Browns Sign Josh Gordon, Three Others As Exclusive-Rights Free Agents

The Cleveland Browns re-signed four of their exclusive-rights free agents on Monday. Wide receivers Josh Gordon and Matt Hazel, fullback Danny Vitale and offensive lineman Austin Reiter were all inked on Monday, the first day of the Browns 2018 offseason program. Gordon is the biggest name of the group and signed with the team on […]

Scott Schebler Could Return Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) went on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday and could be activated from the disabled list as early as Monday. Schebler has been out of action for just over two weeks after getting hit by a pitch on the elbow and experiencing loss of feeling in his […]

Billy Hamilton Hits A Homer

In a rare feat, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton launched a homer in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Hamilton finished the game with the home run as his only hit. Not known for his power, this goes down as Hamilton's 18th round-tripper in well over 2,000 big league plate appearances. The speedy […]

Minneapolis Blizzard Postpones Twins Game

For the second straight day, the blizzard in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area will prevent the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox from playing baseball. The team told fans that the games will be rescheduled at a later date. The Twins have a scheduled off day on Monday before traveling to Puerto Rico to take on […]

Brandon Finnegan Struggles Against Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan had a rough 2018 debut, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score five runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Finnegan allowed six hits, walked four, and struck out four in the game. This was the first start of the season for the young southpaw, who suffered a biceps strain […]

Jesse Winker Still Sidelined On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) remains out of the lineup on Saturday. Winker was a last-minute scratch ahead of his team's Friday night game after he came down with a sore right shoulder. Manager Bryan Price told reporters on Saturday that Winker may miss another day or two depending on how well he responds […]

Billy Hamilton Reaches Base Three Times

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton had a solid game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Hamilton, batting leadoff, went 1-for-2 with a single, two walks and a run scored. The single raises Hamilton's batting average to .184 on the year with a .537 OPS, nine runs, two RBI, and four stolen bases. While […]

Tyler Mahle Falls Apart In Sixth Inning

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle cruised through the first five innings of his Friday start against the St. Louis Cardinals but he hit the wall in the sixth inning. Mahle allowed the Cardinals to score five runs, four of which came in a sixth inning where he only got one out. He took the loss, […]

Scott Schebler Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) is making progress in his return from an ulnar ligament contusion in his right elbow. Schebler was hit on the funny bone in a game almost two weeks ago and landed on the disabled list after losing feeling in his right pinky and ring fingers. Schebler was in a […]

Dylan Floro Will Join Reds

The Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of right-hander Dylan Floro on Friday. Floro was a non-roster invite in spring training, posting a 4.66 ERA in seven spring games. The Reds reassigned him to minor league camp in late March but he will now join the big league club after pitching three scoreless innings in two […]

Brandon Finnegan Will Start Saturday

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan will make his 2018 debut on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Finnegan strained his biceps during a March 11 start in spring training and opened the regular season on the 10-day disabled list. He will bump Cody Reed, who was originally scheduled to pitch, from […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Right Shoulder Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is dealing with soreness in his right shoulder, according to the team. Winker was a last-minute scratch ahead of the Reds' Friday night game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker was replaced in the outfield by Phillip Ervin. As of now, the injury doesn't sound serious but fantasy owners will […]

Michael Pineda Throwing Up To 120 Feet

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda (elbow) is making progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. After throwing at 90 feet earlier in the week, Pineda is now up to 120 feet in his throwing drills. He will continue with his throwing drills for another week, then take two weeks off before continuing with his […]

Jose Peraza Picks Up Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza continued his recent hot streak, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. A week ago, Peraza appeared in danger of losing playing time, but he's hitting .423 over the past seven days to raise his season average up to .286 with five […]

Jose Berrios Dominates White Sox Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was dominant in an outing against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The 23-year-old held Chicago scoreless over seven innings, striking out 11 and allowing just three hits. He picked up the win to improve his record to 2-1 on the season to go along with a 2.18 ERA and […]

Brandon Finnegan Expected To Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price told reporters on Thursday that left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is likely to get the start on Saturday. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after suffering a strained biceps during the spring. He will take the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals. Finnegan has […]

