... but maybe it's not the end. It's been hard to tell just when, exactly, the Minnesota Twins season is or will be over from a playoff hopes standpoint. Surely, though, losing two out of three to the Chicago White Sox did not help their cause. David and Dan discuss how much hope they should have left and when we should be turning focus to how what remains of this season could affect the 2027 season. David is looking at Ryan Jeffers and sees a lot of senioritis; Dan is asking whether it's time to shut down Byron Buxton and the other veterans. They look around at the scandal at Coors Field and also the scandal in Ann Arbor, and they harbor enough hope on this season to make their picks for the Tigers series. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring  1pt per Base  (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI   -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP   +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Matt and Joe recap the week that was as always then move onto to subjects like the return of Joe Ryan, the more than likely upcoming hip surgery for Byron Buxton, what areas they need to address in the offseason and the impending probable lockout that could affect next season. Follow our show on X/Twitter at @twinsnationpod, Matt at @MatthewOn_X and Joe @BigJoeGun and Keaton on Twitter @Keaton4iz You can help the show by shopping at Amazon now if you use the following link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20 It costs you nothing extra and Amazon will pay us a percentage of whatever is purchased.

Matt and Joe recap the week that was as always then move onto to subjects like the return of Joe Ryan, the more than likely upcoming hip surgery for Byron Buxton, what areas they need to address in the offseason and the impending probable lockout that could affect next season. Follow our show on X/Twitter at @twinsnationpod, Matt at @MatthewOn_X and Joe @BigJoeGun and Keaton on Twitter @Keaton4iz You can help the show by shopping at Amazon now if you use the following link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=httpsinternam-20 It costs you nothing extra and Amazon will pay us a percentage of whatever is purchased.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' dwindling playoff chances with three weeks left, Byron Buxton admitting he'll eventually need hip surgery, Joe Ryan nearing a return, first impressions of Walker Jenkins, and takeaways from the Angels selling for $4 billion. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Twenty-two games left and a 3-3 homestand that wasn't enough 2:02 Playoff odds at nine percent, and the 14-8 finish they'd need 4:30 Resilient, or unable to handle success 6:38 Trying to avoid a third straight second-half collapse under an all-new regime 9:45 Now or never, starting with the White Sox in Chicago 11:47 The early-season bullpen and infield defense that cost them 13:00 Opponents' bad defense has handed the Twins 20-plus runs 14:33 The bad bullpen was the plan, and the plan worked 20:34 Byron Buxton says he needs hip surgery 23:48 When playing through pain stops helping the team 27:08 The 2023 knee surgery that bought Buxton three good years 32:17 First impressions of Walker Jenkins after a week 35:23 Why Culpepper hit right away and Jenkins hasn't 40:26 Why Jenkins is batting ninth, and where he belongs later 42:51 Watching a pennant race and the future at the same time 46:54 The last times the Twins got to do both at once 51:32 Garrett Acton up, Ben Ross up, Kyler Fedko released 55:43 Shelton explains why Emmanuel Rodriguez stayed at Triple-A 1:02:42 Joe Ryan's rehab start, and whether he skips the second one 1:08:51 What the final three weeks do to Joe Ryan's trade value 1:11:03 Connor Prielipp's workload, and stuff that hasn't faded 1:14:45 Andrew Morris opens a game, and his future in the bullpen 1:20:25 Matt Canterino pitches for the first time since 2022 1:26:00 The Angels sell for $4 billion after twenty years of failure 1:26:45 What the Padres sale should teach Tom Pohlad 1:31:40 Are the Twins suddenly worth $2.3 billion? 1:38:35 Back Monday on Patreon

Dan Hayes covers the Minnesota Twins for the Athletic. He joins Jason DeRusha to talk about a CRITICAL series for the Twins in Chicago this weekend. Jason asks about Byron Buxton's hip injury that will require surgery this offseason. Dan says he knows he has to get it fixed but is still going to try to help push for the playoffs this season. Dan also breaks down what's transpired in the last few weeks after having a chance to make some noise only to falter down the stretch.

