What do you do when you want to add new features to a ballpark with an extremely limited footprint? You change the rules and extend the ballpark boundaries to encompass a nearby plaza, as the Minnesota Twins did this season at Target Field. (more…)
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Twins, Pentair Add New Water Filtration Stations To Target Field
Ask any fan at a ballpark about concessions, and one inevitable complaint is the need to buy bottled water at a high price. The Minnesota Twins and partner Pentair are addressing that need with new filtration stations at Target Field. (more…)
Target Field Earns LEED Gold Recertification
Thanks to continued upgrades to Target Field, the Minnesota Twins have achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold recertification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. LEED is the world’s most widely used program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance buildings. (more…)
CLEAR Service Added by Orioles, Rangers and Twins
Mandatory security screening at ballparks is unpopular with most fans, but one way to avoid the lines — CLEAR’s identity program — has been adopted by the Baltimore Orioles (Oriole Park), the Texas Rangers (Globe Life Park) and the Minnesota Twins (Target Field) for 2019. (more…)
2019 Preview: Minnesota Twins, Target Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Minnesota Twins and Target Field. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 2
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, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Twins Pass: Next Evolution in Season Tickets
The evolution of the season ticket moved forward this week with the Minnesota Twins introducing a season pass with flexible seating options. But we’re guessing this won’t be the last team to rethink how to offer season tickets to new audiences. (more…)
Twins Lower Target Field Concession Prices
The Minnesota Twins, along with concessionaire Delaware North Sportservice, have announced reduced prices for select concessions at Target Field. (more…)
Twins Unveil 2019 Target Field Upgrades
The Minnesota Twins have announced details on Target Field upgrades for 2019, highlighted by a major reconfiguration of Gate 34. (more…)
Best Renovation (MLB): Bat & Barrel, Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins certainly are not afraid to change things up at Target Field. The opening of the unique Bat & Barrel social space/sports bar elevated the game-day fan experience, earning it the 2018 Ballpark Digest Award for Best Renovation (MLB). (more…)
Blue Wahoos, Twins Announce Affiliation
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have entered into a new affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, announcing a two-season player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Shop Affiliation Options
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are shopping their affiliation options, including a potential renewal with the Cincinnati Reds or an agreement with a new parent club. (more…)
Miracle, Twins Extend Affiliation Through 2022 Season
The Fort Myers Miracle (High A; Florida State League) will remain an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins through the 2022 season, as the clubs have announced a four-year player development contract extension. The teams also announced a continuation of their relationship regarding Spring Training through the 2022 season. (more…)