Twins' New TV Intro Mocked as Empty Stadium Steals the Show

The Minnesota Twins' attempt to do something fun on their television broadcast was met with mockery from fans on social media.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented scene of a baseball game, with players, fans, and the empty stadium rendered in overlapping planes of muted blue, gray, and brown tones.The Minnesota Twins' new TV intro failed to distract from the glaring reality of a nearly empty Target Field, reflecting the team's struggles with fan engagement.Minneapolis Today

The Minnesota Twins rolled out a Monday Night Football-style player introduction video for their broadcast, but the wide shot of the nearly empty Target Field stadium during the intro stole the show and drew criticism from fans on social media.

Why it matters

The Twins' empty stadium is a reflection of declining attendance, which has been attributed to the team's struggling performance in recent seasons and the unpopular ownership of the Pohlad family.

The details

The Twins' new player intro featured each player saying their name and college/high school, similar to Monday Night Football. However, the wide shot of Target Field showed very few fans in the stands on a cold Monday night, leading to mockery on social media about the sparse crowd.

  • The new player intro aired during the Twins' game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The NCAA men's basketball national championship game between Michigan and UConn was also played on the same night.

The players

Minnesota Twins

The Major League Baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pohlad family

The owners of the Minnesota Twins, who have been criticized by fans for being cheap and cutting payroll after the team's poor performance in recent seasons.

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What they’re saying

“The Tens of Minnesota Twins fans at the game tonight missed this SNF style intro”

— Barstool Sports

“More people in the lineup than the stands”

— X user

“They played in front of bigger crowds during Covid”

— X user

“You need to stop the full stadium shots. It's embarrassing”

— X user

What’s next

The Twins will need to address the declining attendance and fan sentiment, potentially by making changes to the team's ownership or management.

The takeaway

The Twins' new TV intro was overshadowed by the embarrassingly empty stadium, highlighting the team's struggles with fan engagement and the unpopular ownership of the Pohlad family.