Jake Odorizzi Loses Sixth Game

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi pitched well against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday but he wound up taking his sixth loss of the season. The veteran pitched five innings, allowing two runs while walking four and striking out nine. Odorizzi now has a 3-6 record, 4.57 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and a 97/43 strikeout-to-walk ratio in […]

Twins Open To Trading Brian Dozier, Others At Deadline

Sources have told MLB.com that the Minnesota Twins are open to trading any of their pending free agents ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline at the end of July. Minnesota has lost nine of the past 11 games and continues to lose ground on the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians. Among the pending free agents who […]

Jorge Polanco Hitless In Return

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco returned to the lineup on Monday as his team took on the Milwaukee Brewers. Polanco, fresh off an 80-game suspension for violating MLB's drug policy, started at shortstop and batted fifth for the Twins. He went 0-for-4 in his return to action, leaving one on base. Polanco showed in 2017 […]

Brian Dozier Hits 12th Homer Sunday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier had a big game on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Dozier went 2-for-3 with a homer, two walks, three runs, and two RBI, but his team lost to Chicago in an 11-10 slugfest. The veteran second baseman is now batting .221 with a .708 OPS, 12 homers, 49 runs, […]

Jose Peraza Turns In Monster Game Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza turned in a huge game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Peraza went 2-for-5 with a double and a grand slam to help down the Brew Crew 8-2. The grand slam goes down as the first of Peraza's career and his third homer in the past four games. Peraza is […]

Ervin Santana Pitches Three Innings In Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) allowed one run in three innings in his Saturday rehab start for the Class A Fort Myers Miracle. Santana gave up two hits and struck out two in the ballgame. Santana's fastball topped out at 90 MPH, about three MPH lower than what he has averaged in 2017. Santana […]

Jorge Polanco To Rejoin Twins Monday

Barring a setback, the Minnesota Twins are expected to get shortstop Jorge Polanco back on Monday. Polanco will be fresh off of an 80-game suspension, which he was given by MLB for violating the drug policy. Polanco has been on a rehab assignment over the past few days but will rejoin the Twins, who he […]

Ehire Adrianza Drives In Two Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Ehire Adrianza went 2-for-5 with a run and two RBI in his team's 14-9 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The solid game raises Adrianza's batting average to .262 with a .727 OPS, four homers, 24 runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases on the season. The 28-year-old opened the season […]

Scooter Gennett Scores Three Runs Saturday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett kept up his recent production on Saturday. Gennett went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and three runs in his team's 12-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran second baseman is now batting .332 with an .898 OPS, 20 doubles, 13 homers, 48 runs, and 54 RBI. Gennett […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In 60th Run

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with one RBI in his team's 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. The RBI gives Suarez 60 on the season, to go along with a .303 batting average, .957 OPS, 16 homers, and 37 runs scored. Suarez remains second in the league in RBI in […]

Joe Mauer Turns In Huge Game Friday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer turned in a vintage performance on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Mauer, batting leadoff, went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and five RBI in his team's 10-6 loss to Chicago. Mauer, who isn't known much for his power these days, was a dominant force on Friday. The big […]

Yu Darvish Heading For Second Opinion

Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish (triceps) will head to Texas to get a second opinion on his ailing throwing arm. The veteran hurler has been out of action since late May after he developed inflammation in the triceps of his throwing arm. He was working toward a comeback when he felt pain while throwing during […]

Jose Peraza Hits Leadoff Homer Thursday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza made the most of his chance to bat leadoff on Thursday. With normal leadoff batter Scott Schebler getting a day off, Peraza assumed the leadoff spot and went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a leadoff shot. Peraza is now batting .273 with four homers, 44 runs, 23 RBI, and 14 […]

Twins Could Be Sellers At Trade Deadline

According to a report on MLB.com, the Minnesota Twins could be sellers at the trade deadline if they don't start picking up ground on the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians. The Twins currently sit eight games behind the Indians for the division lead. The team could be willing to listen to offers on second baseman Brian […]

Logan Morrison Hits Ninth Homer

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Logan Morrison went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo homer, and two runs scored in his team's 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Morrison launched what was his ninth homer of the season in the seventh inning to give the Twins a 1-0 lead. The veteran slugger […]

