The Twins begin the second half of the season tied for the American League's final wild-card spot. Can they make a surge to reach the postseason? Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce look at the biggest questions for the last 65 games. Topics include:

— Are they actually playoff contenders?
— Remembering the stifling hot 2018 series at Wrigley Field, which we were all at.
— Where do we stand on the buy vs. sell debate?
— Can the offense continue to stay hot (and healthy)?
— A peek at this weekend's series against the Cubs.

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With the Twins off until Friday, Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce take your questions on what it would take to keep All-Star Joe Ryan around long-term, what the clubhouse was like in the Josh Donaldson era, why exactly Tyler threw at Yermin Mercedes in a 2021 game, and more.

— Joe Ryan shines in the ASG, and welcome to the mailbag show.
— What are the Twins going to do with all their catchers?

— Will Mick Abel return before the playoffs?
— What was the Josh Donaldson era like in the clubhouse?

— What kind of contract would it take to keep Joe Ryan?

— Tyler, how’s the velo right now?

— Tyler, what was up that time you threw at Yermin Mercedes?

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The Twins won their eighth series in the last nine to head into the All-Star break tied for the last wild-card spot in the American League. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more in the latest episode. Topics include:

— The Twins rally to take two of three from the Angels to cap the first half.
— Twins keep coming up with wins in the rubber games.
— Assistant GM Sean Johnson's comments on Vahn Lackey, the team's first-round draft pick.
— What Lackey brings to the Twins organization.
— Our Home Run Derby picks.
— Twins start the buying process, acquiring reliever Tommy Nance.
— One thing we liked from the first half.

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Tom Pohlad sure sounds like he's ready to add to, not tear down, this surprisingly competitive Twins team. Plus, the Twins win another series. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about all that on the latest episode. Topics include:

— Tom Pohlad says "a $100 million payroll is not going to get the job done."
— How players in the clubhouse feel about comments like that.
— Twins are outperforming 11 of the top 16 payrolls in baseball.
— A single bullpen arm could make a huge difference.
— Twins take 2 of 3 from Cleveland; Bailey Ober returns.
— Alan Roden gets his big moment with Twins.
— Ryan Jeffers just about back from the IL.
— Who might the Twins get at No. 3 in the MLB Draft on Saturday?
— A peek at the last series before the break, vs. the Angels.

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Taj Bradley threw seven brilliant innings, and the Twins got more timely two-out hits to beat rival Cleveland on Tuesday in the opener of a big three-game series. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more in the latest episode. Topics include:

— Taj Bradley's super start, "like playing a video game."
— What it feels like as a pitcher to be in the zone like Bradley.
— Two-out hits with RISP played a big role in the win.
— Twins 13-7 in their last 20, shades of their early-season success.
— Byron Buxton heads to the IL, will miss All-Star Game.
— Teeing up the rest of the Cleveland series.
— How Joe Ryan lowered his season ERA by a half-point despite not pitching.

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The Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014. Now they get set for a big three games against division rival Cleveland. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more in the latest episode. Topics include:

— Twins take 2 of 3 in New York behind timely hitting, solid pitching.
— Tyler once absolutely handcuffed the Yankees in New York.
— Joe Ryan was brilliant in Sunday's win.
— Our picks to homer on Tuesday.
— Byron Buxton reaggravates his hip injury.
— Twins add reliever Woo-suk Go to bullpen in deal with Tigers.
— A big series against the Guardians begins Tuesday.

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The Twins finished off a series win in Houston on Wednesday night and now head out to the Big Apple to face the dreaded (but slumping) Yankees for a weekend set. Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce talk about that and more, including:

— Twins' bats come back to life in Houston as they win Wednesday's rubber game.
— Trevor Larnach continues to rake, now hitting .291.
— Taj Bradley was electric Wednesday with 11 Ks.
— World Cup talk (sorry).
— The latest on Byron Buxton's injury.
— Previewing the Twins' series against the Yankees.
— Special guest Tyler Duffey on what it's like playing at Yankee Stadium.

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Zebby Matthews was brilliant Monday and Joe Ryan had a very rough inning Tuesday as the Twins went 1-1 in the first two of three games in Houston. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that and more, including:

— Joe Ryan's rough night and a very consequential ABS challenge.
— Zebby Matthews shines in Monday's win, which featured another consequential challenge attempt.
— Matthews, Connor Prielipp and Mike Paredes stepped up in June.
— Anthony Banda is out "months" in a brutal blow to the bullpen.
— The latest on Byron Buxton's absence and how long it might last.
— Taj Bradley vs. Tatsuya Imai on Wednesday to wrap up the Houston series.

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