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 […]

Jesse Winker Picks Up Four Hits On Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker combined to go 4-for-7 with a walk and a run scored in his team's Monday doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the strong performance, Winker raised his batting average to .244 with a .785 OPS, 10 homers, 28 runs, and 17 RBI in 168 at-bats. While his average isn't too […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez combined to go 3-for-7 with a run and two RBI in his team's Monday doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran third baseman is off to another fine start this season, hitting .279 with 14 homers, 29 runs, 39 RBI, and one steal. He has been especially hot at […]

Sonny Gray Wins Second Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray pitched well in the second game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Gray held Pittsburgh to one run over six innings while striking out seven and walking two. He picked up the win to improve his record to 2-4 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 64 […]

Luis Castillo Gives Up Three Runs On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo gave up three runs (two earned) in 5 1/3 innings of work in Game 1 of his team's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Castillo struck out four and walked four in the outing. After getting off to a red-hot start this season, the young fireballer hasn't been quite […]

Tanner Roark Pitches Well In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark pitched well in a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Roark pitched five shutout innings, striking out nine and scattering six hits. The veteran right-hander improved his record to 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings of work. He has been […]

Nick Senzel Scores Four Runs In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, and four runs in a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The rookie outfielder improved his batting average to .256 with a .752 OPS, three homers, 15 runs, eight RBI, and five steals on the season. Regarded as the best prospect […]

Jake Odorizzi Strikes Out Nine In Sunday Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi picked up the win in a 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Odorizzi pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings, striking out nine batters and allowing just two baserunners. The veteran right-hander has been excellent on the mound of late, allowing just three earned runs over his past three […]

Max Kepler Homers, Drives In Four

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had a big afternoon at the plate in a 7-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in the victory. The young outfielder is hitting .276 with 12 doubles, 12 homers, 35 runs, and 33 RBI. In the […]

Tyler Mahle Struggles Against Cubs On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle had a rough time against the Chicago Cubs in his Saturday start. Mahle coughed up six runs in five innings while striking out five and walking one. His main issue was the home run ball, as he allowed three on the afternoon. Despite the poor outing, Mahle has been solid […]