It’s the Miami Marlins versus the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Channels: MLB Miami Marlins / Marlins.TV, MLB Minnesota Twins / Twins.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins on May 12, 2026
Watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Miami Marlins live on MLB Miami Marlins channel 665 and MLB Minnesota Twins channel 668 with DIRECTV on May 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Miami Marlins (19-22) at Minnesota Twins (18-23) — Game Preview
Two teams sitting just below .500 meet at Target Field. Liam Hicks has been the surprise of the Marlins lineup, hitting .308 with nine homers and 35 RBIs out of the catcher’s spot. Otto Lopez tops Miami at .344 and Max Meyer brings a 2.79 ERA to the rotation. Minnesota leans on Byron Buxton, who has 13 home runs and remains the most explosive bat in the order, and Brooks Lee at .276 with 24 RBIs. Bailey Ober gets the ball with a 4.19 ERA, while Eury Pérez counters at 5.01 looking for his third win.
Regional Coverage
MLB Miami Marlins / Marlins.TV, MLB Minnesota Twins / Twins.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Minnesota Twins vs. Miami Marlins Game Today?
The Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins?
You can watch Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665)
Minnesota Twins Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Minnesota Twins (Channel 668)
Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins — Team Stats
| Miami Marlins | Minnesota Twins | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 19-22 | 18-23 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | Otto Lopez — .344 | Brooks Lee — .276 |
| HR leader | Liam Hicks — 9 | Byron Buxton — 13 |
| RBI leader | Liam Hicks — 35 | Brooks Lee — 24 |
| ERA leader | Max Meyer — 2.79 | Bailey Ober — 4.19 |
Players to Watch: Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins
Miami Marlins
Liam Hicks — C. .308 average, nine home runs, 35 RBIs. Hicks has been one of Miami’s most productive bats and a major source of run production from the catcher spot.
Otto Lopez — SS. .344 average, .513 slug. Lopez has elevated his game and become the steady run producer at the top of the order.
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton — CF. 13 home runs, 21 RBIs, .259 average. Buxton remains Minnesota’s leading power bat and a key part of the middle of the order.
Bailey Ober — SP. 4.19 ERA, three wins, 32 strikeouts. Tonight’s starter, and the kind of arm Minnesota needs to start delivering more often if this team is going to climb back into the race.
Injury Report: Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins
Miami Marlins
Pete Fairbanks (RP) — 15-day IL, right hand pinched nerve
Ronny Henriquez (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Griffin Conine (LF) — 10-day IL, left hamstring surgery
Adam Mazur (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Minnesota Twins
Taj Bradley (SP) — 15-day IL, right pectoral inflammation
David Festa (SP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder pinched nerve
Pablo Lopez (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Cody Laweryson (RP) — 15-day IL, right forearm strain
Cole Sands (RP) — 15-day IL, right forearm strain
Mick Abel (SP) — 15-day IL, right elbow inflammation
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