Minnesota Twins vs. Colorado Rockies - June 11, 2024

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FinalJun 11

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Rockies logo, Rockies 24-43, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 4, 7 0, 8 1, 9 0, R 5, H 7, E 0

Twins logo, Twins 35-32, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 2, 8 0, 9 2, R 4, H 8, E 2

Pitching

WinnerC. Quantrill (6-4)

LoserC. Thielbar (2-2)

SaveT. Kinley (5)

Scoring

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Bot 7Byron Buxton homers to center field. Willi Castro scores.

Top 6Michael Toglia out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Max Kepler. Ryan McMahon scores.

Top 6Ezequiel Tovar homers to left field. Brenton Doyle scores. Charlie Blackmon scores.

What's Buzzing

Darren Wolfson

#MNTwins transactions underway: Twins re-signing RHP Chris Vallimont to a minor league deal for 2027. Posted a 4.33 ERA across 70.2 IP at AA Wichita last season. Made it to the big leagues in 2023 with Baltimore.

Purple Row

11h

https://t.co/rzzceB5HTj

Aaron Gleeman

12h

Not surprised to see Derek Shelton back on the media side. Shelton talked often about how much he enjoyed doing MLB Network Radio last season after being fired by the Pirates.

Marc Topkin

12h

Current #MnTwins / former #Pirates manager Derek Shelton - and before that #Rays hitting coach - doing some @MLBNetworkRadio work at ALCS at Trop

DanHayesMLB

13h

We did a quick look at what free agent pitchers could make the most sense for the #MNTwins this offseason on today's @TwinCitiesShow. Check it out. https://t.co/sgbCY0wfLE

Colorado Rockies

16h

Our ROTY.

Bleacher Report•8h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

Bleacher Report•10h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

puckettspond.com•10h

What the Twins would lose by signing a free agent who declined qualifying offerThe Minnesota Twins would be penalized if they sign a free agent who declined the qualifying offer this offseason.

www.purplerow.com•15h

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 45, Sterlin ThompsonWith nothing left to prove in the minors, where does the young outfielder go from here?

puckettspond.com•16h

Why Twins must give Ryan Jeffers qualifying offer this offseasonThere are two major reasons.

Bleacher Report•22h

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Hunter Goodman could be one of the best hitters on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•22h

MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

puckettspond.com•18h

2 MLB playoff stars who Twins can acquire in offseasonThe Twins' front office should have its eyes on these two players.

www.purplerow.com•19h

Scaling the Rocks: Monday Blues & BrewsColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 12th, 2026

puckettspond.com•22h

Minnesota Twins Offseason: 3 major questions heading into 2027Minnesota has plenty of big decisions to make this offseason.

puckettspond.com•1d

The dream 2026 World Series matchup for Minnesota Twins fansBased on the four teams currently in the Championship Series, what would be the ideal World Series matchup for Twins Territory?

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

puckettspond.com•1d

4 former Twins players who still can win the World Series as the Championship Series arrivesSeveral former Twins players still have a chance to win the World Series this year.

www.purplerow.com•1d

This Week in Purple: Long DivisionColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 11th, 2026

www.purplerow.com•2d

Saturday Rockpile: The 2026 Rockies Statcast AwardsFrom a 116-mph home run to a 32-mph infield single, here are some imaginary trophies for some very real Rockies accomplishments.

Bleacher Report•2d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

www.purplerow.com•2d

Scaling the Rocks: What would a 154-game season mean for the Rockies?Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 10, 2026

puckettspond.com•2d

Tyler Mahle could get another team to fall in love like the Twins didThe Minnesota Twins have had their share of moves that haven’t panned out in recent years and that includes the 2022 trade for Tyler Mahle. Acquired to give the

www.purplerow.com•3d

Purple Row After Dark: Contract Extensions?Who could be extended ahead of the looming lockout?

puckettspond.com•3d

Byron Buxton's award shows why he shouldn't be full-time DH despite injury historyPart of what makes Buxton so valuable (when healthy) is his defense.

www.twinkietown.com•3d

TwinkieTown Movie Night: Young FrankensteinYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

puckettspond.com•3d

False Twins sale report puts Minnesota's ownership future back in focusA sale isn't happening anytime soon, but the Pohlads' future with the team is once again in the spotlight.

www.purplerow.com•3d

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 46, Valente BellozoOne strong appearance wasn’t enough to justify more opportunities

Bleacher Report•3d

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.purplerow.com•3d

Friday Rockpile: Rockies attendance dips, again, in 2026Coors Field saw its fewest total fans since 2005

www.purplerow.com•3d

Scaling the Rocks: CarGo joins elite Colorado clubColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 9, 2026

Bleacher Report•3d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Colorado needs to address in 2027 📲

www.twinkietown.com•3d

Might L-O-N-G spell relief again soon?Rollie Returns?!

puckettspond.com•3d

Taj Bradley's Twins Pitcher of the Year honor shows why Minnesota must extend himHe had an outstanding first full season with Minnesota, and he's still in his mid-20s.

