The struggling Matt Wallner — once one of the Twins' most promising young players — got demoted to Triple-A this week. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about his sudden fall and why finding a place back in the Twins' lineup may be difficult, plus more in the latest episode. Topics include:

— Matt Wallner's demotion and what happens now.
— Austin Martin's sizzling start and big opportunity with Wallner out.
— Zebby Matthews throws seven strong innings in his season debut.
— Byron Buxton's injury and what the outlook is there.
— Teeing up the weekend series, the always fun annual visit from the Brewers.

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The struggling Matt Wallner &mdash; once one of the Twins' most promising young players &mdash; got demoted to Triple-A this week. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about his sudden fall and why finding a place back in the Twins' lineup may be difficult, plus more in the latest episode. Topics include: &mdash; Matt Wallner's demotion and what happens now. &mdash; Austin Martin's sizzling start and big opportunity with Wallner out. &mdash; Zebby Matthews throws seven strong innings in his season debut. &mdash; Byron Buxton's injury and what the outlook is there. &mdash; Teeing up the weekend series, the always fun annual visit from the Brewers.
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Matt Wallner sent to Triple-A, and Zebby Matthews throws a gem

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Bailey Ober tossed a complete-game shutout on fewer than 100 pitches — the rare feat known as a "Maddux" — on Tuesday as the Twins won their third straight game. Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about that and more. Plus, Tyler Duffey has a big life update. Topics include:

— Tyler Duffey is pitching in Mexico! 
— Recapping Ober's "Maddux."
— How Ober is getting it done with lower velo.
— Andrew Morris was ready to go again after a busy weekend. 
— Ryan Jeffers' surge and our picks to homer Wednesday.
— Teeing up the last two games of the Marlins series.
— Tyler shares a photo from the Leones de Yucatán clubhouse.

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Bailey Ober tossed a complete-game shutout on fewer than 100 pitches &mdash; the rare feat known as a "Maddux" &mdash; on Tuesday as the Twins won their third straight game. Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about that and more. Plus, Tyler Duffey has a big life update. Topics include: &mdash; Tyler Duffey is pitching in Mexico!&nbsp; &mdash; Recapping Ober's "Maddux." &mdash; How Ober is getting it done with lower velo. &mdash; Andrew Morris was ready to go again after a busy weekend. &mdash; Ryan Jeffers' surge and our picks to homer Wednesday. &mdash; Teeing up the last two games of the Marlins series. &mdash; Tyler shares a photo from the Leones de Yucat&aacute;n clubhouse.
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Bailey Ober throws a Maddux, and Tyler Duffey is pitching in Mexico!

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The Twins got their first series win in a month thanks to strong showings from two of their weaknesses this season — the bullpen and defense. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey, and Zack Pierce talk about that and more:

— Twins take two of three in Cleveland
— The bullpen steps up
— Brooks Lee saves the day with his glove (18:38): Brooks Lee hasn't seen "The Matrix" and we're shook
— Kendry Rojas, a little nasty and a little shaky on Sunday
— Teeing up the nine-game homestand

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The Twins got their first series win in a month thanks to strong showings from two of their weaknesses this season &mdash; the bullpen and defense. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey, and Zack Pierce talk about that and more: &mdash; Twins take two of three in Cleveland &mdash; The bullpen steps up &mdash; Brooks Lee saves the day with his glove (18:38): Brooks Lee hasn't seen "The Matrix" and we're shook &mdash; Kendry Rojas, a little nasty and a little shaky on Sunday &mdash; Teeing up the nine-game homestand
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Twins take series in Cleveland thanks to bullpen and defense

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Royce Lewis is struggling big time, and he spoke this week about his concerns about his place on the Twins going forward. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey, and Zack Pierce talk about that and more on the latest show. Topics include:

— Royce Lewis says, "It feels like people around here sometimes are waiting for me to struggle."
— What it's like for a big-leaguer to struggle and how a reset can help.
— All that went wrong in a couple bad losses to the Nationals.
— Mick Abel has a setback.
— Teeing up the season's first series against Cleveland.

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Royce Lewis is struggling big time, and he spoke this week about his concerns about his place on the Twins going forward. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey, and Zack Pierce talk about that and more on the latest show. Topics include: &mdash; Royce Lewis says, "It feels like people around here sometimes are waiting for me to struggle." &mdash; What it's like for a big-leaguer to struggle and how a reset can help. &mdash; All that went wrong in a couple bad losses to the Nationals. &mdash; Mick Abel has a setback. &mdash; Teeing up the season's first series against Cleveland.
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Royce Lewis sounds off and the Twins wipe out against the Nationals

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After an injury scare over the weekend, Joe Ryan got a clean MRI and is likely to make his next start Saturday in Cleveland. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more. Today's topics:

— Joe Ryan's good news
— What Ryan's status means for the Twins ahead of the trade deadline
— Twins win series opener in Washington
— Byron Buxton, otherwise excellent, breaks out of a key slump
— Trevor Larnach's surge and our home run picks
— A look at the rest of the Nationals series and Cleveland

