Luis Castillo Struggles Vs. Cleveland

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled in a 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Castillo allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings of work while striking out two and walking three. The right-hander gave up two homers, both two-run shots, in the loss. Castillo's record drops to 6-11, to go along with a […]

Mychal Givens Earns Second Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Givens struck out one and didn't allow a base runner in the win. That marks the second save in the past four games for Givens, who has quickly ascended to the closer's role for […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out 10 In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle was excellent in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Mahle allowed two runs over seven innings while striking out 10 and walking none. He allowed six hits, including a solo homer to Ke'Bryan Hayes, but was mostly unhittable other than that. Mahle picked up the win, improving […]

Baker Mayfield Not Concerned About Contract Extension

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to reiterate that he's not concerned about a contract extension ahead of the regular season. Mayfield's contract status has been a popular topic in the media this offseason with the quarterback still under contract for 2021 with a fifth-year option for 2022. The Buffalo Bills signing quarterback Josh Allen […]

T.J. Watt Willing To Hold Out If No Contract Extension

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt wants a contract extension before the start of the season and is willing to continue to hold out of team activities until he sees one. Watt has yet to take part in team portions of practice, instead working by himself on the side with trainers. The star pass rusher […]

James Washington Reportedly Did Not Request Trade

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has refuted Adam Schefter's report that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington requested a trade recently. Schefter reported on Friday that Washington was unhappy about his lack of playing time and wanted out, but Gerry Dulac tweeted that "multiple sources" told him that a trade has not been requested by Washington's camp. […]

Denzel Ward, Browns Discussing Extension

The Cleveland Browns and cornerback Denzel Ward are reportedly discussing a contract extension, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Ward still has two years left on his contract before he can become an unrestricted free-agent but Cleveland is looking to lock the star defensive back up long-term. The former Ohio State star has shown that he […]

Joey Votto Homers In Blowout Win

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto kept up his recent power surge in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Votto went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in the blowout win. The veteran first baseman has been on fire at the plate of late. Last week, he wrapped up a stretch […]

Jesse Winker Drives In Six In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a huge night in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Winker went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and six RBI in the lopsided victory. The veteran outfielder got the Reds on the board with an RBI double in the second inning, added a […]

Nick Castellanos Homers In Win Over Pirates

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Castellanos knocked an RBI single in the third inning and then hit a solo shot off Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller in the fifth inning of the win. The veteran outfielder had been […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Shuts Down Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez was excellent in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Gutierrez allowed one run over six innings while striking out six and walking one. It was smooth sailing for Gutierrez, whose only mistake was an RBI triple off of the bat of Bryan Reynolds in the third inning. […]

Wade Miley Earns Ninth Win

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley tossed seven shutout innings in a 10-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. He struck out five and walked two while scattering six hits on the way to earning the win. Miley now has a 9-4 record, 2.75 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts in 121 innings of work. […]

Jesse Winker Goes Yard In Blowout Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-2 with a double, a homer, two runs, an RBI, and two walks in a 10-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Winker took Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker deep in the second inning and wound up with two of Cincinnati's seven extra-base hits in the win. Winker is […]

Mike Moustakas Picks Up Three Doubles In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI in a 10-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Moustakas hit the ground running after missing almost three months with a heel injury, picking up three of Cincinnati's seven extra-base hits in the win. The veteran infielder manned […]

Diontae Johnson Catches Two Balls In HOF Game

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught both of his targets for 19 yards in his team's 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. Most importantly, Johnson managed to escape without injury, which is the main thing fantasy gamers are interested in when it comes to preseason action. […]

Chase Claypool Plays Into Second Quarter, Avoids Injury Scare

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool caught three passes for 62 yards in a 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. Claypool showed his explosiveness on a 45-yard catch in the second quarter and wound up leading Pittsburgh in receiving. He provided a scare for the fantasy community […]

Najee Harris Sees Eight Touches In HOF Game

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris carried the ball seven times for 22 yards and added a three-yard reception in a 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. Despite the quiet stat line, head coach Mike Tomlin was impressed by the rookie's performance, stating, "He did all of […]

Mychal Givens Picks Up Save Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. He was credited with the save, his first of the season. Givens has been impressive since the Reds acquired him at the trade deadline, posting five scoreless innings for his new team. The closer […]

Sonny Gray Earns Fourth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray picked up the win in a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Gray wasn't particularly sharp, allowing four runs on six hits over five innings while striking out seven and walking two. He benefitted from seven runs of support from his own offense, including a pair of three-run […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Three-Run Homer In Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Suarez ripped a three-run shot off of Pittsburgh starter Wil Crowe in the second inning, although he struck out in his other three at-bats. The veteran infielder has struggled in the batting average […]

Jonathan India Hits HR Vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India continued his recent hot stretch in a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. India went 1-for-3 with a leadoff homer, two runs, and a walk in the win. The rookie second baseman has come on strong in the second half of the season, hitting .323 with five […]

Joey Votto Hits Three-Run Homer Vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had a streak of seven consecutive games with a homer snapped last week. He will look to start a new streak after he went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Votto connected with a second-inning pitch from Wil Crowe on […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Turning Heads In Browns Camp

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is making quite the impression during his second training camp. The second-year wide receiver continues to draw rave reviews from beat reporters watching practice as he looks to carve out a larger role in the team's offense this season. Continuing his recent string of strong practices, Peoples-Jones hauled in […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up Sixth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a strong outing in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Castillo allowed just one run over six innings while striking out seven and walking one. He picked up the win, improving his record to 6-10, to go along with a 4.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and […]

Tyler Stephenson Hits Sixth Homer On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Stephenson ripped a solo shot off of Minnesota reliever Beau Burrows in the seventh inning, giving him six homers on the season. The rookie backstop is having an excellent season, hitting .282 […]

Michael Lorenzen Picks Up Save Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen got the final five outs of a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday to pick up his first save of the season. Lorenzen worked around two hits allowed and struck out three to preserve the victory for his team. The save comes on just Lorenzen's fifth appearance of […]

Dwayne Haskins Impressing At Steelers Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has looked "surprisingly good" at camp, according to The Athletic's Mark Kaboly. Haskins was inserted into practice during the team's two-minute drill on Tuesday and completed four of six passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. According to Kaboly, Haskins has not shown any of the immature behavior or issues […]

Anthony Walker Expected To Miss A Week Or Two

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker (knee) got some good news on the knee he injured during practice on Monday. Walker suffered a non-contact knee injury during the session and left practice early but the issue is not considered serious and he will not need surgery. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that Walker will miss […]

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Activated From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns activated linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah from the COVID-19 reserve list and he was able to participate in individual drills on Tuesday. The rookie linebacker had to quarantine for 10 days but reportedly looked to be in excellent shape as he tries to get acclimated to the NFL. Owusu-Koramoah will be brought up to […]

Heath Hembree Blows Save On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Heath Hembree allowed three runs in 2/3 of an inning in a 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Hembree struck out two and walked two in the outing. He was called upon in the ninth inning to protect a 5-4 lead but instead walked the first two batters he faced […]