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Minnesota Twins 2026 MLB Season Outlook: Schedule, Odds & Tickets

An underwhelming 2025 campaign loomed over the Twin Cities as the Minnesota Twins finished 72-90. The Twins went on a 13-game winning streak at the beginning of May, finishing May with an 18-8 record before going on a downward spiral in June and July.

Outfielder Byron Buxton became the first player in Target Field’s history to hit for the cycle. Before Buxton, the last Twins player to hit for the cycle was Jorge Polanco in 2019.

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Last season was most notable for the “fire sale” at the trade deadline. Some players who were dealt included Willi Castro, Jhoan Duran and Carlos Correa. The “fire sale” occurred because the front office wanted to shave off salary to prepare for 2026. Correa was sent back to Houston in exchange for pitcher Matt Mikulski, while Duran was traded to the Phillies for pitching prospect Mick Abel. Pitcher Griffin Jax was traded to the Rays in exchange for Taj Bradley. Correa hit .267 while Castro maintained a .245 batting average last season.

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The Twins ranked 22nd in the majors in batting average, hitting .238. Their offense also recorded 1,295 hits and 191 home runs. Minnesota’s pitching staff ranked 24th in ERA, recording a 4.55 ERA. The pitching staff also struck out 1,372 batters and surrendered 1,411 hits.

Buxton was a key offensive player, racking up 129 hits, seven triples, 35 home runs and 83 RBIs on a .264 batting average. Trevor Larnach hit 17 home runs while Matt Wallner sent 22 balls out of the park. Rookie Luke Keaschall hit four home runs and 28 RBIs in 49 games on a .302 batting average. Joe Ryan finished 2025 with a 3.42 ERA, giving up 138 hits and striking out 194 batters in the process. Bailey Ober struggled last season as he gave up 159 hits and 84 runs on a 5.10 ERA.

The Twins kicked off their offseason by hiring Derek Shelton as their manager a month after firing Rocco Baldelli. Ex-Nationals first baseman Josh Bell signed for 2026 on December 19, 2025, while Justin Topa signed a one-year deal almost a month prior. Other additions include Eric Wagaman, Victor Carantini and Gio Urshela. These moves showed Minnesota’s willingness to add depth to its roster, complementing the starting lineup.

Expectations are low in Minnesota due to last year’s roster overhaul. The roster contains a mix of young and veteran players that could make an impact on the Twins’ future plans. While the young talent is an advantage, Minnesota lacks a quality hitter behind Buxton and has question marks in the outfield. Time will tell if things will work out in the long term, but one should expect the Twins to be near the bottom of the AL Central due to the competition from the other teams.

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Currently, DraftKings has Minnesota at +425 for a playoff berth and +15000 for a World Series win.

Minnesota Twins schedule:

