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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…)
Target Field’s Metropolitan Club Set for 2018 Makeover
Big change set for Target Field in 2018: the right-field Metropolitan Club, limited to season-ticket holders since the ballpark opened, will be renovated with openable windows and available to any Minnesota Twins ticket holder. (more…)
Rochester Red Wings Locked in Lease Dispute
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County are having issues in their negotiations on a Frontier Field lease, prompting concerns from team and league officials. (more…)
Elizabethton Commits $1.5M to Joe O’Brien Field Upgrades
The Elizabethton City Council approved $1.5 million in spending on Joe O’Brien Field upgrades, as the city works to retain the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie; Appalachian League). (more…)
MLB Regular-Season Games Set for Asia, London, Mexico
Foreign MLB games set for 2018-2021 in Asia, London and Mexico were announced as part of the newest five-year collective bargaining agreement released to clubs, as the sport embarks on a more aggressive worldwide push. (more…)