The Twins' big Pablo López question for 2027

While other players are getting their usual rest in, Twins ace Pablo López is ramping up his rehab in hopes of being ready for opening day. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about how he's spending his offseason, how much the Twins have rid…

Reliving the Twins' win in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series

In a special episode, we relive the greatest game in Twins history on the 35th anniversary of the occasion. The Athletic's Zack Pierce and Dan Hayes, along with former Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey, walk through Game 7 of the 1991 World Series from start to finish. Watch along with some key moments, o…

Lessons for the Twins from a low-spending, small-market World Series

What can the Twins learn from a World Series matchup featuring Tampa Bay (which spends even less money than they do) and Milwaukee (which is maybe the most similar MLB market)? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, discuss that and more. Topics incl…

Attention, Twins: Please make some moves before the lockout

In a couple of weeks, the player movement window will open, and the Twins would be wise to make something happen to give their fans something to be excited about before the likely lockout hits. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with former Twin Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more. …

What hitters should the Twins target in free agency? Here's our list

First base, DH and catcher are the biggest question marks as the Twins head into 2027. What free agent targets might make sense to fill the needs? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more. Topics include: — Why the Twins aren…

What pitchers should the Twins target in free agency? Here's our list

What free-agent pitchers might make sense for the Twins to target in free agency? There are a lot of caveats, but The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime major leaguer Tyler Duffey, go over some of the names that are intriguing to them. Topics include: — Welcome to free-agen…

Are the Twins really for sale again? And more of your questions

Twins sale talks are "said to be heating up," according to the Pioneer Press' Charley Walters. Is there anything to it? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, take your questions on that, free agency and more in our latest mailbag episode. Topics inc…

Can the Twins be like the Brewers?

The MLB-best Brewers have built a contender in a small market one state over. Does Milwaukee's success provide a blueprint the Twins can follow? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce discuss that and more in the latest episode. Topics include: — Can the Twins be more like the Brewers?  — How t…

Are the Twins really ready to spend? We dissect Tom Pohlad's comments

Twins owner Tom Pohlad, GM Jeremy Zoll and manager Derek Shelton spoke Tuesday at the team's end-of-season press conference and gave plenty of clues about the team's offseason strategy, spoke about parting ways with pitching coach Pete Maki, and provided several injury updates. The Athletic's Dan H…

What Twins players won't be back in 2027?

The Twins' 2026 season came to an end this weekend, and now an offseason of big questions begins. Will Joe Ryan be traded? Will Ryan Jeffers depart in free agency? Who else might not be back? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about all that…