Bleacher Report•4d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

www.purplerow.com•4d

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 47, Kyle FreelandThe left-hander has spent his entire career in Colorado, and struggled in what could be his final season with the team.

puckettspond.com•4d

Griffin Jax makes Twins fans proud with performance in Rays' ALDS win over YankeesJax helped bring down the Evil Empire on Wednesday.

www.twinkietown.com•4d

Grading the 2026 Twins: Starting PitchersOur 2026 Twins recap starts with the strangest group of players: the starting pitchers.

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

www.purplerow.com•4d

Thursday Rockpile: Lessons for the Rockies from the Athletics failure to launchHow do the Rockies avoid falling down during the climb?

puckettspond.com•4d

Kody Clemens being named Twins MVP tells you everything about the 2026 seasonWhile Kody Clemens is deserving of the honor, it's a reminder of how much went wrong for the Minnesota Twins in 2026.

www.purplerow.com•4d

Scaling the Rocks: Away from the din of the crowds, 2027 starts to take shapeColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 8th, 2026

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

puckettspond.com•5d

Twins Rumors: Ex-president Derek Falvey turned down interview for Athletics GM job before joining MetsThe Athletics are looking for a new general manager.

www.purplerow.com•5d

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 48, Sean SullivanThe 24-year-old LHP only made 5 starts before suffering shoulder injury

www.purplerow.com•5d

Wednesday Rockpile: Walker Monfort and Paul DePodesta discuss pitching, the Penner Sports Group, and going forwardHere are highlights from Tuesday’s Rockies postseason debrief.

www.twinkietown.com•5d

Twinkie Town writer always shocked to see OOTP players in real lifeYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

puckettspond.com•5d

Alex Cora's decision could open door for Phillies to pursue ex-Twins manager Rocco BaldelliCould the Phillies be interested in Baldelli for their manager opening?

Bleacher Report•5d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Twins will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

www.purplerow.com•5d

Scaling the Rocks: Let the autopsy of the 2026 Colorado Rockies beginColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

puckettspond.com•5d

Travis Adams' strong finish makes him a serious Opening Day option for TwinsWill Adams crack the Twins' Opening Day roster?

puckettspond.com•6d

Twins plans for Luke Keaschall could make Josh Bell an offseason departureThe Minnesota Twins have a stable of young, exciting players to build around this offseason and that includes Luke Keaschall. The 23-year-old had a challenging

bleacherreport.com•1w

Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

www.purplerow.com•6d

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 49, Brenton DoyleThe two-time Gold Glover cleaned out his locker at Coors Field and headed for the Windy City.

www.purplerow.com•6d

Tuesday Rockpile: A briefing on the Rockies’ arbitration players for 2027The Rockies have at least five players eligible for arbitration

Bleacher Report•6d

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Colorado's first-year players stand across the league 📲

www.twinkietown.com•6d

A Big Hurt: The 2006 Twins turn back into a pumpkinOver in the blink of an eye

www.purplerow.com•6d

Scaling the Rocks: The Rockies are looking aheadColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 6, 2026

puckettspond.com•6d

Twins' 2027 arbitration projections: Who stays and who goes?MLB Trade Rumors released its arbitration projections for 2027.

puckettspond.com•1w

Projecting Twins' 2027 Opening Day bullpen with players currently on rosterHow will Minnesota's bullpen look next year?

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Rangers and Rockies could make a move ➡️

www.purplerow.com•1w

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 50, Troy JohnstonJohnston turned an uncertain roster spot into a full major-league season and found ways to contribute at the plate. The defense, baserunning and lack of power complicated the rest of the evaluation.

