2023 Minnesota Twins season
The 2023 Minnesota Twins season was the 63rd season for the Minnesota Twins franchise in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, their 14th season at Target Field, and the 123rd overall in the American League.[1][2]
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American League Central Champions | |
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Major League affiliations | |
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Results | |
Record | 87–75 (.537) |
Divisional place | 1st |
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Owners | Jim Pohlad |
Managers | Rocco Baldelli |
Local television | Bally Sports North |
Local radio | WCCO |
Stats | ESPN.com BB-reference |
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With a shutout win over the Chicago White Sox on September 17, the Twins improved on their 78–84 record from the 2022 season. After a 8–6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on September 22, the Twins clinched their first AL Central division title and playoff appearance since the 2020 season. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in two games in the 2023 American League Wild Card Series. Their game 1 victory was their first playoff win since 2004, snapping an 18 game playoff losing streak.[3] Their series victory was their first since 2002.[4] However, they were defeated by the Houston Astros in the 2023 American League Division Series in four games.
Offseason
Rule changes
Pursuant to the CBA, new rule changes were in place with the start of the 2023 season:[5]
- institution of a pitch clock between pitches;
- limits on pickoff attempts per plate appearance;
- limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and
- larger bases (increased to 18-inch squares);
New Uniforms
On November 18, 2022, the team unveiled its first complete uniform redesign since 1987. Along with the 4 brand new uniform designs, the team unveiled an altered "TC" logo and an "M" logo featuring a red North Star.[6]
Season standings
American League Central
AL Central | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
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Minnesota Twins | 87 | 75 | 0.537 | — | 47–34 | 40–41 |
Detroit Tigers | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 9 | 37–44 | 41–40 |
Cleveland Guardians | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 11 | 42–39 | 34–47 |
Chicago White Sox | 61 | 101 | 0.377 | 26 | 31–50 | 30–51 |
Kansas City Royals | 56 | 106 | 0.346 | 31 | 33–48 | 23–58 |
American League Wild Card
Division leaders | W | L | Pct. |
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Baltimore Orioles | 101 | 61 | 0.623 |
Houston Astros | 90 | 72 | 0.556 |
Minnesota Twins | 87 | 75 | 0.537 |
Wild Card teams (Top 3 teams qualify for postseason) |
W | L | Pct. | GB |
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Tampa Bay Rays | 99 | 63 | 0.611 | +10 |
Texas Rangers | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | +1 |
Toronto Blue Jays | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | — |
Seattle Mariners | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 1 |
New York Yankees | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 7 |
Boston Red Sox | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 11 |
Detroit Tigers | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 11 |
Cleveland Guardians | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 13 |
Los Angeles Angels | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 16 |
Chicago White Sox | 61 | 101 | 0.377 | 28 |
Kansas City Royals | 56 | 106 | 0.346 | 33 |
Oakland Athletics | 50 | 112 | 0.309 | 39 |
Records vs. AL Opponents
Source: MLB Standings Grid – 2023 |
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Team | BAL | BOS | CWS | CLE | DET | HOU | KC | LAA | MIN | NYY | OAK | SEA | TB | TEX | TOR | NL |
Baltimore | — | 7–6 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 6–1 | 3–3 | 5–1 | 5–2 | 4–2 | 7–6 | 6–1 | 4–2 | 8–5 | 3–3 | 10–3 | 26–20 |
Boston | 6–7 | — | 2–4 | 3–3 | 5–1 | 2–5 | 5–2 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 9–4 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 2–11 | 3–3 | 7–6 | 20–26 |
Chicago | 2–4 | 4–2 | — | 8–5 | 5–8 | 3–4 | 6–7 | 3–4 | 4–9 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 1–6 | 1–5 | 0–6 | 15–31 |
