What is the Minnesota Twins record in 2026?

The Minnesota Twins are 16-22, 5th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Twins today?

Connor Prielipp (1-0, 3.86 ERA) vs Parker Messick (3-1, 2.40 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Twins game on today?

Today's game airs on Apple TV, Apple TV. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Minnesota Twins News & Updates

May 08, 2026

The Minnesota Twins were 16-22, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Washington Nationals 5-7 at Nationals Park.

Twins Daily Vibe Check

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Not a great stretch. Opponents putting up 6.7 per game. The staff is struggling. Making it worse, outscored by 11 this week.

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Twins Game on May 08

Opponent:	Cleveland Guardians (20-19)
Location:	Progressive Field
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Connor Prielipp (1-0, 3.86 ERA) vs Parker Messick (3-1, 2.40 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Apple TV, Apple TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph

Twins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Washington Nationals 5-7 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	5	11	0
	0	0	2	0	3	0	2	0		7	8	0

Highlights

Brooks Lee went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
Ryan Jeffers went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	20	19	.513		W2
Tigers	18	20	.474	1.5	L3
White Sox	17	20	.459	2.0	L2
Royals	17	21	.447	2.5	L2
Twins	16	22	.421	3.5	L2

Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Ryan Jeffers	5	.302	.940	22
25 Byron Buxton	11	.243	.812	17
22 Brooks Lee	5	.270	.760	23

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Taj Bradley	4-1	2.87	1.19	47.0
41 Joe Ryan	2-3	3.72	1.06	38.2
17 Bailey Ober	3-2	4.19	1.19	43.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Brooks Lee	5 hits, 5 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
15 Luke Keaschall	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
38 Matt Wallner	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
27 Ryan Jeffers	4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Twins News

The Minnesota Twins continue to spiral after a disappointing series in Washington, culminating in a 7-5 loss that leaves their record at a dismal 16-21. The pitching woes are glaring, with Simeon Woods Richardson struggling to keep opponents at bay, reflecting a broader trend of a bullpen that can only be described as a catastrophe at this point. Adding salt to the wound, Mick Abel's rehab hit a snag with new triceps soreness, further depleting an already thin rotation. Now, as the team heads to Cleveland, they face not only the ghosts of past failures but also the pressure to turn their season around. With a run differential of -11 over the last week, the Twins must find answers quickly,or risk watching their hopes of contention slip away.

Sources

MLB.com

How can Twins reverse Cleveland curse? Here are 3 ideas

Following an ugly couple of games in Washington punctuated by a 7-5 loss in the finale, the Twins board a flight Thursday afternoon to … Cleveland. It’s not the first place they’d choose, given recent history, but it is a significant opportunity. Over the last four seasons, Minnesota has gone

MLB.com

Abel (elbow inflammation) hits snag in rehab with triceps soreness

Twins starter Mick Abel has suffered a setback in his rehab from right elbow inflammation. A club official confirmed that following a bullpen session on Saturday, Abel experienced soreness in the joint. He received a cortisone shot in his right triceps and will be re-evaluated when the team returns home

Puckettspond

Twins may have made mistake by demoting Minnesota native to clear spot for trade acquisition

Rather than getting rid of one of many struggling veterans, the Twins optioned a young arm after he made just two big-league appearances.

Puckettspond

Twins fans waiting with bated breath after latest Mick Abel injury update

Mick Abel appeared on track to return from the IL soon, but a recent update suggests he may be sidelined longer than expected.

Twinkie Town

Nationals 7, Twins 5: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (Simeon Woods Richardson)

I wrote in my preview about Simeon Woods Richardson’s struggles so far this year, and this start was no different. It didn’t matter what pitch he threw, the Nationals saw the ball well, weren’t chasing, and made him work for every one of the few outs he could get. As the titular Chappell Roan once […]

Twinkie Town

Game 38: Twins at Nationals

First Pitch (CT): 12:05 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Federal Baseball After what we’ve seen from the Twins’ bullpen of late, we might need a stronger word than “implosion” to describe what’s happening. It’s unlikely to get better today with Simeon Woods Richardson amid arguably the worst stretch of his […]

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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