Jesse Winker Hits 21st Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Winker launched a 398-foot solo shot in the first inning to give the Reds their first run of the game. The veteran outfielder is hitting .302 with a career-high 21 homers, 65 runs, and […]

Joey Votto Swats Pair Of HRs As Hot Streak Continues

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto stayed red-hot at the plate in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Votto went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo homers to continue his recent power surge. The veteran infielder has now hit homers in four straight games and has six over his past seven games. […]

Najee Harris Expected To Serve As Three-Down RB

The Pittsburgh Steelers have very high expectations for first-round rookie running back Najee Harris this season. Team GM Kevin Colbert told reporters that he thinks Harris can be a three-down back as soon as his rookie year. Colbert was quoted as saying, "Him coming in as a senior out of college, he has more experience […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Won't Open Camp On PUP List

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. passed his physical and will not be placed on the PUP list to begin camp. This is a positive development for Beckham, who is working back from a torn ACL suffered during Week 7 last year. With a clean bill of health, he should be able to participate […]

Joey Votto Stays Hot In Loss Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Votto launched his three-run shot off of Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks in the second inning, giving him homers in three straight games and four of his past six contests. Overall, Votto is slashing […]

Kyle Farmer Triples, Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 2-for-3 with a triple, a homer, a run, an RBI, and a walk in a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Farmer ripped a solo shot in the fourth inning off of Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks while adding his first triple of the season in the loss. […]

Wade Miley Struggles With Control Against Cubs

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley struggled to throw strikes in a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Miley allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings while striking out two and walking five, throwing just 58 of 104 pitches for strikes along the way. It was an uncharacteristically poor outing for Miley, who has […]

Michael Lorenzen Could Be Back Quicker Than Expected

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) is making progress in his attempts to rehab an injured hamstring. Lorenzen threw off of a mound on Saturday and was able to run 30-yard sprints and could be activated from the injured list in a week or two. The right-hander initially feared that his season was over when […]

James Washington Listed As No. 4 WR

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington is listed as the team's No. 4 wide receiver on the camp opening depth chart. In not much of a surprise, Washington finds himself listed behind starters Diontae Johnson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Chase Claypool on the depth chart and is listed as the direct backup to Johnson. Washington took […]

Chase Claypool Has More Confidence Heading Into Second Year

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool enters his second year in the NFL with more confidence after breaking out as a rookie. In what is bad news for NFL defenses, Claypool feels even more comfortable in the offense this year. He told reporters that he's starting to recognize defenses better and has a better grasp […]

Pat Freiermuth Impressing Early

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is impressing onlookers early in camp. According to reports, the rookie tight end out of Penn State is catching everything in the early days of training camp and had a great day of practice on Saturday. Freiermuth still needs to prove that he can block in the NFL, but […]

Kareem Hunt's Role Could Grow

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt could be in line for an increased role on offense in 2021, according to Cleveland.com beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot. Cabot cites that the coaching staff is more familiar with what Hunt can do and that they trust him in clutch situations. In addition, with the newly-implemented 17-game season, […]

Tyler Stephenson Stays Hot With Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 3-for-3 with two walks, a run, and an RBI in a 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Stephenson picked up three singles in the game, including an RBI base knock in the sixth inning. The rookie catcher has been red hot at the plate of late, […]

Sonny Gray Ripped For Eight Runs On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray struggled in a 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Gray allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one. He was done in by the long ball as he allowed three in the game, two two-run shots and a three-run […]

Joey Votto HRs In Second Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and two walks in a 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Votto lifted a three-run shot in the first inning, giving him two homers in as many days and three in his past five games. The veteran first baseman has […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Says His Knee Is Feeling Great

While speaking at his youth football camp on Sunday, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) told reporters on Sunday that his knee "is feeling great." Beckham had surgery on his ACL after tearing it during Week 7 of the 2020 season. He would not elaborate on when he would be full-go again as […]

Heath Hembree Picks Up Second Save In As Many Days

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Heath Hembree threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Hembree did not allow a base-runner in the outing while picking up his second save in as many days. The veteran right-hander has been excellent of late, posting a 1.23 ERA, four saves, […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Nine In Fourth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was excellent in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Castillo tossed seven innings of one-run ball while striking out nine and walked three. The veteran picked up the win in the contest, improving his record to 4-10 on the year with his only run allowed an […]

Jesse Winker Rips 20th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Winker ripped a two-run double in the second inning and a two-run homer off of reliever T.J. McFarland in the seventh inning in the winning effort. The veteran outfielder's […]

Kyle Farmer Homers, Scores Twice In Win

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs, and an RBI in a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Farmer hit his solo shot off of St. Louis starter Wade LeBlanc in the fourth inning in the win. The veteran shortstop is hitting .235 with eight homers, 30 […]

Heath Hembree Picks Up Seventh Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Heath Hembree struck out the side in a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Hembree was credited with a save, his seventh in eight chances on the year. Overall, Hembree has a 2-4 record, 4.46 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts over 34 […]

Tyler Mahle Allows Two HRs in Friday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed two runs over five innings in a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Mahle struck five and walked four while allowing two homers in what wound up as a no-decision for him. It was an inefficient outing for Mahle, who threw just 51 of 95 pitches […]

Joey Votto Doubles, Drives In Two

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-5 with a double, a run, and two RBI in a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Votto got to work early, getting the Reds on the board in the first inning with a two-run double. The veteran first baseman has been swinging a hot […]

Ben Roethlisberger Mostly A Spectator At Camp On Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger did not participate in most team periods during Friday's practice, with Dwayne Haskins instead getting additional reps. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that he is trying to get more playing time for guys who he expects to be involved in the Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys […]

Tony Santillan Makes Relief Appearance

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan allowed two runs in an inning of work in a 7-0 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday. Santillan struck out two and allowed two hits, including a two-run homer to Luis Guillorme in the loss. The rookie hurler lost his spot in the starting rotation when Sonny Gray […]

Jeff Hoffman Gives Up Five Runs In Return From Injured List

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jeff Hoffman allowed five runs over four innings in a 7-0 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday. Hoffman struck out none and walked three while serving up three homers in the afternoon outing. The veteran right-hander was making his first start in almost two months after spending a stint on […]

Jonathan India Hits Leadoff Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 1-for-3 with a homer, two runs, an RBI, and a walk in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. India blasted a 432-foot leadoff homer off of New York starter Robert Stock in the win. The rookie infielder continues to put together a solid debut […]

Joey Votto Blasts 12th Homer

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Votto hit a 428-foot homer off of Stephen Nogosek in the third inning, going back-to-back with Aristides Aquino. The veteran first baseman is now hitting .262 with 12 homers, […]

Amir Garrett Picks Up Seventh Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Garrett struck out two and walked one on the way to securing the save. It is notable that it was Garrett, and not Heath Hembree, who got the nod for the team's first […]

Wade Miley Picks Up Eighth Win On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley was excellent in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Miley allowed two runs (one earned) over 6 1/3 innings of work in the win while striking out eight and walking two. It was a solid outing for Miley, who overcame a first-inning solo homer to Pete […]