Mar 26, 2026@ BaltimoreL 2-10-1 T. Rogers(1-0)K. Funderburk(0-1)R. Helsley(1)
Mar 28, 2026@ BaltimoreW 4-11-1 A. Banda(1-0)K. Bradish(0-1)C. Sands(1)
Mar 29, 2026@ BaltimoreL 8-61-2 R. Garcia(1-0)M. Abel(0-1)R. Helsley(2)
Mar 30, 2026@ Kansas CityL 3-11-3 K. Bubic(1-0)S. Woods Richardson(0-1)J. Schreiber(1)
DATEOPPTIME / TVVENUEHOME STARTERAWAY STARTERBUY TICKETS
Apr 1, 2026@ Kansas City7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium N. Cameron(-, 0.00 ERA)J. Ryan(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $10.20
Apr 2, 2026@ Kansas City2:10 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium C. Ragans(0-1, 9.00 ERA)T. Bradley(0-0, 2.08 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.60
Apr 3, 2026vs Tampa Bay4:10 pmRATVTarget Field B. Ober(0-0, 6.75 ERA)J. Boyle(0-0, 3.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $24.00
Apr 4, 2026vs Tampa Bay7:10 pmRATVTarget Field M. Abel(0-1, 13.50 ERA)S. Matz(1-0, 7.20 ERA)Tickets Starting at $14.89
Apr 5, 2026vs Tampa Bay2:10 pmRATVTarget Field S. Woods Richardson(-, 0.00 ERA)N. Martinez(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $8.30
Apr 6, 2026vs Detroit7:40 pmDSNTarget Field J. Ryan(0-0, 0.00 ERA)C. Mize(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.60
Apr 7, 2026vs Detroit7:40 pmDSNTarget Field T. Bradley(0-0, 2.08 ERA)T. Skubal(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.79
Apr 8, 2026vs Detroit7:40 pmFS1Target Field B. Ober(0-0, 6.75 ERA)F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.11
Apr 9, 2026vs Detroit1:40 pmDSNTarget Field M. Abel(0-1, 13.50 ERA)J. Flaherty(0-1, 4.15 ERA)Tickets Starting at $10.28
Apr 10, 2026@ Toronto7:07 pmTWTVRogers Centre E. Lauer(1-0, 3.38 ERA)S. Woods Richardson(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $25.18
Apr 11, 2026@ Toronto3:07 pmTWTVRogers Centre C. Ponce(-, 0.00 ERA)J. Ryan(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $22.30
Apr 12, 2026@ Toronto1:37 pmTWTVRogers Centre M. Scherzer(-, 0.00 ERA)T. Bradley(0-0, 2.08 ERA)Tickets Starting at $17.27
Apr 13, 2026vs Boston7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field B. Ober(0-0, 6.75 ERA)G. Crochet(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $12.06
Apr 14, 2026vs Boston7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field M. Abel(0-1, 13.50 ERA)S. Gray(0-0, 6.75 ERA)Tickets Starting at $6.00
Apr 15, 2026vs Boston1:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $10.28
Apr 17, 2026vs Cincinnati8:10 pmRDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $11.51
Apr 18, 2026vs Cincinnati2:10 pmRDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $18.23
Apr 19, 2026vs Cincinnati2:10 pmRDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $11.03
Apr 21, 2026@ N.Y. Mets7:10 pmTWTVCiti Field Tickets Starting at $10.79
Apr 22, 2026@ N.Y. Mets7:10 pmTWTVCiti Field Tickets Starting at $7.80
Apr 23, 2026@ N.Y. Mets7:10 pmTWTVCiti Field Tickets Starting at $7.80
Apr 24, 2026@ Tampa Bay7:10 pmRATVTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $18.10
Apr 25, 2026@ Tampa Bay4:10 pmRATVTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $33.60
Apr 26, 2026@ Tampa Bay1:40 pmRATVTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $20.63
Apr 27, 2026vs Seattle7:40 pmFS1Target Field Tickets Starting at $9.79
Apr 28, 2026vs Seattle7:40 pmMRTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $9.60
Apr 29, 2026vs Seattle1:40 pmMRTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $11.56
Apr 30, 2026vs Toronto7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $15.92
May 1, 2026vs Toronto8:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $15.71
May 2, 2026vs Toronto2:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $26.58
May 3, 2026vs Toronto12:45 pmPEACTarget Field Tickets Starting at $14.96
May 5, 2026@ Washington6:45 pmNATVNationals Park Tickets Starting at $15.60
May 6, 2026@ Washington6:45 pmNATVNationals Park Tickets Starting at $14.96
May 7, 2026@ Washington1:05 pmNATVNationals Park Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 8, 2026@ Cleveland7:15 pmATVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $30.00
May 9, 2026@ Cleveland6:10 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $37.20
May 10, 2026@ Cleveland1:40 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $22.80
May 12, 2026vs Miami7:40 pmMATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $10.28
May 13, 2026vs Miami7:40 pmMATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $10.78
May 14, 2026vs Miami1:40 pmMATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $10.28
May 15, 2026vs Milwaukee8:10 pmBRTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $20.72
May 16, 2026vs Milwaukee7:10 pmBRTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $28.80
May 17, 2026vs Milwaukee2:10 pmBRTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.22
May 18, 2026vs Houston7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $12.82
May 19, 2026vs Houston7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $11.44
