The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team in Major League Baseball (MLB) situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They belong to the American League (AL) Central division and have a long history, starting back in 1901 as the Washington Senators.
Initially known as the Washington Senators between 1901 to 1904, they were also known as the Washington Nationals between 1905 to 1955 and later reverting to the Senators name between 1956 to 1960. Finally in 1961, they adopted their present name, the Minnesota Twins.
Throughout their history, the Minnesota Twins have enjoyed considerable success on the field with numerous division titles, American League pennants and World Series victories to their name. Notably, their home games are held at Target Field, located in downtown Minneapolis.
How many World Series Championships have the Minnesota Twins won?
The Minnesota Twins have won the World Series Championship a total of three times (as of 2024).
In 1924, the franchise was known as the Washington Senators. They claimed their first World Series title by defeating the New York Giants in seven games. The next World Series win for the Twins came in 1987 when they faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals and defeated them in seven games. Their last World Series victory came a few years later in 1991. Tthe Minnesota Twins won the World Series by defeating the Atlanta Braves in a seven-game series.
Minnesota Twins’ World Series Championships are explored in detail below:
| Year | Manager | World Series Opponent | Scoreline |
| 1924 | Bucky Harris | New York Giants | 4-3 |
| 1987 | Tom Kelly | St. Louis Cardinals | 4-3 |
| 1991 | Tom Kelly | Atlanta Braves | 4-3 |
Minnesota Twins’ World Series Championship Appearances
The Minnesota Twins have appeared a total of six times in the World Series and have won three World Series titles. In 1924, known as the Washington Senators at the time, the team won their first World Series title. They faced off against the New York Giants in the World Series and won the title. Moving forward, the Senators appeared in the World Series in 1925, this time facing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately, they were unable to win the title and lost the series. In 1933, the Senators won their third American League pennant but were unable to secure the World Series title. They faced the New York Giants once again and were defeated in five games.
After relocating to Minnesota and becoming the Twins, the team faced defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a seven-game series and lost the World Series title in 1965. In 1987, the Twins won their second World Series title and first since relocating to Minnesota. In 1991 when they appeared in the World Series, they faced off against the Atlanta Braves and emerged victorious to capture their third World Series title.
Minnesota Twins’ American League Championship Wins
Since their establishment in 1901, the Minnesota Twins have achieved significant success in the American League (AL). Over the years, the team has won the AL pennant a total of six times (as of 2024). Their victories came in the years 1924, 1925, 1933, 1965, 1987, and 1991.
The table summarises Minnesota Twins’ American League Championship Wins:
| Year | Manager | Regular Season Record |
| 1924 | Bucky Harris | 92-62 |
| 1925 | Bucky Harris | 96-55 |
| 1933 | Joe Cronin | 99-53 |
| 1965 | Sam Mele | 102-60 |
| 1987 | Tom Kelly | 85-77 |
| 1991 | Tom Kelly | 95-67 |
Minnesota Twins’ Division Title Wins
As of 2024, the Twins have won the AL West Division title four times and the AL Central Division title nine times. Their most recent win came in the year 2023 when they claimed the AL Central Division.
The below table summarises Minnesota Twins’ Division title wins:
| Division Title Year | Division |
| 1969 | AL West |
| 1970 | AL West |
| 1987 | AL West |
| 1991 | AL West |
| 2002 | AL Central |
| 2003 | AL Central |
| 2004 | AL Central |
| 2006 | AL Central |
| 2009 | AL Central |
| 2010 | AL Central |
| 2019 | AL Central |
| 2020 | AL Central |
| 2023 | AL Central |
FAQ's on Minnesota Twins World Series Championships
A. The Minnesota Twins have won three World Series championships till date (as of 2024).
A. Tom Kelly was the manager of the Minnesota Twins during their 1987 World Series victory.
A. The Atlanta Braves were the opponent team in the 1991 World Series, which the Minnesota Twins won.
A. Jack Morris of the Minnesota Twins was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1991 World Series for his pitching performance.
A. The Minnesota Twins won their first World Series title in 1924 against the New York Giants.
