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Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, competing in MLB's American League Central Division. Their name reflects the "Twin Cities" moniker of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Founded as the Washington Senators, they relocated to Minnesota in 1961. The Twins have won three World Series championships (1924 as the Washington Senators, 1987, and 1991).

1901: Start of Senators/Twins Franchise

In 1901, the Senators/Twins franchise began its regular season.

1901: Franchise Founded as Washington Senators

In 1901, the franchise was founded in Washington, D.C., as the Washington Senators.

1904: End of First Senators Name Period

In 1904, the Washington Senators name was used for the last time until 1956.

1905: Team Renamed Washington Nationals

In 1905, the team was renamed the Washington Nationals.

1907: Walter Johnson Arrives

In 1907, 19-year-old pitcher Walter Johnson arrived, beginning an era of improvement for the team.

1911: Johnson Wins 25 Games

In 1911, Walter Johnson blossomed with 25 victories, although the team still finished the season in seventh place.

1912: "Grifs" Nickname

From 1912, the team was unofficially referred to as the "Grifs" during Clark Griffith's tenure as manager.

1912: Senators Improve Dramatically

In 1912, the Senators improved dramatically, with their pitching staff leading the league in earned run average and strikeouts. Walter Johnson won 33 games and Bob Groom added 24 wins, helping the Senators finish the season in second place.

1913: Senators Finish Second Again

In 1913, the Senators continued to perform respectably, with Walter Johnson posting a career-high 35 victories, as the team once again finished in second place.

1920: Griffith Becomes Team Owner

In 1920, Clark Griffith joined the team and became the team's owner.

1920: End of "Grifs" Nickname

The "Grifs" nickname ended in 1920, with the end of Clark Griffith's tenure as manager.

1924: Senators Win 1924 World Series

In 1924, led by a rejuvenated Walter Johnson, the Senators won their first American League pennant and defeated the New York Giants in a dramatic 7th game to win the World Series. Muddy Ruel scored the winning run after a bad hop over Giants third baseman Freddie Lindstrom.

1924: World Series Championship as the Senators

In 1924, the franchise won the World Series as the Washington Senators.

1925: Senators Lost 1925 World Series

In 1925, the Senators repeated as American League champions but lost the World Series to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1927: Walter Johnson Retires, Hired as Manager

After Walter Johnson retired in 1927, he was hired as manager of the Senators.

1930: Senators Return to Contention

In 1930, after enduring a few losing seasons, the Senators returned to contention.

1933: Senators Win Pennant, Lose World Series

In 1933, Joe Cronin became player-manager, and the Senators posted a 99–53 record and won the pennant, but lost the World Series to the Giants.

1933: Most Games Since 1933

The Twins won the most games since 1933, reaching 91 wins in 1962.

1934: Senators Sink in Standings

In 1934, the Senators sank to seventh place, and attendance began to fall.

1935: Harris Returns as Manager

In 1935, Bucky Harris returned as manager, starting a tenure that lasted until 1942.

1941: Ted William's Record

In 1977, Carew batted .388, which was the highest in baseball since Boston's Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941

1942: Harris' First Managerial Tenure Ends

In 1942, Bucky Harris' first tenure as manager of the Washington Senators ended.

1946: Vernon's First Batting Title

In 1946, Mickey Vernon was a notable Senator and batting champion.

1946: Boston First Pennant Since 1946

In 1967, The Red Sox won their first pennant since 1946.

1950: Harris Returns as Manager Again

In 1950, Bucky Harris returned as manager for a second time.

1953: Vernon's Second Batting Title

In 1953, Mickey Vernon was a notable Senator and won another batting title.

1954: Harris' Second Managerial Tenure Ends, Killebrew Signed

In 1954, Bucky Harris's second tenure as manager came to a close and the Senators signed future Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew.

1955: Calvin Griffith Takes Over Team Presidency

In 1955, Calvin Griffith took over the team presidency after Griffith's death.

1955: Damn Yankees Immortalizes Senators' Mediocrity

In 1955, the Broadway musical Damn Yankees immortalized the team's long bouts of mediocrity.

1955: End of First Nationals Name Period

In 1955, the Washington Nationals name was used for the last time until 2005.

1956: Team Renamed Washington Senators Again

In 1956, the team was renamed the Washington Senators.

