TAYLOR ROGERS NEWS

Notches sixth save Rogers secured the save Saturday, pitching a perfect ninth inning while striking out two in the win over the Astros.

Impact Rogers retired the side to record his sixth save of the season, giving him the most saves on the team. He has been a part of the closing committee for the Twins that sees him and Hansel Robles switching off in save opportunities. The 30-year-old has a 3.04 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP with 37 strikeouts in 26.2 innings.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2

José Berríos completed seven commanding innings for Minnesota against the highest-scoring team in the majors as the Twins beat the Houston Astros 5-2

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez homers, Yankees snap skid with 8-4 win over Twins

Gary Sánchez and Miguel Andújar homered, DJ LeMahieu had two hits and an RBI, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 to end a four-game skid

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns fifth save Rogers walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, striking out one and picking up a save over the Royals.

Impact Rogers entered the game after Hansel Robles gave up a leadoff double to Whit Merrifield. He issued an intentional walk to Salvador Perez with two outs and then finished off the inning to preserve the 2-1 win. Rogers is now five for seven in save chances after earning his first since May 29.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sanó takes part in another triple play, Twins top Royals 2-1

Minnesota first baseman Miguel Sanó swooped in to catch a popped-up bunt and start a triple play, highlighting the Twins’ 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeffers, Garlick and Sanó homer as Twins beat Royals 5-4

Ryan Jeffers, Kyle Garlick and Miguel Sanó homered, and the Minnesota Twins turned a game-ending double play with the potential tying run at third base to beat the Kansas City Roya...

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota visits Baltimore, looks to build on Berrios' strong showing

Minnesota looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Jose Berrios

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Credited with win in relief Rogers (2-2) was the pitcher of record in Monday's 3-2 win over the Orioles in 10 innings after striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Starter Jose Berrios departed with the game tied 1-1 and a runner on first base when Rogers was summoned from the bullpen. Rogers was quickly able to extinguish a potential Orioles rally, striking out Anthony Santander on three pitches before inducing an inning-ending double play from Maikel Franco. The Twins then plated two runs in the top of the 10th, but Rogers didn't stick around for the save chance, which fell to Hansel Robles. Rather than leaning exclusively on a pitcher in future save scenarios, expect manager Rocco Baldelli continue to mix and match with Rogers and Robles in high-leverage late-inning situations.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Refsnyder, Twins hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 3-2 in 10

Rob Refsnyder bounced back from a run-in with the center-field fence to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and the Minnesota Twins handed the Baltimore Oriol...

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up two runs in save Rogers recorded the save Saturday against the Royals despite allowing two runs on two hits with two strikeouts and zero walks during the ninth inning.

Impact The 30-year-old thankfully entered with a 6-3 lead, as Adalberto Mondesi took him deep on a two-run shot to pull Kansas City within a single run. The left-hander was able to finish off the save, and it was the first time since May 13 he surrendered an earned run. Hansel Robles has picked up three saves over the past couple weeks, and he also gave up a run Saturday while notching a hold. Rogers and Robles appear to be splitting the closer's role, though neither likely has a firm grip.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 6-5

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies third save Rogers allowed only one walk across 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Rogers relieved Alex Colome with two outs in the eighth inning to protect a two-run lead. He had little trouble doing so, though the tying run did reach base in the final frame after an error and walk. However, Rogers induced a groundout to end the game to secure his third save of the season. The Twins closer role appears to have devolved into a committee, though Rogers and Hansel Robles are likely to account for the majority of the team's saves for the time being.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Refsnyder, Twins 8 extra-base hits, hand O's 8th loss in row

Rob Refsnyder homered and doubled twice, Jorge Polanco also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Baltimore 7-4, sending the Orioles to their eighth straight loss

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Giolito scheduled to start for White Sox at Twins

The Twins will send Matt Shoemaker to the mound Wednesday and the White Sox plan to give Lucas Giolito the start

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanó homers three times, Twins rally to beat White Sox 5-4

Miguel Sanó homered three times, Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending RBI single and the Minnesota Twins beat Yermín Mercedes and the Chicago White Sox 5-4

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first win in relief Rogers (1-2) earned the win Tuesday after tossing a scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and struck out two batters.

Impact Rogers entered a tied ball game in the top of the ninth inning and worked around a single by Yermin Mercedes to keep Minnesota's hopes alive. The Twins came through in the bottom of the frame with a walkoff RBI single by Jorge Polanco, gifting Rogers with his first win of the year. The left-hander has collected only two saves this season including his most recent back on May 3 against the Rangers.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Rogers (0-2) allowed an unearned run on one hit over one inning Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Oakland.

Impact Rogers entered the ninth inning in a tie ballgame so he wasn't stuck with a blown save on top of the loss. He allowed a one-out single to Ramon Laureano who would later reach third on a throwing error. Laureano came around to score on a dropped third strike the next at-bat. Rogers has given up a run in four of his last five outings and hasn't picked up a save since May 3.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wild pitch in the 9th lifts Athletics past Twins 7-6

Matt Chapman had three hits and three RBIs and Ramón Laureano scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the ninth inning as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save against Texas Rogers was credited with a blown save Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking out one across 1.1 innings.

Impact Rogers entered the game with four outs left to close the game out but failed to accomplish that goal, as he struck out Joey Gallo to end the eighth but later surrendered two runs in the top of the ninth. This was Rogers' second blown save of the season and he's now gone 2-for-4 in save chances while also allowing two earned runs in each of his past two appearances.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García homers in 10th, Rangers come back to beat Twins 6-3

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to complete the Texas Rangers’ comeback in a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles to secure second save Rogers picked up the save after allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one in one inning Monday against the Rangers.

Impact Rogers made the ballgame interesting by giving up a single and a two-run homer before fanning the final batter to nail down a 6-5 victory. Monday marked the first time he's allowed a run on the season, boosting his ERA to 1.74 with 12 strikeouts across 10.1 innings. Rogers has also converted on two of three save opportunities in 2021.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda pitches Twins past Rangers 6-5 in series opener

Kenta Maeda kept the Texas Rangers scoreless into the sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins won the opener of a four-game series 6-5

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Next up in Minnesota With Alex Colome reportedly moving to a lower-leverage role, Rogers is seemingly poised to serve as Minnesota's closer for the time being.

Impact Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Colome will move to a lower-leverage role after giving up 10 hits and six earned runs over his last four innings while converting just 40 percent of his save chances on the season. Meanwhile, Rogers has given up zero earned runs while striking out 11 over 9.1 innings.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates

Minnesota left-hander J

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS