What is the Minnesota Twins record in 2026?

The Minnesota Twins are 3-6, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Twins today?

Joe Ryan (0-1, 4.82 ERA) vs Casey Mize (0-0, 1.50 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Twins game on today?

Today's game airs on Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Minnesota Twins News & Updates

April 06, 2026

The Minnesota Twins were 3-6, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 1-4 at Target Field.

Twins Daily Vibe Check

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Only 9 games in. The score reflects some real issues. A loss by 3 last night and the vibes reflect it. And opponents have them by 5 runs this week.

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Twins Game on April 06

Opponent:	Detroit Tigers (4-5)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Joe Ryan (0-1, 4.82 ERA) vs Casey Mize (0-0, 1.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph

Twins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 1-4 at Target Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	8	0
	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Matt Wallner went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	6	4	.600		W1
Royals	4	5	.444	1.5	L1
White Sox	4	5	.444	1.5	W3
Tigers	4	5	.444	1.5	L1
Twins	3	6	.333	2.5	L2

Minnesota Twins are 3-6 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
56 Josh Bell	2	.222	.927	7
4 Tristan Gray	1	.286	.924	8
9 Trevor Larnach	0	.273	.955	2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Tristan Gray	1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .111 AVG in last 3 games

Twins News

The Minnesota Twins continue to struggle, suffering their third straight series loss after a heart-wrenching 4-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays in extra innings. Despite a strong outing from Simeon Woods Richardson, who kept the game close, the bats failed to ignite, with the team's offensive woes compounding early in the season. Byron Buxton was honored for reaching a decade of MLB service time, a bright spot amid the team's disappointing start. In a bid to shake things up, the Twins optioned Zak Kent to Triple-A, signaling that changes are on the horizon for a roster that needs to find its spark quickly. With a 3-5 record and a troubling trend of missed opportunities, the Twins must regroup fast if they hope to regain momentum before the season slips further away.

Sources

MLB.com

3 takeaways after Twins' first home series of 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – A strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson ended in a disappointing finish as the Twins dropped their third straight series to open the season Sunday, losing 4-1 to the Rays in 10 innings. Here are three takeaways from the game and the first home series of the year.

MLB.com

Twins honor Buxton for reaching 10 years of MLB service time

MINNEAPOLIS – Talking about himself doesn’t come naturally to Byron Buxton. That’s why it’s so meaningful when he does. The Twins recognized Buxton on Sunday morning for reaching 10 years of Major League service time, a milestone that players greatly treasure. In a clubhouse ceremony attended by his wife and

Puckettspond

Twins make first bullpen move of season by optioning Zak Kent for newly acquired righty

The Twins made the first of likely many bullpen moves the team will make this season by sending Zak Kent to Triple-A for a newly acquired righty.

Puckettspond

Surprising Minnesota Twins roster move paying off early in 2026

When spring training began, it seemed like a long shot that he'd make the Twins' Opening Day roster. Now, he's proving that Minnesota made the right decision to make him its backup shortstop.

Twinkie Town

Rays 4, Twins 1 (F/10): Eggs-cruciating Easter

On a day the Twins really needed some length, starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson gave the Twins everything they could ask for and more. Unfortunately, the bats didn’t do their part, leading to another loss that was well within reach. Let’s start with the good. Woods Richardson looked sharp all day, despite his stuff being […]

Twinkie Town

Game 9: Rays at Twins

First Chuck: 1:10 PM CDT (click here each week for a new anthem!) The Tube: Twins.TV The Dial: Treasure Island Baseball Network Spies ‘R Us: DRAYSBAY In seeing the 21 MLB ballparks I’ve been to thus far, I’ve traversed a lot of territory. Besides ranking the yards, it has given me an opportunity to think […]

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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