1957: Griffith Courts Minneapolis-St. Paul

By 1957, Griffith began courting Minneapolis–St. Paul for a potential move after an early flirtation with San Francisco.

1958: Home Attendance Increases in Washington, D.C.

In 1958, home attendance in Washington, D.C., increased to 475,288.

1959: Killebrew Leads League in Home Runs

In 1959, Harmon Killebrew led the league with 42 home runs and earned a spot on the American League All-Star team.

1959: Home Attendance Jumps in Washington, D.C.

In 1959, home attendance in Washington, D.C., jumped to 615,372.

1960: Lakers moved to Los Angeles

In 1960, NBA's Minneapolis Lakers moved to Los Angeles.

1960: Deal Reached for Team Move and New Senators Team

In 1960, a deal was reached allowing Griffith to move his team to the Minneapolis-St. Paul region and allowing a new Senators team to be formed in Washington for the 1961 season.

1960: End of Second Senators Name Period

In 1960, the Washington Senators name was used for the last time before the team moved to Minnesota.

1961: Twins sported classic "Twins" script uniforms

From 1961, the Twins sported uniforms bearing the classic "Twins" script and numerals in navy outlined in red. The navy caps featured an interlocking "TC" to avoid alienating fans from Minneapolis or Saint Paul.

1961: Bob Casey Becomes First Public-Address Announcer

In 1961, Bob Casey became the Twins' first public-address announcer, a role he held until his death in 2005.

1961: Killebrew played for the Senators

In 1961, Harmon Killebrew played seven seasons as a Senator, including two full seasons as a regular prior to the move to Minnesota.

1961: WCCO held broadcast rights for the Twins

In 1961, WCCO (AM 830) held broadcast rights for the Twins when the team moved to Minneapolis.

1961: Expansion Team in Washington

In 1961, a new Senators expansion team was founded.

1961: New Senators Team Formed

In 1961, a new Senators team was formed in Washington.

1961: Twins Arrive in Minnesota

In 1961, the Twins arrived in Minnesota with a nucleus of talented players.

1961: Team Moved to Minnesota and Renamed Twins

In 1961, the team moved to Minnesota and was renamed the Minnesota Twins for the start of the season.

1961: Twins wore throwback off-white home uniforms

In 2010, the Minnesota Twins wore a throwback off-white version of their 1961–71 home uniforms, which they wore until 2018.

1962: Discrimination Complaint Filed Against Twins

In 1962, the Minnesota State Commission on Discrimination filed a complaint against the Twins for segregating players during spring training and travel in the southern United States.

1962: Twins Win 91 Games

In 1962, the Twins won 91 games, the most by the franchise since 1933.

1964: Oliva Wins First Batting Title

In 1964, Tony Oliva won his first American League batting championship.

1965: Twins Finish with Second-Most Wins in Franchise History

In 1965, Twins finished the season with the second-most wins in franchise history.

1965: Twins Win American League Pennant

In 1965, the Minnesota Twins, led by stars like Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, and Zoilo Versalles, won the American League pennant.

1965: Twins Win American League Pennant, Lose World Series

In 1965, the Twins won 102 games and the American League Pennant but lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.

1967: Twins Miss Playoffs

In 1967, the Twins were in contention for the American League championship heading into the final weekend but were defeated by the Red Sox.

1970: End of a Division Title Run

After winning the division title in 1970, the team entered an eight-year dry spell.

1970: Twins Win Division Title, Lose ALCS Again

In 1970, Bill Rigney led the Twins to a repeat division title, but the Orioles again won the A.L. Championship Series.

1971: Oliva Wins Third Batting Title

In 1971, Tony Oliva won his third American League batting championship.

1971: End of classic "Twins" script uniform era

In 1971, the Twins' classic uniform era, which started in 1961, ended. These uniforms featured a navy "Twins" script outlined in red.

1972: Twins updated their uniforms

In 1972, the Twins updated their uniforms by reversing the color scheme on the "Twins" script and numerals, removing pinstripes from the home uniform, and updating the "Minnie and Paul" roundel patch.

1973: Twins wore buttoned version of 1973-86 home uniforms

In 1973, the Twins introduced home uniforms that were worn until 1986, and a buttoned version was worn as a throwback uniform in 2009.

1973: Switch to polyester pullover uniforms

In 1973, the Twins switched to polyester pullover uniforms, including a powder blue road uniform. Chest numerals were added, and a navy-brimmed red cap was used with the home uniform.

