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Twins' Puerto Rican contingent thriving after Jorge Lopez acquisition With three active Puerto Rican players, plus Jovani Moran in St. Paul, camaraderie in the Twins clubhouse is a point of pride.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Three reasons the Minnesota Twins will win the AL Central

After a disappointing 2021, Carlos Correa and the Twins are the favorites to win the AL Central this season, Pedro Moura writes.

AUGUST 11, 2022

MLB odds: Surprise team moves into playoff contention, huge liability

O! Despite trading away players at the deadline, Baltimore is in the thick of the wild-card race, and a huge liability for sportsbooks.

AUGUST 10, 2022

Takes blown save Friday Lopez allowed a run on three hits in one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Lopez allowed three singles, the last two of which came with two outs and allowed the Blue Jays to tie the game at 5-5. He's now 1-for-2 in save chances with the Twins, and Friday's mistake was his fifth blown save of the season. The right-hander has posted a 1.79 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB across 50.1 innings while adding 20 saves and a 4-6 record. Lopez's track record this year should give him some leeway, while Michael Fulmer or Jhoan Duran figure to pick up save chances if he needs a day off or enters a slump.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in Twins debut Lopez didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one to record the save Wednesday against the Tigers.

Impact Lopez wasted no time showcasing why the Twins chose to acquire him prior to the trade deadline, as he needed only seven pitches to record his 20th save of the season. Though Minnesota has used a committee to close out games for most of the season, Lopez should be in line to pick up the vast majority of chances moving forward. He has been excellent in the role, maintaining a 1.64 ERA and 55:17 K:BB across 49.1 frames on the season.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Trade Deadline: Ranking all 50 moves since All-Star break

After a frenzied MLB Trade Deadline, Jordan Shusterman ranks all 50 trades that were completed since the All-Star Break.

AUGUST 3, 2022

Twins defeat Tigers as three new players contribute to 4-1 win Sandy Leon lined a two-run double in his first twins at-bat before Michael Fuimer pitched a scoreless sixth inning and Jorge Lopez got the s...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins acquire pitchers Jorge Lopez, Tyler Mahle at the trade deadline Finding pitching help, both among the starters and within the bullpen, was a priority as the Twins gear up for the playoffs.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins get All-Star closer Jorge Lopez from Orioles for four minor-leaguers MINNEAPOLIS — As most baseball players would be around 9 a.m. the day of a night game, Jorge Lopez was sleeping when his phone ringing woke...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Orioles Trade Jorge Lopez To Twins - PressBox The Orioles traded All-Star closer Jorge Lopez, who saved 19 games for Baltimore this year, to the Minnesota Twins for four pitching prospec...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Shipped to Minnesota The Twins acquired Lopez from the Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for left-handers Cade Povich and Juan Rojas and right-handers Yennier Cano and Juan Nunez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com...

Impact Since dealing Taylor Rogers to the Padres prior to Opening Day, the Twins have taken a committee approach to the closer, but Lopez should step in as the team's clear-cut preferred option in save situations. A first-time All-Star this season, the right-handed Lopez turned in a 1.68 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB in 48.1 innings while converting 19 of his 23 save opportunities. With Lopez now in Minnesota, Felix Bautista becomes the top in-house option to take over as the Orioles' closer.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Wednesday Lopez (4-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Lopez put the first four batters he faced aboard, and Randy Arozarena had a two-run double during that Rays rally. The Orioles didn't have a second comeback push in them, leading to Lopez taking his first loss since July 2. This was only the fourth time all year the closer has allowed multiple walks in an outing. He has a 1.71 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB through 47.1 innings while going 19-for-23 in save chances.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snags 19th save Lopez pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit on his way to a save in the Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Rays on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez was called upon to protect a 5-3 lead in the top of the ninth inning, registering three consecutive outs after allowing a leadoff single to Josh Lowe. The save was his 19th of the season and he has now converted six consecutive opportunities after blowing two saves in a row to open July. Overall on the season, Lopez is 19-for-23 on save chances and owns a sparkling 1.55 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 46.1 innings in 42 appearances. The Orioles' decision to move him to the bullpen in 2022 is paying off greatly.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 18th save Lopez allowed a hit and struck out one to earn the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees.

