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The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs walks to the infield during player introductions before a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the MLB Field of Dreams stadium in Dyersville, Iowa.

Bob Nightengale erroneously reported Mets participating in 2026 Field of Dreams game

"F***ing Bob Nightengale. Shoulda known."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 24, 2025 0
Fans watching Thursday night's Tigers-Twins game had no doubt what Rocco Baldelli said to umpire John Bacon before getting ejected. Photo Credit: Twins.TV

Hot mic picks up Rocco Baldelli telling umpire ‘You f*cked it up’ before ejection

"No f****** way."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 15, 2025 0
Jun 14, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad looks on before a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

‘Sell the team’ chant overwhelms Twins postgame show

Minnesota Twins fans made their displeasure well known as they drowned out Thursday night's postgame show with a sell the team chant.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 15, 2025 0
Royals play-by-play man Ryan Lefebvre called Sunday's game against the Twins on the national Roku broadcast. Was the criticism he got fair Photo Credit: Roku.

Was Royals announcer Ryan Lefebvre too unenthusiastic calling Twins walk-off win on Roku?

The frustration was understandable. But was it fair?

By Michael Dixon OnAug 11, 2025 0
Former Twins pitcher Griffin Jax making his debut for the Rays against the Dodgers

Dodgers broadcasters: ‘You felt bad for Twins fans’ over trade deadline fire sale

"A lot of surprises coming out of the Twins."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 4, 2025 0
While Joe Ryan was not traded at the deadline, the Minnesota Twins ace thought otherwise after seeing a report from Fox on X. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Twins ace Joe Ryan believed erroneous Fox report that he’d been traded

"...while the trade report was false, we can hardly blame Ryan for thinking otherwise."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 3, 2025 0
While Cory Provus expected the Twins to make some trade deadline moves, he wasn't expecting the team's flurry of selling. Photo Credit: Twins.TV

Twins announcer Cory Provus surprised by team’s Trade Deadline: ‘never in my wildest imagination’

"Well, today was truly a transformative day in the history of Twins baseball."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 31, 2025 0
Twins broadcaster Trevor Plouffe serving as a ball boy.

Trevor Plouffe serves as ball boy during Twins’ all-analyst broadcast

"I was born with these hands. They haven't left me yet."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 10, 2025 0
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

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