1973: Twins used road uniform in 1973-1986

In 2020, the Twins unveiled a throwback-inspired powder blue uniform that was the same version of the road uniform the team used from 1973 to 1986.

1974: Killebrew Departs

In 1974, Harmon Killebrew departed from the team.

1975: Carew Wins Fourth Consecutive Batting Title

In 1975, Rod Carew won his fourth consecutive AL batting title.

1976: Thurman Munson Wins AL MVP Award

In 1976, Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees was the last catcher to win an AL MVP award before Iván Rodríguez.

1977: Carew Bats .388 and Wins MVP

In 1977, Rod Carew batted .388 and won the AL MVP Award.

1977: Player names added to road uniforms

In 1977, player names in red were added to the Twins' road uniform.

1978: Carew Wins Another Batting Title, Traded After Season

In 1978, Rod Carew won another batting title, hitting .333, before being traded after the season.

1981: Final Season at Metropolitan Stadium

In 1981, the Twins played their final season at Metropolitan Stadium.

1982: First Season at the Metrodome

In 1982, the Twins began playing at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

1984: Griffith Sells Twins to Carl Pohlad

In 1984, Griffith sold the Twins to Carl Pohlad, a multi-billionaire banker/financier. Pohlad's offer beat Donald Trump's due to a promise to keep the club in Minnesota.

1984: End of Griffith Family Ownership

In 1984, the Senators franchise remained under Griffith family ownership until this year.

1985: Metrodome Hosts All-Star Game

In 1985, the Metrodome hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking a significant event for the city and the Twins.

1986: Twins used road uniform in 1973-1986

In 2020, the Twins unveiled a throwback-inspired powder blue uniform that was the same version of the road uniform the team used from 1973 to 1986.

1987: Carew's #29 retired

In 1987, Rod Carew's #29 was retired by the Twins, joining Harmon Killebrew's #3 on the Metrodome's outfield fence.

1987: Homer Hanky Creation

In 1987, the Homer Hanky was created by Terrie Robbins of the Star Tribune newspaper. Over 2.3 million were distributed that year.

1987: New Uniforms Adopted

In 1987, the Twins adopted new uniforms and switched to an "M" on their caps.

1987: Twins updated their look

In 1987, the Twins updated their look by bringing back pinstripes to home uniforms, using the modern-day "Twins" script, and putting a stylized "M" on its cap.

1987: Twins Win the World Series

In 1987, the Twins won all of their home games on their way to winning the World Series. The Twins also did it in 1991.

1987: Twins Win World Series with Home-Field Advantage

In 1987, the Twins won the World Series, aided by the quirks of the Metrodome, going undefeated at home. The Twins went 12–1 in postseason home games during those two seasons, becoming the first and second teams to sweep all four home games in a World Series.

1987: World Series Championship as the Twins

In 1987, the Twins won the World Series.

1988: Twins Draw Over 3 Million Fans

In 1988, the Twins became the first team in American League history to draw more than 3 million fans, setting a new attendance record.

1989: Puckett Wins Batting Title

In 1989, Kirby Puckett won the A.L. batting title, marking a high point in his career.

July 17, 1990: Twins Pull Off Two Triple Plays

On July 17, 1990, the Twins became the only team in major league history to pull off two triple plays in the same game, a unique milestone in baseball history.

1991: Morris pitched a complete-game shutout in game seven of the 1991 World Series

In 1991, Morris pitched a complete-game shutout for the Twins in game seven of the World Series.

1991: Oliva's #6 retired

In 1991, Tony Oliva's #6 was retired by the Twins, adding to the retired numbers displayed on the Metrodome's outfield fence.

1991: Twins Win the World Series

In 1991, managed by Tom Kelly, the Twins secured their second World Series victory against the Atlanta Braves. Jack Morris starred in the series, and the Twins marked the first time a last-place team advanced to the World Series the following season.

1991: Twins Win World Series with Home-Field Advantage

In 1991, the Twins won the World Series, aided by the quirks of the Metrodome, going undefeated at home. The Twins went 12–1 in postseason home games during those two seasons, becoming the first and second teams to sweep all four home games in a World Series.

1991: World Series Championship as the Twins

In 1991, the Twins won the World Series.

1992: Twins Winning Season but Fall Short

In 1992, the Twins had a winning season, but fell short of Oakland in the division.

