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Twins take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins look to end their three-game skid with a victory against the Cleveland Guardians

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Guardians host the Twins to open 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians start a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Friday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nationals square off against the Twins in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Twins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins meet the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Twins try to break road losing streak, face the Nationals

The Minnesota Twins will try to stop their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington Nationals

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sands (forearm strain) to 15-day IL; Twin Cities native Klein recalled MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins have suffered another injury in the one area where they can least afford it. Right-handed reliever Cole Sands has be...

MAY 2 • MLB.COM

Lands on injured list The Twins placed Sands on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sands gave up two earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his last appearance Tuesday, and he'll now have to wait at least a couple of weeks to redeem himself after coming away from his outing with a forearm injury. John Klein will come up from Triple-A St. Paul to take Sands' place in Minnesota's bullpen.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Rodriguez has 3 doubles, Josh Naylor homers as Mariners beat Twins 7-1

Julio Rodriguez hit three doubles, scored twice and drove in two runs, and Josh Naylor had a homer and four RBIs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

New York Mets Drop A 12th Straight Game After 9th Inning Collapse

Closer Devin Williams allowed a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning as the New York Mets lost their 12th consecutive game.

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

New York Mets Drop A 12th Straight Game After 9th Inning Collapse

Mets drop their 12th straight as Devin Williams struggles again in 5-3 loss to Twins

Embattled Mets closer Devin Williams allowed a tiebreaking RBI single to Luke Keaschall in the ninth inning, and New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Minneso...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Stuck with loss against Cincy Sands (0-1) took the loss Saturday, giving up one run on two hits in the ninth inning as the Twins were downed 5-4 by the Reds. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact None of Minnesota's high-leverage relievers were particularly effective trying to protect the 4-2 lead they got handed by Taj Bradley, and Sands got left holding the bag after allowing a pair of singles that were sandwiched around a sacrifice bunt. Sands headed into the season as the nominal favorite to close for the Twins and did convert his only save chance so far back on March 28, but since then he's collected three holds in eight appearances while posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Myers' RBI single in 9th and strong bullpen outing lift Reds past Twins 5-4

Dane Myers had an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds scored the game’s final three runs to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Trevor Larnach hits 3-run homer in 7-run 3rd inning as Twins beat Blue Jays 7-4

Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee added a solo shot and the Minnesota Twins used a seven-run third inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 for their fifth win in...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6

Byron Buxton had three hits and the Minnesota Twins batted around in a six-run first inning against Framber Valdez before holding off the Detroit Tigers 8-6

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Converts first save opportunity Sands walked one and struck out two over a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact The Twins' closer competition was one to watch during spring training, and manager Derek Shelton called on Sands in the ninth inning for Minnesota's first save opportunity. The situation will likely remain fluid, but Sands appears to be the preferred choice out of the gates to begin the 2026 season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis tiebreaking homer carries Twins past Orioles 4-1 for 1st win of season

Royce Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Minnesota Twins used a strong effort from their bullpen to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Twins still undecided on closer Sands will have a prominent role in high-leverage situations in the Minnesota bullpen, but manager Derek Shelton said he'll figure out who will close games as the season progresses...

Impact The Twins closer situation remains a mystery even after spring training concluded, but Sands may get the first chance to close games as the most prominent right-handed pitcher in the bullpen. However, Taylor Rogers and Justin Topa will likely also figure into the mix.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in closer mix Twins manager Derek Shelton said he has no idea who his closer will be this season, but Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports that Sands is still a possibility. "I'm still trying to fig...

Impact We wouldn't read too much into this report as Sands is one of a handful of candidates to close game or share a committee along with Taylor Rogers, Liam Hendriks, Justin Topa and a series of lefties including Anthony Banda and Andrew Chafin. Sands had a breakout season as a reliever in 2024, but he took a step back last season with just a 21.4 percent strikeout rate, down from 29.1 percent. Sands has given up three runs in five innings with a 4:2 K:BB this spring.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles-Twins trade idea packages Joe Ryan and Cole Sands to Baltimore | Sporting News This trade idea could be beneficial for both teams.

JANUARY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins bring back Taylor Rogers to fortify bullpen with 1-year, $2M contract, finalize Caratini deal

The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Taylor Rogers to a one-year, $2 million contract to bring the veteran reliever back to his original team and help fortify a revamped bul...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration with Twins The Twins and Sands avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sands had been in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 28-year-old finished 2025 with a 4.50 ERA and 64:19 K:BB over 72 innings, collecting three saves along the way. Sands is in the mix for save chances with the Twins in 2026.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton homers twice including a 2nd-straight leadoff shot to lead Twins over Rangers 4-0

Byron Buxton hit two home runs including a second-straight leadoff homer, Bailey Ober threw six innings with five strikeouts and two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Ra...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns save Tuesday Sands tossed a perfect ninth frame to earn a save Tuesday over the Rangers.

Impact Sands needed just nine pitches to retire the side for his third save of the season and his first since May 16. Sands had blown his previous two save opportunities and Tuesday was only his second scoreless outing in his last seven appearances. Saves are far and few between for the Twins, but it seems Sands is in the mix for more in the final week along with Kody Funderbunk.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers eliminated from playoff chase with 8th straight loss, 4-1 to the Twins

Zebby Matthews allowed his only run on a leadoff homer while pitching seven innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 4-1 win at Texas

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Naylor drives in 4 as Guardians beat Twins 6-2 for eighth straight victory

Bo Naylor snapped an eighth-inning tie with his second two-run single of the game, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Friday night for their eighth straigh...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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