It's Set: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees for ALDS

The first round of the American League Playoffs will feature the Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees. For the first time, the Minnesota Twins will have homefield advantage and host the New York Yankees. They have been defeated in 2003, 2004, and 2009 in the ALDS by the New York Yankees. This is a HUGE opportunity for revenge if the Minnesota Twins can get past the Bombers from the East. The series starts on Wednesday (7:30 Central) and will be followed with a game on Thursday (5 Central) at Target Field. Get your Minnesota Twins playoffs tickets today!

Ready for Playoff Baseball at Target Field?

In the inaugural season at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins looked prime for a postseason birth. They currently have a magic number of 8 (combined Minnesota Twins wins and Chicago White Sox losses) until the American League Central Division is officially theirs. They also have their sights set on a higher prize: the best record in the American League, thus securing home field advantage throughout the playoffs. For now, a division title will be okay first. That would give the Minnesota Twins back-to-back AL Central Championships and 6 titles in the last 9 years (almost 7 - Game 163 in 2008). Twins fans be ready to purchase some playoff tickets!

No Dome? No Problem. Minnesota Twins Stay Hot at Target Field

Many critics claimed the Minnesota Twins would not have the same home field advantage at Target Field that they did at the Metrodome. It is now September 8th and the Minnesota Twins currently have the highest winning percentage at home, with a 47-23 record. They are 18-3 in their last 21 games at home. Needless to say, the Minnesota Twins would love to have that home field advantage for the AL playoffs.

They are currently 4.5 games ahead of the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central and trail the New York Yankees by 4 games for the best record in the American League. First things first- a playoff birth (winning the AL Central over the Chicago White Sox). However, it would be a cherry on top if they somehow captured homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. Go Twins!