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France's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Twins over Royals 3-1 for 15th win in 17 games

Ty France hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night for their 15th win in 17 games

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up second save Sands struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his second save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Brewers.

Impact Jhoan Duran was unavailable after pitching Wednesday and Thursday, but manager Rocco Baldelli elected to use Griffin Jax in the eighth inning Friday against the top of Milwaukee's order before handing the ball to Sands for the ninth. Sands has earned his spot in Minnesota's high-leverage crew with a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB through 17.2 innings on the season, but despite picking up two saves in the last three days -- his first came in the second game of Wednesday's twin bill after Duran had worked the matinee -- the 27-year-old righty still appears to be no higher than third in the pecking order for closing duties.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Ryan pitches Twins to 12th straight win, 3-0 over Brewers

Joe Ryan allowed two hits and struck out nine in six innings, and the Minnesota Twins extended their streak of holding opponents scoreless to 24 innings while winning their 12th st...

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Called on for first save Sands recorded his first save of the season in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, pitching a perfect ninth inning in an 8-6 win. He didn't walk or str...

Impact Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax both worked the opening game of the twin bill, leaving Sands to handle the save chance in the nightcap. The 27-year-old righty has been effective in a high-leverage role this season, collecting two wins and five holds over 18 appearances in addition to Wednesday's save while delivering a 2.70 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through 16.2 innings.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Twins turned their season around. The Orioles are showing few signs of doing that

Minnesota rallied from a three-run deficit in the opener and a two-run deficit in game two

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins rally to their 10th straight win, beat Baltimore 8-6 for a doubleheader sweep

Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Minnesota Twins to their 10th straight victory, 8-6 over the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of a doublehea...

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Harris has 2 hits and 2 RBIs, Baldwin hits pinch-hit single in 8th to help Braves beat Twins 6-4

Michael Harris II had two hits and two RBIs, Drake Baldwin delivered a game-winning pinch-hit single in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Minnesota Twin...

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins take series from Mets with 4-3 win on Ty France's game-ending single in the 10th inning

Ty France singled in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory after the New York Mets rallied with a three-run eighth

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Jeffers, Bader lead Twins over Mets 6-3

Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Julien homers off college teammate Mize, Twins beat Tigers 5-1 to end 3-game slide

Edouard Julien homered off former Auburn teammate Casey Mize, Byron Buxton also went deep and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 to stop a three-game losing streak

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins fall to Royals, 3-2, lose three of four in AL Central series KANSAS CITY, MO. - Cole Sands took the loss in the box score after a 3-2 defeat to the Kansas City R...

APRIL 11, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Witt Jr. hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh as the Royals beat the Twins 3-2

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins ace Pablo López left game against Royals in 5th inning with right hamstring tightness

Pablo López left Tuesday’s start against the Kansas City Royals in the bottom of the fifth inning due to right hamstring tightness, according to the Minnesota Twins medical staff

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins top Astros 6-1 behind Jose Miranda's 3-run homer in 6-run 4th inning

Jose Miranda’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run fourth inning that ignited the Minnesota Twins in a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins include Randy Dobnak in long relief role for his 1st opening day roster spot in 4 years

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

AL Central Preview: Four solid teams, and then the White Sox

The American League Central was a surprisingly strong division last season, with four teams finishing above

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets on track this spring Sands threw a scoreless inning in Saturday's spring training win over Boston with three strikeouts and no walks. He's given up three runs in 2.2 innings this spring with four strik...

Impact Sands emerged as a solid contributor in a setup role last season. He saw a significant improvement in his velocity (to 95.5 mph average fastball from 93.6 mph in 2023) and improved control (1.5 BB/9). He'll be used as a key setup man again and could be a sneaky source of holds for fantasy purposes.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis gives props to Twins teammates Byron Buxton and Willi Castro, playfully calls out Jose Miranda and Cole Sands Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was asked about his teammates during his appearance on MLB Network Radio on Wednesday.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Notches fourth save Sands earned a save against the Rangers on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Minnesota carried a three-run lead into the ninth inning, and manager Rocco Baldelli elected to call upon Sands with primary closer Jhoan Duran having pitched on three consecutive days. The decision proved to be the right one, as Sands cruised to a save by retiring the side in order on just nine pitches. The right-hander has registered a career-high four saves on the campaign, though his opportunities in that regard are highly unpredictable with Duran having a firm grasp on the closer role and Griffin Jax typically second in line with eight saves on the season.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Sands thriving for Twins bullpen in second season as full-time reliever Cole Sands’ effectiveness and mix of pitches make him suitable for nearly any situation for Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Snags third save Sands picked up the save in Monday's 7-2 victory over the Phillies, pitching two clean innings with two strikeouts.

Impact The 27-year-old reliever entered the eighth with a 4-2 lead and was allowed to finish off the game for his fourth career save after the Twins scored three runs in the bottom of the inning. Sands has been a solid right-handed bullpen option this year in Minnesota, pitching to a 3.38 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 53:7 K:BB across 45.1 innings. However this save was an anomaly, as Jhoan Duran remains firmly cemented as the main saves and high-leverage option for the Twins.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags third save Sands picked up the save in Monday's 7-2 victory over the Phillies, pitching two clean innings with two strikeouts.

Impact The 27-year-old reliever entered the game in the eighth inning with a 4-2 lead and was allowed to finish off the game for his fourth career save after the Twins scored three runs in the bottom of the frame. Sands has been a solid bullpen option this year, pitching to a 3.38 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 53:7 K:BB across 45.1 innings. However this save was an anomaly, as Jhoan Duran remains firmly cemented as the closer for the Twins, with Griffin Jax a more than capable understudy.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Twins reliever Cole Sands helped unlock more velocity for Chris Paddack A conversation on the Twins team plane helped Chris Paddack hit 97 mph with his fastball against the Yankees Wednesday.

JUNE 7, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins mailbag: Blame games, stretching Cole Sands, slumping vets, more Austin Martin Plus front-office rankings, Emmanuel Rodriguez's hot start, help from the White Sox and why teams keep their books closed.

APRIL 26, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent down to minors Sands was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Impact Sands wasn't going to be available for a couple days after needing 50 pitches to get through a two-inning relief outing Sunday. The Twins are expected to recall Louie Varland to replace Sands in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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