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Twins analyst LaTroy Hawkins received his Sociology Degree in May. Hawkins, 52, went to college years after his playing career ended in 2015. Photo Credit: Twins TV.

Twins analyst LaTroy Hawkins receives college degree: ‘Probably the coolest thing I’ve done’

"...greatness doesn’t retire—it evolves."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 18, 2025 0
Before Friday's Twins-Brewers game, Twins announcer Cory Provus rememberd his friend and former broadcast partner, Bob Uecker. Photo Credit: Twins.TV

Twins announcer Cory Provus pays tribute to friend, former partner Bob Uecker

"You know, the game goes on, but our world is noticeably less funny."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
MLB on Fox announcers Jason Benetti and Tom Verducci starred during and after a sequence where Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected. Photo Credit: Fox

Jason Benetti and Tom Verducci put on a masterclass during manager ejection

"We're glad to have expanded your vocabulary as we go to the seventh."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 11, 2025 0
Mets announcers slammed a blown call and José Butto’s costly mistake, which led to a pivotal run in a frustrating loss to the Twins.

Mets announcers rip blown call, pitcher’s costly lapse: ‘He’s out by a mile’

Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez slammed a blown call and José Butto’s costly mistake, which led to a pivotal run in a frustrating loss to the Twins.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 16, 2025 0
Bob Uecker tribute

Twins announcer Cory Provus misses game to attend Bob Uecker celebration

"As you likely have noticed over the years, Bob Uecker had a resounding impact on my life."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 3, 2025 0
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober

Minnesota Twins stick with MLB for broadcast rights, reveal streaming price

Fans can choose between a monthly and annual subscription.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 28, 2025 0
Cincinnati Reds play-by-play man John Sadak had a perfectly timed announcer jinx right before Elly De La Cruz's Friday grand slam. Photo Credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK

MLBPA reportedly estimates local TV deals make up 21 percent of team revenue on average

It's going to be difficult for MLB to recoup the tens of millions it will lose from local cable networks.

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 6, 2024 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB to produce Guardians, Brewers, Twins broadcasts in 2025

"Major League Baseball is committed to serving our fans by ensuring they can see their favorite Clubs, removing blackouts where we can, and ultimately growing the reach of our games."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2024 0
Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) reacts during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Bob Nightengale prematurely eliminates Twins from playoffs

"RIP Minnesota Twins’ 2024 season."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 27, 2024 0
Twins players challenged announcers Cory Provus and Trevor Plouffe to slip random words into a broadcast, and they both succeeded.

Twins announcers marvelously slipped player-chosen words into broadcasts

But, it did not include their bizarre dinosaur conversation.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 23, 2024 0
Jul 31, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his solo home run against the New York Mets with teammates in the dugout during the second inning at Citi Field.

Gary Cohen checks Keith Hernandez’s Twins nickname: ‘I don’t want you to raise any ire’

"I am not convinced the Twins like being referred to as the 'Twinkies.'"

By Sam Neumann OnAug 1, 2024 1
Fox's coverage of MLB and the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally on Saturday differed based on the market. Photo Credit: KMSP (Fox Minneapolis)

Fox coverage of Donald Trump rally shooting, MLB differed in markets

Fox had two games as part of its MLB coverage on Saturday.

By Michael Dixon OnJul 13, 2024 4
Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan uses baby powder

Twins pitcher Joe Ryan gives valuable lesson in battling heat

Ryan wasn’t even pitching.

By Brandon Contes OnJul 9, 2024 1

Houston radio host blasts Twins fans for cheering José Altuve hit by pitch

"When he gets hit on the wrist or the face, or wherever the f*ck he got hit by, and you cheer, you're a f*cking a**hole."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 8, 2024 9
Minnesota Twins

Twins minor league announcer set for major league debut

Aronson will step in for six games for Kris Atteberry.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 8, 2024 0
Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks explained how he got over a bad pitch between innings in an epic postgame interview. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Sun.

Reliever hilariously explains how he got over making a bad pitch

"Look, let's just say that I owe the Minnesota Twins' visiting cage a new IKEA stool."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 21, 2024 0
Twins announcer Cory Provus took to social media after mistakenly hyping up a Royce Lewis flyout as if it were a game-winning home run.

Twins announcer apologizes for mistakenly hyping up flyout: ‘I’m human’

"A swing and a drive, left-center, in the ballpark — just shy of the track."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 20, 2024 1
Michael Kay

Michael Kay has had enough of social media complaining about announcer jinxes

"Well, I am doing my job, sir."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 8, 2024 6
Carlos Correa rounding the bases after an announcer jinx by Michael Kay

Michael Kay’s announcer jinx comes back to bite Yankees

"Correa so far in this series, 0-for-7 with four strikeouts."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 7, 2024 1
Carlos Santana catching the Twins' "Rally Sausage."

Twins’ manager Rocco Baldelli on ‘HR sausage’: ‘Whoever’s touching it is in deep trouble.’

"There's no doubt in my mind that we are carrying around something that is very, very unhealthy to the human body."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 28, 2024 1
Denard Span

Former Minnesota Twins star Denard Span added as Bally Sports North analyst

The Minnesota Twins' broadcast crew on Bally Sports North welcomes back former outfielder Denard Span as an analyst.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 2, 2024 1
Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins admit Bally Sports North return is ‘not a perfect outcome’

The Minnesota Twins are back with Bally Sports North for a year, and no one seems thrilled.

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 13, 2024 0
Game 5 World Series Marcus Semien Corey Seager

Diamond Sports Group reaches deals with Rangers, Guardians, Twins to air games this season

The deal with Diamond Sports means the Guardians, Rangers, and Twins will air games on Bally Sports for one more season.

By Daniel Kaplan OnFeb 2, 2024 0
Minnesota Twins

Cory Provus reportedly replacing Dick Bremer as Minnesota Twins TV play-by-play broadcaster

The new play-by-play voice of the Minnesota Twins is a familiar voice to fans.

By Joe Lucia OnDec 1, 2023 3
Dick Bremer Minnesota Twins

Dick Bremer retires from Twins broadcasts, shifts to Special Assistant role

After nearly 5,000 games, Dick Bremer is stepping away from Minnesota Twins broadcasts.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 31, 2023 3

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