​First Pitch: 1:10 pm CDT. TV: Twins.TV. Radio: TIBN / WCCO 830 / The Wolf 102.9 FM / Audacy. It’s a monster day at the ballpark, with a flurry of activity surrounding the Twins. Before today, Dick Bremer will be inducted into the team Hall of Fame, adding another honored chapter to a career that has become inextricably tied to the Twins’ identity. The organization will also conduct its first-round selection of the 2026 Amateur Draft, and the Twins will aim to come out on top against the Los Angeles Angels. Which task looks the easiest in the moment? Don’t be too quick to decide, because live ceremonies are notoriously unpredictable, and podiums can be as temperamental as the players on the field.
On the mound, Joe Ryan—whose ERA has recently come down through a combination of better form and regulatory tweaks—will make the final pre-break start of the season. He’ll do so with a degree of confidence about his place in the pitching staff come August, especially after moves like the acquisition of Tommy Nance. Opposing the Twins will be a familiar name in the Halos’ lineup, with Ryan Johnson taking the ball for Los Angeles, seeking to lower his own career ERA, which stands at 7.12.
Today is about more than just the game. It’s about recognizing a sports voice who has spent four decades chronicling Twins baseball. Dick Bremer’s impact on the Twins ecosystem is significant, even if it’s easy to overlook in the broader coverage. The voice that guided countless summers in Minnesota—tight, reliable, and unmistakably tied to the Twins experience—has become synonymous with a particular era of the franchise. Bremer’s presence on the telecast has been a constant thread through the team’s most memorable moments, and his absence is keenly felt by fans who grew up with his commentary.
If you haven’t yet explored Bremer’s memoir or caught his occasional appearance on Gleeman and the Geek, this weekend presents a perfect opportunity to celebrate his contributions. As the Twins navigate a schedule heavy with ceremony and competition, fans can reflect on the character and consistency that Bremer brought to the booth for four decades. Here’s to a landmark day for the franchise and a tribute that acknowledges the enduring connection between Twins baseball and Minnesota life.
Go Twins Go!