What is the Minnesota Twins record in 2026?

The Minnesota Twins are 10-7, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Twins today?

Mick Abel (0-2, 6.08 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (2-0, 2.76 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Twins game on today?

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

Minnesota Twins News & Updates

April 14, 2026

The Minnesota Twins were 10-7, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins creamed the Boston Red Sox 13-6 at Target Field.

Twins Daily Vibe Check

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On Fire

taking over first place

The numbers back it up. Just took over first place in the division. Plus, a 7-run win last night helps the cause.

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Twins Game on April 14

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (6-10)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Mick Abel (0-2, 6.08 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (2-0, 2.76 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NESN+, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph

Twins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins creamed the Boston Red Sox 13-6 at Target Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	3	0	0	1	2	0	0	6	10	1
	4	7	0	0	2	0	0	0		13	11	0

Highlights

Josh Bell went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Ryan Jeffers went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Ryan Kreidler went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Byron Buxton went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Twins	10	7	.588		W3
Guardians	10	7	.588		W1
Royals	7	9	.438	2.5	L1
Tigers	7	9	.438	2.5	W3
White Sox	6	10	.375	3.5	W1

Minnesota Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
56 Josh Bell	3	.268	.900	14
4 Tristan Gray	2	.273	.937	11
27 Ryan Jeffers	2	.317	.952	10

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Ryan Jeffers	6 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .6 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

The Minnesota Twins continue to defy expectations, showcasing their newfound prowess against left-handed pitching by obliterating Garrett Crochet for 11 runs in just 1.2 innings during their 13-6 mauling of the Boston Red Sox, proving they can hit lefties after all. Byron Buxton took center stage by smashing a solo home run, making history as Target Field's all-time leader in homers, further solidifying his legacy in the Twin Cities. With a recent record of 6-1 and a current run differential of +13, the team is firing on all cylinders, even without the usual contributions from big names like Buxton and Luke Keaschall. Tristan Gray has emerged as a crucial player, stepping up in the lineup and helping push the Twins into a strong position early in the season.

Sources

MLB.com

Maybe they CAN hit lefties. Twins tag Crochet with 11 runs in 1 2/3 innings

MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins can’t hit lefties. You know this. They know this. Everyone knows it. But what if everyone was wrong? It’s early, but so far in 2026, Minnesota is making a habit of beating left-handers -- and not just beating them, but absolutely taking it to the best

MLB.com

Buxton is Target Field's new all-time HR leader, and he's eager to pad that total

MINNEAPOLIS – Target Field has been Byron Buxton’s house for a while now, but on Monday night, he really made it official. Buxton hit a solo homer in the fifth inning of the Twins’ 13-6 win against the Red Sox, making him the ballpark’s all-time home run leader. It’s the

Puckettspond

Twins’ Derek Shelton receives major All-Star honor from Blue Jays’ John Schneider

Blue Jays manager John Schneider gave Twins skipper Derek Shelton a major All-Star honor.

Twinkie Town

Twins 13, Red Sox 6: Minnesota un-Crochets some Sox

Is this my most strained pun headline yet? Most likely. Also, please don’t crochet your socks. That’s just asking for blisters. After chasing Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez early last week, tonight they ambushed 2025 AL Cy Young runner-up Garrett Crochet for 11 runs in the first two innings. To say the lineup has come […]

Twinkie Town

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Tristan Gray Appreciation Post” Edition

The “American League-leading” Minnesota Twins are 9-7 after two straight series wins over the Tigers and the Blue Jays. It’s been certainly impressive to see the team fight back after three straight series losses, and doing so without needing the heroics of Byron Buxton or Luke Keaschall. Instead, infielder Tristan Gray has been a solid […]

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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