May 20, 2026vs Houston1:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $17.89
May 22, 2026@ Boston7:10 pmTWTVFenway Park Tickets Starting at $63.60
May 23, 2026@ Boston4:10 pmTWTVFenway Park Tickets Starting at $63.60
May 24, 2026@ Boston1:35 pmTWTVFenway Park Tickets Starting at $66.00
May 25, 2026@ Chi. White Sox2:10 pmTWTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $10.80
May 26, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmTWTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $12.00
May 27, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmTWTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $9.82
May 28, 2026@ Chi. White Sox2:10 pmTWTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $9.82
May 29, 2026@ Pittsburgh6:45 pmATVPNC Park Tickets Starting at $56.44
May 30, 2026@ Pittsburgh4:05 pmTWTVPNC Park Tickets Starting at $43.20
May 31, 2026@ Pittsburgh1:35 pmTWTVPNC Park Tickets Starting at $48.00
Jun 1, 2026vs Chi. White Sox7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $25.48
Jun 2, 2026vs Chi. White Sox7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $14.89
Jun 3, 2026vs Chi. White Sox1:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.68
Jun 4, 2026vs Kansas City7:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $28.02
Jun 5, 2026vs Kansas City8:15 pmATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $20.64
Jun 6, 2026vs Kansas City2:10 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $20.64
Jun 7, 2026vs Kansas City2:10 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $19.49
Jun 9, 2026@ Detroit6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $12.24
Jun 10, 2026@ Detroit6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $13.46
Jun 11, 2026@ Detroit1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $15.22
Jun 12, 2026vs St. Louis8:10 pmCATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $26.40
Jun 13, 2026vs St. Louis2:10 pmCATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $31.50
Jun 14, 2026vs St. Louis2:10 pmCATVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.79
Jun 15, 2026@ Texas8:05 pmRASNGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $11.95
Jun 16, 2026@ Texas8:05 pmRASNGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $13.06
Jun 18, 2026@ Texas2:35 pmRASNGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $17.11
Jun 19, 2026@ Arizona9:45 pmATVChase Field Tickets Starting at $34.80
Jun 20, 2026@ Arizona10:10 pmDBTVChase Field Tickets Starting at $34.00
Jun 21, 2026@ Arizona3:15 pmPEACChase Field Tickets Starting at $48.00
Jun 22, 2026vs L.A. Dodgers7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $42.74
Jun 23, 2026vs L.A. Dodgers7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $31.01
Jun 24, 2026vs L.A. Dodgers7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $28.80
Jun 26, 2026vs Colorado8:10 pmROTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $19.49
Jun 27, 2026vs Colorado7:10 pmROTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $33.31
Jun 28, 2026vs Colorado2:10 pmROTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $24.10
Jun 29, 2026@ Houston8:10 pmTWTVDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $15.72
Jun 30, 2026@ Houston8:10 pmTWTVDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $15.71
Jul 1, 2026@ Houston8:10 pmTWTVDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $21.78
Jul 3, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees7:05 pmTWTVYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $25.46
Jul 4, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees1:35 pmTWTVYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $19.86
Jul 5, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees1:35 pmPEACYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $21.77
Jul 7, 2026vs Cleveland7:40 pmGDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $22.81
Jul 8, 2026vs Cleveland7:40 pmGDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $24.22
Jul 9, 2026vs Cleveland1:40 pmGDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $28.02
Jul 10, 2026vs L.A. Angels8:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $30.54
Jul 11, 2026vs L.A. Angels2:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $36.00
Jul 12, 2026vs L.A. Angels2:10 pmTWTVTarget Field
Jul 17, 2026@ Chi. Cubs8:05 pmTWTVWrigley Field Tickets Starting at $75.60
Jul 18, 2026@ Chi. Cubs2:20 pmTWTVWrigley Field Tickets Starting at $86.40
Jul 19, 2026@ Chi. Cubs2:20 pmTWTVWrigley Field Tickets Starting at $60.00
Jul 20, 2026@ Cleveland6:40 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $25.20
Jul 21, 2026@ Cleveland6:40 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $26.40
Jul 22, 2026@ Cleveland6:40 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $26.40
Jul 23, 2026@ Cleveland1:10 pmGDTVProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $27.60
Jul 24, 2026vs Athletics8:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $28.02
Jul 25, 2026vs Athletics7:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $36.24