Another Minnesota Twins season is SPIRALING down the drain; The Twins are on the brink of being eliminated from the playoffs; Did we see the last of Byron Buxton this Twins season; Plus our favorite and least favorite Twins things and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another Minnesota Twins season is SPIRALING down the drain; The Twins are on the brink of being eliminated from the playoffs; Did we see the last of Byron Buxton this Twins season; Plus our favorite and least favorite Twins things and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off today's slate following a massive performance that headlines an action-packed day of studs, duds, and injury news. Corey Pieper breaks down a standout display from one of baseball's electric young stars, a flurry of high-profile activations and call-ups, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines the top performers in a stellar studs column alongside Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Tarik Skubal, Jackson Kent, Brady House, Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, George Springer, Ronald Acuna Jr., Logan Henderson, Jake Bauers, Quinn Mathews, Tim Tawa, Jake Bennett, Blake Snell, Andrew Benintendi, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Simpson, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Alvarez, Will Warren, Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, Parker Messick, Jose Ramirez, Chase DeLauter, Ezequiel Duran, Zebby Matthews, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Wacha dueling Tanner Bibee, Hunter Brown facing Christian Scott, Cam Schlittler matching up with Patrick Sandoval, Andrew Painter dueling Reid Detmers, Brandon Young battling Jacob Lopez, Merrill Kelly facing Matt Wilkinson, Shane Drohan dueling Cal Quantrill, Cristopher Sanchez matching up with Ryan Johnson, Tyler Glasnow facing Framber Valdez, Braxton Ashcraft facing Matthew Liberatore, and Zack Wheeler dueling Yusei Kikuchi. The health and transaction wire was buzzing as Jack Leiter is shut down following a setback, Hurston Waldrep undergoes Tommy John surgery, Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery, Spencer Strider is not expected back this season, Blaze Jordan lands on the injured list with an ankle sprain, and JJ Wetherholt hits the IL. Meanwhile, Byron Buxton manages a hip issue, Cade Cavalli deals with calf discomfort, Xavier Edwards exited early, and Emerson Hancock experiences health updates. Conversely, fantasy rosters receive huge reinforcements as Max Fried, Juan Soto, Garret Whitlock, Roman Anthony, and Trevor Story are all activated, Bryce Miller is shifted to the bullpen, Luis Robert Jr. is placed on waivers, and top prospect Lazaro Montes earns a call-up to the majors. On the flip side, Eugenio Suarez, Eury Perez, Dean Kremer, Jackson Holliday, Willson Contreras, Kyle Leahy, Andrew Abbott, Kevin Gausman, Kade Anderson, Xavier Edwards, CJ Abrams, Ranger Suarez, Seth Lugo, Dustin May, and Chris Bassitt matching up against Jeffrey Springs all struggled into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers targeted free-agent targets and roster priorities to secure high-upside playmakers ahead of the fantasy playoff push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The Wire Episode 265 — FAAB 24 (Sunday, August 30, 2026) Adam and Kevin work through a news-heavy show with just four FAAB periods left in the regular season, touching a wave of IL moves and call-ups across a dozen teams (Angels, Twins, Reds, Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, Mariners, Giants, Marlins, Blue Jays, Cardinals). The back half leans on stretch-run power and speed streamers (Tristan Peters, Mickey Gasper, Connor Norby, Turner Hill) and pitching matchups exploiting lefty-mashing-averse lineups, before Kevin closes with advice to actually spend down remaining FAAB budgets before the season ends. Welcome and News 0:00-25:00 Angels place Nolan Schanuel on IL, recall Christian Moore; Wade Meckler returns to left field Players Discussed: Nolan Schanuel, Christian Moore, Vaughn Grissom, Zach Neto, Wade Meckler, Jose Siri, Adam Frazier, Oswald Peraza Twins call up Walker Jenkins for his MLB debut as Byron Buxton's hip injury lingers Players Discussed: Walker Jenkins, Byron Buxton, Woo-Suk Go, Luke Keaschall, Kody Clemens, Trevor Larnach, Josh Bell Reds place Ke'Bryan Hayes on IL with a groin strain, recall Edwin Arroyo; Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl go unclaimed on waivers Players Discussed: Ke'Bryan Hayes, Edwin Arroyo, Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Matt McLain, Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl Red Sox set to get back Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Garrett Whitlock this weekend Players Discussed: Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, Garrett Whitlock, Curtis Mead, Nick Sogard, Anthony Seigler, Mickey Gasper, Tristan Peters Yankees lose Fernando Cruz to IL with elbow discomfort, recall Elmer Rodríguez as Max Fried returns to the rotation Players Discussed: Max Fried, Fernando Cruz, Elmer Rodríguez, Bradley Hanner, Ryan Weathers Cubs activate Matt Shaw as a short-side platoon outfielder for Ian Happ Players Discussed: Matt Shaw, Ian Happ, Michael Conforto More News 25:00-45:00 Dodgers place Roki Sasaki on IL with a blister, turn to Eric Lauer with an eye on backing up Shohei Ohtani Tuesday Players Discussed: Roki Sasaki, Seth Halvorsen, Eric Lauer, Shohei Ohtani, Tanner Scott Mariners move Bryce Miller to the bullpen as Kade Anderson joins the rotation; Ryan Sloan next up if needed Players Discussed: Bryce Miller, Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan Giants lose Adrian Houser to IL with a forearm strain, turn to Matt Wilkinson; Carson Whisenhunt needs UCL surgery Players Discussed: Adrian Houser, Matt Wilkinson, Carson Whisenhunt, Landen Roupp, Blade Tidwell, Anthony Molina Giants also lose Willy Adames to IL with a UCL sprain; Shay Whitcomb and Christian Koss soak up the infield reps Players Discussed: Willy Adames, Shay Whitcomb, Christian Koss, Matt Chapman Marlins place Pete Fairbanks on IL, recall Dax Fulton; Calvin Faucher takes over closing duties Players Discussed: Pete Fairbanks, Dax Fulton, Calvin Faucher Blue Jays lose Shane Bieber to IL with forearm inflammation, expect Jameson Taillon back Thursday Players Discussed: Shane Bieber, Jameson Taillon Cardinals lose Masyn Winn to IL, recall Nolan Gorman; Ramón Urías and José Fermín complicate the infield picture Players Discussed: Masyn Winn, Nolan Gorman, Ramón Urías, José Fermín Juan Soto says he won't need a rehab assignment and could be back with the Mets any day Players Discussed: Juan Soto FAAB Recommendations, Hitters 45:00-55:00 Power (RBI, HR) Players Discussed: Tristan Peters, Mickey Gasper, Héctor Rodríguez, Andrés Chaparro, Sean Murphy, Drew Romo Speed (R, SB) Players Discussed: Jacob Young, Tyler Tolbert, Michael Massey, Josh Rojas, Nick Loftin, Turner Hill Opportunity (AB, AVG) Players Discussed: Drew Gilbert, Connor Norby FAAB Recommendations, Pitchers 55:00-1:05:00 Volume (W, K) Players Discussed: Eric Lauer, Zack Thompson, Shane Drohan, Cody Bradford Ratios (ERA, WHIP) Players Discussed: Will Dion Closers (Saves) Players Discussed: Calvin Faucher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Martinez, Brandyn Garcia, Juan Morillo Wild Card and Closing Advice 1:05:00-1:10:00 Shay Whitcomb flagged as a September stash if his everyday third-base role at San Francisco holds Players Discussed: Shay Whitcomb Spend your remaining FAAB dollars Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins, why Byron Buxton's hip injury was the biggest factor, what to expect from the 21-year-old consensus top-10 prospect, and the team's shrinking playoff window after a brutal road trip. 0:00 Walker Jenkins is coming up! It's an Emergency! 2:17 Twins playoff odds fall from 40% to 10% after a 1-5 West Coast trip 5:33 Byron Buxton and Miguel Sanó in 2015 — which debut does Jenkins resemble? 8:49 Kaelen Culpepper set the bar for what a great three weeks looks like 10:17 Resiliency, or an inability to build on anything? 12:37 White Sox and Tigers at home: now or never in the AL Central 14:11 The call-up is about Byron Buxton's hip, not Jenkins' bat 15:57 The Triple-A prospect wave that injuries wiped out 22:44 Ticket sales, attendance and a packed press box for the debut 25:30 Luke Keaschall in center field has been rough 29:14 Jenkins' defense and the young Max Kepler defensive scouting report 34:18 Debunking the 40-man roster and lockout excuse for keeping Jenkins down 35:48 365 days at Triple-A: Jenkins has more experience than you think 38:39 The best Twins prospect since Buxton, and how few holes are in his game 50:46 Why Walker Jenkins' swing looks like Joe Mauer's 1:00:42 Target Field is a tough park for left-handed power 1:05:27 What's a good baseline for Jenkins?  1:06:59 Buxton, Mauer, Rivas, Guzmán, Ortiz: the five Twins to play at 21 years old 1:15:24 When does playing hurt stops being selfless? 1:19:00 The roster math: Buxton, Alex Jackson or Alan Roden — pick two 1:25:39 Joe Ryan is nearing a rehab assignment 1:27:14 Emmanuel Rodriguez is healthy, hot, and out of options 1:32:34 Vahn Lackey promoted to High-A after passing the lemon test 1:39:43 Aaron on the Dane Moore show — and the Jonathan Kuminga timing

