Ballpark Digest
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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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
The Minnesota Twins, along with concessionaire Delaware North Sportservice, have announced reduced prices for select concessions at Target Field. (more…)
The Minnesota Twins have announced details on Target Field upgrades for 2019, highlighted by a major reconfiguration of Gate 34. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will continue their affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, as the clubs have announced a two-year extension of their player development contract. The extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Renovations to Joe O’Brien Field are still being discussed, as city officials and the Minnesota Twins try to settle the future of the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)