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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 Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, discuss what it all means. Topics include:— Tom Pohlad says the current payroll is insufficient— Jeremy Zoll hints at a more aggressive offseason strategy— Pete Maki is out and the search for a new pitching coach is on— Walker Jenkins, Byron Buxton and more injury updates— Our thoughts on Astros fans booing their playoff team— Why the wild-card round is horrible— Mike Tomlin, Minecraft legend Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at FOXOne.com  Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and more. Topics include: — Final thoughts on the Twins' season — What's Joe Ryan's future in Minnesota? — Ryan Jeffers as good as gone in free agency? — Is Royce Lewis' time with Twins up? — Josh Bell's a prime candidate to let go? — Bailey Ober the odd man out in the rotation? — A.J. Minter, Taylor Rogers and Trevor Larnach out too? — So long, Justin Verlander — PJ Fleck smears player's blood on his face Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Twins' season draws to a close, we pick the top performers of the year with our inaugural Ham & Eggies award show. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime major leaguer Tyler Duffey, hand out these prestigious honors for Team MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more. Topics include:— Welcome to the Ham & Eggies, which two of us dressed up for — Rookie of the Year — Most Improved Player — Pitcher of the Year — Defensive Player of the Year — Best Moment — Best In-Season Move — Team MVP — Ham & Egger of the Year — Twins notes — Daniel Adler out, Kaelen Culpepper back, Texas up next Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BASEBALL at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In likely his final start of 2026, Taj Bradley became the 10th Twins pitcher to pass 200 strikeouts in a single season. Longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey and The Athletic's Zack Pierce talk about, their offseason wish list for the team and more from the past two days. Topics include: — Taj Bradley joins Twins' 200-strikeout club — Bradley looking like a needed rock in the 2027 rotation — Aaron Sabato called up for his MLB debut— Alex Jackson DFAed in Sabato move— Walker Jenkins homers again — Brooks Lee finishing on a tear — Our offseason wish list Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BASEBALL at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twins were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday, sending them into an offseason with big questions about the starting rotation, the bullpen, Royce Lewis' future and more. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more from the weekend split in Anaheim. Topics include: (0:00): Twins eliminated, and who should be in 2027's rotation?(4:40): What's next for Royce Lewis?(7:06): How will this bullpen look next season?(11:36): Walker Jenkins had a red-hot weekend(17:22): Connor Prielipp and Dean Kremer's best starts yet(24:42): Bailey Ober gets a save out of the bullpen(27:55): Ryan Jeffers with the most eagle-eyed challenge of the year(30:50): Luke Keaschall, Ben Ross with some fun Piranha-like moments Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BASEBALL at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twins' struggling top prospect took out his frustrations Thursday in Anaheim, going 3-for-4 including a game-tying home run in the ninth and the rally-starting single in the eighth. Still, the Twins lost in extra innings. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more. Topics include: — Walker Jenkins busts out of his slump— How nice does that feel for a rookie?— Taj Bradley was fantastic ... after the first inning— Yoendrys Gómez's recent struggles— Zebby Matthews' impressive stretch continues— Latest on Kaelen Culpepper's trip to the IL Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walker Jenkins, the Twins' top prospect, is hitting .089 in 53 plate appearances since his call-up in late August. He and manager Derek Shelton spoke Tuesday about his challenges adjusting to the big leagues and why they think better things are ahead. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, discuss Jenkins' slump, Emmanuel Rodriguez's brilliant start and more. Topics include: — Walker Jenkins comments on his ongoing slump— Should be worried or will he figure out another adjustment?— Why Jenkins and the team aren't worried— How concerning is the likely lockout for Jenkins' development— Wheels come off for Twins in two losses to Yankees— Twins might shut down Kaelen Culpepper after hamstring injury— Emmanuel Rodriguez has been an absolute stud in first four games— The Twins need a loud, enthusiastic star ... is Rodriguez it? To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a chance to get themselves back in the wild-card chase this weekend, the Twins instead went the wrong direction, dropping two of three to the Guardians. They're now 5.5 back in the wild card and 6 back in the AL Central with just 13 games to play. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, break down the likely end of the line for their playoff hopes and more. Topics include: — Twins' playoff hopes all but toast now— Twins could not find that same gear from the first half— Ryan Jeffers' blunt assessment of a bad stretch— Joe Ryan's struggles continue in Sunday loss— How it all came unraveled in the second half— Ryan and Byron Buxton's situations create uncertainty— Emmanuel Rodriguez debuts with a HR— What we're watching for the rest of the way Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big series with Cleveland looms this weekend, Austin Martin returns from the IL, and you had another round of Twins questions. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about all of it in the latest episode. Topics include: — A do-or-die series vs. Cleveland— Austin Martin returns from the IL— Why not give Matt Wallner another shot?— Who will be gone after this season?— What to do with Royce Lewis?— How does pitching development work in the minors?— Do Twins have too many inconsistent hitters?— When will it be Emmanuel Rodriguez's turn?— What will the Twins' outfield look like in 2027? Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twins lost two of three in Detroit this week and stayed 4.5 games back in the AL wild-card race with now 16 games to go. There's still a narrow path to the playoffs, but this team sure doesn't look ready to walk down it. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more. Topics include:— At least one of us 4.3 percenters is starting to crack— Twins "running on fumes" in the dog days of summer — Their playoff hopes are really over now ... right? — Searching hard for a way they can still make it — Royce Lewis' ongoing slump is a big factor — Joe Ryan looked better in his first start back from IL — Kody Clemens is having a great summer — Andrew Morris with a solid bounce-back Tuesday Have questions about the Twins? Send them to us on X (@DanHayesMLB, @ZPathletic, @TheDoof13) Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Ryan is returning from the IL as the Twins face ever-dimming playoff hopes, now 4.5 games back in the American League wild-card race after losing two of three this weekend in Chicago. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce along with former MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey talk about Ryan’s return, Walker Jenkins’ ongoing struggles at the plate and more from the weekend. Topics include:— Joe Ryan returns from the IL and will pitch Monday— Twins with a deflating effort in Sunday's series finale vs. White Sox — Time to worry about the slumping Walker Jenkins?— A very rough stretch for Andrew Morris— Ryan Jeffers is certainly earning his offseason payday — Are the Twins out of time to make a run? Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twins rallied from an early deficit Wednesday to give themselves a shot, but then squandered golden opportunities in the 8th, 10th and 11th innings in a 12-inning loss to the Tigers that cost them a chance to gain ground in the playoff race. Former Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey joins The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce to break down the series finale and more. Topics include:— A blown opportunity in a winnable game — Eighth-inning subs worked in the moment, but left the Twins thin — The ill-fated bunt in the 10th — Aggressive bullpen moves kept them in the game — Kody Clemens didn't have the magic in the 11th — Joe Ryan might be back with Twins soon — Our thoughts on how this will all end — Three more vs. White Sox this weekend Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twins obliterated the Tigers twice in a row, outscoring them 26-3 over the last two nights at Target Field to keep their playoff hopes alive. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the highlights from the games and more. Topics include:— On two absolute routs at Target Field — Ryan Jeffers has a monster two games — Twins are getting big hits in big spots again — Walker Jenkins gets first MLB homer — Joe Ryan makes Triple-A rehab start — Emmanuel Rodriguez hits for cycle for Saints — Up next, a series finale the Twins need to keep the vibes rolling Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Byron Buxton is headed back to the 10-day IL due to his lingering hip injury, and the Twins lost two of three over the weekend to the White Sox to lose ground in the AL Central and miss a chance to gain in the wild-card standings. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce break it all down. Topics include: — Byron Buxton back to the IL— Joe Ryan to make Triple-A start Tuesday— Walker Jenkins looks good in debut weekend— Zebby Matthews flirts with perfection— Frustrating trends return in series loss to Chicago— It won't get much easier as Tigers visit next Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally happening, Twins fans. Walker Jenkins has been called up and will join the Twins this weekend for their critical series against the Chicago White Sox. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about why now was the time, what he brings to the team, what the concerns are and more. Topics include: — How we finally ended up here.— Why there was ultimately no reason to not do this. — Does Kaelen Culpepper's early success help influence the Twins here? — Why the Twins shouldn't be worried about him missing time next season if there's a lockout.— How Jenkins rose to this point, the team's top prospect.— How the Twins can make it as easy a transition as possible. Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Subscribe to Twin Cities Territory for all of your Twins insight and in-depth analysis year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.