In Awful Announcing’s local MLB broadcaster rankings, the Minnesota Twins placed near the middle of the pack, 16th overall. This is an accurate reflection of a broadcast team that is technically proficient, highly professional, but occasionally bogged down by a crowded rotation and some mediocrity.
Play by Play
Anchoring the telecast is play-by-play caller Cory Provus, a seasoned broadcaster who transitioned smoothly from the radio booth to TV. Provus brings steady mechanics and a sharp, polished delivery. He grounds the broadcast without overpowering it, providing the structure required for a multi-analyst setup. Surrounding Provus is a deep, rotating roster of color commentators: Justin Morneau, Trevor Plouffe, Glen Perkins, Paul Molitor, and Denard Span.
Analysts
The multi-analyst approach is both the broadcast's greatest strength and its primary drawback. On one hand, Morneau and Molitor provide quiet insightful analysis, while Plouffe and Span inject modern, energetic perspectives that appeal to younger fans. Perkins adds pitching insights and fresh breakdowns with a bit more personality. When the booth hits its stride, it delivers an insightful viewing experience, but at times the rotation of analysts waters down the chemistry.
The constant rotation prevents the broadcast from developing a singular, iconic identity. Unlike top-tier booths where two or three core commentators build effortless banter, much like Hall of Famer Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven, the Twins' revolving door forces Provus to reset chemistry every few series. The 16th-place spot makes sense because national and local viewers recognize the broadcast as a baseline professional product, but the lack of a permanent, daily pairing keeps it from breaking into the upper echelon.
Reporters
Long-time dugout reporter Audra Martin is well-spoken and always elegant in her speaking and appearance. She relates well to the players and fans, is rarely rattled in post-game interview antics, and always has a sense of humor when appropriate.
Katie Storm is a solid pre- and post-game host. Tim Laudner can come across as if he's the smartest person in the room. He's smoothed out his delivery over the years and brings a valuable connection to the 1987 championship team, but compared to his broadcasting peers, his performance is best described as adequate.
If assigned an overall report card, I would elevate their grade of C; the Twins broadcast team deserves a solid B (roughly a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale).
Complete Twins Broadcast Grade Breakdown:
- Play-by-Play (B+): Cory Provus is a top-tier professional who rarely makes mistakes and elevates big moments.
- Analyst Depth (B+): Morneau, Molitor and Perkins offer solid insight, while Perkins and Plouffe provide strong modern context. Audra Martin is almost always on point.
- Consistency & Chemistry (C+): The heavy analyst rotation dilutes booth chemistry and makes tone inconsistent from week to week.
- Pre/Post-Game (C+): Storm presents herself well and does a nice job of setting up what Laudner brings to the table.
Overall, the Twins present a reliable, clean telecast that avoids gimmicks. Settling into a tighter two-man booth with Provus and a full-time lead analyst would easily elevate this group into a top-10 product.
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