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Hit The Roof” EditionThe Doink that Didn’t Dong

www.purplerow.com•1w

Monday Rockpile: One peak Rockies shortstop, one impossible choiceTroy Tulowitzki felt inevitable. Trevor Story felt dangerous. Picking between their peak Rockies versions should be easy. It absolutely is not.

puckettspond.com•1w

5 things that derailed the Twins' postseason aspirationsThe Twins remained competitive, but some holes needed to be filled for the Twins to make the post-season

puckettspond.com•1w

6 things that derailed the Twins postseason aspirationsThe Twins remained competitive, but some holes needed to be filled for the Twins to make the post-season

www.purplerow.com•1w

Scaling the Rocks: Walk-offs are awesomeColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 5, 2026

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins History: Minnesota ends 21-year playoff series drought against Blue JaysThe Twins won their first playoff series in 21 years in the AL Wild Card Series against the Blue Jays three years ago.

puckettspond.com•1w

Taylor Rogers wants to continue MLB career but Twins still shouldn't re-sign himHe had some great moments with the Twins, but Minnesota should let him walk in free agency.

puckettspond.com•1w

Former Twin Ty France falls victim to Brewers' roof in Padres' nail-biting NLDS Game 1 lossFrance nearly hit a go-ahead homer for the Padres on Saturday.

www.purplerow.com•1w

This Week in Purple: Let’s Talk About ThatColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 4th, 2026

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins should avoid reunion with Minnesota native Caleb Thielbar after rough Cubs seasonIt would be a fun story, but probably not the right move.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Saturday Rockpile: Tommy Tanous discusses the Rockies draft and adjusting to baseball at elevationThe Rockies assistant general manager shares his perspective on a range of topics.

puckettspond.com•1w

Tom Pohlad has a delicate puzzle to solve in order to fix the TwinsTom Pohlad’s first year as owner and chairman of the Minnesota Twins was a mixed bag. On the plus side, the Twins hung around in the American League playoff rac

www.purplerow.com•1w

Scaling the Rocks: Bring on the Division SeriesColorado News and Links for Saturday, October 3, 2026

puckettspond.com•1w

The Twins may have unlocked Brooks Lee after his move to third baseMinnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee may have found a permanent home after his position change this season.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Purple Row After Dark: Which former Rockies are you rooting for in the MLB Postseason?Will you be rooting for Brenton Doyle’s White Sox? Or perhaps Antonio Senzatela’s Brewers? Or someone else entirely?

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Who’s up for another round of TwinkieTown Movie Nights?Fewer (if any) baseball movies, but more that you pick!

puckettspond.com•1w

3 free agents Twins should target this winter to improve bullpenMinnesota could use bullpen help.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Pebble Report Spotlight: Arizona Fall League previewMLB’s “finishing school” kicks off tomorrow!

www.purplerow.com•1w

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 51, Jordan BeckBeck entered 2026 looking to build on a promising season, but his approach unraveled, his role shrank, and his future with the Rockies became much less certain.

Bleacher Report•1w

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

www.purplerow.com•1w

Friday Rockpile: A ‘Swiss Army knife,’ Owen Cuffe plays critical role for ACL RockiesCuffe just finished his first season as the Arizona Complex League pitching a rehab coach for Colorado

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins' latest historic attendance low shows winning is the only way to win back fansAnd we thought 2025 was rock bottom.

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

www.purplerow.com•1w

Scaling the Rocks: Remembering RocktoberColorado News and Links for Friday, October 2, 2026

www.twinkietown.com•1w

How much 2027 baseball are you willing to lose for salary cap/floor progress?A final poll on strikes/lockouts and salary caps/floors

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Colorado's 2026 season 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins fan favorite Doug Mientkiewicz takes shots at Willson Contreras, Red Sox after early exitContreras made two defensive mistakes in Boston's embarrassing loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 52, Edouard JulienLack of results and bad defense made Julien expendable before season’s end

Bleacher Report•1w

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins’ Tom Pohlad’s latest comments confirm Jeremy Zoll, Derek Shelton are here to stayZoll and Shelton aren't going anywhere.

www.twinkietown.com•1w

2026 Twins All-System TeamRecognizing the top performers in the Twins system.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Scaling the Rocks: A time for reflectionColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 1, 2026

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Ex-Twins Liam Hendriks announces retirement after 14 MLB seasons in emotional social media postFormer Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins Injury Update: Byron Buxton news, Walker Jenkins surgery, Jeff Hoffman & Zebby Mathews flexor strainsHere's a Twins injury update amid the MLB playoffs.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 53, Michael LorenzenLorenzen arrived as an intriguing veteran addition, but a season spent searching for adjustments never produced the innings or stability the Rockies hoped to find.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Wednesday Rockpile: The optimistic improvement of the 2026 Colorado Rockies2026 was always going to be tough, but progress was made

puckettspond.com•1w

Tom Pohlad has no choice but to back up bold Twins offseason messageIt's time for Pohlad to put his money where his mouth is.