Gavin Escobar Among Seven Players Released By Browns

The Cleveland Browns parted ways with seven players on Thursday. They terminated the contract of tight end Gavin Escobar and waived running back Kelvin Taylor, wide receivers Bug Howard and Larry Pinkard, tight end Matt Lengel, and defensive players Max Bullough and C.J. Smith. Of the seven players, Escobar is the best known. He started […]

Josh Allen Meets With Browns On Thursday

Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen was in Berea, Ohio, on Thursday meeting with the Cleveland Browns as part of their pre-draft evaluation process. Allen will be one of the 30 pre-draft visits that each team is permitted to hold. Allen's name has been strongly linked to the Browns over the past few weeks, with many […]

Yovani Gallardo Clears Waivers, Will Become A Free Agent

Former Cincinnati Reds right-hander Yovani Gallardo cleared waivers on Thursday and refused an outright assignment. As a result, Gallardo will now become a free agent, free to sign anywhere he chooses. The Reds designated Gallardo for assignment on Tuesday after he appeared in just three games as a reliever, allowing eight runs in 2 1/3 […]

Joey Votto Out Of Lineup Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds will give star first baseman Joey Votto a day off on Thursday as they conclude their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall is starting at first base and is batting fourth. This is a rare day off for Votto, who played in all 162 games during the 2017 season. There's nothing […]

Jarvis Landry Signs Huge Extension With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Jarvis Landry have agreed on a huge contract extension a little over a month after he was acquired from the Miami Dolphins in a trade. The deal will be for five years and $75.5 million, with a massive $47 million guaranteed. Landry has proven his worth as a reliable […]

Joey Votto Drives In One

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had an excellent day at the plate on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Votto went 3-for-5 with three singles, one RBI, and one run scored. The star hitter is off to a solid, if unspectacular, start to the season, batting .273 with a .586 OPS, two runs, and three […]

Luis Castillo Notches Quality Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a quality start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Castillo allowed three runs on five hits over six innings, striking out four. All of the damage off of Castillo came via the home run, as he allowed two in the game, a two-run shot in the second inning […]

Fernando Rodney Blows First Save, Winds Up With Win

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney blew his first save of the season on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Rodney came on in the top of the ninth inning in an 8-6 game and allowed Houston to score two runs on two singles and a throwing error by second baseman Brian Dozier. Rodney recovered to finish […]

Max Kepler Hits Walk-Off Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had a huge day at the plate on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Kepler went 2-for-4 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI. His second homer of the afternoon was a solo shot in the ninth inning which gave the Twins a 9-8 walk-off win. Kepler is off to […]

Browns Continue To Be Linked To Josh Allen

As the date for the 2018 NFL draft approaches, the Cleveland Browns continue to be frequently linked with quarterback Josh Allen of Wyoming. The rumors began back in January, when an NFL executive told reporters that general manager John Dorsey really liked Allen and would take him with the first overall pick. That rumor was […]

Addison Reed Feeling Better Wednesday

According to Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor, reliever Addison Reed (illness) is feeling much better on Wednesday after being sent home early on Tuesday due to a bout with strep throat. Reed will presumably be ready to occupy his role as setup man in the Twins' bullpen for Wednesday's series finale against the Houston Astros. […]

Miguel Sano Not In Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for their game with the Houston Astros. Normal starting shortstop Eduardo Escobar will slide over to third base for Sano while Ehire Adrianza handles shortstop. Sano is presumably getting a day of rest, as he has appeared in nine games […]

Jake Odorizzi Holds Astros To One Run

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in an excellent performance against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Odorizzi held the world champions to one run over six innings of work, striking out four and walking five to pick up his first win of the season. Odorizzi struggled with his control in this one but anytime a […]

Joe Mauer Drives In Two On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer had a big night at the plate against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. The veteran Twin went 2-for-3 with two walks, a run, and two RBI to help down Houston 4-1. Mauer is off to a great start for the Twins this season, slashing .407/.543/.556 with five runs and […]