What is the Minnesota Twins record in 2026?

The Minnesota Twins are 8-7, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Twins today?

Taj Bradley (2-0, 1.08 ERA) vs Max Scherzer (1-1, 3.38 ERA). First pitch at 01:37 PM EDT.

What channel is the Twins game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive. First pitch at 01:37 PM EDT.

Minnesota Twins News & Updates

April 12, 2026

The Minnesota Twins were 8-7, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins handled the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 at Rogers Centre.

Twins Daily Vibe Check

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Steady as she goes. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Also helping: winning by 3 last night moved the needle.

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Twins Game on April 12

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (6-8)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	01:37 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Taj Bradley (2-0, 1.08 ERA) vs Max Scherzer (1-1, 3.38 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph

Twins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins handled the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 at Rogers Centre.

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

Highlights

Brooks Lee went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Josh Bell went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Trevor Larnach went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	9	6	.600		W1
Twins	8	7	.533	1.0	W1
Royals	7	8	.467	2.0	W2
Tigers	6	9	.400	3.0	W2
White Sox	5	10	.333	4.0	L2

Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
56 Josh Bell	3	.286	.941	12
9 Trevor Larnach	1	.273	.948	5
4 Tristan Gray	1	.263	.792	8

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
16 Austin Martin	4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games
22 Brooks Lee	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
27 Ryan Jeffers	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Taj Bradley	6.1 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
20 Mick Abel	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Twins News

Royce Lewis’s departure to the injured list due to a left knee sprain casts a shadow over the Minnesota Twins' lineup, just as they were finding their rhythm against left-handed pitchers. Despite yesterday’s 10-4 defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Twins displayed glimpses of promise, particularly from Brooks Lee and Trevor Larnach, who sparked what could have been a comeback. Yet, with Lewis sidelined, questions loom about their offensive consistency against southpaws,a recurring struggle over the last decade. The team’s ability to adapt will be tested, especially with Joe Ryan taking the mound next. As they strive to improve their division position, the Twins can't afford to let injuries derail their momentum.

Sources

Puckettspond

Twins make official roster move after Royce Lewis disappointingly lands on injured list

Minnesota recalled two players from Triple-A St. Paul and placed Lewis and Cody Laweryson on the injured list.

MLB.com

Twins prove formidable in lefty-lefty matchups as they top Toronto

TORONTO -- Brooks Lee and Trevor Larnach provided the spark, and the Twins kept showing their lefty-heavy lineup can handle a tough early run of southpaw starters. After falling behind by two runs early, Minnesota erupted in the third inning, with Lee right in the middle of it again. Batting

MLB.com

Lewis felt a 'pop' in his knee but could play immediately if needed

TORONTO -- The Twins got encouraging news on Royce Lewis, but they’ll still be without one of their most important bats for the near future. Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left knee sprain after waking up feeling sore Friday. The 25-year-old said he caught

Puckettspond

Derek Shelton reveals Twins outfield preference with strange lineup choice vs Blue Jays

Derek Shelton revealed his outfield preference with an interesting lineup choice against the Blue Jays.

Twinkie Town

Have the Twins really stunk against LHP the past decade?

Quoting from the Book of Ben, chapter & verse: “For seemingly the 10th season in a row, the Twins simply can’t manage to string together any offense against left-handed starting pitchers” Is this actually true? Well, let’s take a look (I’m including all lefties here—SP & RP alike). In 2016-2018, the Twins were about league […]

Mlbtraderumors

George Springer Exits Game Due To Left Toe Fracture

Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left today’s game against the Twins with a left toe fracture, the team announced. Facing Joe Ryan in the third inning, Springer fouled an 0-1 pitch off his left foot and briefly went down at the plate (video from Shi Davidi of Sportsnet). He finished the at-bat and grounded […]

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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