Minnesota Twins

Overview

The Minnesota Twins have played a total of 123 seasons. Their first season was in 1901, and their most recent season was in 2023.

Have the Minnesota Twins gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1901 and 1960, the team was known as the Washington Senators.
In 1961, the team moved to Minneapolis and changed their name to the Minnesota Twins.

What division do the Minnesota Twins play in?

The Minnesota Twins currently play in the Central Division of the American League, aka the AL Central.

What was the best start to a Twins season?

The best start to a Twins season was the 1968 Minnesota Twins, who started the season 6-0. The second best start to a season was the 1913 Washington Senators, who started the season going 5-0. The third best starts to a Twins season was the 1970 Minnesota Twins, the 1979 Minnesota Twins, the 1987 Minnesota Twins, the 2017 Minnesota Twins, the 2023 Minnesota Twins, the 1901 Washington Senators and the 1951 Washington Senators, who all started the season at 4-0.

What was the worst start to a Twins season?

The worst start to a Twins season was the 1904 Washington Senators, who started the season at 0-13. The second worst start to a season was the 2016 Minnesota Twins, who started the season with 9 losses. The third worst starts to a Twins season was the 1969 Minnesota Twins, the 1981 Minnesota Twins, the 2012 Minnesota Twins, the 1940 Washington Senators, the 1942 Washington Senators and the 1946 Washington Senators, who all started the season with 4 straight losses.

When was the last time the Twins were in the playoffs?

The Minnesota Twins last made the playoffs in 2020, when they lost the AL Wild Card Series. They've been in the playoffs a total of 17 times in their 123 seasons.

When was the last time the Twins missed the playoffs?

The Minnesota Twins last missed the playoffs in 2022.

When was the last time the Twins won a playoff series?

In 2002, the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics in the AL Divisional Series.

When was the last time the Twins lost a playoff series?

In 2020, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series.

What years did the Twins make the World Series?

While in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Twins have appeared in the World Series 3 times, in 1965, 1987 and 1991. In their full franchise history, they've appeared in 6 World Series. In Minneapolis, they appeared in 3 World Series as the Minnesota Twins, in 1965, 1987 and 1991. In Washington DC, they appeared in 3 World Series as the Washington Senators, in 1924-1925 and 1933.

How many World Series have the Twins won?

While in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Twins won the World Series 2 times, in 1987 and 1991.

In their full franchise history, they've won 3 World Series. In Minneapolis, they won 2 World Series as the Minnesota Twins, in 1987 and 1991. In Washington DC, they won one World Series as the Washington Senators, in 1924.