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Banana Ball World Tour Returns to Target Field on June 4-5, 2027

Party Animals headline two-game Friday-Saturday series vs. the Firefighters; Banana Ball’s lottery-based ticket system open now through October 31, 2026
October 16, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – After three electric, sold-out shows in August 2026, the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour will return to Minneapolis next summer, as the Minnesota Twins today announced that the headlining Party Animals will play two games vs. the Firefighters at Target Field on Friday, June 4 and Saturday,

Twins Name Brian Reith as Pitching Coach

October 14, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have named Brian Reith as pitching coach. Reith spent the last five seasons (2022-26) as pitching coach for Triple-A Durham in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. In five seasons under Reith, the Bulls issued the fewest walks (2,714) among

Minnesota Twins Named Finalist for MLB's 2026 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence

Club honored for ‘Girls Belong in Baseball’ programming; Online fan voting runs from today through Friday, October 16
October 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins today announced that Major League Baseball has selected the Twins and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund’s “Girls Belong in Baseball” initiative as a finalist for the prestigious Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence, MLB’s highest team honor. Fans can vote online from

Twins Announce 2026 Diamond Awards Recipients

Winners selected by Twin Cities Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund Board of Directors
October 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Twins today announced the recipients of the Diamond Awards, their annual awards for the 2026 season, based on voting conducted by the Twin Cities Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund Board of Directors. Utility player Kody

Walker Jenkins and Adrian Bohorquez Named 2026 Twins Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year

October 1, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Twins announced today that outfielder Walker Jenkins has been named the 2026 Sherry Robertson Award winner as the Twins minor league Player of the Year and right-handed pitcher Adrian Bohorquez has been named the 2026 Jim Rantz Award winner as the Twins minor league

Twins Announce Changes to Coaching Staff

September 28, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that pitching coach Pete Maki and assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez will not return to the major league coaching staff in 2027. Maki joined the Twins organization in 2018 and has held various roles for the club for the last nine

Twins Reinstate Culpepper From the 10-Day Injured List

Jeff Hoffman placed on 15-day Injured List
September 26, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated infielder Kaelen Culpepper from the 10-day Injured List. Culpepper, who was placed on the IL with a left hamstring strain on September 16, has hit .275 (30-for-109) with five doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI, six walks,

Twins Homestand Highlights: September 25-27

Twins celebrating Fan Appreciation Weekend during final homestand of season
September 25, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tomorrow night for their 13th and final homestand of the season, hosting the Texas Rangers for a three-game “Fan Appreciation Weekend” series from today, Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27. This weekend celebrates and thanks Twins fans, and

Minnesota Twins Continue Setting Sustainability Standard with 35 'Gold Medals' and 2026 'Water Stewardship' Award

Club recognized by GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership) for its exceptional sustainability commitment and impact, earning medals across all 10 categories
September 24, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins have been named a 2026 GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership) Sustainability Leader, earning 35 GOAL Medals and the GOAL Water Stewardship Award. A globally recognized pioneer in sustainable practices, these honors showcase the Twins’ commitment to environmental responsibility at Target Field and

Twins Select Contract of Aaron Sabato

Alex Jackson designated for release or assignment
September 21, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of first baseman Aaron Sabato from Triple-A St. Paul. Sabato, 27, played in 113 games for the Saints this season, hitting .273 (114-for-417) with 29 doubles, one triple, 25 home runs, 75 RBI, 66 runs

Twins Place Trevor Larnach on 10-Day Injured List

Alan Roden recalled from Triple-A St. Paul
September 18, 2026

ANAHEIM, CA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed outfielder Trevor Larnach on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to September 15) with a left wrist sprain. Larnach, who has missed the club’s last four games with the injury, played in 122 games for the Twins this season,

Twins and Annunciation Community to Host Ribbon-Cutting and Inaugural Games at Hope Field on Saturday, Sept. 19

Newly renovated wiffle ball field at Annunciation Church and School stands as a place of play, laughter and joy - now and for years to come
September 17, 2026

WHAT: The Minnesota Twins and the Annunciation community will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and inaugural wiffle ball games at Hope Field — the newly renovated and renamed wiffle ball field at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, September 19 | Hope Field at Annunciation Church and

