Minnesota Twins shift into win-now mode as Byron Buxton, Walker Jenkins, and Luke Keaschall headline a young core set to ignite a playoff push in the wide-open AL Central. Can the revamped outfield defense and improved infield give the Twins the edge they need for 2027? CJ Baumgartner breaks down the team’s lofty expectations, spotlighting Luke Keaschall's breakout season and discussing whether this rising roster can deliver postseason success. Key topics include the impact of Brooks Lee’s position change, the stability of the starting rotation featuring Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Taj Bradley, and bullpen depth questions as the Twins anticipate significant offseason moves. Plus, minor league standouts Marco Raya and Ryan Gallagher may be poised to make a big-league splash. Don’t miss insider analysis on Ryan Jeffers’ uncertain future, the crucial roles of Kody Clemens and Andrew Morris, and why fans should raise the bar for Minnesota’s 2027 campaign. Photo Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ 00:00 Twins "Win-Now" ModeDiscussion on the Minnesota Twins entering win-now mode, expectations for 2027, young core analysis, defense and rotation outlook, and overall team competitiveness. 10:29 Stock Up, Stock DownSegment evaluating rising and falling player stocks, with a focus on Luke Keaschall's breakout, rotation performances from Joe Ryan and Dean Kramer, and concerns over Ryan Jeffers and Andrew Morris. 24:41 Minor League UpdateAnalysis of Twins pitching prospects Marco Raya and Ryan Gallagher, their potential impact for 2027, and the state of the minor league pitching pipeline. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
