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 […]

Cam Akers Tears Achilles' Tendon, Won't Play In 2021

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers tore his Achilles' tendon while training, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The injury is terrible news for Akers, who was set to take over as the lead back for the Rams in 2021 and was projected as a late first or early second-round pick in fantasy drafts. […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Three Hits In 11-Inning Loss

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Votto drove in Jesse Winker on an RBI single in the second inning in the wild loss. The veteran first baseman is slashing .256/.351/.453 with 11 doubles, […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Allows Six Runs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez struggled in a Monday start against the New York Mets. Gutierrez allowed six runs over four innings of work while striking out one and walking two. He served up three homers, including a pair of two-run shots in the game. Gutierrez escaped with a no-decision in what wound up being […]

Jesse Winker Double Twice, Drives In Two

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker turned in a solid game in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Winker went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI in the loss. The veteran outfielder's ninth-inning RBI double was the hit that tied the game up at 9-9 and served to […]

Tyler Naquin Has Five-Hit Night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin turned in an excellent game in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Naquin went 5-for-6 with a double and four RBI in the wild loss. The veteran outfielder ripped a two-run double in the first inning and added RBI singles in the second and 10th […]

Steelers Defense Adds Melvin Ingram

The Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent edge rusher Melvin Ingram agreed to a one-year deal on Monday. Ingram spent his entire nine-year career with the Los Angeles Chargers, posting 49 sacks and earning three trips to the Pro Bowl. The Steelers are looking for Ingram to help fill the defensive end spot opposite T.J. Watt that […]

Eric Ebron's Ceiling Is Limited

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron turned in a solid 2020 campaign, his first with the team. Ebron finished as a solid TE2, catching 56 passes for 558 yards and five touchdowns for the Steelers. This offseason, the Steelers used a third-round pick on promising Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth. While Ebron should still […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Six In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed five runs over 4 2/3 innings in an 8-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Gray struck out six and walked four in the outing, which saw him struggle with his control. The veteran right-hander was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day after missing […]

Jonathan India Hits Solo Homer In Loss

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 7-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. India went deep in the eighth inning to tie the game up at 3-3 on a blast that traveled 377 feet. The rookie infielder continues to put together a quality season for the […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight Over Six Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a strong outing in a 7-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Castillo tossed six scoreless innings while striking out eight and walking three in the 11-inning loss. After a rough start to the season, the veteran hurler's mid-season resurgence continues. Castillo's ERA sat at 7.22 at […]

Tyler Naquin Drives In Two, Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, and two RBI in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Naquin got the Reds off to a fast start, ripping a two-run double in the first inning, scoring Jesse Winker and Joey Votto. The veteran outfielder is now hitting .246 […]

Aristides Aquino Hits Solo Homer In Loss On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Aquino was not originally in the starting lineup but he took over for Nick Castellanos after Castellanos was hit by a pitch during the third inning. Aquino is now hitting .234 with five homers, […]

Tyler Mahle Allows Five Runs Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in his first start after the All-Star break on Friday. Mahle allowed five runs over 5 1/3 innings of work while striking out eight and walking three in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave up two homers in the start, including a two-run shot to Willy […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Needs More Explosive Plays In 2021

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a one-year deal to stay with the team that drafted him instead of moving to another city this past offseason. The veteran receiver will be looking to return to his 2018 form in hopes of scoring a lucrative long-term contract following the upcoming season. Despite scoring nine touchdowns, […]

Diontae Johnson Looking To Build On Breakout Season

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had a breakout year in 2020, finishing with 85 catches for 827 yards and seven touchdowns, good enough to be a WR2 in PPR fantasy leagues. Johnson could take another step forward in 2021 if the Steelers offense can show improvement. There are signs that it might do just […]

Chase Claypool Setting Up As Early Draft Value

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool turned a lot of heads when he scored 10 touchdowns as a rookie for his team in 2020. Claypool should continue to improve in his sophomore campaign as he has a full year of NFL experience under his belt. Offseason reports indicate that slimmed-down quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired […]

Austin Hooper Hoping To Get Off To Fast Start

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper wound up as a fantasy bust last season after signing as a big-ticket free agent in 2020. Hooper finished with 46 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns after hauling in at least 71 catches in each of the previous two campaigns while a member of the Atlanta Falcons. […]