John and Ben recap a winning week for the Twins against the Red Sox and Tigers, Buxton and Correa showing signs of life, Joe Ryan’s All-Star case, Bailey Ober’s reliability, and why more people aren’t talking about Jhoan Duran.

Then, they discuss why the only way for the team to improve is internal development from the hitters, and why that may not happen this season. Finally, they debate potential strategies for the Twins at the trade deadline, and why Minnesota may be better off holding steady.

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The Twins are back at .500, but somehow still in the division lead. John and Ben chat about getting dominated by the Rays and nearly sweeping the Blue Jays, before Emilio Pagan predictably imploded.

Then, the guys discuss whether the AL Central is the worst division in the league, and why the Twins have squandered a chance to easily run away with the division early. Plus a discussion on the Twins’ litany of injured players and which ones will return soon.

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With injuries to Buxton, Correa, Gallo, Larnach, Kirilloff, and now Royce Lewis, the Twins have been running out the St. Paul Saints lineup this week, but still managed to get a series win against the Astros and split one with the Guardians. John and Ben go through all the highs and lows of the week, including a couple record-breaking outings by closer Jhoan Duran.

Then, the guys discuss whether or not Max Kepler has a future in the Twins lineup if he’s unwilling to play centerfield, and why they think Buxton won’t see any time in the outfield this season, even if it could help the offense.

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Twins top prospect Royce Lewis is set to make his 2023 Twins debut today after recovering from last year’s ACL tear. Will he provide the spark that the offense so desperately needs? Plus the usual recap of the week’s games, and a discussion about why exactly the Twins have been struggling to hit the last few weeks.

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The umps may have screwed the Twins out of some wins, but their approach with the bases loaded has still been concerning. John and Ben recap the Twins week with series losses to the Dodgers and Angels and the offense letting down some stellar pitching performances.

Then the guys look at the Twins new string of injuries and what they could mean for the team long term, including maybe just giving Byron Buxton a stint on the IL for his own benefit. Plus an update on Royce Lewis’ electric rehab assignment and the Twins’ plan for him when he returns.

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A winning week means a winning pod. The Twins’ bats came to life and destroyed some Cubbie pitching to cap off series wins over the Padres and Cubs. The guys talk about what they liked from the Twins this week, what they didn’t, and whether the offensive burst is sustainable. Plus Ben is proven correct in his season-long obsession with getting Alex Kirilloff back in the lineup.

Then, the guys talk about a flurry of roster moves for the Twins in the last week, including Max Kepler’s diagnosis, Royce Lewis’ promising rehab start, and why Jose Miranda may have played his way out of the Twins’ long term plans. Plus a discussion over the Tyler Mahle trade and whether the Twins made the right move in the wake of his Tommy John’s surgery.

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John recaps the week for the Twins, as they faced off against the White Sox and the Guardians. Other topics include offensive inconsistency, injury developments, and why we should be excited about Alex Kirillof.

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The Twins beat the Yankees in the regular season series for the first time since 2001! John and Ben discuss the significance of that for the Twins and the importance of stacking up wins against the lowly Royals. Topics include: first grade, the year 2001, Buck Bombs, Beef Stew, and offensive force Max Kepler.

Then, the guys look at how losing Kenta Maeda and Tyler Mahle for a long stretch will impact the Twins, and why losing 40% of their starting rotation isn’t as bad as it might seem (Bailey Ober and Louie Varland, come on down!) Finally, they talk about Alex Kirilloff’s continued minor league dominance and why the Twins aren’t calling him up right away.

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The bats have gone silent, but the guys are back to make some noise. John and Ben recap last week’s Twins games and why there’s still plenty of time for the bats to turn things around after a rough start. Then they look at Pablo Lopez’s new extension and what it means for the Twins, as well as Alex Kirilloff’s torrid rehab assignment. Topics include: Fenway weirdness, bullpen management, and the Twins making Chad Kuhl and Patrick Corbin look like aces (spoiler alert: they’re definitely not).

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With a series win against the Chicago White Sox and a split with the Yankees in New York, it’s time to take the Twins seriously as contenders. Ben and John share their major takeaways from the week, including some big offensive showings despite running out a Triple-A lineup for most of the week. Topics include: Pablo Lopez’s brilliance, a 9-run first inning in New York, Kenta Maeda’s health, and rehab updates from the Twins plethora of IL members.

In Minnesota Sports corner, Ben, a long-time Utah resident, discusses his frustrations with Rudy Gobert as a member of the Jazz and the Timberwolves in the aftermath of his fight with teammate Kyle Anderson. Also, Jaden McDaniels punched a wall and lost?? John then shares his thoughts on the in-game experience at the NBA Play-In Tournament, and the guys give some predictions for how the Nuggets series will go. Spoiler alert: everything Ben said about Jokic destroying Gobert was exactly right.

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