It has been a rough few weeks for the Twins. The team unloaded virtually all of their best players (moved 10 players at trade deadline) and supplemented that by bringing up eight minor-leaguers to fill the holes. Twins fans were none too pleased with the moves wondering what the plan for the future was. Earlier this week, the Pohlad family took the team off the selling-block and announced they will be looking for outside investors instead of cashing in on their investment in which they paid a measly $44 million for. The Twins attendance numbers have dipped to a new 16-year low, and angered fans wonder how much longer they will have to wait on another World Series.
The Twins are technically still in the playoff hunt as they sit 6.5 games out of the Wild Card. The race for the division is essentially over, the Guardians will have to continue to their tear to catch a really good Tigers team. However, as Lloyd Christmas once said, “So you’re telling me there’s a chance?”
After the moves made at the deadline, the roster doesn’t feel like it has the legs to track down that final Wild Card spot, but they can certainly play spoiler.
One of the few remaining bright spots of the Twins roster in Joe Ryan brought his A-game last night, going 6.2 innings giving up just one run on five hits to the skidding Yankees. On offense, the Twins spread the wealth with seven different players earning hits in their 4-1 victory. Luke Keaschall continued to produce with an RBI, Kody Clemens drove in two and Royce Lewis drove in one. The Twins lost the series, but avoided the sweep as they look to carry any bit of momentum into a homestand comprised of four games with the first-place Detroit Tigers. First pitch of game one tonight is slated for 6:40 PM CT and will be broadcast on KGFX 1060 AM and 103.1 FM in the Pierre area.
Here is the Twins homestand highlights for the upcoming week:
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field today for their 11th homestand of the season, an exciting seven-game, eight-day stay against a pair of American League foes. First, the Twins welcome the Detroit Tigers for four games from tonight, Thursday, August 14 to Sunday, August 17. After an off-day on Monday, August 18, the Athletics come to town for three games from Tuesday, August 19 to Thursday, August 21.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Single-game and group tickets for the Twins’ 2025 regular season home schedule at Target Field, along with MyTwins Membership packages, are available via twins.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office.
DUSTIN LYNCH POSTGAME CONCERT PRESENTED BY TICKPICK
Following Friday night’s 7:10 p.m. game against the Detroit Tigers, multi-platinum country star Dustin Lynch will perform a postgame concert presented by TickPick. The concert is free to anyone holding a ticket to that night’s game; a special ticket package that also includes a Twins-branded denim shirt is available at twins.com/DustinLynch.
CELEBRATING TWINS HISTORY: 1965 AL CHAMPIONS CELEBRATION AND TWINS HALL OF FAME
Prior to Saturday’s game against Detroit, the Twins will honor 1965 American League Champion Twins, in recognition of the 60th anniversary of Minnesota’s first pennant winners. The first 10,000 fans through the gates that day will receive a replica ticket from Game 1 of the 1965 World Series at Metropolitan Stadium, the first World Series game ever played in Minnesota. Additionally, a special ceremony featuring National Baseball Hall of Famers Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva, Twins Hall of Famers Jim Perry and Jim Rantz, and 1965 Twin Dick Stigman will take place prior to the game. On Sunday, August 17, the Twins will formally induct Corey Koskie as the 41st member of the Twins Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony; additionally, the first 5,000 fans in attendance that afternoon will receive a Twins Hall of Fame pin.
UNRL x TWINS: THE HOMETOWN COLLECTION, DROP #3
The Twins and UNRL are excited to continue our retail collaboration with the third and final drop of the 2025 season, featuring a baby blue hoodie with throwback red Twins script. Find this exclusive item at the Target Field Gate 34 Marketplace on Thursday, August 14, beginning when gates open and available until sold out.
PLAYERS’ WEEKEND – AUGUST 15-17
The Major League Baseball-wide Players’ Weekend returns this weekend from August 15-17, in which players are encouraged to showcase their favorite hobbies, interests and passions with custom equipment such as bats and cleats. The Twins will showcase some of these activations across the club’s social media channels and broadcasts this weekend.
ADJUST YOUR BUNNY EARS
The Saturday, August 16 game against the Detroit Tigers will be carried nationally on FOX. Additionally, the Tuesday, August 19 game vs. the Athletics will be available via over-the-air television on FOX 9 and select Gray Media affiliates, along with Twins.TV cable and satellite providers and direct-to-consumer streaming platform.
SALVATION ARMY RADIOTHON
The annual Salvation Army-Twins Radiothon will take place during the Detroit Tigers series from August 14-17. Fans will hear from people who are being helped by gifts made to The Salvation Army’s Bed & Bread Club, a monthly giving program that helps our most vulnerable neighbors with emergency and transitional housing.
SPECIAL EVENTS, THEME NIGHTS, GROUP EVENTS AND ‘WEEKEND WINDUP’, OH MY!
