The Minnesota Twins on FOX Sports North was the #1 rated show in prime time between April and September 2010 and broke numerous network all-time high ratings records throughout the season. The 8.8 season average made the Twins the second most-watched team in the MLB, according to Sports Business Journal.

The night the Twins clinched the division earned a 12.6 rating, (peak: 18.6) making it the highest rated show in primetime in the Twins Cities , even up against numerous network season premieres that night (Glee, Biggest Loser, Dancing with the Stars). FOX Sports North’s extensive postgame coverage with the clubhouse celebration and player reaction lasted until 12:30am and earned a 5.0 rating.

Top 2010 Record-Breaking Twins Ratings:
Aug 18: Twins vs White Sox, 15.3
Sept 16: Twins vs White Sox, 14.9
Sept 15: Twins vs White Sox, 14.5
Sept 14: Twins vs White Sox, 13.9