Rookie Larnach homers, Twins hang on to beat Royals 6-5
Rookie Trevor Larnach homered and Rob Refsnyder drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins hung on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows run in third save Robles recorded the save Wednesday against the Orioles after allowing one run on two hits with zero strikeouts and zero walks during the ninth inning.
Impact The right-hander surrendered a leadoff double to Trey Mancini, and he came around to score on Maikel Franco's two-out double. Robles has three saves in five chances and also has eight holds, so he's clearly established himself as a high-leverage piece for manager Rocco Baldelli. Taylor Rogers picked up the save Tuesday and should continue to operate as the primary closer, but Robles is now in the mix for ninth-inning opportunities.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sanó homers to lead Minnesota past Baltimore 3-2
Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins over Baltimore 3-2 for a three-game sweep of the major league-worst OriolesMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns win but blows save Robles (1-1) blew a save but still earned the win Sunday against Cleveland after giving up a run on a hit and a walk while fanning one across one inning.
Impact Robles pitched the ninth inning and was unable to hold a one-run lead, as he gave up the game-tying run through a sacrifice bunt, but he was still credited with the win after the Twins added three runs in the top of the 10th. Robles owns a 1.74 ERA across 10.1 innings (10 appearances) this month.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures second save Robles pitched a 1-2-3 seventh with two strikeouts to save Thursday's 6-3 win over the Angels in Game 2 of a doubleheader.
Impact Robles quickly retired all three Angels batters to record his second save in the past week as Minnesota's closer carousel has spun in his favor lately. Robles, Alex Colome and Taylor Rogers now have two saves apiece, though it's important to note that Rogers pitched the sixth Thursday against the meat of Los Angeles' lineup.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins split doubleheader with Angels on a long, brief trip
Miguel Sanó hit a grand slam and José Berríos pitched five solid innings, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels and a split of a makeup doublehea...MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs first save Robles earned the save Saturday against the A's by recording two strikeouts and allowing one hit during the ninth inning.
Impact Closer Taylor Rogers has given up runs in three of his past four appearances, and Robles took advantage to convert his first save of the season. The right-hander has a 3.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB with seven holds over 15.2 innings this season, and he could receive more ninth-inning opportunities if he continues to pitch well.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sano 3-run homer propels struggling Twins past A's 5-4
Miguel Sanó snapped a 19-game homerless drought with a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Imperfect 10: Rangers rally past extra-struggling Twins 4-3
Willie Calhoun’s RBI single in the 10th inning gave the Texas Rangers the lead in a 4-3 victory over the reeling Minnesota TwinsMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox
Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winnin...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thriving in setup role Robles threw a scoreless inning in Sunday's loss to the Mariners. He's thrown 4.2 scoreless innings with six strikeouts and one walk this season.
Impact Robles was mentioned by Rocco Baldelli in spring training as a pitcher who could finish games, but he's been used in the seventh and eighth inning so far this season to set up Alex Colome. It's not a stretch to think he could figure into the closer mix if Colome continues to struggle, but he's not likely to finish games at the moment. At least Robles is showing so far that he may back to his 2019 form (2.48 ERA) after his 2020 struggles (10.26 ERA).
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10th
Akil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory ove...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanó, Twins beat Brewers 8-2 to win season-opening series
Mitch Garver and Miguel Sanó homered to back up the Minnesota Twins’ strong pitching in an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on SundayAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contractMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large
The Minnesota Twins have returned largely the same team that won the last two AL Central titlesMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks
New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training SundayMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches 96 mph in spring outing Robles gave up three runs (two earned) and four hits in one inning in Thursday's spring training loss to Tampa Bay, but reached 96 mph with his fastball, MLB.com reports.
Impact Robles' velocity declined to an average 95.5 mph fastball last season from 97.1 mph in 2019, so this could be a positive sign early in camp. Robles has been mentioned by Rocco Baldelli as a closer option, but he'll likely first need to prove he's back to the form that saw him post a 2.48 ERA and 1.9 BB/9 in 2019; he's coming off a 10.26 ERA and 5.4 BB/9 in 2020.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plan for beefed-up pen? To stay flexible FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For as long as Rocco Baldelli roams the manager's office in the Twins' clubhouse, the title of "closer" is unlikely to b...
MARCH 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
New Twins reliever Hansel Robles looking for bounce-back season FORT MYERS, Fla. — Hansel Robles thinks he has pinpointed where his 2020 season went wrong. And now, he’s hoping that he’ll be able to avoid...
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Bullpen additions for Twins don't mean demotion for Rogers
The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen this winter by signing two pitchers with ninth-inning experienceFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robles' arsenal 'a lot of fun' to watch FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Monday marked the first day of live batting practice in Twins camp, but one of the newest members of the team is already...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • MLB.COM
Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios
The pitching staff carried the load for the Minnesota Twins last year to win a second straight division titleFEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP sources: Twins bring back DH Cruz, add Colome to bullpen
The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz and adding right-hander Alex ColoméFEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins finalize $10.5M, 1-year deal with SS Andrelton Simmons
The Minnesota Twins have finalized an $10.5 million, one-year contract with shortstop Andrelton SimmonsJANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