This homestand features several theme nights, gate giveaways, group events and special events, including:
- Dustin Lynch Postgame Concert presented by TickPick (Friday, August 15 vs. Detroit)
- St. Olaf College Night (Friday, August 15 vs. Detroit)
- 1965 American League Championship Celebration (Saturday, August 16 vs. Detroit)
- 1965 World Series Game 1 Replica Ticket Gate Giveaway (Saturday, August 16 vs. Detroit)
- 612 Saturday presented by Carbliss (Saturday, August 16 vs. Detroit)
- Breck Night (Saturday, August 16 vs. Detroit)
- Cornhole Night (Saturday, August 16 vs. Detroit)
- Twins Hall of Fame Pin Gate Giveaway (Sunday, August 17 vs. Detroit)
- Wine, Women & Baseball #3 (Tuesday, August 19 – SOLD OUT)
“Weekend Windup”
Fans can look forward to the summer “Weekend Windup” at Target Field for every weekend home series through Labor Day.
- Fridays: Kick off the weekend with entertainment at the ballpark! This Friday’s game features a Dustin Lynch Postgame Concert presented by TickPick.
- 612 Saturdays presented by Carbliss: Pregame food and beverage deals and premium giveaways! Beginning when gates open through first pitch, it’s a party on the Gate 34 lawn with $6 drinks (draft beer and Carbliss drinks), $1 snacks (popcorn, chips and more) and $2 food specials (hot dogs, peanuts and candy).
- Sunday Kids Day presented by Target: Special activities and discounts for our youngest fans! The Gate 34 lawn area turns into “Bullseye’s Backyard” with interactive games and activities. Also, every Sunday, kids meals are just $4 thanks to U.S. Bank. Lastly, all kids 12-and-under can run the bases after every Sunday home game!
A rundown of the Twins’ 11th homestand of the 2025 season, including theme nights, group events and ticket deals, follows:
TWINS VS. DETROIT TIGERS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 (4 GAMES)
Thursday, August 14 vs. Detroit Tigers (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by drag racing driver Antron Brown, who races for AB Motorsports in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
- Gopher State Tournament of Champions Recognition: On the field prior to the game, the Twins will recognize the division-winning teams from the 2025 Gopher State Tournament of Champions, which featured 610 teams competing across 19 divisions.
Friday, August 15 vs. Detroit Tigers presented by M&Ms (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
- Dustin Lynch Postgame Concert presented by TickPick: Target Field is “Where It’s At” this Friday night, as multi-platinum, chart-topping country artist Dustin Lynch will perform a postgame concert, presented by TickPick. Admission to the concert is free with a ticket to Friday night’s Twins-Tigers game; a special ticket package that also includes a Twins-branded denim shirt is available for purchase at twins.com/DustinLynch.
- St. Olaf College Night: Calling all Oles! All those associated with St. Olaf College are welcome at St. Olaf Night at Target Field! This group event package includes a ticket to the game plus an exclusive co-themed St. Olaf “Twin Cities” jersey. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased will support St. Olaf’s athletic programs. The night includes a ceremonial first pitch.
- Mars Wrigley Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Karlin Rasmussen, who works as the Omnichannel Marketing Manager at Mars Wrigley.
Saturday, August 16 vs. Detroit Tigers (6:15 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)
- 612 Saturday presented by Carbliss: From the time gates open through first pitch, fans can enjoy $6 drinks (draft beer and Carbliss drinks), $1 snacks (popcorn, chips and more) and $2 food specials (hot dogs, peanuts and candy).
- Breck Night: All those associated with Breck School are welcome at Breck Night! Fans who purchase this group event package will receive a ticket to the game plus an exclusive co-themed Breck/Twins hat.
- Cornhole Night: Join your fellow cornhole enthusiasts at Target Field for Cornhole Night! Fans who purchase this group event package will receive a ticket to the game plus an exclusive Twins x Cornhole shirt. Don’t forgot to test out your skills at the cornhole boards inside Gate 34, too!
- Corey Koskie Fan Photo Opportunity: Fans can have their photo taken with 2025 Twins Hall of Fame electee Corey Koskie from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. in Truly On Deck.
- Celebrating Minnesota’s First Pennant Winners: The Twins will honor their 1965 American League Champions, a club that won Minnesota’s first pennant before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in an epic seven-game World Series. Led by National Baseball and Twins Hall of Famers Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat; Twins Hall of Famers Bob Allison, Earl Battey, Zoilo Versalles, Jim Perry and Camilo Pascual; and the legendary Jim “Mudcat” Grant, the 1965 Twins went 102-60, setting the Minnesota record for most wins in a season.
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- Gate Giveaway – Replica Game 1 Tickets: The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative, replica ticket from Game 1 of the 1965 World Series at Metropolitan Stadium – the first World Series game ever played in Minnesota. The Twins beat Los Angeles 8-2, as 1965 American League Most Valuable Player Zoilo Versalles hit a three-run home run off the Dodgers’ Don Drysdale and Mudcat Grant tossed a complete game.
- Pregame Ceremony: The Twins will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first American League pennant in Minnesota history with a brief on-field ceremony prior to the game. The 1965 Twins will be represented by National Baseball and Twins Hall of Famers Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva, Twins Hall of Famers Jim Perry and Jim Rantz, and former pitcher Dick Stigman, who won four regular season games and saved four others that season.