Dan Hayes covers the Minnesota Twins for the Athletic. He makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins baseball with Drivetime with DeRusha. Dan gives his thoughts on Walker Jenkins finally getting the call, what tools he has as a player and what fans should be watching for this weekend. Jason asks why Byron Buxton hasn't been moved to the IL.

Send us Fan MailMuch to the disappointment of David and Dan, and most certainly the Minnesota Twins as well, the Twins lose two of three in Sacramento to the Athletics, the team with the worst record in the American League. And to make it worse, Byron Buxton has aggravated his hip injury. David analyzes that play and worries that Luke Keaschall may not be up to the task of playing center field. Dan is curious if Derek Shelton has a little Herb Brooks in him, and David delves again into the murky waters of Walker Jenkins' call-up status. There is still hope, they agree, but that hope is slim, and much rides on the next stretch of series against AL Central teams. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring  1pt per Base  (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI   -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP   +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

The Minnesota Twins lose Byron Buxton to a hip injury again; Does this mean the Twins will call up top prospect Walker Jenkins; Plus and update on Twins first-round pick Vahn Lackey; A debate about the era of Yacht Rock; Minnesota about to host a PGA Championship and an ode to Dolly Parton on Mackey & Judd!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Twins lose Byron Buxton to a hip injury again; Does this mean the Twins will call up top prospect Walker Jenkins; Plus and update on Twins first-round pick Vahn Lackey; A debate about the era of Yacht Rock; Minnesota about to host a PGA Championship and an ode to Dolly Parton on Mackey & Judd!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest Quinn Hughes rumblings. It's hard to separate fact from fiction this time of year, but the fact that he hasn't signed an extension yet means the chatter about his future with the Wild will continue. Plus will Byron Buxton's latest injury lead to a Walker Jenkins call-up? 9:00: Gophers volleyball coach Keegan Cook joins Rand ahead of Minnesota's season opener on Friday. A year after going to the Sweet 16, the Gophers are aiming even higher. 24:00: Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy are splitting reps.

Four hits for rookie Kaelen Culpepper and four runs scored for Byron Buxton. Plenty of highlights to discuss with Adam Carter and fellow Gustavus alumnus, Mark Genosky on our Twins 1st Pitch Segment on WCCO's Morning News.