Twins Place Kaelen Culpepper on 10-Day Injured List

Ben Ross recalled from Triple-A St. Paul
September 16, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed infielder Kaelen Culpepper on the 10-day Injured List with a left hamstring strain. Culpepper was removed from last night’s game against the New York Yankees in the top of the seventh inning with left hamstring tightness. He

Pablo López Named Twins 2026 Nominee for Roberto Clemente Award Presented by Capital One

September 14, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – Major League Baseball today announced that right-handed pitcher Pablo López has been named the Minnesota Twins’ 2026 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One, baseball’s most prestigious individual honor for major leaguers. This is López’s third consecutive nomination with the Twins and fourth

Twins Recall Emmanuel Rodriguez

Ben Ross optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
September 12, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul. Rodriguez, 23, has hit .262 (45-for-172) with six doubles, one triple, 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 42 walks, seven stolen bases, 36 runs scored, a .414 on-base percentage and a

Twins Return Austin Martin from Rehab Assignment, Reinstate from 10-Day Injured List

Gabby Gonzalez optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
September 10, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned outfielder Austin Martin from rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Martin, who was placed on the IL on August 17 with a left hamstring strain, played in two games on rehab assignment this

Twins Homestand Highlights: September 11-16

Twins return home for penultimate homestand of season; Salute to Service Weekend presented by Securian Financial, Roberto Clemente Day, Hispanic Heritage recognition and more on deck for six-game stay
September 10, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tomorrow night for their 12th and penultimate homestand of the season, looking to move up in the Wild Card standings with three games against a team they are chasing for playoff position, the Cleveland Guardians (September 11-13), and three

Honoring Those who Serve, Protect and Sacrifice: Twins' Salute to Service Weekend Presented by Securian Financial set for September 11-13 at Target Field

Twins will celebrate first responders, veterans and active service members throughout this weekend’s home series vs. the Cleveland Guardians
September 10, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins, in partnership with the Minnesota National Guard, today announced plans to honor first responders, veterans and active service members from five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces during the September 11-13 Salute to Service Weekend presented by Securian Financial at Target Field. All

Twins Return Joe Ryan From Rehab Assignment, Reinstate From 15-Day Injured List

Garrett Acton optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
September 7, 2026

DETROIT, MI – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day Injured List. Ryan, who was placed on the Injured List on August 7 with a left glute strain, made one start on rehab assignment

Twins Announce 2027 Spring Training Home Schedule

Twins' 2027 spring schedule features 15 games at Lee Health Sports Complex; Home Opener is Friday, February 19 against Tampa Bay
September 4, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, today announced their home schedule for 2027 spring training, the club’s 37th at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, FL. The Twins’ 2027 spring schedule features 30 total Grapefruit League games (15 home, 15 road). Highlights

Twins Announce 2026 Harmon Killebrew Award Winners

Annual community service award is given to a player of each full-season affiliate
September 3, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins today announced the 2026 Harmon Killebrew Award winners for outsanding minor league community service. Following the National Baseball Hall of Famer's death in 2011, the Twins have annually recognized a player from each of the organization's full-season affiliates for their service within the

Twins Make September Roster Additions

Garrett Acton recalled from Triple-A St. Paul and Ben Ross contract selected
September 1, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton from Triple-A St. Paul and have selected the contract of infielder Ben Ross from St. Paul. Acton, 28, went 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA (6.2 IP, 2 ER) in four games for the

Twins Recall Gabriel Gonzalez

Byron Buxton placed on 10-day Injured List
August 30, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul. Gonzalez, 22, has hit .254 (102-for-402) with 19 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 51 RBI in 106 games for the Saints this season. This marks his second stint

Twins Select Contract of Walker Jenkins

Alan Roden optioned to Triple-A St. Paul; Woosuk Go designated for release or assignment
August 28, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of outfielder Walker Jenkins from Triple-A St. Paul. Jenkins, who has been ranked as the club’s top prospect for each of the last three seasons (2024-26), played in 69 games for Triple-A St. Paul this

Twins Homestand Highlights: Aug. 28-Sept. 2

Twins can move up in the playoff race during six games vs. the White Sox and Tigers; Top prospect Walker Jenkins set to make his MLB debut tonight; Every game features a gate giveaway, Theme Night or other value offering
August 28, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight for their 11th homestand of the season, looking to move up in the American League playoff races during a crucial six-game stay against a pair of AL Central division foes. Tonight, Minnesota welcomes the division-leading Chicago White Sox