The Twins' struggles continue with a series loss in Detroit. Byron Buxton is now at 20 homers and talked about his struggles with runners on base. And Royce Lewis had a promising series, with five hits. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about all that and more in the latest episode. Topics include:

— Thoughts on the final two games in Detroit.
— On the Statcast era and getting data about legit home runs vs. ballpark specials.
— Byron Buxton hits a three-run homer, then talks about his RISP struggles.
— On Buxton welcoming the talk and why it makes him great.
— Royce Lewis was perhaps the Twins' best offensive player in Detroit.
— A quick peek at a short homestand against the Cardinals.

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The Twins dropped to a season-worst eight games under .500 with a 10-4 loss in Detroit on Tuesday. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the game, Taj Bradley’s struggles, Byron Buxton and the persistent trade rumors and more. Plus, a clip from Foul Territory’s interview with Kody Clemens.

— Twins drop to 30-38 and the vibes aren’t great.
— Taj Bradley’s struggles continue.
— Kody Clemens talks Byron Buxton on Foul Territory.
— Buxton hits another homer, but his woes with RISP are still there.
— Updates on Mick Abel, Kendry Rojas and Cole Sands.
— A peek at the rest of the series in Detroit.

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It was a rough and eventful weekend for the Twins as Royce Lewis returned to the big leagues, Byron Buxton injured himself making a catch in center field and the visiting Royals won the four-game series. Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce discuss the latest, including:

— A rough series loss that could've gone the other way.
— Byron Buxton's injury status.
— Royce Lewis' return and different looks in the field.
— James Outman DFA'ed.
— A peek at the upcoming series in Detroit.

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Pablo López gives us an update on his recovery from the UCL tear he suffered in spring training and talks about his “side quests” during rehab. Plus, Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about the Twins’ series-opening loss to the Royals and more recent developments. Topics include:

— Welcome to the show, and López talks about how rehab is going.
—López on his “side quests,” including interpreting the team and some news on his upcoming TV duties.
— López on his mindset over the 12-month recovery period.
— On the Twins’ loss Thursday to the Royals.
— Update on Mick Abel, who was throwing off the mound Thursday at Target Field.
— Bailey Ober says a wet baseball is to blame for his injury.

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The Twins suffered a listless defeat Wednesday in an otherwise successful series against the White Sox. Meanwhile, Royce Lewis continues to crush the ball in St. Paul. That and more in the latest episode from Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce:

— Twins lose finale but come away with a needed series win.
— Tristan Gray's bat and other feel-good items from the series.
— Twins still hovering around the edge of the playoff picture — what will it mean?
— The swell of .500-ish teams and what it might mean to be "contending" around the trade deadline.
— Royce Lewis is on fire in Triple-A. Where do the Twins stand with him?
— Yes, it's Triple-A, but Lewis needed this shot of confidence.

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The Twins lose a couple of one-run heartbreakers and a blowout in Pittsburgh to extend their losing streak to five as their 10-game road trip comes to a close. Topics in the latest episode from Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce include:

— A frustrating and painful end the road trip with Bailey Ober's injury. 
— The gut-punches of Friday and Saturday's losses.
— The over-taxed bullpen in a 17-day stretch of games.
— Offense was a bright spot, and our picks to homer Monday.
— The crazy timing of Simeon Woods Richardson getting DFAed.
— Teeing up the return to Target Field and the series against the White Sox.

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Bring it on, "Atlanta radio hosts!" Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce respond to being called out for our snarky commentary about an Atlanta radio show's recent Byron Buxton thoughts. Topics include:

— Twin Cities Territory vs. Mr. Chuck and Mr. Chernoff.
— Why they're upset, and why Dan isn't backing down!
— Dan somehow makes this about Dr. Seuss.
— Unfortunately, Chuck and Chernoff have fired Dan.
— Where we're at with the MLB and players' unions labor proposals.
— On the Twins' losses in Chicago and a look ahead to Pittsburgh.

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The Twins have split the first two games of their road series against the White Sox after Tuesday's 11-inning win. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more in the latest episode. Topics include:

— Breaking down Tuesday's win.
— The heads-up play that got the Twins out of the 10th inning.
— Brooks Lee, moved to third base, responds in a big way.
— Tyler on handling demotions in your role.
— Joe Ryan with another solid outing.
— Byron Buxton's progress toward getting back to CF.

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The Twins started a 10-game road trip in the best way possible, sweeping the Red Sox in Boston. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more in the latest episode. Topics include:

— Twins sweep at Fenway Park for first since 1994.
— Taj Bradley comes back strong.
— The bullpen has had a great week.
— Royce Lewis is on an absolute tear in Triple-A, and our picks to homer.
— Setting up a big series in Chicago.

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For the third straight game since his injury scare, Joe Ryan threw exactly six innings and allowed exactly one run as the Twins won the series finale against the Astros. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more. Topics include:

— With a shaken-up lineup, Twins win series vs. Houston.
— Joe Ryan is on a roll.
— An interlude to address Byron Buxton to Atlanta trade rumors.
— Back to Joe Ryan, who is making himself a hot commodity ahead of the trade deadline.
— Andrew Morris shines in his first shot at the closer role.
— Yoendrys Gómez posts another scoreless outing.
— Teeing up the Twins' 10-game road trip.
— Dan explains his obsession with umpire pants.

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