1993: Twins Post Losing Record

In 1993, the Twins had a losing record of 71-91.

1994: Twins Post Losing Record

In 1994, the Twins had a losing record of 50-63.

1995: Hrbek's #14 retired

In 1995, Kent Hrbek's #14 was retired by the Twins, joining the other retired numbers on the Metrodome's outfield fence.

1995: Twins Post Losing Record

In 1995, the Twins had a losing record of 56-88.

1996: Twins Post Losing Record

In 1996, the Twins had a losing record of 78-84.

April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's No. 42 retired by MLB

On April 15, 1997, Jackie Robinson's No. 42 was retired by Major League Baseball.

May 23, 1997: Twins formally honored Jackie Robinson's No. 42

On May 23, 1997, the Minnesota Twins formally honored Jackie Robinson's No. 42, which had been retired by MLB on April 15, 1997.

1997: Twins wore red and navy alternate uniforms

During the 1997 season, the Twins wore red alternate uniforms with navy piping, and released a road navy alternate uniform with red piping.

1997: Puckett's #34 retired

In 1997, Kirby Puckett's #34 was retired by the Twins, adding to the display on the Metrodome's outfield fence before banners were used to reduce capacity.

1997: Player names added to home uniform

In 1997, player names were added to the Twins' home uniform.

1997: Twins Post Losing Record and Potential Sale

In 1997, the Twins had a losing record of 68-94. Owner Carl Pohlad almost sold the Twins to Don Beaver, who would have moved the team to North Carolina.

1998: Twins Post Losing Record

In 1998, the Twins had a losing record of 70-92.

1999: Ivan Rodriguez Wins AL MVP Award

In 1999, Iván Rodríguez won the AL MVP award for the Texas Rangers.

1999: Twins Post Losing Record

In 1999, the Twins had a losing record of 63-97.

April 3, 2000: T.C. Bear Introduction

On April 3, 2000, the team introduced T.C. Bear, its costumed mascot.

2000: Twins Post Losing Record

In 2000, the Twins had a losing record of 69-93.

2001: Twins Begin Streak of Winning Seasons

From 2001, the Twins began the longest streak of consecutive winning seasons since moving to Minnesota.

2001: Puckett Elected to Hall of Fame

In 2001, Kirby Puckett was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, honoring his remarkable career.

2001: Diamondbacks sweep World Series

The Arizona Diamondbacks repeated the feat set by the Twins of sweeping all four home games in a World Series in 2001

2002: MLB Selects Twins for Elimination

In 2002, Major League Baseball selected the Twins for elimination due to financial weakness, but a court decision forced them to play out their lease.

2002: Twins Reach ALCS

In 2002, despite facing potential contraction, the Twins reached the American League Championship Series before being eliminated by the Anaheim Angels.

2002: "TC" cap brought back as a home cap

In 2002, the "TC" cap was brought back as a home cap, while the "M" cap was used on the road by the Minnesota Twins.

2002: Playoff Series drought

The Minnesota Twins had a playoff series drought from 2002. The drought ended in 2023.

2004: Twins lose ALDS

In 2004, the Twins lost ALDS, dating back to the 2004 ALDS, extending their postseason losing streak to 16.

2004: Playoff Game drought

The Minnesota Twins had an 0-18 postseason streak starting from 2004, the longest in North American sports history. The streak ended in 2023.

2005: Bob Casey's Death

In 2005, Bob Casey, the Twins' first public-address announcer since 1961, passed away.

2005: Barbie Backpack Hazing Ritual

In 2005, the most junior relief pitcher on the team was required to carry water and snacks to the bullpen in a brightly colored small child's backpack. That year, the backpack was Barbie themed as part of a hazing ritual.

2005: Nationals Name Revived

In 2005, the names "Nationals" and "Nats" were revived when the Montreal Expos moved to Washington to become the Nationals.

2006: Twins End Streak of Winning Seasons

From 2001 to 2006, the Twins compiled the longest streak of consecutive winning seasons since moving to Minnesota.

2006: Pohlad Pursues Move or Disbandment

In 2006, Twins owner Carl Pohlad pursued litigation, obtaining a ruling that the team was not obligated to play in the Metrodome after the season.

2006: Twins Win Division on Last Day

In 2006, the Twins won the division on the last day of the regular season, coining the nickname "little piranhas" and featuring players like Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, and Johan Santana.

