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Philadelphia Phillies at Minnesota Twins – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 16, 2026)

August 16, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Minnesota’s Target Field hosts a Philadelphia club that has won back-to-back games and is pushing hard through the final stretch of the regular season. The Phillies sit at 66-58, and while they’re 7.5 games back in the division, the wild card race remains very much alive. The Twins, at 60-64, have dropped two straight and gone 4-6 over their last ten, making this a game they genuinely need.

On the mound, the matchup is compelling. Jesús Luzardo brings 185 strikeouts into this start for Philadelphia — a number that speaks to how dominant he’s been this season. Connor Prielipp counters for Minnesota, working with a 4.79 ERA and looking to give his team a foothold in a stretch where every win matters.

Offensively, Kyle Schwarber leads the majors with 37 home runs and has been the engine of Philadelphia’s attack. For the Twins, Brooks Lee has quietly put together a productive season — 17 home runs, 62 RBI, and 107 hits — and represents the kind of middle-of-the-order presence Minnesota needs to find its footing again.

Philadelphia Phillies at Minnesota Twins Game Information

Game Date: August 16, 2026
Game Time: 02:10 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Minnesota Twins, and MLB.TV – Minnesota Twins
Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

5:11 PM ET
Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
5:09 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging.
5:05 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers pinch-hitting for Ryan Kreidler.
5:05 PM ET
Kaelen Culpepper singles to left field. Victor Caratini to second.
5:00 PM ET
Victor Caratini walks.
4:58 PM ET
Luke Keaschall strikes out swinging.
4:54 PM ET
Jhoan Duran (P) replaces Jonathan Bowlan (P).
4:53 PM ET
Bryce Harper grounds out to shortstop, Brooks Lee to Royce Lewis.
4:51 PM ET
Bryson Stott lines out to shortstop to Kaelen Culpepper.
4:49 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber grounds out to first base to Royce Lewis.
4:47 PM ET
Taylor Rogers (P) replaces Andrew Morris (P).
4:46 PM ET
Brooks Lee hits into a force out to second base. Royce Lewis out at second.
4:44 PM ET
Royce Lewis walks.
4:42 PM ET
Kody Clemens strikes out on a foul tip.
4:41 PM ET
Josh Bell strikes out on a foul tip.
4:39 PM ET
Jonathan Bowlan (P) replaces Orion Kerkering (P).
4:39 PM ET
Bryan De La Cruz switches from LF to RF.
4:39 PM ET
Brandon Marsh switches from CF to LF.
4:39 PM ET
Alec Bohm switches from 1B to 3B.
4:39 PM ET
Derek Hill remains in the game as CF.
4:39 PM ET
Bryce Harper switches from RF to 1B.
4:39 PM ET
Bryson Stott switches from 3B to 2B.
4:39 PM ET
Bryson Stott switches from 3B to 2B.
4:38 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa grounds out to second base, Ryan Kreidler to Royce Lewis.
4:36 PM ET
Bryan De La Cruz singles to right field. Brandon Marsh to second. Alec Bohm scores. Derek Hill scores.
4:35 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto pops out to Royce Lewis.
4:32 PM ET
Brandon Marsh is intentionally walked.
4:32 PM ET
Alec Bohm singles to shallow right field, advances to 2nd. Derek Hill to third. Bryce Harper scores. Fielding error by Royce Lewis.
4:29 PM ET
Derek Hill pinch-running for Luis Arraez.
4:29 PM ET
Kody Clemens switches from 2B to LF.
4:29 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler (2B) replaces Austin Martin (LF), batting 1st.
4:27 PM ET
Luis Arraez doubles. Bryce Harper to third.
4:25 PM ET
Bryce Harper singles to center field.
4:24 PM ET
Bryson Stott grounds out to second base, Kody Clemens to Royce Lewis.
4:21 PM ET
Austin Martin (LF) replaces Trevor Larnach (LF), batting 1st.
4:20 PM ET
Andrew Morris (P) replaces A.J. Minter (P).
4:20 PM ET
Byron Buxton grounds out to shortstop, Edmundo Sosa to Alec Bohm.
4:19 PM ET
Trevor Larnach flies out to left field to Bryan De La Cruz.
4:17 PM ET
Kaelen Culpepper grounds out to shortstop, Edmundo Sosa to Alec Bohm.
4:15 PM ET
Orion Kerkering (P) replaces Tim Mayza (P).
4:15 PM ET
Bryan De La Cruz remains in the game as LF.
4:15 PM ET
Brandon Marsh switches from LF to CF.
