The Twins exploded for 16 runs Saturday during a series win over Arizona, capping a huge road trip. They now come home to face L.A. while sitting just a game out in the wild card and 3.5 out in the AL Central. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the offensive surge and more. Topics include:

— Twins take two of three in Arizona to cap road trip.
— The numbers behind a huge offensive surge.
— The latest on Mick Abel's setback.
— Mike Paredes and the Twins' fill-ins stepping up.
— Our picks to homer Monday night. Can we do it yet again?!
— A preview of this week's series against Shohei Ohtani and the MLB-best Dodgers.

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In an exclusive with The Athletic's Dan Hayes, Byron Buxton has some thoughts about his name being attached to trade speculation. Dan, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about that, the Twins' sweep of the Rangers and more on the latest show. Topics include:

— Byron Buxton makes it clear how he feels about all the trade talk.
— On why Buxton probably means it when he says he doesn't intend to leave.
— With the Twins still feisty, it feels like a stretch to trade him.
— Our picks to homer tonight in Arizona. Can we be right again?!
— Twins finish off the sweep in Texas, as the offense remains stellar.
— The Twins are giving season-ticket holders discounts for actually attending the games.
— A peek at this weekend's series in Arizona.
— Tyler Duffey on his Twins TV debut.

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The Twins got strong performances across the board in winning the first two games in Texas against the Rangers. Dan Hayes, Tyler Duffey and Zack Pierce talk about the last two wins and more. Topics include:

— A strong start to the series and the Twins' first winning streak in nearly a month.
— The offense stays hot, moving up to No. 2 in the AL in runs scored.
— Their success with RISP continues to be a major factor.
— Kody Clemens making himself a potential trade target?
— Zebby Matthews with a strong response after a rough last outing.
— Kyler Fedko's journey and his first big-league RBI.
— Mick Abel's return is imminent.

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