A rare off night for the Lynx at home and a big win for the Twins out west. Reaction to all the sports action with Henry lake on the WCCO Morning News.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' having a playoff spot there for the taking with six weeks left, why the rotation desperately needs first-half Joe Ryan back, the dramatic in-season bullpen turnaround, why Alex Jackson is such an uninspired choice for a roster spot, and what lessons Tom Pohlad can learn from the Padres. 0:44 Swept by the Phillies, then a sweep of the Braves 2:32 Where things stand: 63-65 with 34 games left 3:32 Twins hold the final AL wild card spot — 40% playoff odds 4:20 Fourth-easiest remaining schedule in baseball 5:04 The seven-team wild card logjam 5:56 Tiebreakers: the Twins have them over almost everyone 8:14 AL Central odds and the six games left vs. the White Sox 12:16 Why the AL playoff field is wide open 15:52 What this season still has to accomplish 21:14 Last August's fire sale and the joylessness of a lost season 25:43 The rotation is the problem: worst ERA in the AL since the break 29:46 This rotation could really use Joe Ryan 35:06 Kendry Rojas as rotation depth at Triple-A 36:16 Derek Shelton's quicker hook 40:53 The bullpen is now the strength of the team 43:34 Reading the Opening Day bullpen out loud, one disaster at a time 52:17 Luke Keaschall is back to his rookie form 58:00 Royce Lewis and the shortage of right-handed bats 1:00:29 Why not Walker Jenkins? 1:01:39 The Alex Jackson move: DFA'd, cleared waivers, recalled two hours later 1:06:57 Byron Buxton isn't 100%, and Jenkins is a real center fielder 1:09:47 John pushes back: where do the at-bats come from? 1:16:52 Kaelen Culpepper's first 10 games 1:22:00 Attendance is down 83,000  1:27:23 What Tom Pohlad should take from the Padres sale 1:36:32 The 2023 payroll cut and kneecapped a five-year plan 1:42:07 Coming up: Padres, A's, then 15 straight vs. the AL Central

Why Minnesota Twins are not COOKED yet; The path for the Twins to still make the playoffs; Why the Twins are finally getting the most out of Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis; Plus, how concerned should the Twins be with Byron Buxton and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Minnesota Twins are not COOKED yet; The path for the Twins to still make the playoffs; Why the Twins are finally getting the most out of Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis; Plus, how concerned should the Twins be with Byron Buxton and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins playing the Field of Dreams game and the Bonnes' experience in Iowa, the return of Byron Buxton, what to make of Luke Keaschall, Kaelen Culpepper's debut, why calling up Walker Jenkins makes sense too, and celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the podcast. 0:00 Dubuque, Iowa and Aaron's Iowa exile 3:58 Netflix's Field of Dreams broadcast was rough 7:36 The "beloved" Pohlad ownership? 8:51 In the stands it didn't feel like a game that counts 11:59 MLB nailed the logistics including the walk through the corn 19:36 Super Bowl ticket prices, cheesesteaks and wild rice brats 21:13 Hunting Kyle Schwarber's homer in the cornfield 25:13 A national event, not a Twins broadcast 36:21 Byron Buxton returns, Taj Bradley lays an egg 37:07 Luke Keaschall's near-robbery of Schwarber 42:45 Keaschall's quiet .290/.400 since April 49:40 Reset: 60-63, 29% playoff odds, chasing the Tigers 56:04 Buxton back, Alex Jackson DFA'd 59:33 Walker Jenkins vs. Alan Roden 1:15:40 Joe Ryan's timeline 1:19:21 The RISP magic is gone 1:24:31 15 years of Gleeman and The Geek

Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene undergoes a second Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season and beyond. Corey Pieper breaks down a devastating elbow injury update, key pitching health setbacks, the Friday Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health and transaction wire moves rapidly across Major League Baseball as Hunter Greene undergoes another Tommy John surgery, Jacob deGrom exits early with triceps fatigue, Endy Rodriguez lands on the injured list with a left hip issue, and Garret Whitlock hits the IL due to elbow inflammation. On the transaction side, Byron Buxton returns to active duty, prospect Colt Emerson is optioned to AAA, Tony Gonsolin secures a Major League deal with the Royals, and the Twins sign German Marquez to a minor league contract. Daily performance slates feature strong outings in the studs column from Braxton Ashcraft, Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suarez, Jared Triolo, Rafael Flores, Keider Montero, Cade Cavalli, Abimelec Ortiz, Caleb Durbin, Kyle Schwarber, Walbert Urena, Payton Tolle, Max Fried dueling Logan Gilbert, and Shane Drohan matching up with Roki Sasaki. On the other hand, Brandon Lowe, Davis Martin, Cal Raleigh, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Kevin Gausman, Edwin Diaz, and Jacob deGrom all tumbled into the duds section. Our Friday Pitching Planner segment evaluates weekend rotation setups and streaming matchups, detailing Freddy Peralta against Baltimore, Noah Cameron at the Angels, Jacob Lopez against Texas, Brandon Pfaadt at Atlanta, and Paul Skenes against Boston. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a terrifying tumble into the dugout Wednesday night. Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury news, performance listings, and the Thursday Rankings Movers. Plus, get today's top target for the FanDuel Bet of the Day with Payton Tolle projected Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-111) against Toronto. News and injury updates include Freddie Freeman leaving early following his fall, Salvador Perez exiting Wednesday's contest, Willy Adames dealing with a back injury, and Riley Greene landing on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Additionally, Max Meyer is expected back before the end of 2026, Byron Buxton could be activated Thursday, Paul Sewald heads to Toronto via waiver claim, Kyle Karros is shut down due to a concussion, Travis Bazzana sits against another lefty, and AJ Smith-Shawver has a promotion coming soon. Daily Studs feature monster offensive lines from Alex Bregman (3 HR, 7 RBI), Trent Grisham (2 HR), Griffin Conine, Corbin Carroll, Mookie Betts, and Zack Gelof, alongside dominant starts from Luis Castillo (10 K), Tyler Mahle, and Dustin May. Daily Duds include hitless performances from Colt Emerson (4 K), CJ Abrams, Michael Toglia, Eugenio Suarez, and Osleivis Basabe, as well as rough outings on the mound for Jackson Perkins, Shane Baz, Zack Wheeler, and Framber Valdez. Thursday Rankings Movers highlights Chandler Simpson, Henry Bolte, Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle, Dustin May, and Noah Cameron climbing the board, while Esmerlyn Valdez, Zach Neto, Gunnar Henderson, Justin Wrobleski, and Foster Griffin take a tumble in the latest updates. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailPlaying at home for the first time in August, the Minnesota Twins took two of three games against the Baltimore Orioles, a fellow AL Wild Card contender. David mounts a defense of Alan Roden that frankly confuses Dan, who is ready to send Roden back to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Byron Buxton. They are equally mixed on what to do with Kaelen Culpepper while being impressed with the play lately from Josh Bell in the DH spot. They discuss the strange play in the Blue Jays-Red Sox game earlier this week as well as a darkhorse bid for an MLB expansion team. And then, of course, they make their picks for a fun series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which opens at the Field of Dreams in Iowa. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring  1pt per Base  (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI   -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP   +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

Minnesota Twins WIN series over Baltimore Orioles! Twins win their first series since August; Another big day at the plate for Royce Lewis; Byron Buxton getting closer to his return to the Twins and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins WIN series over Baltimore Orioles! Twins win their first series since August; Another big day at the plate for Royce Lewis; Byron Buxton getting closer to his return to the Twins and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on the Vikings' quarterback situation and reacts to the fact things aren't going very well. Patrick also gets into the Twins' game in Iowa and Byron Buxton's hip injury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can Minnesota Twins defense improve; How much are Twins players aware of defensive metrics; Latest timelines for Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan to the Twins; Plus, other Twins news and more on a Trevor Plouffe Tuesday on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can Minnesota Twins defense improve; How much are Twins players aware of defensive metrics; Latest timelines for Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan to the Twins; Plus, other Twins news and more on a Trevor Plouffe Tuesday on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on the Vikings' quarterback situation and reacts to the fact things aren't going very well. Patrick also gets into the Twins' game in Iowa and Byron Buxton's hip injury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Right out of the gate we chat with Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll about a variety of topics including the moves made at the MLB trade deadline, the call up and success of Kaelen Culpepper, Field of Dreams preview, a hopeful update on Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan and more!