Jul 26, 2026vs Athletics2:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $30.54
Jul 28, 2026vs Kansas City7:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $26.75
Jul 29, 2026vs Kansas City7:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.68
Jul 30, 2026vs Kansas City1:40 pmRYTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $29.63
Jul 31, 2026@ Seattle10:10 pmMRTVT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $42.00
Aug 1, 2026@ Seattle4:10 pmFS1T-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $39.60
Aug 2, 2026@ Seattle4:10 pmMRTVT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $39.60
Aug 4, 2026@ Kansas City7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $16.80
Aug 5, 2026@ Kansas City7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.88
Aug 6, 2026@ Kansas City7:40 pmRYTVKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $16.12
Aug 7, 2026@ Milwaukee7:40 pmBRTVAmerican Family Field Tickets Starting at $22.80
Aug 8, 2026@ Milwaukee7:10 pmBRTVAmerican Family Field Tickets Starting at $54.00
Aug 9, 2026@ Milwaukee2:10 pmBRTVAmerican Family Field Tickets Starting at $25.20
Aug 10, 2026vs Baltimore7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.53
Aug 11, 2026vs Baltimore7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.68
Aug 12, 2026vs Baltimore1:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.68
Aug 13, 2026vs Philadelphia7:30 pmNFLXField of Dreams
Aug 15, 2026vs Philadelphia7:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $38.90
Aug 16, 2026vs Philadelphia2:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $26.41
Aug 17, 2026vs Atlanta7:40 pmBRVNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $24.17
Aug 18, 2026vs Atlanta7:40 pmBRVNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $25.48
Aug 19, 2026vs Atlanta1:40 pmBRVNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $29.86
Aug 21, 2026@ San Diego9:40 pmPDTVPetco Park Tickets Starting at $30.00
Aug 22, 2026@ San Diego8:40 pmPDTVPetco Park Tickets Starting at $36.00
Aug 23, 2026@ San Diego4:10 pmPDTVPetco Park Tickets Starting at $36.00
Aug 24, 2026@ Athletics9:40 pmTWTVSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $32.03
Aug 25, 2026@ Athletics9:40 pmTWTVSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $35.23
Aug 26, 2026@ Athletics9:05 pmTWTVSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $35.23
Aug 28, 2026vs Chi. White Sox8:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $26.40
Aug 29, 2026vs Chi. White Sox2:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $25.76
Aug 30, 2026vs Chi. White Sox2:10 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $25.25
Aug 31, 2026vs Detroit7:40 pmDSNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $18.35
Sep 1, 2026vs Detroit7:40 pmDSNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $15.53
Sep 2, 2026vs Detroit7:40 pmDSNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $17.20
Sep 4, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmTWTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 5, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:10 pmTWTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $14.40
Sep 6, 2026@ Chi. White Sox2:10 pmTWTVRate Field Tickets Starting at $10.80
Sep 7, 2026@ Detroit1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $15.91
Sep 8, 2026@ Detroit6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.80
Sep 9, 2026@ Detroit1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $14.40
Sep 11, 2026vs Cleveland8:10 pmGDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $22.94
Sep 12, 2026vs Cleveland4:10 pmGDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $27.56
Sep 13, 2026vs Cleveland2:10 pmGDTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $21.79
Sep 14, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $32.16
Sep 15, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees7:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $29.86
Sep 16, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees1:40 pmTWTVTarget Field Tickets Starting at $29.86
Sep 17, 2026@ L.A. Angels9:38 pmTWTVAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $6.47
Sep 18, 2026@ L.A. Angels9:38 pmTWTVAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $11.86
Sep 19, 2026@ L.A. Angels9:38 pmTWTVAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 20, 2026@ L.A. Angels4:07 pmTWTVAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $12.29
Sep 21, 2026@ San Francisco9:45 pmTWTVOracle Park Tickets Starting at $21.98
Sep 22, 2026@ San Francisco9:45 pmTWTVOracle Park Tickets Starting at $21.98
Sep 23, 2026@ San Francisco3:45 pmTWTVOracle Park Tickets Starting at $24.00
Sep 25, 2026vs Texas8:10 pmRASNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $24.01
Sep 26, 2026vs Texas4:10 pmRASNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $27.56
Sep 27, 2026vs Texas3:10 pmRASNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $23.94
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