What is the Minnesota Twins record in 2026?

The Minnesota Twins are 3-4, 3rd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Twins today?

Mick Abel (0-1, 13.50 ERA) vs Steven Matz (1-0, 7.20 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Twins game on today?

Today's game airs on Rays.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Minnesota Twins News & Updates

April 04, 2026

The Minnesota Twins were 3-4, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dominated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 at Target Field.

Twins Daily Vibe Check

68°

▲12

Warm

the season is just getting started

Small sample size at 7 games. Solid ground right now. Last night's 6-run victory is the freshest data point. Factor in a +4 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.

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Twins Game on April 04

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (2-5)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Mick Abel (0-1, 13.50 ERA) vs Steven Matz (1-0, 7.20 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Rays.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 61°F, Wind 3 mph

Twins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dominated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 at Target Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	4	8	3
	0	0	0	3	0	0	7	0		10	7	0

Highlights

Josh Bell went 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	5	3	.625		W2
Royals	3	3	.500	1.0	L1
Twins	3	4	.429	1.5	W2
Tigers	3	4	.429	1.5	W1
White Sox	2	5	.286	2.5	W1

Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
4 Tristan Gray	1	.364	1.156	8
9 Trevor Larnach	0	.375	1.208	2
56 Josh Bell	2	.261	1.052	7

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
56 Josh Bell	4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
4 Tristan Gray	2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games

Twins News

Byron Buxton's exit from yesterday's 10-4 win over the Rays due to a forearm contusion is casting a shadow over an otherwise strong outing for the Twins. While the team secured a decisive victory, moving to 2-4 overall, Buxton's health remains a concern as they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays again. On a brighter note, Tristan Gray's journey from pondering retirement to hitting his first career grand slam is a testament to resilience, adding a spark to the roster. Meanwhile, the Twins are showing a commitment to fortifying their bullpen with a recent trade for another arm. With a lukewarm start and a run differential of -2, the Twins need to channel this momentum into consistent performances, especially as they navigate the early season with injuries looming large.

Sources

MLB.com

He pondered retirement. A day later, he made the team. Now, he hit his 1st slam

MINNEAPOLIS -- Less than two weeks ago, as he was turning 30 with 122 Major League plate appearances to his name, Tristan Gray and his wife Madelyn had a frank conversation. It was time to start talking contingencies if Gray was faced with another year in the Minor Leagues. After

MLB.com

'It ain't broken, so I'm good': Buxton in good spirits after HBP, Twins' hard-fought win

MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton certainly felt some frustration as a result of being hit by a pitch in the Twins’ home opener against the Rays on Friday, but it was drowned out by his delight at the team’s hard-fought 10-4 win. Buxton was removed immediately after being hit by a

Puckettspond

Twins-Marlins trade shows Minnesota wants to keep stacking MLB-ready relievers

The Minnesota Twins added another bullpen arm to their 40-man roster via a trade with the Miami Marlins.

Twinkie Town

Twins 10, Rays 4: Buxton leaves game but is probably OK

Byron Buxton had to leave the game in the seventh inning when he was hit by a pitch and suffered an right arm contusion. X-rays were negative, but obviously we’ll know more later tonight or over the weekend. In the game itself, Bailey Ober didn’t take well to the cold, but the bullpen (!) held […]

Twinkie Town

Game 7: Rays at Twins

First pitch: 3:10 Central Weather: Cold and drizzly, THAT FITS, 38° Opponent’s SB site: DRays Bay TV: Twins TV, FOX 9 (maybe, probably?). Radio: Here’s the list of this year’s Treasure Island Baseball Network stations. Hiya Eau Claire! The Athletic recently released their 2026 MLB Hope-O-Meter, surveying over 11,000 baseball fans on whether or not […]

ESPN

Twins OF Buxton exits with forearm contusion

Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton exited Friday's 10-4 home-opener win over the Rays because of a right forearm contusion.

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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