What is the Minnesota Twins record in 2026?

The Minnesota Twins are 36-41, 3rd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Twins today?

Taj Bradley (5-3, 4.14 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (3-5, 5.35 ERA). First pitch at 10:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Twins game on today?

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

Minnesota Twins News & Updates

June 20, 2026

The Minnesota Twins were 36-41, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-9 at Chase Field.

Twins Daily Vibe Check

58°

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Lukewarm

last night's loss

The score reflects a tug of war. Down by 4 last night. That result hits the score hard. Working in their favor, 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

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Twins Game on June 20

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (39-36)
Location:	Chase Field
First Pitch:	10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Taj Bradley (5-3, 4.14 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (3-5, 5.35 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, DBACKS.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 6 mph

Twins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were beaten by the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-9 at Chase Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	5	9	1
	0	0	1	0	4	1	0	3		9	13	1

Highlights

Josh Bell went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Royce Lewis went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	39	35	.527		L1
Guardians	40	36	.526		L1
Twins	36	41	.468	4.5	L1
Royals	32	45	.416	8.5	W3
Tigers	31	44	.413	8.5	W1

Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
25 Byron Buxton	23	.273	.922	36
22 Brooks Lee	12	.236	.712	42
56 Josh Bell	9	.244	.695	47

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Joe Ryan	5-3	2.99	1.00	87.1
26 Taj Bradley	5-3	4.14	1.34	71.2
94 Yoendrys Gómez	0-0	3.86	1.34	35.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
56 Josh Bell	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
15 Luke Keaschall	5 hits, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games
9 Trevor Larnach	8 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games
37 Victor Caratini	5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
78 Andrew Morris	2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Twins News

Drew Smith's decision to opt out of his minor league deal with the Twins puts Minnesota in a tight spot as they look to solidify their bullpen after a solid week of play, marked by a decisive 9-3 victory over Texas. Victor Caratini's dramatic rise to .382 in June provides some offensive spark, but with a still-lackluster .231 average overall, consistency remains key for the Twins. Meanwhile, trade rumors swirl around Byron Buxton, who, despite speculation, has reiterated his commitment to the team. As they prepare to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, the impending return of Mick Abel adds further intrigue to the pitching rotation,a critical factor as Minnesota seeks to build on their recent 5-2 run and turn this season around.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Drew Smith To Opt Out Of Deal With Twins

Right-hander Drew Smith is opting out of his minor league deal with the Twins, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. If Minnesota doesn’t give him a roster spot, he’ll become a free agent in the coming days. Smith, 32, had a solid run with the Mets earlier in his career. From 2021 to 2024, he tossed […]

Mlbtraderumors

Yankees Hoping To Add Right-Handed-Hitting Catcher

The Yankees have gotten a disappointing season out of catcher Austin Wells so far, and his struggles have the team interested in bringing in some catching help. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports that the Yanks would prefer to add a right-handed bat behind the plate and specifically lists Minnesota’s Ryan Jeffers as a potential […]

MLB.com

Mechanical adjustments leading to quality results for Caratini

PHOENIX – A small tweak has made a big impact in Victor Caratini’s game. The Twins catcher, who signed a two-year deal with the club in January, has hit .382 in June to raise his batting average from .190 to its current mark of .231. It’s a drastic improvement from

Puckettspond

The Twins have a painfully obvious roster decision looming when Mick Abel returns

It appears Mick Abel, who has been on the injured list since April 20, will return to the rotation against the Arizona Diamondbacks this series. Minnesota's sta

Puckettspond

Trade rumors keep following Byron Buxton, but his answer hasn't changed

Media outlets have been frequently mentioning Byron Buxton as a trade candidate for a while. With a no-trade clause, he has made it clear once again he has no plans to leave the Twins.

Twinkie Town

Diamondbacks top Twins 9 to 5: It’s a way to stop the winnin’

Both starter Connor Prielipp and reliever Travis Adams were doing alright… until they weren’t. Some bad defense didn’t help, either! Inning-by-inning notes: 1: Oops Byron. We still love you, but oops. He hits one to left and admires it for a sec; it hits the wall and THEN Bux turns on the speed. He’s thrown […]

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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