4:13 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber grounds out to first base to Royce Lewis.
4:12 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa strikes out swinging.
4:10 PM ET
Bryan De La Cruz grounds out to shallow left field, Brooks Lee to Royce Lewis.
4:07 PM ET
Bryan De La Cruz pinch-hitting for Justin Crawford.
4:05 PM ET
A.J. Minter (P) replaces Kody Funderburk (P).
4:05 PM ET
Victor Caratini grounds out to shallow infield, Bryson Stott to Alec Bohm.
4:04 PM ET
Luke Keaschall called out on strikes.
4:03 PM ET
Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.
3:58 PM ET
Tim Mayza (P) replaces Andrew Painter (P).
3:57 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto grounds out to third base, Brooks Lee to Royce Lewis.
3:57 PM ET
Brandon Marsh grounds out to shallow infield, Kody Funderburk to Royce Lewis.
3:54 PM ET
Kody Funderburk (P) replaces Dean Kremer (P).
3:54 PM ET
Alec Bohm homers to left field. Bryce Harper scores. Bryson Stott scores.
3:52 PM ET
Luis Arraez grounds out to shallow infield, Kody Clemens to Royce Lewis. Bryce Harper to second. Bryson Stott to third. Kyle Schwarber scores.
3:50 PM ET
Bryce Harper walks. Bryson Stott to second. Kyle Schwarber to third.
3:48 PM ET
Bryson Stott singles to center field. Kyle Schwarber to second.
3:45 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber walks.
3:41 PM ET
Royce Lewis grounds out to shallow infield, Bryson Stott to Alec Bohm.
3:39 PM ET
Kody Clemens flies out to left field to Brandon Marsh.
3:35 PM ET
Josh Bell grounds out to first base, Alec Bohm to Andrew Painter.
3:30 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa strikes out swinging.
3:28 PM ET
Justin Crawford doubles to deep right field.
3:27 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto called out on strikes.
3:25 PM ET
Brandon Marsh grounds out to shallow infield, Kody Clemens to Royce Lewis.
3:22 PM ET
Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
3:19 PM ET
Trevor Larnach singles to center field. Kaelen Culpepper to third.
3:16 PM ET
Kaelen Culpepper walks.
3:14 PM ET
Victor Caratini grounds out to shallow infield, Andrew Painter to Alec Bohm.
3:13 PM ET
Luke Keaschall pops out to shortstop to Edmundo Sosa.
3:11 PM ET
Alec Bohm called out on strikes.
3:10 PM ET
Luis Arraez lines out to left field to Trevor Larnach.
3:08 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to deep center field to Byron Buxton.
3:05 PM ET
Brooks Lee flies out to deep right field to Bryce Harper.
3:04 PM ET
Royce Lewis singles to left center field.
3:02 PM ET
Kody Clemens homers to right field.
3:01 PM ET
Josh Bell grounds out to second base, Luis Arraez to Alec Bohm.
3:00 PM ET
Byron Buxton strikes out on a foul tip.
2:57 PM ET
Bryson Stott grounds out to second base, Kody Clemens to Royce Lewis.
2:54 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.
2:52 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa triples to shallow right field.
2:51 PM ET
Justin Crawford grounds out to shallow infield, Royce Lewis to Dean Kremer.
2:48 PM ET
Trevor Larnach grounds out to first base, Alec Bohm to Andrew Painter.
2:47 PM ET
Kaelen Culpepper pops out to shallow infield to Alec Bohm.
2:46 PM ET
Victor Caratini lines out to left field to Brandon Marsh.
2:44 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto strikes out swinging.
2:42 PM ET
Brandon Marsh strikes out swinging.
2:40 PM ET
Alec Bohm grounds out to shallow infield, Kaelen Culpepper to Royce Lewis.
2:34 PM ET
Luke Keaschall hit by pitch.
2:33 PM ET
Brooks Lee homers to right field. Royce Lewis scores. Kody Clemens scores. Josh Bell scores.
2:30 PM ET
Royce Lewis walks. Kody Clemens to second.
2:28 PM ET
Kody Clemens singles to right center field. Josh Bell to third.
2:26 PM ET
Josh Bell singles to right field.
2:25 PM ET
Byron Buxton grounds out to shallow infield. Trevor Larnach out at second.
2:23 PM ET
Trevor Larnach walks.
2:20 PM ET
Luis Arraez lines out to shallow center field to Kody Clemens.
2:17 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to left field to Trevor Larnach.
2:15 PM ET
Bryson Stott pops out to shallow infield to Kaelen Culpepper.
2:13 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber doubles to deep right field.

