Podcast appearances and mentions of Byron Buxton

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Major League Field Coordinator Toby Gardenhire joined Vineeta on our First Pitch segment to talk about the ebbs and flows of the past few weeks for the Twins. Noon pregame today vs. the Braves on CCO.

Al from Superior talked about the WI Governor's race, Lisa Demuth plan, another State response to Tim Walz mining ban, Ilhan Omar challenger, WX & Twins Talk, Danno talked about Amy Klobuchar & Vietnam, Nascar Nicole from Dahlberg Law, the Byron Buxton slump, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

He's back in town this week with red hot Atlanta. One thing he doesn't like about Atlanta is.......?? Find out with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

Dan Hayes covers the Twins for The Athletic. He had the pleasure of covering the “Field of Dreams” game down in Iowa this past Thursday night. Dan walks us through his experience at one of MLB's premier events. They also chat about where the Twins are in the Wild Card race and how Byron Buxton is feeling about his hip.

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

Gene gives his take on how the sale of the Lakers may impact the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. Plus, Gene is not impressed by MLB's Field of Dreams game and the Bills will play their starters against the Panthers on Saturday.

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

We held back for a couple of weeks. We debated about what to do. But we finally said FUGGIT it's time to pod, even if it's a long meandering one! FOR OUR 200th EPISODE FOLKS!Hoagie Mouth is BACK with the biggest takes on the biggest news to hit Philly in years. Lebron James is now a Philadelphia 76er. WILD doesn't even begin to cover it! We delve deep into the moves that the squad has made in the offseason. And now we have the all time leading NBA scorer on our team...for what, maybe THREE YEARS? Kinda crazy. Next up - Eagles training camp thoughts as Hurts shows up to lead this team into another winning season. Does he have the brotherhood of the locker room all locked up? Or is he NOT one of the "dudes" on the team? Do we have an all-time defense? We just might. First preseason game is in 2 weeks, if you can frickin believe it. GO BIRDS.And lastly (because, um, they are playing like it), the reeling Phils as they look to solve, like, all sorts of holes in the hull at the same time. Will the bullpen meltdown this game? CHECK. Did we score 17 runs one game and then no more than 2 for the next five games? YOU BETCHA. Are we STILL talking about getting Byron Buxton for all of our farm prospects? HELLS YES. Time to get hot in August, Phils....or else we might be on the outside looking in. Insane to think that's the path, when we were riding so high at the ASG.Here's to 2000 more shows! Thank you for your patronage of our little sporty pod.Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod

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?

Bobby Witt Jr is ramping up baseball activity while Byron Buxton lands on the IL as fantasy managers assess new rank movers. Host Joe Bond breaks down today's top MLB news, key performance trends, Rankings Movers, and our FanDuel Bet of the Day with Tampa Bay -1.5 (+155). In MLB news, Bobby Witt Jr is ramping up baseball activity, Byron Buxton hit the 10-Day IL with a hip impingement, and Nick Kurtz exited early following a HBP. Additionally, the Angels traded Logan O'Hoppe and Chase Silseth to Texas, the D-Backs removed Paul Sewald from the closer role, Washington is set to activate Jake Irvin, and Chicago considers Tarik Skubal. In performance action, Daniel Susac smashed two homers with four RBIs while Yainer Diaz went 4-for-5. On the mound, Chris Sale struck out nine in a scoreless outing, and Eduardo Rodriguez tossed eight shutout innings. Conversely, Tarik Skubal allowed three earned runs over 6.2 innings, Austin Riley struck out six times in seven hitless at-bats, and Framber Valdez struggled with eight earned runs in 5.2 frames. For Rankings Movers, Gabriel Moreno, Trea Turner, and Fernando Tatis Jr. are surging at the plate over the last two weeks, alongside pitching risers Logan Henderson and Trevor Rogers. Meanwhile, Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, and Framber Valdez headline key fallers needing fantasy reassessment. 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.

Vladimir Guerrero exited with hamstring tightness, sparking major fantasy concern. Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury fallout and dives into key Trade Targets to make before the deadline. Plus, get today's FanDuel Bet of the Day: TOR @ WSH O9.5 (-104). In news and injuries, Vladimir Guerrero left early with hamstring tightness, Byron Buxton was pulled with hip soreness, and Casey Schmitt suffered a torn meniscus. Meanwhile, Curtis Mead landed on the IL, Adley Rutschman is set for evaluation, Jack Flaherty remains out beyond the minimum, Oneil Cruz and Corey Seager are starting rehab assignments, and J.T. Ginn completed a bullpen session. Today's studs feature Eduardo Valencia, Dominic Canzone, Shohei Ohtani, Sal Stewart, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez, Max Muncy, Sandy Alcantara, Logan Henderson, Taj Bradley, Griffin Jax, Gavin Williams, and Gage Jump. Duds include Jeremy Pena, Hunter Goodman, Lane Thomas, Wyatt Langford, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Michael McGreevy, Michael King, Landen Roupp, and Paul Sewald. For this week's Trade Targets segment, we look at Kevin Gausman as a candidate who could be moved out of the AL East to a contender for extra win potential. Freddy Peralta also appears likely to move and benefit outside of New York, while Brandon Pfaadt remains a sell high despite his hot streak. Finally, target non-contending closers who could be dealt into volatile bullpen roles. 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.

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to a report from Jim Salisbury suggesting Twins star Byron Buxton might be willing to join the Phillies. They also debate Nick Sirianni's reputation as a chaos goblin and share stories about sneaking into movie theaters while taking listener recommendations. 01:00 - Phillies Series and Sirianni 02:23 - Byron Buxton Trade Rumors 11:14 - Movie Theater Sneaking 16:49 - Sirianni the Chaos Goblin 23:07 - Jalen Hurts Season Outlook

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to the shocking news of LeBron James signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, positioning the team as a top championship contender. Before the basketball bombshell, they analyze Nick Sirianni's coaching style and explore Phillies trade rumors involving Byron Buxton. They also engage with callers regarding movie recommendations and the lighthearted ethics of sneaking into theaters. 01:50 - Phillies Outlook and Sirianni 05:40 - Byron Buxton Trade Rumors 10:45 - Sneaking into Movie Theaters 17:20 - Sirianni and Hurts Dynamics 23:40 - Eagles Season and Bass Reeves 30:46 - LeBron James Joins the Sixers 36:30 - LeBron's Impact on Philadelphia 43:15 - Potential Future Sixers Moves

Hugh and Joe react to the monumental news of LeBron James signing a two-year deal with the 76ers, instantly making them favorites in the Eastern Conference. They also debate Nick Sirianni's ranking among NFL coaches and explore trade rumors regarding Byron Buxton and the Phillies. 02:00 - Friday Morning Introductions 07:15 - Evaluating Nick Sirianni's Success 12:45 - Coach Sirianni's Unorthodox Methods 18:30 - Fans Discuss Sirianni and Hurts 27:30 - Jalen Hurts and Statistical Impact 36:15 - Tri-Day Friday Movie Suggestions 43:45 - Hugh's Acting Career Banter 51:30 - Byron Buxton Trade Rumors 59:00 - Sneaking Into Movie Theaters 01:06:15 - Love Is Blind Philly Season 01:15:45 - Breaking: LeBron Signs with Sixers 01:25:00 - Championship Expectations for Sixers 01:40:30 - LeBron's Team-Friendly Deal 02:06:15 - Bob Myers and the Front Office 02:23:30 - Comparing LeBron to Tom Brady 02:40:00 - LeBron's Fit with Joel Embiid 02:53:30 - Governor Shapiro Proclaims LeBron Day 03:05:45 - New Sixers Anthem Discussion