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After an injury scare over the weekend, Joe Ryan got a clean MRI and is likely to make his next start Saturday in Cleveland. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more. Today's topics:
&mdash; Joe Ryan's good news &mdash; What Ryan's status means for the Twins ahead of the trade deadline &mdash; Twins win series opener in Washington &mdash; Byron Buxton, otherwise excellent, breaks out of a key slump &mdash; Trevor Larnach's surge and our home run picks &mdash; A look at the rest of the Nationals series and Cleveland
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Twins get best possible Joe Ryan news, then win in Washington

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It's another blow to the Twins' season, and potentially their trade deadline plans, as Joe Ryan goes out with elbow soreness. We break down what to know about the injury, talk about the Twins' series split with Toronto and more.

(00:00): Show start
(02:00): What to know about Joe Ryan's injury.
(09:19): How this might affect the Twins' trade deadline plans.
(15:29): Takeaways from the weekend split with the Blue Jays.
(28:27): The continuing bullpen concerns and the new arms getting a chance.

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It's another blow to the Twins' season, and potentially their trade deadline plans, as Joe Ryan goes out with elbow soreness. We break down what to know about the injury, talk about the Twins' series split with Toronto and more.
(00:00): Show start (02:00): What to know about Joe Ryan's injury. (09:19): How this might affect the Twins' trade deadline plans. (15:29): Takeaways from the weekend split with the Blue Jays. (28:27): The continuing bullpen concerns and the new arms getting a chance.
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UH OH! Joe Ryan is hurt, and the Twins have another big problem

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Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about a victorious night all around in Minnesota sports, which started with the Twins getting back in the win column. Topics include:

(00:00): An update from Tyler's trip to the dentist.
(1:07): Twins, Wild, Timberwolves (and Saints) all won Thursday night. 
(6:18): How Bailey Ober is getting it done in 2026. 
(14:49): Andrew Morris gets a taste of a high-leverage situation. 
(24:07): Ryan Jeffers' surge and our picks to homer. 
(28:27): Simeon Woods Richardson and what it's like pitching on the back end of the rotation.

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Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about a victorious night all around in Minnesota sports, which started with the Twins getting back in the win column. Topics include:
(00:00): An update from Tyler's trip to the dentist. (1:07): Twins, Wild, Timberwolves (and Saints) all won Thursday night. (6:18): How Bailey Ober is getting it done in 2026. (14:49): Andrew Morris gets a taste of a high-leverage situation. (24:07): Ryan Jeffers' surge and our picks to homer. (28:27): Simeon Woods Richardson and what it's like pitching on the back end of the rotation.
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Twins win, Bailey Ober shines on an epic night for Minnesota sports

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Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins' continuing struggles as their skid hits 11 losses in 13 games.

Topics include: The patchwork bullpen's woes, more starting pitching gems wasted, and the offense suddenly not delivering with RISP. Also, Tom Pohlad is talking about building the team up, but will he back it up?

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Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins' continuing struggles as their skid hits 11 losses in 13 games.
Topics include: The patchwork bullpen's woes, more starting pitching gems wasted, and the offense suddenly not delivering with RISP. Also, Tom Pohlad is talking about building the team up, but will he back it up?
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Strong starts, slumping bats, bullpen woes piling up this season

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Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins' recent freefall, going 1-9 in their last 10 games. Tyler talks about what it's like in the clubhouse going from a hot streak to a cold one. Dan breaks down the change from then to now and whether it's time to look to the minors for a spark. The guys also tee up Connor Prielipp's next start as the team returns home this week.

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Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins' recent freefall, going 1-9 in their last 10 games. Tyler talks about what it's like in the clubhouse going from a hot streak to a cold one. Dan breaks down the change from then to now and whether it's time to look to the minors for a spark. The guys also tee up Connor Prielipp's next start as the team returns home this week.
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The Twins' 1-9 tailspin, and Connor Prielipp's second start

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Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins' comeback win over the Mets (00:20) and why it's one of their best wins of the year (3:51). Tyler talks about the Twins' bullpen-by-committee and what that's like for a player (14:40). Dan breaks down the game of Connor Prielipp (19:15), who will make his major-league debut Wednesday. And the guys answer your latest Twins questions (27:32).

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Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins' comeback win over the Mets (00:20) and why it's one of their best wins of the year (3:51). Tyler talks about the Twins' bullpen-by-committee and what that's like for a player (14:40). Dan breaks down the game of Connor Prielipp (19:15), who will make his major-league debut Wednesday. And the guys answer your latest Twins questions (27:32).
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Twins rally past reeling Mets, and now it's time for Connor Prielipp

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The Athletic’s Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce connect to launch Twin Cities Territory: A Minnesota Twins podcast. The duo shares authentic insight and in-depth analysis covering the Twins all season long. Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

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