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Twins Homestand Highlights: June 12-14

Pride Night and Barbie Game Day highlight Interleague weekend homestand
June 12, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight for their sixth homestand of the season, a three-game weekend series against National League foe the St. Louis Cardinals.

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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 all

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 Select Contract of Kyler Fedko

Orlando Arcia designated for release or assignment
June 15, 2026

ARLINGTON, TX – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of outfielder Kyler Fedko from Triple-A St. Paul.

Fedko, 26, played in 58 games for the Saints this season, hitting .286 (59-for-206) with 11 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs, 45 RBI, 44 runs scored, a .372

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 Clemens

Minnesota Twins Launch 'Home-Field Advantage': MyTwins Season Ticket Members Receive up to 20% Back

MyTwins Season Ticket Members earn 15% credit for every 2026 home game attended, plus 5% more when the Twins win
June 17, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins today announced Home-Field Advantage, a new program exclusively for MyTwins Season Ticket Members that returns real value to the club’s most loyal fans. MyTwins Season Ticket Members will receive a 15% credit on tickets for every 2026 regular season game they attend at

Twins Return Kendry Rojas from Rehab Assignment, Reinstate from 15-Day Injured List

Justin Lawrence designated for release or assignment
June 21, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned left-handed pitcher Kendry Rojas from his rehab assignment and have reinstated him from the 15-day Injured List.

Rojas, who was placed on the 15-day IL on May 29 with left elbow inflammation and has missed the Twins’ last 24

Minnesota Twins, the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino Unveil Custom-Designed Jersey and Hats Celebrating Native American Heritage

Exclusive jersey will be given away to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for the Twins’ annual Native American Heritage Night tonight, Monday, June 22 at Target Field; Limited-edition hats available at the Twins New Era Team Store
June 22, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins are celebrating the Dakota culture with a custom jersey and two hats, designed by artist and Dakota Nation member Leah Thomas – Zintkada Zi Win, and produced in partnership with the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino. The exclusive

Twins Select Contract of Austin Voth

Cody Laweryson optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
June 23, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from Triple-A St. Paul.

Voth has split the 2026 minor league season between Triple-A Buffalo (Toronto) and St. Paul, going 1-3 with a 3.65 ERA (44.1 IP, 18 ER), 15 walks,

Twins to Open Target Field Gates Early for Tonight's Game vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Joe Ryan vs. Shohei Ohtani pitching matchup on deck; Gates to open at 5:00 p.m. prior to series finale against Los Angeles
June 24, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins today announced that the Target Field gates will open 30 minutes earlier, at 5:00 p.m., prior to tonight’s (Wednesday, June 24) series finale against the two-time defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

First pitch tonight is scheduled for 6:40 p.m., with a premier

Twins Recall Kody Funderburk and Marco Raya

Kendry Rojas optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Austin Voth designated for release or assignment
June 24, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled left-handed pitcher Kody Funderburk and right-handed pitcher Marco Raya from Triple-A St. Paul.

Funderburk, who will be making his third stint with the Twins this season, appeared in six games for the Saints during his most recent stint

Twins Place Anthony Banda on 15-Day IL

Cody Laweryson recalled from Triple-A St. Paul
June 29, 2026

HOUSTON, TX – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda on the 15-day Injured List with a left lat strain.

Banda, who was removed from yesterday’s game in the ninth inning against Colorado with the injury, has gone 2-0 with a 4.46 ERA (34.1 IP,

Twins Homestand Highlights: July 7-12

First-ever AEW Brawl in the Ballpark, Twins Rally Dancers debut, Twins Hall of Fame and more highlight six-game stay
July 6, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins – 13-8 in their last 21 games, winners of six of their last seven series (including a weekend series win at Yankee Stadium) and just 1.5 games out of an American League playoff spot – return to Target Field tomorrow for their eighth

Twins Activate Woo-Suk Go to 26-Man Roster

Cody Laweryson optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
July 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have activated right-handed pitcher Woo-Suk Go to the 26-man roster.

Go, who was acquired from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations on Sunday, has split the 2026 season between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers organization,

Twins Place Byron Buxton on 10-Day Injured List

Alan Roden recalled from Triple-A St. Paul
July 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day Injured List with a right hip strain (retroactive to July 6).

Buxton, who has missed four of the club’s last six games with the injury, has played in 75 of the club’s

Twins Place Marco Raya on 15-Day Injured List

July 8, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed right-handed pitcher Marco Raya on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to July 5) with right shoulder impingement.

Raya made his major league debut on June 27 and has pitched in three games for the Twins this season, posting

Twins Return Bailey Ober From Rehab Assignment, Reinstate From 15-Day Injured List

Connor Prielipp placed on 15-day Injured List; Kendry Rojas recalled from Triple-A St. Paul
July 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned right-handed pitcher Bailey Ober from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day Injured List.

Ober, who was placed on the IL on May 31 with right elbow inflammation, made two starts on rehab assignment for High-

Twins Return Ryan Jeffers From Rehab Assignment, Reinstate From 10-Day Injured List

Kyler Fedko optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
July 10, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned catcher Ryan Jeffers from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List.

Jeffers, who missed the club’s last 46 games with a left hamate bone fracture, recently played in five games for Triple-A St. Paul

Twins Acquire Tommy Nance from Toronto Blue Jays

Club trades Ryan Sprock and International Bonus Pool Money
July 10, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Tommy Nance from the Toronto Blue Jays, in exchange for minor league catcher/infielder Ryan Sprock and international bonus pool money.

Nance, 35, has appeared in 32 games for the Blue Jays this season, going 1-2 with

Twins Option Eric Orze

Tommy Nance activated to 26-man roster
July 11, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Eric Orze to Triple-A St. Paul.

Orze appeared in a career-high 36 games for the Twins this season, going 2-2 with a 5.66 ERA (41.1 IP, 26 ER), one home run allowed, 21 walks, 36 strikeouts,

Twins Claim Jack Anderson off Waivers From Boston Red Sox

Anthony Banda transferred to 60-day Injured List
July 11, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they claimed right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

Anderson, 26, made his major league debut on April 14 and appeared in three games for the Boston Red Sox, posting a 3.38 ERA (8.0 IP, 3 ER),

Twins Select Catcher Vahn Lackey With the Third Overall Pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft

Carson Tinney selected in second round; Brett Renfrow selected in Competitive Balance Round B; Ethan Wachsmann selected in third round; Tommy LaPour selected in fourth round
July 11, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected catcher Vahn Lackey from the Georgia Institute of Technology with the third overall selection in the first round of the 2026 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

The 6-foot-2, 202-pound backstop hit .397 (87-for-219) with 16 doubles, three

Twins Complete 2026 MLB Draft

Club selects 21 players over two-day draft
July 12, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have completed the 2026 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, selecting 16 additional players on the second and final day. In all, the Twins selected 21 total players, including: 13 right-handed pitchers, three catchers, four infielders and one outfielder.

Twins Announce 2027 Schedule

Opening Day is March 25 at Kansas City; Home Opener is April 2 vs. Tampa Bay
July 16, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, today announced their preliminary schedule for the 2027 regular season, the club’s 67th campaign in Twins Territory.

For the third consecutive season, the Twins will play their earliest Opening Day game ever, beginning the 2027 campaign with a