Impact Lopez had no trouble in protecting a three-run lead to convert his 18th save in 22 chances. He's returned to strong form lately, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two hit batsmen while striking out 10 over his last seven innings, earning five saves and a win in that span. The closer owns a 1.59 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 52:15 K:BB through 45.1 innings, and the Orioles' recent uptick in success has allowed him more opportunities to finish games.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB All-Star Game 2022: Julio Rodríguez, Ian Happ lead list of 34 first-timers

Jordan Shusterman tracks the journeys of 34 first-time All-Stars, from phenom Julio Rodríguez to anonymous reliever Joe Mantiply.

JULY 19, 2022

Grabs win Saturday Lopez (4-5) picked up the extra-innings win Saturday over the Rays. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and a hit batsman and struck out three over two innings.

Impact Lopez covered the ninth and 10th innings, though he allowed the Rays to pull even on a Ji-Man Choi single in the 10th. After starting July in shaky form, Lopez has recorded six straight innings without giving up an earned run, and he owns a stellar 9:0 K:BB in that stretch. He's still got excellent season numbers with a 1.62 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB in 44.1 innings while converting 17 of 21 save chances.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 17th save Lopez registered the save during Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Cubs, striking out one in a perfect ninth.

Impact Lopez made quick work of the middle of Chicago's lineup, retiring the side on 12 pitches to extend Baltimore's win streak to nine games. The 29-year-old has logged four saves in five appearances during the streak, surrendering one run while recording eight strikeouts during a combined five innings.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What's behind Orioles Magic? Pitchers, power-hitters and pixie dust

With their first eight-game winning streak since 2005, the Orioles are knocking on the door of relevance. Jake Mintz looks at how they've do...

JULY 11, 2022

Earns save in close game Lopez picked up the save Saturday against the Angels, striking out two and hitting one batter over a scoreless inning.

Impact Lopez earned his 16th save of the year by closing out the one-run game. He needed 16 pitches to get through the ninth inning. After beginning the month with back-to-back blown saves, Lopez has picked up three saves in his last three appearances, reducing his ERA to 1.74 in the process. Things seem to be moving in the right direction for the righty reliever.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 15th save Lopez allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Angels.

Impact Lopez had little trouble holding a three-run lead to record his 15th save of the season. After stumbling through a three-appearance stretch early in July -- he allowed five earned runs across 1.1 innings -- Lopez has now turned in consecutive clean appearances to get back on track. He has been excellent for the majority of the campaign, maintaining a 1.79 ERA and 45:14 K:BB across 40.1 innings.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 14th save Lopez gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 14th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact The right-hander fired 11 of 14 pitches for strikes as he snapped a streak of three straight appearances in which he allowed runs, and picked up his first save since June 24. Despite those recent stumbles, Lopez still has a 1.83 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB through 39.1 innings on the year, numbers which could make him an attractive trade target for a contender looking to bolster its bullpen.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save and picks up loss Lopez (3-5) blew the save and took the loss Saturday against the Twins, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out one and walking none over one-third of an inning.

Impact Jorge Lopez allowed a home run to Jorge Polanco to tie the game, followed by a walk-off single to Jose Miranda that scored Alex Kirilloff, giving the reliever a blown save and a loss. Lopez now has a blown save and a loss in back-to-back appearances. Before giving up four earned runs in his last two appearances, the righty had not allowed an earned run since May 19. His ERA now sits at 1.69 after ending June with a .73 ERA.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't protect lead Friday Lopez (3-4) allowed two runs on two hits without recording an out, taking the loss and a blown save in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Lopez entered Friday with an 11.1-inning scoreless streak, but that ended with a walkoff two-run home run to Byron Buxton. This was the third time all year Lopez has allowed multiple runs in an appearance. He's been steady as the Orioles' closer with a 1.22 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 39:14 K:BB across 37 innings. Manager Brandon Hyde gave Lopez a vote of confidence by saying a potential save situation Saturday would go to the 29-year-old, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Team of the Week: Shohei Ohtani can't stop making history

Few players in MLB history have had weeks as dominant as the one Shohei Ohtani just had. He joins nine other players in Ben Verlander's MLB...

JUNE 28, 2022

Converts 13th save Lopez pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Lopez pitched the sixth and final perfect inning of relief in a signature performance for the Orioles' bullpen Friday. He's converted 10 save chances in a row while allowing two unearned runs, five hits, one walk and two hit batters with 15 strikeouts in that 16-inning span. With a 0.75 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB across 36 innings, Lopez has ran with the closer role in Baltimore, and the team's 33-39 record has allowed him more save chances than other relievers have had in the recent past.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE