Twins trounced in Field of Dreams game; Byron Buxton returns

The Twins were soundly beaten Thursday night in the Field of Dreams game, but at least we got lots of home runs into the corn. Plus, Byron Buxton returns, Alex Jackson gets DFAed and the Twins resume a tough stretch of the schedule tonight. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk it about all.…

Bats come through as Twins take 2 of 3 from Orioles

The Twins rallied for a 7-5 win Wednesday to take the series from Baltimore. The Field of Dreams game is up next, vs. the Phillies. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce as talk about all that and more. Topics include: — Twins' bats wake up for their first series win since July. — Alan Roden ha…

Twins come up short in Milwaukee; Kaelen Culpepper homers in debut

Kaelen Culpepper homered in his MLB debut as the Twins won the opener in Milwaukee before their close-game woes came back in losses on Saturday and Sunday. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce break down the weekend and more. Topics include: — Takeaways from the series in Milwaukee. — Twins go …

🚨Twins call up star prospect Kaelen Culpepper

With the offense struggling and the team strained for options at shortstop, the Twins are promoting star prospect Kaelen Culpepper from Triple-A Saint Paul. Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about Culpepper’s arrival and what to know.  — Why now with Kaelen Culpepper? — What to know about Culpepper.…

What's wrong with Joe Ryan, and where did the Twins' offense go?

Joe Ryan is being evaluated for injury after another struggle of an outing Tuesday in Kansas City. The Twins made Noah Cameron look like Cy Young once again. And Tom Pohlad speaks about the team's trade deadline and future. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about all that and more. Topic…

Twins trade deadline wrap: Did they do enough to make the playoffs?

In the podcast version of Monday's live post-deadline show, Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce discuss all the moves the Twins made before the deadline — including the late deal for reliever Jeff Hoffman — and whether it's enough for a playoff push. Topics include: — Twins get Jeff Hoffman fr…

Will the Twins make more moves before the trade deadline?

The trade deadline is hours away. Will the Twins make any more deals? Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about what to expect, recap the weekend in Seattle and more. Topics include: — The trade deadline is at 5 p.m. CT. Will the Twins make another move? — Trevor Larnach in an awkward spo…

TRADE! Twins acquire reliever A.J. Minter for two prospects

The Twins made a late-night move Thursday to get help for their bullpen, acquiring A.J. Minter from the Mets. In a bonus show, Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the deal and what it means. Topics include: — What A.J. Minter brings to the Twins. — Twins send prospects Billy Amick,…

Kody Clemens hits a stunning walk-off grand slam as Twins shock Royals

Unbelievable! The Twins were dead in the water Thursday before Kody Clemens turned a 3-0 loss into a 4-3 win with a two-out, two-strike walk-off grand slam on Thursday. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the dramatic win, the warts it’s hiding and the tough stretch ahead with the tr…

Royce Lewis walk-off puts Twins back at .500, and trade deadline Q's

Cinema at Target Field on Tuesday as Royce Lewis delivered another walk-off to lift the Twins over the Royals on an otherwise frustrating night. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and Byron Buxton's injury, plus answer your trade deadline questions. Topics include: — Royce Lew…