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Nick Senzel Will Miss The Rest Of The Season
The Cincinnati Reds organization was dealt a blow on Saturday when they found that they have lost top prospect Nick Senzel (finger) for the remainder of the season. Senzel tore a tendon in his right index finger on Friday while playing for the Triple-A Louisville Bats. Senzel played 44 games with Louisville in 2018, posting […]
Matt Terelle
Jose Peraza Out Of Lineup Saturday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza will get a day of rest on Saturday as his team gets set to take on the Chicago Cubs. Peraza will be replaced at shortstop by Alex Blandino, who will bat leadoff. Peraza is hitting .268 with 13 stolen bases this season. Expect him to be back in the lineup […]
Matt Terelle
Joe Mauer Drives In One On Friday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 1-for-4 with an RBI double to drive in his team's lone run in an 8-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday. Mauer missed almost a month with a concussion but has returned as the team's leadoff batter. On the season, Mauer is hitting .269 with a .731 […]
Matt Terelle
Eugenio Suarez Hits 16th Homer Friday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Suarez connected for his two-run shot in the fifth inning off of Chicago starter Jose Quintana for his 16th homer of the season. Suarez is putting together an All-Star season at the […]
Matt Terelle
Nick Senzel Leaves Early With Finger Injury
Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel left Friday night's game for Triple-A Louisville after injuring his right index finger. According to reports, the team will examine him again on Saturday. Senzel apparently hurt his finger while in the field during the first inning, although the exact cause of the injury is unknown at this time. […]
Matt Terelle
Ervin Santana Completes Another Bullpen Session
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) completed another 35-pitch bullpen session on Friday. The veteran right-hander threw as shortstop Jorge Polanco stood in and took some swings. Santana did the same this past Tuesday and is scheduled to throw again Monday of next week. The right-handed hurler has been sidelined since having finger surgery in […]
Matt Terelle
Scooter Gennett Out Of Friday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the team's lineup on Friday for their game against the Chicago Cubs. Alex Blandino will play second base and bat second in place of Gennett. This appears to be a regular day of rest for Gennett, who is batting .335 with 13 homers and 50 RBI […]
Matt Terelle
Eddie Rosario Returns, Eduardo Escobar Out Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Friday as his team opens a weekend series with the Texas Rangers. Rosario was scratched from Thursday's game with a sore shoulder. He is in left field and batting second. Third baseman/shortstop Eduardo Escobar is not in the lineup after he was hit […]
Matt Terelle
Browns To Ride The Hot Hand At RB
Cleveland Browns running backs coach Freddie Kitchens mentioned on Friday that the offensive staff plans to ride the hot hand at the running back position this upcoming season. The Browns have depth and versatility in the backfield with Carlos Hyde, Nick Chubb, and Duke Johnson all on the roster. Kitchens stated, “Ultimately, all three of […]
Matt Terelle
Jared Hughes Gets The Save Thursday
Cincinnati Reds reliever Jared Hughes picked up a four-out save against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Hughes worked out of a jam in the eighth inning and wound up closing out a 6-2 win for the Reds. Raisel Iglesias' fantasy owners have no reason to be concerned, as it was a four-run game by the […]
Matt Terelle
Eddie Rosario Expects To Play Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (shoulder) told reporters that he expects to return to the lineup on Friday. When asked, Rosario stated, "I'll play tomorrow - 100 percent." The outfielder was scratched from Thursday's game after coming down with a sore shoulder but it doesn't appear to be anything serious. Rosario is hitting .320 with […]
Matt Terelle
Brian Dozier Picks Up Two Doubles Wednesday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run, and one RBI in his team's 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The two-baggers were Dozier's first since June 2. The All-Star second baseman has really struggled through most of the season and is slashing just .068/.180/.136 with one […]
Matt Terelle
Scooter Gennett Blasts 13th Homer
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The homer gives Gennett 13 on the season, to go along with a National League-leading .336 batting average. He has also added 50 RBI, 37 runs, and one steal. Gennett turned in […]
Matt Terelle
Homer Bailey Close To Resuming Rehab
