The Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Ballpark Authority (MBA) agreed on a two-year plan for Target Field upgrades that will include a new outfield videoboard, new control room and new turf. (more…)
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Restrictions loosening, with capacities rising in baseball
With COVID-19 restrictions across the country easing, more baseball teams are looking at increasing capacities–some as high as 100 percent–in coming weeks. (more…)
Twins launch tech accelerator
The Minnesota Twins have launched a three-year tech accelerator program with Techstars to develop tools to enhance future fan experiences through innovation. (more…)
Twins cleared for 10,000 fans at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins have been cleared to host 10,000 fans at Target Field to begin the season, as Gov. Tim Walz announces new loosened state guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions. (more…)
Twins revamp farm system with new St. Paul, Wichita affiliates
As we’ve been reporting for months, the Minnesota Twins are revamping their farm system with the addition of the St. Paul Saints and the Wichita Wind Surge as their top two affiliates while retaining Fort Myers and Cedar Rapids. (more…)
Twins, Rochester Red Wings part ways
The Minnesota Twins and top affiliate Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) are parting ways, clearing the way for the Twins to undertake a new affiliation with the St. Paul Saints and the Red Wings staying as an affiliated team. (more…)
Cleveland to reexamine Indians name, branding
The Cleveland Indians will follow the actions of other professional sports teams and reexamine the use of a racially inappropriate name and branding during a time of social justice. (more…)
Rethinking ballpark branding in #BLM times
We saw two high-profile ballpark changes in the past week, as the Minnesota Twins took down a statue of former team owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, while the University of Cincinnati will remove Marge Schott’s name from the school’s ballpark. (more…)
2019 Homer Hankies repurposed as cotton face masks
There are plenty of initiatives from MLB teams in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, but this is one that should lift spirits in Minnesota: The Minnesota Twins and team partners are converting the 2019 Homer Hanky into cotton face masks for medical use. (more…)
MLB Faces Uncertainty as Coronavirus Crisis Continues
With Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announcing a ban on gatherings of more than 250 people in the Seattle area amidst the coronavirus crisis, the scheduling of early-season Seattle Mariners home games is among the uncertainties facing MLB. (more…)
Future of MLB Game Broadcasts Still Being Developed
The future of MLB game broadcasts is still being developed, as teams explore a variety of strategies to reach listeners and viewers while also monetizing a valuable asset. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Roll Out 2020 Twins Pass
The Minnesota Twins have rolled out their 2020 Twins Pass, billing the ticket plan as an affordable option that can give fans access to 80 home games for a monthly fee. (more…)
Target Field, Minnesota Wild to Host 2021 NHL Winter Classic
The NHL Winter Classic returns to a ballpark in 2021, as the Minnesota Wild and Target Field will host next year’s New Year’s Day outdoor game. (more…)