Ian Kennedy Coughs Up Five Runs Monday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy struggled in his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday. Kennedy allowed Texas to score five runs in six innings of work, striking out eight and walking three. Like usual, the home run ball is what led to most of Kennedy's struggles. He allowed two dingers in the game, […]

Whit Merrifield Playing Monday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (knee) is in the starting lineup on Monday as the team's designated hitter. Merrifield left Sunday's game after he fouled a ball off of his knee with what the team called a bruise. He was called day-to-day at the time and is apparently feeling fine as he is […]

Joey Votto Drives In Two Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto turned in a solid game in his team's 8-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Votto went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. The big game gives Votto a .302/.425/.444 slash line to go along with six homers, 32 RBI, 34 runs, and 14 doubles. While he […]

Eduardo Escobar Picks Up Three Doubles

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar stayed red-hot at the plate on Sunday. Escobar went 3-for-4 with three doubles and one RBI in his team's 4-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians. The big game raises Escobar's batting average to .302 with a .932 OPS, 30 doubles, 12 homers, 34 runs, and 45 RBI in what […]

Eugenio Suarez Blasts Homer Saturday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk, and a strikeout in his team's 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The homer gives Suarez 13 on the season, to go along with a .299 batting average, .951 OPS, 30 runs, and 50 RBI on the year. Suarez […]

Logan Morrison Drives In Three Saturday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison had a big hand in helping to beat the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Morrison went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run, and three RBI as the Twins beat Cleveland 9-3. The big game raises Morrison's batting average to .194 with a .650 OPS, seven homers, 26 runs, and 24 […]

Brian Dozier Rips Two-Run Homer Friday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in his team's 6-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Dozier's highlight of the night was a two-run homer off of two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber in the fourth inning. With the return of Joe Mauer, who hit leadoff, […]

Nick Senzel Unlikely To Be Promoted In Near Future

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel has been on a hot streak at Triple-A Louisville, which has caused the cries for him to be promoted to grow louder. Reds general manager Nick Krall told reporters, "We just want to make sure he has a place to play. He's been progressing well, and he's making good […]

Homer Bailey Scratched From Next Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey (knee) has been scratched from his next scheduled rehab start. Bailey was set to make his second rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday but his injured knee is bothering him too much. According to interim manager Jim Riggleman, “He pulled himself off of the rehab. He just wasn’t feeling […]

Mason Rudolph Could Push For Backup Job

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has performed well in offseason team practices. According to reports, the rookie has performed better than any Pittsburgh rookie quarterback since Ben Roethlisberger. So well, in fact, that many associated with the team believe he could make a serious push to become the team's backup quarterback behind Roethlisberger. Landry Jones […]

Corey Coleman Entering Make-Or-Break Year

New Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley did not hold back when asked about wide receiver Corey Coleman on Thursday. Haley stated, "He understands this is a big, big year in his career. Year three is usually the make-or-break year of what kind of you're going to be. I've made that clear to him. He […]

Cleveland Offensive Coordinator: Tyrod Taylor Is A Team Leader

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley told reporters on Thursday that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield has a long way to go and that Tyrod Taylor is the team's leader. Haley stated, "I would say it's clear Tyrod (Taylor) is the leader of this team, and that's a big component of that position also." Taylor reportedly […]

Scooter Gennett Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with two runs in his team's 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The game raises Gennett's season batting average to .341 with a .928 OPS, 12 homers, 35 runs, 47 RBI, and one steal. It has been an impressive campaign for a player who […]

Jose Peraza Drives In One Run Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza turned in a big game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Peraza went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and one RBI in his team's 7-0 win. The young infielder is now batting .267 with a .640 OPS, two homers, 34 runs, 18 RBI, and nine steals this season. […]

Eduardo Escobar Drives In Two Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop/third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Escobar was one of the few bright spots for the Twins, as he provided all the offense in his team's 5-2 loss. The veteran infielder has been impressive at the plate this season, batting .291 […]

Brian Dozier Hitless Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier saw his struggles continue on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Dozier went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in his team's 5-2 loss. The hitless performance drops Dozier's batting average to .233 with a .716 OPS, nine homers, 39 runs and 26 RBI this season. Dozier's struggles […]

