TAYLOR ROGERS NEWS

Avoids arbitration with Twins Rogers agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Twins on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Twins missed the deadline to announce the move, but apparently the two sides did agree to terms. As things stand, Rogers would enter the year as the Twins' closer, with Tyler Duffey set to serve as setup man. However, the contending Twins will likely bring in some reinforcements in free agency that could shake up the pecking order.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins non-tender Rosario, Wisler; reach deals with 5 players

The Minnesota Twins declined to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On final day, 2 NL spots and AL Central crown in play

With one day remaining on the regular-season baseball schedule, four teams are still in contention for two available National League playoff spots

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins beat Reds 7-3, clinch home field in 1st round

Luis Arraez matched career highs with four hits and three RBIs in his return to the lineup, and the Minnesota Twins clinched home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win in extra innings Rogers (2-4) earned the win Tuesday against the Tigers. He allowed one unearned run on two hits while fanning one across just one inning.

Impact Rogers pitched the top of the 10th for the Twins and allowed the second-base runner to cross home plate on back-to-back one-out hits, but he bounced back to close the inning rather quickly. The offense backed him up with two runs in the bottom of the 10th, though, so Rogers ended as the winning pitcher in this extra-inning contest. Rogers has nine saves this season and should remain as Minnesota's primary closer heading into the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins top Tigers 5-4 in 10th, sit half-game behind White Sox

Max Kepler hit the tying home run in the eighth inning and the game-winning single with two outs in the 10th, giving the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Implodes in non-save situation Rogers (1-4) gave up two runs on two hits and a pair of walks in one-third of an inning to take the loss Monday versus the White Sox.

Impact Rogers allowed four of the five batters he faced to reach base, and the two runs he gave up were enough to stick him with the loss. The 29-year-old saw his ERA balloon to 4.86 with a 1.56 WHIP in 16.2 innings this year. He is 9-for-11 in save chances across 18 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lamet pitches Padres over Kershaw, Dodgers 7-2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save No. 9 Rogers allowed one run on two hits (one home run) but was still able to shut the door on the Indians for his ninth save of the season Friday.

Impact Rogers allowed a solo shot in the ninth to Jose Ramirez but was ultimately able to get the job done for his ninth save on the year. Rogers dons a 4.11 ERA across 15.1 innings which isn't something to get too excited about but his 19:1 K:BB suggests he does a fantastic job withholding his opponents from getting free passes.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton, Twins hand Bieber 1st loss, beat Indians 3-1

Byron Buxton hit a two-run homer and Kenta Maeda pitched seven shutout innings for Minnesota, as the Twins handed ace hurler Shane Bieber his first loss of the season with a 3-1 vi...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda stays sharp with 7 innings as Twins beat Tigers 6-2

Ryan Jeffers hit his first major league homer to spark a four-run third inning for Minnesota, Michael Pineda stayed sharp in his return from suspension with seven innings, and the...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs eighth save Rogers tossed one scoreless inning Friday as he earned the save in Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Tigers. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one.

Impact The Tigers struggled offensively throughout Friday's matinee, and Rogers came on to slam the door as he picked up his first save since Aug. 24. The southpaw bounced back from a rough appearance his last time around and now carries a 4.05 ERA over 13.1 innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins: Why Taylor Rogers Continues to Struggle Taylor Rogers hasn't looked as good in 2020 as he did last year, and the Minnesota Twins need him to step up the rest of the way. In 2019, T...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Takes loss in relief Rogers (1-3) was tagged with the loss Monday against the White Sox. He gave up three runs (all unearned) on three hits while fanning one in one inning.

Impact Rogers has allowed two or more hits in six of his last nine appearances and has given up runs in three of his last four contests, but the 29-year-old left-hander should still be considered the top candidate for saves in Minnesota. He owns a 3.60 ERA in his last five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Robert leads 1st-place White Sox in rally past Twins 8-5

Luis Robert hit a tying homer in the seventh inning and the go-ahead double in the ninth, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 8-5

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinpointing what’s changed with Taylor Rogers Location, Location, Location... A breakdown of what’s behind Rogers’ 2020 inconsistency

AUGUST 25, 2020 • TWINKIETOWN.COM

Locks down 7th save Rogers allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning Monday, earning the save over Cleveland.

Impact Rogers needed just 11 pitches to roll through the top of Cleveland's lineup, working around a two-out single by Francisco Lindor. It was his first scoreless appearance since Aug. 16, but he's recorded saves in two consecutive days.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins get homers from Sanó, Cruz, top Indians 3-2 in opener

Miguel Sanó hit a two-run homer and Nelson Cruz connected for a solo shot to lead the injury-riddled Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a thre...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records sixth save Rogers picked up the save in Sunday's win over the Royals, allowing one run on two hits in one inning pitched. He struck out one.

Impact Rogers entered the game with the Twins leading 5-3 in the ninth. He allowed a double to Hunter Dozier and a RBI single to Maikel Franco, but got Alex Gordon to fly out to end the game. Rogers now has six saves on the campaign, but he will look to bring down his 5.23 ERA moving forward.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz’s late homer helps Twins beat Royals 5-4

Nelson Cruz hit his 10th homer, Marwin Gonzalez had two RBIs and closer Taylor Rogers dodged trouble in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 5-4

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save Monday Rogers couldn't lock down the save opportunity against Milwaukee on Tuesday, pitching one inning and allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out two.

Impact Rogers came on in relief of Kenta Maeda, who was in line for a win after not allowing a hit until the ninth inning. Unfortunately, Rogers was unable to preserve a three-run lead, yielding a pair of hits and a walk to allow the Brewers to tie the score. The blown save was the second of the campaign for the southpaw, who now sports a 4.82 ERA and 1.39 WHIP on the season.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12

Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS