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't likely to spend on starting pitching
— Our potential Twins free-agent hitting targets
— What about trades for Rafael Devers or Josh Naylor?
— What next at catcher if Ryan Jeffers leaves?
— Brian Reith is the new Twins pitching coach
— Brooks Lee named Gold Glove finalist
— Congrats to the Brewers on making the World Series

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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-agent week
— Our potential Twins free-agent pitching targets
— Guardians rally past the Hayes-jinxed White Sox
— The Brewers have got this ... right?
— Vikings, 49ers are 5-0, how about that?
— This day in 1991 ...

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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 include:

(0:00): Are the Twins really for sale again?
(12:23): Will they spend what's necessary?
(22:55): Will Ryan Jeffers be back?
(31:07): What young players would we lock up right now?
(40:34): What ex-player would make a good pitching coach?
(46:26): This day in 1991 ...
(48:05): Corrections

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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 the Brewers have aced the international pool
— Building loyalty by signing players early
— Proof if doesn't take a massive payroll
— Thoughts on the other Division Series so far
— P.J. Fleck strikes again
— 49ers or Vikings ... who's better?
— On this day in 1991 ...

Have questions about the Twins offseason? Leave them in the comments on our YouTube post. Mailbag show coming Thursday.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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