The All-Star break is over. MLBbro Jordan Walker had an historical victory over Phillies hometown slugger Karl Schwarber. There’s so many Bros killing the game right now from Melanated Mound Marauders such as Chase Burns and Hunter Greene to catchers like Drake Baldwin in Atlanta. Byron Buxton and James Wood are great outfielders and CJ Abrams was an NL All-Star starter at shortstop for the Nats. Journey with us through beats and baseball …See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Griffin Warner returns for episode 69 of What I Bet with a full breakdown of the Thursday, July 23rd Major League Baseball card, working through five games, sharp line movement, and a final best bet before first pitch. He opens by checking in on a hot recent stretch of picks, sitting at 6 and 2 in the last 8, 8 and 3 in the last 11, and 11 and 5 in the last 16, fueled in part by Kansas City's dramatic comeback sweep of the San Francisco Giants earlier in the week. From there, at 1 46, Griffin turns to San Diego at Atlanta, where Griffin Canning faces Chris Sale in an early getaway day start, and he tracks San Diego drifting from around plus 193 out to plus 204 while the total sits at 8 and leans toward the under. He explains why a thin Padres offense paired with a strong bullpen makes the run line at plus 1 and a half more appealing than the total, touches on trade chatter involving Mason Miller, and references Xander Bogaerts hitting eighth in Monday's lineup as a sign of how limited San Diego's lineup currently is. At 4 33, the show shifts to Minnesota at Cleveland, where the Guardians moved from around minus 117 to as high as minus 144 after Jose Ramirez returned and Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers were given rest, and Griffin lays out why the under, both in the full game at 8 and in the first five innings at 4 and a half, is his favorite angle on the board given a rested Minnesota bullpen and a Cleveland lineup that isn't built to hit the ball out of the park in bunches. At 7 05, he previews Tampa Bay at Toronto, questioning whether Shane Bieber is really back to form after a serious arm injury even as the price on the Rays creeps from minus 103 toward minus 101, and he says he still views Tampa Bay as the better team even with its road struggles. At 8 37, Griffin covers a rescheduled game between Arizona and St. Louis, with Brandon Pfaadt starting for the Diamondbacks against Michael McGreevy, walking through Arizona's price moving from plus 113 to plus 107, McGreevy shortening toward minus 118, and a total that ticked up to 8 and a half, while explaining why he loves Arizona's offense but worries about a shaky bullpen and questions whether McGreevy's below average velocity can keep producing results. At 10 24, he closes the card with Kansas City at Detroit, where Randy Dobnak starts opposite a red hot Troy Melton, now a minus 193 favorite, and Griffin details a rough stretch for the Royals, who are missing Bobby Witt Jr. and top prospect Jac Caglianone after a rough defensive sequence in Wednesday's finale, while Salvador Perez keeps hitting home runs against the run of form. He leans toward the Royals' team total under given Melton's dominant season, though he flags Detroit's left handed power as a wild card. Griffin wraps the show by running through a pregame.com promo code, spelled out letter by letter as early 777, that saves 98 dollars on season long access to NFL and college football coverage beginning with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6th and running through the Super Bowl. He finishes with his official best bet of the day, the under in the Minnesota at Cleveland game, tying together the pitching matchups, bullpen usage, and early start context covered throughout the episode, and signs off by teasing a return the following night for Friday's full slate of games and more betting analysis from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe DeCamara and Jody McDonald of the 94WIP Morning Show debate a blockbuster scenario involving trading Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis to attract LeBron James. They address the Phillies' lack of accountability and potential trade moves for Byron Buxton to bolster the outfield. Additionally, they field caller opinions on Jalen Hurts' comparison to Troy Aikman and the frustrations of tipping culture. 01:00 - Phillies Accountability Issues 04:22 - LeBron's Roster Demands 08:29 - Embiid for Davis Trade 15:20 - Phillies Trade Targets 19:43 - Hurts and Aikman Comparisons

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.

Join PJ (@prspctvibecheck) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the All Star weekend including the Draft, Futures Game, Home Run Derby and All Star game. They also talk about the extensions for JJ Wetherholt and Chase Burns along with some other news and notes from around the league. They spend the bulk of the podcast reviewing the first half All-MLB Fantasy Team; who has come out of no where and who can sustain their performance through the end of the season and what it might mean in dynasty.Players Discussed: Dillon Dingler, Ben Rice, Liam Hicks, Willson Contreras, Nick Kurtz, Sam Antonacci, Brice Turang, Luis Arraez, Junior Caminero, Miguel Vargas, Josh Jung, Otto Lopez, CJ Abrams, Kevin McGonigle, Yordan Alvarez, James Wood, Juan Soto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Byron Buxton, Randy Arozarena, Jordan Walker, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Bauers, Yandy Diaz, Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, Jacob deGrom, Paul Skenes, Cam Schlittler, Joe Ryan, Chris Sale, Cristopher Sanchez, Braxton Ashcraft, Jesus Luzardo, Foster Griffin, Emerson Hancock, Cade Smith, Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran, Aroldis Chapman, Louis Varland, Bryan Baker.

Minnesota sports fans do not like national reporters asking about Byron Buxton; Why MLB home run derby was a hit but Mackey has a bone to pick and more 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.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins playing their best heading into the All-Star break, Byron Buxton going on the injured list, Bailey Ober and Ryan Jeffers returning from the IL, Luke Keaschall shifting to center field, and Taj Bradley getting back on track.

Minnesota Twins plans for Byron Buxton for the short term and long term; With Ryan Jeffers coming back from the injured list, what should the Twins do with him long term; The Twins plans at the trade deadline; Twins absurd stats with RISP; Plus our favorite Twins things and more with Trevor Plouffe on the SKOR North Twins ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins are playing their best baseball of the season; Are the Twins positioning themselves to be buyers at the trade deadline; Byron Buxton's nagging hip injury; Favorite and least favorite Twins things from the week 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.