Cleveland | 4–3 | 3–3 | 5–8 | — | 4–9 | 2–4 | 7–6 | 3–4 | 7–6 | 2–4 | 5–1 | 4–3 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 20–26 |
Detroit | 1–6 | 1–5 | 8–5 | 9–4 | — | 3–3 | 10–3 | 3–3 | 8–5 | 2–5 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 1–5 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 22–24 |
Houston | 3–3 | 5–2 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 3–3 | — | 1–5 | 9–4 | 2–4 | 2–5 | 10–3 | 4–9 | 3–3 | 9–4 | 3–4 | 28–18 |
Kansas City | 1–5 | 2–5 | 7–6 | 6–7 | 3–10 | 5–1 | — | 2–4 | 4–9 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 1–6 | 3–4 | 1–5 | 1–6 | 16–30 |
Los Angeles | 2–5 | 4–3 | 4–3 | 4–3 | 3–3 | 4–9 | 4–2 | — | 3–3 | 4–2 | 7–6 | 5–8 | 2–4 | 6–7 | 2–4 | 19–27 |
Minnesota | 2–4 | 3–4 | 9–4 | 6–7 | 5–8 | 4–2 | 9–4 | 3–3 | — | 4–3 | 5–1 | 3–4 | 1–5 | 5–2 | 3–3 | 25–21 |
New York | 6–7 | 4–9 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 5–2 | 5–2 | 4–2 | 2–4 | 3–4 | — | 5–1 | 4–2 | 5–8 | 3–4 | 7–6 | 23–23 |
Oakland | 1–6 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 1–5 | 4–3 | 3–10 | 4–2 | 6–7 | 1–5 | 1–5 | — | 1–12 | 2–5 | 4–9 | 2–4 | 14–32 |
Seattle | 2–4 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 9–4 | 6–1 | 8–5 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 12–1 | — | 3–4 | 4–9 | 3–3 | 22–24 |
Tampa Bay | 5–8 | 11–2 | 6–1 | 3–3 | 5–1 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 5–1 | 8–5 | 5–2 | 4–3 | — | 2–4 | 7–6 | 27–19 |
Texas | 3–3 | 3–3 | 5–1 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 4–9 | 5–1 | 7–6 | 2–5 | 4–3 | 9–4 | 9–4 | 4–2 | — | 6–1 | 22–24 |
Toronto | 3–10 | 6–7 | 6–0 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 4–3 | 6–1 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 6–7 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 6–7 | 1–6 | — | 30–16 |
Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.
Regular season
Game Log
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March/April: 17–12 (Home: 10–6; Away: 7–6)
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May: 12–15 (Home: 6–6; Away: 6–9)
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June: 12–15 (Home: 7–7; Away: 5–8)
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July: 13–11 (Home: 7–5; Away: 6–6)
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August: 15–12 (Home: 10–5; Away: 5–7)
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September/October: 18–10 (Home: 7–5; Away: 11–5)
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Postseason
Game Log
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AL Division Series: 1–3 (Home: 0–2; Away: 1–1)
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Postseason rosters
Roster
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Pitchers
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Outfielders
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Farm system
Level | Team | League | Manager |
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AAA | St. Paul Saints | International League | Toby Gardenhire |
AA | Wichita Wind Surge | Texas League | Ramon Borrego |
A-Advanced | Cedar Rapids Kernels | Midwest League | Brian Dinkelman |
A | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | Florida State League | Brian Meyer |
Rookie | FCL Twins | Florida Complex League | Seth Feldman |
Rookie | DSL Twins | Dominican Summer League |
References
- "Minnesota Twins: Who's in, Who's out for the 2023 40-Man Roster". Puckett's Pond. October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- "What is the status of these 3 Twins?". MLB.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- "Twins win first playoff game since 2004". MPR News. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- "Twins sweep Blue Jays to win their first playoff series in 21 years - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- "Pitch clocks and shift limits: MLB adopts sweeping rule changes for 2023". the Guardian. Associated Press. September 9, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- Krueger, Andrew (November 18, 2022). "Minnesota Twins unveil new uniform designs". MPR News. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
External links
- 2023 Minnesota Twins season at Baseball Reference