Aaron and John recap the Twins' trade deadline moves to add Jeff Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer, speculate about the moves they didn't make while keeping the lineup intact with Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach, and wonder what's wrong with Joe Ryan. 0:00 Family Feud, Steve Harvey and we got a good one for you today 2:06 Twins add Jeff Hoffman, AJ Minter and Dean Kremer at the trade deadline 3:51 Twins slip below .500 while the AL wild card race stays wide open 5:35 Front office and ownership did their part — now the players have to play 7:52 A rebuilt bullpen is useless if you can't build the bridge to it 10:44 Tom Pohlad in Kansas City: payroll will rise, trust takes longer 14:14 Aaron gets punched in the shoulder by Tom Pohlad 15:51 The looming lockout and a possible $150 million payroll floor 20:08 Toronto sends $3.75 million to cover Jeff Hoffman's 2027 salary 22:14 Jeff Hoffman under control for 2027 at $7 million is the real prize 23:35 AJ Minter was the no-brainer; Dean Kremer cost a premium 24:53 Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani go to the Mets for AJ Minter 27:45 Johnnardo Reyes, the 19-year-old given up for Dean Kremer 29:15 Dasan Hill headlines the Jeff Hoffman package to Toronto 31:41 Why the Twins traded low-minors upside instead of Double-A depth 36:10 Grading the deadline 39:24 A thin right-handed bat market 45:13 Get to know Jeff Hoffman 49:00 Losing the closer job to Louie Varland — the strangest domino of the fire sale 49:40 Why Hoffman's ERA lies: 97 mph, a 50 percent whiff slider, 12.3 strikeouts per nine 54:00 Why Shelton keeps Gomez as closer and uses Hoffman earlier 58:19 Dean Kremer and the 2024 scars: Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, rotation question marks 1:06:30 The trade that died: Trevor Larnach to Houston for Bryan Abreu, nixed by Jim Crane 1:11:37 Trevor Larnach's arbitration raise and his offseason trade market 1:13:19 Ryan Jeffers stays as the Rays and Red Sox pay up for catchers 1:16:01 The qualifying offer case: pay Ryan Jeffers $24 million next year 1:19:17 No bats added — Josh Bell, Larnach and the lineup stay intact 1:21:06 Kaelen Culpepper, Walker Jenkins and Byron Buxton's hip 1:27:39 The bullpen remodel: Hoffman, Gomez, Morris, Minter and Tommy Nance 1:29:38 Joe Ryan's discouraging start against the Royals 1:31:37 A 3.17 first-half ERA and a 4.93 second-half ERA — the most extreme split in Twins history 1:32:11 Joe Ryan's cryptic quotes and performance 1:36:25 Dead arm or something worse?  1:39:45 Why selling Joe Ryan stopped being an option once his trade value cratered 1:41:41 Joe Ryan's performance also affects the offseason.  1:44:51 Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton matter more than the entire deadline 1:48:56 Field of Dreams game in Iowa, Patreon Q&A Friday, and a wide-open American League

Take 10 with Tim – July 31, 2026 @ 9:15 amMax Clark getting the call.1.Let's take a look at the standings. We will also talk about whether they are buyers or sellers and if sellers, who might get traded.a.American Leagueb.National League2.Trades so fara.Curtis Mead for Connelly Early – Well, that didn't work out too well the Red Sox. He had two at-bats and then got hit in the wrist and will miss the rest of the season. The Nationals are still hopeful that Connelly gets back of the mound as soon as next week in a rehab start.i.Comments?b.The Rangers acquired Chase Silseth and Logan O'Hoppe for 19-year-old, 3B Angel Arredondo.i.Last year this might have been a big deal, but Logan O'Hoppe has been terrible this season – unrestorable. What happened?ii.What do you think of the deal?iii.I'm assuming the Angels are going to part with a lot of player. Your thoughts?3.More players hit the ILa.Byron Buxton is hurt again. He just came back from the IL. Who gets his at-bats?b.Casey Schmitt is done for the season with a meniscus tear. Who gets his at-bats?c.Vinnie P is hurt again and it's looking like a lost season for him. Who gets his at-bats?4.You don't typically hear managers tell the press that a Closer is out, but that's what Torey Lovullo did on Wednesday. Who gets the save chances in Arizona and are you interested?5.Spencer Jones with a big night on Wednesday – home run and stolen base. Nice timing and it makes me wonder if he gets moved for a piece at the deadline.a.Give me three young prominent players/prospects that get moved in deals by Monday – my threei.Zyhir Hope and River Ryan for Tarik Skubalii.Jett Williams in Milwaukee – down season but the data still looks great on this guy. There's so much excess that he can be moved. iii.Ryan Pepiot – If the Rays are serious, move an injured player for a healthy one.6.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?7.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' crucial next three weeks leading into the trade deadline, why buying makes more sense than selling, why Byron Buxton isn't going anywhere, the farm system adding an elite prospect in Vahn Lackey, and the players who need to step up most in the second half.