2006: Twins wore sleeveless home uniforms

In 2006, the Twins wore a sleeveless variation of their regular home uniforms with navy undershirts, which they continued to wear until 2010.

2006: SpongeBob Backpack Hazing Ritual

In 2006, the most junior relief pitcher on the team was required to carry water and snacks to the bullpen in a SpongeBob SquarePants themed backpack as part of a hazing ritual.

April 1, 2007: Death of Herb Carneal

On April 1, 2007, Herb Carneal, the radio voice of the Twins for all but one year of their existence, passed away at his home in Minnetonka after a long illness.

2007: Construction of Target Field began

In 2007, construction commenced on Target Field, a new baseball-only outdoor stadium in downtown Minneapolis, signaling a long-term commitment to keeping the Twins in Minnesota.

2007: Twins Face Potential Move or Disbandment

In 2007, the Twins faced the possibility of moving or disbanding before the season if a new deal was not reached.

2007: Twins created the Twins Radio Network

In 2007, the Twins took the rights to the broadcasts in-house and created the Twins Radio Network (TRN), securing a new Metro Affiliate flagship radio station in KSTP (AM 1500).

2007: Hello Kitty Backpack Hazing Ritual

In 2007, the most junior relief pitcher on the team was required to carry water and snacks to the bullpen in a Hello Kitty themed backpack as part of a hazing ritual.

2008: Twins Finish Tied, Miss Playoffs After Tiebreaker Loss

In 2008, the Twins finished the regular season tied with the White Sox, leading to a tiebreaker game that they lost, preventing them from reaching the playoffs.

December 2009: Completion of Target Field Construction

In December 2009, the construction of Target Field was completed, marking a significant milestone for the Minnesota Twins as they prepared for the 2010 season in their new ballpark.

2009: Final Season at the Metrodome

2009 marked the final season for the Twins at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

2009: Treasure Island Resort & Casino became naming rights partner

In 2009, Treasure Island Resort & Casino became the first-ever naming rights partner for the Twins Radio Network.

2009: Twins wore buttoned version of 1973-86 home uniforms

In 2009, the Twins wore a buttoned version of their 1973–86 home uniforms before switching to a throwback version in 2010.

2009: Disney Princess and Tinkerbell Backpack Hazing Ritual

In 2009, the most junior relief pitcher on the team was required to carry water and snacks to the bullpen in a Disney Princess and Tinkerbell themed backpack as part of a hazing ritual.

2009: Tiebreaker Game Rule Change

In 2009, the rule for determining the location of a tiebreaker game was changed, using the regular season head-to-head record instead of a coin flip.

2009: Road navy alternates remained in use

The road navy alternate uniforms, initially released in 1997, remained in use until 2009.

April 12, 2010: First regular-season game at Target Field

On April 12, 2010, the Twins played their first regular-season game at Target Field against the Boston Red Sox. Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 with two RBIs, helping the Twins win 5–2.

2010: Twins Inaugural Season at Target Field and Division Title

2010 marked Minnesota's inaugural season at Target Field, where the Twins finished with a 94-68 record, clinching the AL Central Division title. However, Justin Morneau sustained a season-ending concussion, and the Twins lost to the Yankees in the divisional series.

2010: "M" cap retired

Following the 2010 season, the "M" cap was retired, though the Twins continued to wear them as a throwback on special occasions.

2010: Twins Fail to Advance to Championship Series

In 2010, Twins clinch AL Central Division for the first time since the season, however they failed to advance to the American League Championship Series

2010: "TC" Logo Reinstated as Cap Logo

In 2010, the "TC" logo was reinstated as the main cap logo for the Twins.

2010: Inaugural Season at Target Field

In 2010, the Twins began playing at Target Field.

2010: Sleeveless home uniforms retired

In 2010, the Twins stopped wearing the sleeveless variation of their regular home uniforms that they had been using since 2006.

2010: Chewbacca and Darth Vader Backpack Hazing Ritual

In 2010, the most junior relief pitcher on the team was required to carry water and snacks to the bullpen in a Chewbacca and Darth Vader themed backpack as part of a hazing ritual.

2010: Twins modified road uniforms upon moving to Target Field

In 2010, when moving to Target Field, the Twins modified their road uniforms. The pinstriped home uniforms remained, but the road uniform featured an updated "Minnesota" script.