Game Preview

The Phillies are 7.5 games back in the NL East but very much in the wild card conversation, arriving at Target Field with momentum from consecutive wins. Minnesota’s situation is more urgent — the Twins are 5 games back in the AL Central and sitting just 0.5 games outside the wild card cut. A loss here tightens the margin further. Philadelphia’s road record of 34-28 gives them genuine credibility away from home, while Minnesota’s 32-30 mark at Target Field makes this a competitive environment the Twins need to protect.

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 60-64
Home Record: 32-30
Away Record: 28-34
Division Record: 19-18
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .484

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 66-58
Home Record: 32-30
Away Record: 34-28
Division Record: 11-15
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .532

Stat Leaders

Minnesota Twins (60-64, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 72 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Josh Bell, 60 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Bell, 111 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Tommy Nance, 1.46 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Taj Bradley, 151 K
Wins Leader: Taj Bradley, 9 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 16 SV

Philadelphia Phillies (66-58, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Bryan De La Cruz, 0.321
RBI Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 72 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 37 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 82 Runs
Hits Leader: Trea Turner, 122 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bryson Stott, 23 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 1.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jesús Luzardo, 185 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 15 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 25 SV

What to Watch For

Luzardo’s 185 strikeouts make him one of the more dangerous left-handers in the National League right now, and the Twins lineup will need to make adjustments against his arsenal. Prielipp, carrying a 4.79 ERA, faces a Philadelphia offense that features Bryce Harper (.256, 25 HR, 72 RBI) and Brandon Marsh (.276, 17 HR, 54 RBI) — two hitters capable of doing damage against a starter who has been inconsistent.

Trea Turner is listed as day-to-day with a kneecap issue, which bears watching for Philadelphia’s lineup construction. Turner has scored 82 runs and collected 122 hits this season, and his absence would be felt at the top of the order.

For Minnesota, Ryan Jeffers (.286, 10 HR, 40 RBI) has been one of the more reliable bats in the lineup, and Kody Clemens has contributed 20 home runs and 56 RBI. The Twins also have Tommy Nance working out of the bullpen with a 1.46 ERA — a weapon in close games if Minnesota can keep this one within reach late.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Anthony Banda – Lat (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred LHP Anthony Banda from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Cole Sands from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow strain.
Joe Ryan – Glute (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list due to left glute strain.
Mike Paredes – Oblique (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mike Paredes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report

Brad Keller – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Brad Keller to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL tear.
Johan Rojas – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL repair.
Trea Turner – Kneecap (Day-to-Day) – Turner left Saturday’s (Aug. 15) game against the Twins due to kneecap injury.
Rafael Marchán – Knee (D10) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed C Rafael Marchán on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.
Adolis García – Lat (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.
Caleb Kilian – Oblique (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Caleb Kilian on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Tanner Banks – Forearm (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred LHP Tanner Banks to the 60-day injured list with a left forearm strain.

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 16, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 17, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
August 18, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
August 19, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
August 21, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 22, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 23, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 24, 2026 at Athletics
August 25, 2026 at Athletics
August 26, 2026 at Athletics

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 16, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
August 17, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 18, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 19, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 21, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 22, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 23, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 24, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 25, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 26, 2026 at Seattle Mariners

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