David Njoku Expected To Make Big Step Forward

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku finished his rookie season in 2017 with 32 catches for 386 yards and four touchdowns. According to head coach Hue Jackson, Njoku wore down as the season went on, an occurrence which is not unheard of for a rookie. That being said, Jackson expects Njoku to take a big […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Limited With Knee Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster is being limited in minicamp with a knee injury. Smith-Schuster himself called the injury "frustrating" but he is expected to be fine for the start of training camp. The second-year receiver wouldn't divulge exactly what is bothering his knee, stating, "Just something that's been bothering me over time. Kind […]

Several Key Browns Missing Minicamp

The Cleveland Browns opened minicamp without several key players on Wednesday. Linebackers Mychal Kendricks (ankle) and Jamie Collins (knee), along with rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin), will all not participate in minicamp. According to a report, head coach Hue Jackson expects all three to be on the field when training camp opens. Kendricks was […]

Homer Bailey Struggles In First Rehab Appearance

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey (knee) was hit hard in his first rehab start on Monday. Bailey has been on the disabled list with right knee inflammation since June 1. The veteran hurler allowed five runs in three innings at Triple-A Louisville, walking one and striking out one while throwing 68 pitches. Bailey's struggles at […]

Ehire Adrianza Turns In Massive Game Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Ehire Adrianza turned in a huge game against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Adrianza went 3-for-4 with a grand slam to provide all the offense in his team's 4-0 win. The utility infielder normally isn't known as an offensive force but he certainly could have fooled the Tigers on Tuesday. Adrianza is […]

Joe Mauer Hitless In First Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) went 0-for-3 on Tuesday in his first rehab game with Triple-A Rochester. The veteran served as Rochester's designated hitter on Tuesday and is expected to play a full nine innings at first base on Wednesday. Mauer has been on the disabled list since mid-May with a concussion but […]

Byron Buxton Showing Progress

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) was reportedly on the field stretching with his team before Tuesday's game. Buxton has been on the disabled list since May 30 after trying to play through a fractured left big toe, which he originally suffered in late April. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that Buxton isn't likely to […]

Jarvis Landry Could Be Used More Downfield

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has made a name for himself with the Miami Dolphins as a solid slot receiver who operates close to the line of scrimmage and rarely runs routes downfield. Landry averaged just 8.8 yards per catch in 2017, shockingly failing to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards despite catching 112 passes. According […]

Byron Buxton Runs Bases On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) did some baserunning drills on Sunday. Buxton is on the disabled list with a fractured left big toe, an injury which he sustained while on a rehab assignment. According to reports, Buxton was not going full speed but he was testing himself going from first to third. He was […]

Joe Mauer To Go On Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) is heading to Scranton to begin a rehab assignment. Mauer has been on the disabled list since mid-May with a concussion but appears to be ready for live action. There is not a definite timetable for how long he will be on the rehab assignment but it is […]

Fernando Romero Picks Up Third Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero picked up his third win of the season on Sunday as he held the Los Angeles Angels to two earned runs in five innings of work. Romero struck out five and walked two in the ballgame. The win improves Romero's record to 3-2 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and […]

Jake Cave Turns In Career Game Sunday

Minnesota Twins center fielder Jake Cave had a career day against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Cave went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, a run scored, and three RBI to help down the Angels 7-5. Cave, who was just promoted from Triple-A on Saturday to help in the outfield with Byron Buxton injured, […]

Scooter Gennett Drives In Two Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett continued his excellent season on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gennett went 1-for-4 with two RBI to help power his team to a 6-3 win. The Cincinnati second baseman has been absolutely dominant at the plate this season, batting .340 with a .932 OPS, 12 homers, 33 runs, […]

Kyle Gibson Pitches Well Again

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in another strong performance on Saturday. Gibson held the Los Angeles Angels to two runs over seven innings of work, striking out five and walking two but he took the loss as his offense only gave him one run of support. Gibson now has a 1-4 record, 3.45 ERA, […]