Nelson Cruz Stays Hot On Saturday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in a 9-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Cruz has been hot since being activated from the injured list earlier in the week, hitting homers in three straight games. Overall, the veteran is batting .270 with 10 homers, 22 runs, and […]

Kyle Gibson Struggles In Loss To Detroit

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson had a tough time in his Saturday start against the Detroit Tigers. Gibson allowed five runs on eight hits in five innings while walking two. He did manage to strike out eight batters to salvage his day. It goes down as a disappointing outing against a Detroit lineup that has […]

Nick Senzel Doubles Twice In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Senzel is now hitting .263 with a .778 OPS, four homers, 21 runs, 13 RBI, and five steals through 137 at-bats. The rookie star has acquitted himself nicely atop the Cincinnati […]

Joey Votto Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo homer in a 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Votto went yard in the first inning off of Philadelphia starter Zach Eflin. The veteran first baseman is now hitting .251 with a .722 OPS, five homers, 31 runs, 12 […]

Mitch Garver Hits 10th Homer In Win

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver had a big night in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Garver went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in the victory. The young backstop has been extremely impressive at the plate this season, despite missing just under a month with an ankle sprain. Overall, Garver […]

C.J. Cron Launches 14th Homer

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Cron went deep in the sixth inning, blasting a shot off of Detroit starter Matthew Boyd. He is enjoying a strong first season in Minnesota, hitting .275 with 14 homers, […]

Taylor Rogers Earns Save on Thursday

Minnesota Twins left-hander Taylor Rogers got the final six outs of a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday to pick up the save. Rogers allowed one run to score while striking out three batters in the game. The 28-year-old reliever has been solid out of Minnesota's pen this season, posting a 2-1 record, […]

Jose Berrios Wins Eighth Game

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios picked up his eighth win of the season in a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Berrios held Cleveland to two runs (one earned) in six innings of work while striking out six. The young right-hander has been impressive this season, posting an 8-2 record, 3.14 ERA, 1.08 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Holds Cardinals To One Run

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani pitched well in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. DeSclafani held the Cardinals to one run over five innings while racking up seven strikeouts. He escaped with a no-decision in the outing. DeSclafani now has a 2-3 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 62 strikeouts in […]

Martin Perez Struggles In Wednesday Start

Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez struggled in his Wednesday start against the Cleveland Indians. Perez lasted just 4 2/3 innings while giving up five runs (two earned) in the eventual 9-7 loss to Cleveland. This goes down as the second straight rough outing for Perez, who has allowed 11 total runs in 7 1/3 innings […]

Nelson Cruz Homers Wednesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 9-7 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Cruz had just been activated from the injured list on Tuesday after he spent about three weeks on the injured list with a sprained wrist. He picked up where he left off, blasting […]

Raisel Iglesias Locks Down 12th Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Tuesday to preserve a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Iglesias struck out two and allowed one hit in the frame. The save gives Iglesias 12 saves in 14 chances this season, to go along with a 2.93 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 39 […]

Luis Castillo Shuts Down Cards on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was excellent in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Castillo allowed just one run over six innings while racking up eight strikeouts. The outing was a nice bounce-back for Castillo after he had looked hittable over his previous two outings. Overall, the young fireballer has a […]

Devin Smeltzer Struggles In Loss To Cleveland

Minnesota Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer struggled in a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Smeltzer allowed five runs in 6 1/3 innings of work while striking out two and walking three. All of the damage off of Smeltzer came via the homer as he served up four to the Cleveland batters. The rookie […]

Eddie Rosario Homers In Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Rosario belted a sixth-inning offering from Cleveland starter Shane Bieber, one of just two mistakes Bieber made on the evening. Rosario has shown steady improvement in each of the past three seasons and is […]

Duke Johnson Still Wants To Be Traded

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the start of minicamp, Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson doubled down on his previous trade request, which came earlier in the offseason. Johnson told reporters that his trade request came about a month after the Browns placed him on the trade block and came because he feels "unwanted" […]

2019 Dynasty Price Check - Tre'Quan Smith

When it comes to dynasty football leagues you know there is no offseason. Without the in-season worries of lineup setting and setting up waiver wire claims, dynasty league enthusiasts can focus their efforts on making trades to improve their teams and preparing for rookie drafts. Today's column will take a look at New Orleans wide receiver […]

Jake Odorizzi Dominates Former Team On Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a dominant performance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Odorizzi pitched six shutout innings, striking out nine to earn the win. The veteran hurler has been exceptional for the Twins this season, posting an 8-2 record, 1.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts in 64 1/3 innings […]

Miguel Sano Doubles Twice, Drives In One

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs, and an RBI in a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Sano has been productive since being activated from the injured list, hitting .260 with a 1.036 OPS, five homers, 13 runs, and 11 RBI in 50 […]

Sonny Gray Gives Up Two Runs, Takes Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray took a hard-luck loss against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Gray allowed just two runs over five innings of work while striking out four and walking one. The veteran right-hander saw his record drop to 2-5 following the loss. Gray has looked good in his first season with the Reds, […]

Tyler Mahle Wins Second Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle picked up his second win of the season in a 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Mahle allowed three runs over five innings while striking out eight and walking two in the win. The young hurler has been solid for the Reds this season, posting a 2-5 record, […]

Joey Votto Has Three-Hit Evening

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI in a 9-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Votto showed no ill effects of the hamstring injury which had held him out of the previous three games. The veteran first baseman got off to a painfully slow start this […]

Willians Astudillo Drives In Two

Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo went 2-for-4 with two RBI in a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Astudillo logged a pair of RBI singles in the game, giving him 11 RBI on the season. Overall, the 27-year-old is hitting .270 with two homers and 15 runs scored this season. He missed […]

Jose Berrios Strikes Out Eight In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios pitched well in a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Berrios allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings of work while racking up eight strikeouts and walking three. He had to settle for a no-decision, keeping his record at 7-2 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and […]

Martin Perez Roughed Up In Loss

Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez struggled in a 14-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Perez gave up six runs in 2 2/3 innings of work, striking out three and walking two. He took the loss to fall to 7-2 on the season. Before the poor outing, Perez had been enjoying a resurgence […]

Nick Senzel Blasts Fourth Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in a 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Senzel went deep in the ninth inning off of reliever Clay Holmes. The rookie outfielder has taken well to the leadoff spot, hitting .271 with four homers, 19 runs, 11 RBI, and five steals. […]

Anthony DeSclafani Takes Loss On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani took his third loss of the season in a 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. DeSclafani gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one. The veteran right-hander now has a 2-3 record, 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 55 […]

Devin Smeltzer Pitches Well In MLB Debut

Minnesota Twins left-handed starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer made an impressive MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Smeltzer pitched six shutout innings, striking out seven and allowing just three hits. He had to settle for a no-decision, but Smeltzer's first taste of the big leagues certainly turned some heads. Smeltzer utilizes a funky delivery […]

Jose Peraza Homers In Win

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in an 11-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Peraza launched his solo shot in the eighth inning off of Pirates reliever, and former Red, Rookie Davis. The young infielder is now hitting just .197 with a .583 OPS, five homers, 16 runs, […]

Jorge Polanco Singles In Loss

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 1-for-5 with a single in a 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Polanco is having a terrific year for the Twins, hitting .344 with a .988 OPS, nine homers, 33 runs, 26 RBI, and a steal. The veteran shortstop has been one of Minnesota's top players, ranking […]