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

www.purplerow.com•1w

Scaling the Rocks: Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield provide hope for the RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

puckettspond.com•1w

Ryan Jeffers' free agency quote is both Twins hope and dread at the same timeWill Jeffers return to the Twins in 2027?

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins Rumors: Former manager Rocco Baldelli linked to Mariners after Dan Wilson newsBaldelli is currently working in the Los Angeles Dodgers' front office.

puckettspond.com•1w

Former Twin Jhoan Duran suffers crushing moment in Phillies-Braves Wild Card Game 1Tough look for our guy.

Liam Hendriks Retires

MLB

@MLB

Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

www.purplerow.com•1w

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 54, Tyler FreemanFreeman put the ball in play and showed off a strong arm, but a lack of power and declining production pushed him off the 40-man roster.

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

www.purplerow.com•1w

Cole Carrigg selected as NL Rookie of the Month for SeptemberCarrigg becomes the 10th Rockie to win the award, and second this year.

www.purplerow.com•1w

Tuesday Rockpile: Should MLB build a ballpark in Grand Teton National Park?No. It’s a terrible idea. Here’s why.

puckettspond.com•1w

Why Twins fans should root for the Phillies in the 2026 playoffsLooking for a team to bandwagon for the postseason?

www.purplerow.com•1w

Scaling the Rocks: Rockies PBO Paul DePodesta plans for the offseasonColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Year at the ballpark(s): 2026“Take me out to the ballgame…”

puckettspond.com•1w

Former Twin Luis Arraez to miss Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series after horribly-timed injuryThe second baseman suffered a left ankle sprain on Thursday.

www.purplerow.com•2w

Purple Row After Dark: It’s Purple Row’s October Madness!Play ball!

puckettspond.com•2w

Marek Houston's minor-league breakout gives Twins another reason to move on from Royce LewisThe Twins might make a tough Royce Lewis decision this offseason.

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Twins to part ways with pitching coach Pete MakiThe Twins decided to part ways with a longtime member of their coaching staff.

puckettspond.com•2w

Complete list of Twins' 2026-27 free agents and predicting what's nextWill any of them return to Minnesota?

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “We’ll See You…Next Year” EditionAt least we ended on a high note

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins make pitching coach Pete Maki the fall guy after late-season collapseMaki won't be returning to the Twins next year.

www.purplerow.com•2w

Colorado Rockies 2026 Season Review: Ranking the RockiesReviewing the 2026 Colorado Rockies season by breaking down the individual player seasons

www.purplerow.com•2w

Ranking the Rockies, 2026: HM, Kris BryantThe former MVP spent all of 2026 on the 60-day injured list

Bleacher Report•2w

ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Round-by-round picks with bracket set 📲

puckettspond.com•2w

Dream Louisville Silver Slugger trio Twins fans wish they could’ve seenImagine a top of the lineup with the names Rod Carew, Joe Mauer and Kirby Puckett penciled in.

www.purplerow.com•2w

Monday Rockpile: Zach Goodman reflects on his first season behind the mic for the RockiesThe rookie broadcaster had a lot of things to get used to, but also had plenty of highlights

www.twinkietown.com•2w

A quizzical season: can you name every player for the 2026 Twins?I made the quiz; how I did doesn’t count.

puckettspond.com•2w

11 former Twins pitchers to watch during the 2026 playoffsThere are plenty of former Twins pitchers to watch during the postseason.

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Twins finished out the year 📲

www.purplerow.com•2w

Scaling the Rocks: The 2026 Rockies season is overColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, September 28, 2026

puckettspond.com•2w

7 former Twins position players on 2026 playoff teamsIt's playoff time!

www.purplerow.com•2w

Purple Row After Dark: Your favorite moments from the 2026 Rockies seasonWhich games, performances, and memories were the bright spots in the year for you?

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Twins 6, Rangers 4: Out with some bangs“So long, everybody!”

Bleacher Report•2w

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins Injury Update: Mick Abel takes big step, Pablo López departed Twins early, Jeff Hoffman to IL Here are the latest injury updates on three key Minnesota Twins pitchers.

www.purplerow.com•2w

Rockies falter in their season finale with 4-2 loss to the White SoxThe 2026 Colorado Rockies season comes to a close with a loss.

Bleacher Report•2w

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

Rangers vs. Twins (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 6-4 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Rockies vs. White Sox (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 4-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Game 162: Rangers at TwinsThe End

www.purplerow.com•2w

This Week in Purple: Dawn of the Final DayColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, September 27th, 2026

puckettspond.com•2w

How Twins-Rangers season finale affects the postseason raceThe Twins won't make the playoffs, but their final game of the season still has playoff implications.