Discussions over future upgrades to the Elizabethon Twins‘ (Rookie; Appalachian League) Joe O’Brien Field are back on, as Elizabethton officials and the Minnesota Twins met this week. (more…)
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Tinker Field History Plaza Opens
The legacy of Orlando’s Tinker Field will live on in a unique way, as officials have cut the ribbon on a history plaza at the former ballpark’s site. (more…)
Hiram Bithorn Stadium, Puerto Rico Ready for MLB Series
Though the island continues to deal with devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is showing considerable enthusiasm for upcoming Major League Baseball games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. (more…)
2018 Preview: Minnesota Twins, Target Field
With a sharp new social space that’s the very model of a modern sports bar and several new local food and beverage options, the Minnesota Twins unveiled upgrades to Target Field in anticipation of Thursday’s home opener. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 1
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, today through next Wednesday. (more…)
Elizabethton Set to Extend E-Twins Agreement
Later this week, the Elizabethton City Council will consider extending the management agreement for the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Elizabethton Mayor: Twins Need to Contribute to Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades
Elizabethton mayor Curt Alexander is calling for the Minnesota Twins to financially contribute to upgrades at Joe O’Brien Field, home of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
Twins-Indians Will Still Play Puerto Rico Series
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians affirmed their plans to play a regular-season series at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This announcement comes as Puerto Rico continues to recover from the damages caused by hurricanes Maria and Irma. (more…)
Twins to Extend Protective Netting at Hammond Stadium
Prior to spring training 2018, protective netting within Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex will be extended, according to an announcement from the Minnesota Twins and Lee County. (more…)
Twins Latest MLB Team to Announce Extended Netting
The Minnesota Twins will extend the netting at Target Field well beyond the ends of the dugouts for the 2018 season, as the team exceeds the recommendations from Major League Baseball. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Metropolitan Stadium
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of shoppers visiting the Mall of America this holiday season, take a moment to remember what originally stood on the site: Metropolitan Stadium, the first home of the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
Minnesota Twins Returning to WCCO-AM 830
The Minnesota Twins and Entercom Communications have announced a new partnership that will see the team’s radio broadcasts return to WCCO-AM 830. The Twins’ history with WCCO-AM 830 goes back to the team’s arrival at the Met and legendary broadcaster Herb Carneal, as the station aired games for the club’s first 46 seasons through 2006. (more…)
Ground Broken for Tinker Field History Plaza
A unique tribute to Tinker Field is starting to take shape, as Orlando officials have broken ground on a history plaza at the site of the facility. (more…)