Jorge Polanco Working Towards Return From Suspension

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco hit a home run in his first start at shortstop in suspension rehab at Class A Fort Myers on Tuesday. Polanco is first eligible to be reinstated on July 5 after serving an 80-game suspension for violating MLB's drug policy. Eduardo Escobar has filled in exceptionally at shortstop for Polanco […]

Joey Votto Ejected In First Inning

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was ejected for arguing a called strike in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Votto took exception to what he felt was a bad strike-three call and got animated pretty quickly in arguing with home plate umpire Carlos Torres. Votto finishes the game 0-for-1 with […]

Brian Dozier Hits 11th Homer

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo homer on Tuesday. The homer gives Dozier 11 on the season, to go along with a .221/.301/.398 slash line, 45 runs, 31 RBI, and four steals. It has been a disappointing season for the All-Star second baseman, who is scheduled to become a free […]

Scooter Gennett Scores Three Times

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett turned in another strong game for his team on Tuesday. Gennett went 2-for-3 with a double, three runs, one RBI, and one steal in his team's 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. The big game gives Gennett a robust .334/.374/.533 slash line to go along with 13 homers, 44 […]

Amir Garrett Leaves Game Early

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett left Tuesday's game after getting hit on the left knee by a grounder off the bat of Ender Inciarte. Garrett threw just six pitches, logging just one-third of an inning. The Reds got good news, however, as X-rays on Garrett's left leg came back negative. He has been diagnosed with […]

Ervin Santana To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) completed a successful live bullpen session on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander is now scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Class A Fort Myers this Saturday. Santana has been on the disabled list all season after undergoing surgery on his right middle finger in February. It remains to be […]

Nick Chubb Could Win Starting RB Job

According to ESPN.com's Pat McManamon, Cleveland Browns rookie Nick Chubb could win the starting running back job coming out of training camp. Many have expected veteran running back Carlos Hyde to open the season as the starter with Chubb spelling him as needed and possibly taking over in the second half of the season. According […]

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers Closer On Contract Extension

According to a report from NFL.com's Chris Wesseling, the Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell are "a lot closer than last year" in their contract talks. Bell himself told reporters that he is optimistic about reaching a contract, which would allow him to arrive at training camp on time after sitting out of the […]

Jose Peraza Drives In Two Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went for 1-for-3 with two RBI and a walk against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The young infielder is now batting .269 with a .648 OPS, two homers, 40 runs, 21 RBI, and 13 steals on the season. Peraza never quite broke out like many hoped he would before the […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Three Hits On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto turned in a strong game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Votto went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and one RBI in his team's 8-6 win over Chicago. The veteran first baseman has been on a hot streak of late, picking up six hits in his past […]

Arodys Vizcaino Heading To DL

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday. Vizcaino, dealing with inflammation in his right (throwing) shoulder, hasn't pitched since July 17. The Atlanta closer has posted a 2-2 record, 15 saves, 1.82 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings of work this season. With […]

Anthony DeSclafani Picks Up Third Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani turned in a solid start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. DeSclafani held the Cubs to two runs in 6 1/3 innings of work, striking out three and walking four. The right-hander allowed just three hits, although two of those hits were solo homers. DeSclafani has been solid since being […]

Scott Schebler Activated From Bereavement List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Scott Schebler from the bereavement list on Sunday and optioned utility man Phil Ervin to Triple-A Louisville. Schebler was placed on the bereavement list on Thursday, missing the Reds' past three games. The veteran outfielder had been hot at the plate prior, hitting .314 with four homers, 15 runs, and […]

Joey Votto Blasts Three-Run Homer Saturday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with two runs and a three-run homer on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Votto is now slashing .299/.427/.459 with eight homers, 41 runs, 40 RBI, and one steal on the year. While the veteran continues to get on base at a high rate, his power stroke has […]

Logan Morrison Launches Two-Run Shot

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison went 1-for-5 on Saturday with a two-run homer off of Texas Rangers starter Yovani Gallardo. Morrison has scuffled in his first season with the Twins, batting just .190 with eight homers, 27 runs, 27 RBI, and one steal. The veteran slugger continues to deal with some bad luck on […]