- An Oliva Family National Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner will be performed by Ric and Anita Oliva, two of Tony and Gordette Oliva’s four children.
- Ceremonial First Pitches: Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown out by Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva.
- “Cool of the Evening” Book Signings: Beginning at 4:00 p.m. until first pitch (or book supplies last), author Jim Thielman will be outside Truly On Deck signing his book, “Cool of the Evening: The 1965 Minnesota Twins.” A limited number of copies will be available for purchase.
- 1965 Twins Memorabilia: Displays featuring select 1965 Minnesota Twins memorabilia will be viewable to fans outside of Truly On Deck.
Sunday, August 17 vs. Detroit Tigers (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
- Corey Koskie Twins Hall of Fame Induction: Corey Koskie, a key part of the Twins’ back-to-back-to-back American League Central Division championship clubs from 2002-04, one of just six players in the Minnesota era with at least 100 RBI and 100 runs scored in the same season (103 RBI and 100 runs in 2001), and Minnesota’s all-time leader for career batting average (.280) and fielding percentage (.966) by a third baseman (minimum 425 games), will become the 41st member of the Twins Hall of Fame.
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- Gate Giveaway – Twins Hall of Fame Pin: The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Twins Hall of Fame pin featuring Corey Koskie.
- Plaque Unveiling: Corey Koskie will join fans on Target Plaza at 11:15 a.m. as his Twins Hall of Fame plaque is officially unveiled.
- Induction Ceremony: Corey Koskie will be formally inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame during special pregame ceremonies, celebrated on the field by family, friends and teammates. Twenty-four Twins Hall of Famers – nearly all living members – are expected to be in attendance, including Rick Aguilera, Jerry Bell, Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew, Michael Cuddyer, Gary Gaetti, Greg Gagne, Ron Gardenhire, Dan Gladden, John Gordon, Eddie Guardado, Torii Hunter, Jim Kaat, Tom Kelly, Andy MacPhail, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Joe Nathan, Tony Oliva, Jim Perry, Brad Radke, Jim Rantz and Terry Ryan. The induction ceremonies will be emceed by longtime Twins television voice and current club special assistant Dick Bremer.
- Ceremonial First Pitch: After his induction, Corey Koskie will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
- Kids Day presented by Target: Every Sunday home game at Target Field is Kids Day presented by Target!
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- Thanks to U.S. Bank, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at select concession stands.
- Families can check out Bullseye’s Backyard, featuring fun activities on the Gate 34 lawn!
- Postgame, kids 12-and-under can run the bases.
TWINS VS. ATHLETICS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 (3 GAMES)
Tuesday, August 19 vs. Athletics presented by Inspire Medical Systems (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Wine, Women & Baseball #3 presented by Dark Horse (SOLD OUT): Fans who purchased this sold-out theme day package will receive a ticket to the game plus an exclusive Twins rubber tote bag and a pregame hospitality event at Keeper’s Heart Town Ball Tavern.
- Hardy Boyz Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by professional wrestling tag team the Hardy Boyz (brothers Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy), who are the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions.
- Inspire Medical Systems First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Tammy Bednar on behalf of Inspire Medical Systems
Wednesday, August 20 vs. Athletics (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Twins x Thrivent At Bat For Impact Check Presentation: Prior to the game the Twins and Thrivent will recognize the nonprofits from the third cycle (“Planting Purpose”) of the 2025 At Bat For Impact program, featuring Spark-Y, Urban Roots, Tree Trust and Great River Greening. Through the Twins x Thrivent At Bat For Impact program, fans can vote at Target Field and online, helping to unlock $200,000 in donation dollars for select nonprofits.
Thursday, August 21 vs. Athletics (12:10 p.m.; gates open at 10:30 a.m.)
- Daily Ticket Specials: Fans can take advantage of the below daily ticket specials: TickPick Family Section, All-Inclusive Legends Landing, Student Discount, Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days.
DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS
Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:
- TickPick Family Section (Every game): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi. Hot dog and soda available at the Mill City Grill by section 318.
- All-Inclusive Legends Landing (Every game): Limitless ballpark food and drink favorites, plus a great view of the diamond and Minneapolis skyline with a ticket in Sections S-V.
- Student Discount (Monday-Thursday): Ballpark Access tickets are just $5 for students—available through mobile delivery! Plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass. Limit one ticket per student with valid ID.
- Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology (Monday-Thursday): Active military members or veterans with a valid ID plus up to three guests receive half-price Diamond Box High or Upper Deck tickets every Monday through Thursday game. Available at GovX.com or day of game at Target Field.
- Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (Weekday Day Games): Fans 55 and better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, The Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets. Offer available by phone and in-person only. Tickets subject to availability.
- Dollar Dog presented by Sheboygan Sausage Company (Tuesdays): Every Tuesday, hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
- Kids Day presented by Target (Sundays): Every Sunday, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases postgame; PLUS, U.S. Bank Kids Meals are half off – just $4!
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