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey (knee) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Provided that goes smoothly, he is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Lousiville on Saturday. Bailey made one rehab start last week and was pulled from another on Friday after his troublesome right knee starting acting up. The […]
Matt Terelle
Addison Reed Might Not Reclaim Setup Role Soon
Minnesota Twins reliever Addison Reed has pitched just once over the past eight days and told the media he felt "refreshed" after his short break from game action. Reed has posted a 9.45 ERA over his past seven outings, prompting the team to give him a small break and remove him from the setup role. […]
Matt Terelle
Joe Mauer Out Of Lineup Wednesday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Mauer appears to just be getting a day of rest after recently returning to action following a concussion. The veteran infielder was activated from the 10-day disabled list on June 15 and has three hits in 15 at-bats since. Logan Morrison […]
Matt Terelle
Eduardo Escobar Up To 32 Doubles
Minnesota Twins third baseman/shortstop Eduardo Escobar continued his ridiculous season on Tuesday. Escobar went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run and three RBI to help defeat the Boston Red Sox. The big game raises Escobar's batting average to .305 with a .941 OPS, 12 homers, 32 doubles, 35 runs and 48 RBI. Escobar's 32 doubles […]
Matt Terelle
Byron Buxton Hitless In Rehab Game
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) went 0-for-4 in a rehab game with Triple-A Rochester. This was Buxton's first rehab game as he works his way back from a fractured big toe. The speedy outfielder has struggled through an injury-filled season, first landing on the disabled list with migraines in April and then fracturing his […]
Matt Terelle
Joey Votto Hits Grand Slam Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and two walks to help down the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. The grand slam was the third of Votto's illustrious career and gave him seven homers and 36 RBI on the season. The All-Star first baseman has seen his power numbers dip significantly […]
Matt Terelle
Greg Robinson Signs With Browns
The Cleveland Browns signed offensive lineman Greg Robinson to a deal on Tuesday. Robinson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 draft, played six games with the Detroit Lions in 2017 before coming down with an ankle injury. Robinson, originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams, is one of the bigger draft busts in […]
Matt Terelle
Jaylen Samuels Flashing Versatility
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is turning some heads during the offseason, mostly due to his skills in the passing game. The rookie running back played all over the field in college at North Carolina State, lining up as a running back, wide receiver, and a tight end with the Wolfpack. Steelers head coach […]
Matt Terelle
Ben Roethlisberger Not Worrying About Contract
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is two years away from becoming a free agent but he told reporters that he is more concerned about winning games. Roethlisberger stated, "I care about record-breaking Super Bowl wins and things like that -- that's more important to me." Roethlisberger even mentioned that he would be willing to take […]
Matt Terelle
Baker Mayfield Still Has A Long Way To Go
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has made progress since the team made him the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. That being said, Mayfield still has a way to go before he is ready to unseat Tyrod Taylor as the team's starting quarterback. Mayfield has already earned second-team reps in practices, but […]
Matt Terelle
Doubts Remain About Corey Coleman's Work Ethic
According to a story by beat reporter Scott Petrak, the Cleveland Browns still have doubts about wide receiver Corey Coleman's work ethic and football intelligence. There continue to be rumors about the Browns wanting to trade Coleman, who was their first-round draft pick back in 2016. The Browns drafted wideout Antonio Callaway in the fourth […]
Matt Terelle
Austin Corbett Could Be Browns Starting Left Tackle
The Cleveland Browns have to worry about filling the left tackle position for the first time since they drafted Joe Thomas back in 2007. With Thomas now retired, the team has a position battle for who will emerge as the starter at the position. It is expected to come down to rookie Austin Corbett and […]
Matt Terelle
Miguel Sano Grabs Two Hits In Minors
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano made his first start for the Class A Fort Myers Miracle on Monday. He wound up going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Sano struggled with injuries and his hitting with the big league club throughout the season and was demoted to Class A last week. There […]
Matt Terelle
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, […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle
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 […]
Matt Terelle