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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

Twins recall RHP Cole Sands The Minnesota Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Cole Sands from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Sands was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul.

Impact Sands appeared in four games for the Saints after he was demoted on July 28, throwing 5.1 shutout innings with 10 strikeouts. He'll work in a long relief role again with the Twins after Brent Headrick was sent to Triple-A after throwing 67 pitches over 3.1 relief innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Minnesota optioned Sands to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Sands has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB in 14 innings of relief this season at the major-league level. Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is back from the injured list in a corresponding roster move.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins reinstate RHP Cole Sands from injured list The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-hander Cole Sands from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday.

JULY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Makes return from IL The Twins reinstated Sands (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Sands showed that the shoulder impingement that landed him on the IL was fully behind him during a pair of rehab appearances last week at Triple-A St. Paul, as he tossed three scoreless frames while striking out six and allowing just two baserunners between those outings. He'll likely settle back into a multi-inning or long-relief role out of the Minnesota bullpen now that he's back in action after a month-long absence.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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