May 18, 2011: Target Field named "The Best Place To Shop"

On May 18, 2011, Target Field was recognized as "The Best Place To Shop" by Street and Smith's SportsBusiness Journal at the magazine's 2011 Sports Business Awards Ceremony.

2011: John Gordon retired

John Gordon retired following the 2011 season.

2012: Cory Provus took over as radio play by play announcer

In 2012, Cory Provus became the radio play-by-play announcer, succeeding John Gordon.

2013: Twins moved to FM radio on KTWN-FM 96.3 K-Twin

In 2013, the Twins moved to FM radio on KTWN-FM 96.3 K-Twin, which is owned by the Pohlad family.

2013: Home navy version worn for the last time

The home navy alternate uniform, initially released in 1998, was worn for the last time in the 2013 season.

2014: Chuck Knoblauch's Hall of Fame induction cancelled

In 2014, Chuck Knoblauch was voted into the Twins Hall of Fame, but due to his legal troubles the team canceled his induction.

2014: Target Field hosted MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

In 2014, Target Field hosted the 85th Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby.

2015: Twins changed their home uniform

In 2015, the Twins changed their home uniform, featuring the modern "Twins" script and the modern "Minnie and Paul" alternate logo.

2016: Twins Record Worst Season

In 2016, the Twins had the worst record in team history, losing 103 games, surpassing the previous low set in 1982.

2017: WCCO to become the flagship station again

In 2017, it was announced that WCCO would become the flagship station for the Twins again starting in 2018, returning the team to its original station after 11 years.

2017: Twins Make Playoffs After 100-Loss Season

In 2017, the Twins finished 2nd in the AL Central with an 85-77 record. The Twins made the playoffs, becoming the first team to lose 100 games the previous year and make the playoffs the next season. However, they lost to the Yankees in the wild card round.

2018: WCCO became the flagship station again

In 2018, WCCO became the flagship station for the Twins, returning the team to its original station after 11 years.

2018: Twins wore throwback off-white home uniforms

In 2018, the Minnesota Twins discontinued wearing a throwback off-white version of their 1961–71 home uniforms, which they had been wearing since 2010.

2018: Twins Miss Post-Season

In 2018, the Twins went 78-84 and did not return to the post-season. Hometown hero Joe Mauer returned to catcher for his final game.

September 17, 2019: Twins Make Home Run History

On September 17, 2019, Miguel Sanó hit a 482-foot home run, making the Twins the first team in major league history to have five players with at least 30 home runs in a season.

2019: New home navy alternate released

In 2019, a new home navy alternate uniform was released, featuring the classic "Twins" script in red outlined in navy and Kasota gold.

2020: Calvin Griffith statue removed from Target Plaza

In 2020, following protests over the murder of George Floyd, a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith was removed from Target Plaza outside Target Field due to his history of racist comments.

2023: Regular Season Record Through 2023

From 1901 to 2023, the Senators/Twins franchise had a regular-season record of 9,259–9,955–109.

2023: Twins End Playoff Drought

In 2023, the Minnesota Twins surged late in the season to take control of the AL Central, eventually winning their first playoff game since 2004 and their first playoff series since 2002.

2023: Twins Uniform Overhaul

In 2023, the Twins introduced drastic changes to their uniforms, featuring an updated "Twins" script, a Minnesota state map on the sleeve, and updated cap and helmet designs.

October 2024: MLB to Take Over Twins Games Production

In October 2024, Major League Baseball's local media division announced it would take over the production and distribution of Twins games starting in 2025 due to bankruptcy proceedings involving Diamond Sports Group.

2024: Twins Announce Provus to TV, Atteberry to Radio

In 2024, the Twins announced that Provus would transition to TV play-by-play following Dick Bremer's retirement, who then moved into an advisory role in the front office. Atteberry replaced Provus on the radio side in 2024.

2024: City Connect Uniform Added

In 2024, the Twins introduced a City Connect uniform, visually representing Minnesota's nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes", with a predominantly blue uniform featuring yellow accents, the "MN" abbreviation, and a loon patch.

2024: Twins' Regular Season Record Through 2024

Through 2024, the Twins' regular-season record is 5,036–5,091–8.

February 12, 2025: Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated

On February 12, 2025, the Twins' roster, coaches, and non-roster invitees (NRIs) were updated.

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