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Twins vs. Blue Jays wild-card series: How to watch, statistics, news and updates

The Star Tribune guide to the wild-card series between the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays.

Last updated October 03, 2023 - 7:44 PM

Every Twins postseason appearance since 1961

October 02, 2023 - 8:37 PM

The Twins have reached the postseason 14 teams since becoming a franchise in 1961. In that time, they've won five playoff series and two World Series.

World Series champions on Twins postseason rosters

October 01, 2023 - 10:08 AM

The 2023 Twins have four players who have previously won World Series on the roster.

Is this the year the Twins break the losing streak — and dream of more?

October 02, 2023 - 5:17 PM

In this special edition Twins playoff preview of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand starts out with his three keys to the Wild Card series against the Blue Jays.

Twins fan's calculation: Odds of 18 straight playoff losses? One man puts it at 69 billion to 1.

October 02, 2023 - 1:00 PM

Cleanse yourself with an amazing two-hour documentary about the Twins' 18-game losing streak, and stay for the positive energy from the man who made it: Twins fan Chris Hanel.

Twins players have deep playoff experience. Will that help them go deep in playoffs?

October 01, 2023 - 10:09 AM

The 2023 Twins have played in 217 playoff games in their careers. They have won World Series. And soon they will try to use this experience to end a historic postseason losing streak.

The Twins have lost 18 consecutive postseason games, a record for all major North American sports. Here's how it happened

October 02, 2023 - 10:18 AM

Misfortune has followed the team since 2004. The Twins will have their next chance to break the streak on Tuesday.

Only in Minnesota: Vikings, Twins battle for who has worse playoff curse

October 02, 2023 - 6:44 PM

The Twins get a chance to put years of bad luck (and poor play) behind them starting Tuesday in the American League wild-card round.

• Maybe this Twins team can hit in the playoffs

  September 30, 2023 - 11:58 PM

  After years of forgetting how to hit a ball when the postseason comes around, this Twins team, much improved after the All-Star break, could buck the trend.

• Blue Jays turn to Kevin Gausman for Game 1, despite struggles against Twins

  October 02, 2023 - 9:38 PM

  Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman led the American League in strikeouts and posted a sterling 3.16 ERA — but the Twins scored seven runs in 10 innings against him this season.

• Home runs and strikeouts: Twins believe they have formula for playoff success

  October 02, 2023 - 10:23 PM

  Players such as Game 1 starter Pablo López and catcher Ryan Jeffers know the Twins do two key things well: The pitchers strike batters out and the offense hits home runs.

• After painful regular season for Twins, Carlos Correa ready for 'all that matters'

  October 02, 2023 - 7:45 PM

  Out since Sept. 18 because of a flareup of his plantar fasciitis, Carlos Correa has been getting ready for the Twins wild-card series with the Blue Jays.

• Twins hopes for playoff turnaround start with Pablo López and Sonny Gray

  October 03, 2023 - 6:27 AM

  Twins All-Star aces Pablo López and Sonny Gray will start Games 1 and 2 of the wild-card playoff round vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.

• Twins vs. Blue Jays prediction: La Velle E. Neal makes his wild-card pick

  October 03, 2023 - 11:51 AM

  The teams have changed a bit since Kevin Gausman and José Berríos were last at Target Field.

• Twins playoff roster has few surprises as Lewis, Correa active, but Buxton is not

  October 03, 2023 - 1:54 PM

  Twins outfielder Andrew Stevenson grabbed the final roster spot instead of Jordan Luplow as Byron Buxton's knee injury still has him sidelined for the wild-card series against the Blue Jays.

• Twins vs. Blue Jays: Playoff roster breakdown, wild-card series prediction

  October 03, 2023 - 10:46 AM

  A position-by-position breakdown of the Twins and Blue Jays shows which team has the edge in the American League wild-card series at Target Field.

• Twins vs. Blue Jays: Watching and following the wild-card series

  October 04, 2023 - 9:55 AM

  See the Star Tribune's coverage highlights and other facts to fully follow the wild-card series.

• Live: Twins-Blue Jays Game 1 updates from the press box with La Velle E. Neal III

  October 03, 2023 - 7:12 PM

  Live from Target Field:<b> </b>Star Tribune Sports columnist La Velle E. Neal III provides updates from the press box as the Twins try to win their first playoff game since 2004.

• Twins playoff schedule: Wild-card games, ticket updates and more

  October 01, 2023 - 11:14 PM

  The Twins will host a best-of-three wild-card series at Target Field against the Blue Jays starting Tuesday. Here's the schedule and ticket information.

• Twins-Toronto Game 1 recap: Royce Lewis is player of the game

  October 03, 2023 - 8:50 PM

  Royce Lewis homered in each of his first two at-bats Tuesday, powering the Twins to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of their AL wild-card series.

• Royce Lewis homers twice, Twins defeat Blue Jays to end postseason losing streak

  October 03, 2023 - 11:36 PM

  Royce Lewis returned from the injured list with two home runs, Pablo López got the win and the Twins snapped their 18-game playoff losing streak in front of a raucous crowd at Target Field.