Eugenio Suarez Goes Yard Saturday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The homer goes down as his 12th of the season, to go along with a .298 batting average, .948 OPS, 28 runs, and 47 RBI. Suarez missed almost two weeks this season with a fractured thumb […]

Carlos Hyde Expected To Open Season As Starter

According to a report from long-time Cleveland Browns beat reporter Tony Grossi, Carlos Hyde is expected to open the season as the team's starting running back. Hyde signed with the team as a free agent this offseason but the selection of Nick Chubb in April's draft cast some uncertainty over what Hyde's role would be. […]

Steelers Likely To Sign Chris Boswell To Long-Term Deal

Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter Ed Bouchette expects the team and kicker Chris Boswell to agree to a new long-term contract. The team tendered the restricted free agent at a second-round level this offseason and he will play the 2018 season on a one-year, $2.91 million contract. It appears likely that the two sides will hammer […]

Josh Gordon Could Be Next Brown To Receive Contract Extension

The Cleveland Browns recently agreed upon a contract extension with running back Duke Johnson. Long-time Browns beat reporter Tony Grossi believes that wide receiver Josh Gordon could be the next player on the team to receive an extension. Due to his multiple suspensions, Gordon is making just over $700,000 in 2018 and can become a […]

Joey Votto Drives In Two On Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run, and two RBI in his team's 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. The big game raises Votto's batting average to .307 with an .861 OPS, six homers, 32 runs, 27 RBI, and one steal. Votto got off to a […]

Lance Lynn Continues Recent Success

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn pitched well against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Lynn pitched six innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and walking just one, but he had to settle for a no-decision. This marks Lynn's fourth straight productive start for the Twins, as he's starting to round into form after a […]

Ervin Santana Plays Catch Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) played catch on Thursday. Santana has been sidelined all season after having surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand back in February. He was on a rehab assignment last week when he felt discomfort in the finger, which ended that. Santana is expected to work off a […]

Eduardo Escobar Launches 12th Homer

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar continued his power surge at the plate on Thursday. Escobar went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI to help down the Chicago White Sox 7-2. Escobar is in the middle of a breakout campaign, batting .286 with 12 homers, 31 runs, and 38 RBI in 56 games. He is […]

Jose Berrios Dominant In Complete Game

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was excellent in his start against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Berrios pitched a complete game, allowing two runs while striking out 10 to pick up his seventh win of the season. He scattered six hits and did not walk a batter in the outing. The 24-year-old hurler continues […]

Duke Johnson Agrees To Contract Extension With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and running back Duke Johnson agreed to a three-year, $15.6 million contract extension on Thursday. Johnson will get $7.7 million guaranteed and the $5 million average per year makes him a top-10 running back in terms of annual salary. The extension assures Johnson will remain in Cleveland, as he would have gone […]

Josh Gordon Impresses At OTAs

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield came away from organized team activities extremely impressed by wide receiver Josh Gordon. When asked about Gordon, Mayfield stated, "Physically talented. I’ve never seen anybody like him, bar none. He’s definitely gifted." Mayfield is expected to open the season as the second-string quarterback but he and Gordon could combine […]

Homer Bailey To Go On Rehab Assignment Soon

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey (knee) is expected to go on a rehab assignment in four or five days, according to interim manager Jim Riggleman. Bailey landed on the disabled list on Saturday after coming down with knee inflammation, but it appears the issue isn't too serious, as he's close to resuming baseball activity. Bailey […]

Miguel Sano And Max Kepler Out, Logan Morrison In Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano and outfielder Max Kepler are out of the lineup on Thursday while Logan Morrison (back) will return. Morrison had missed the past three games with back stiffness. Sano will be replaced at third base by Eduardo Escobar while Robbie Grossman is in right field.

Scooter Gennett Not In Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He will be replaced at second base by Brandon Dixon, who is batting seventh. This appears to be a regular day of rest for Gennett, who dealt with a sore throwing shoulder back in April. Gennett has […]

Jake Odorizzi Takes Third Loss Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi took his third loss of the season on Wednesday as the Chicago White Sox beat his team 5-2. Odorizzi didn't pitch too poorly, allowing three runs in five innings of work while striking out seven, but his offense provided just two runs of support behind him. Odorizzi is now 3-3 […]

Logan Morrison Should Be Able To Avoid DL

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison (back) is expected to be able to avoid a stint on the disabled list. Morrison has missed the past three games with back stiffness, but the issue does not appear to be serious. He was reportedly available to pinch hit on Wednesday, and his back pain is almost gone. […]

Joe Mauer Getting Closer To Returning

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) is getting closer to returning to the field. Mauer has been sidelined since mid-May with a concussion but has ramped up his activity on the field of late. He has been fielding grounders and taking batting practice over the past week and the Twins are considering sending Mauer […]

Byron Buxton Coming Along Slowly

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) has been coming along slowly in his rehab. According to a report, "pain reduction has been slow" when it comes to Buxton's fractured big toe, which has slowed his progress toward returning. Buxton originally landed on the disabled list with migraines in April and then injured his toe while […]

Zack Littell Optioned Back To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins optioned right-hander Zack Littell back to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. Littell made his MLB debut on Tuesday, pitching against the Chicago White Sox in the nightcap of a doubleheader. The rookie allowed Chicago to score six runs over his three innings of work while striking out one and walking four. Littell wasn't […]

Logan Morrison Out Again Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison (back) is out of the lineup again on Wednesday. Morrison missed both games of a Tuesday doubleheader with stiffness in his back. For now, it doesn't appear to be a serious concern, but it has been enough to hold him out of the past three games. Miguel Sano will […]

Tucker Barnhart Picks Up Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Barnhart continues to be a reliable source of fantasy production as a catcher, batting .269 with a .736 OPS, three homers, 17 runs, and 18 RBI. He's been especially productive over the last 30 days, with […]

Fernando Romero Bounces Back Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero bounced back from the worst start of his MLB career on Tuesday, holding the Chicago White Sox to two runs over six innings. This came a game after the rookie allowed the Kansas City Royals to score eight earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings. Romero has been most impressive […]

Eduardo Escobar Lifts Three-Run Homer

Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar helped cap a four-run rally in his team's 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of their doubleheader on Tuesday. Escobar launched a three-run homer in the eighth inning, which capped off a four-run frame in his team's come-from-behind victory. Escobar wound up going 5-for-8 with […]

Logan Morrison Dealing With Back Stiffness

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Logan Morrison was held out of both games of Tuesday's doubleheader due to back stiffness. According to manager Paul Molitor, “He just had a little issue with his back. We’re just going to have to monitor and see what it turns into. I’m hoping it’s a short-term deal.” Morrison can […]

Baker Mayfield Promoted To Second-String Offense

Cleveland Browns rookie Baker Mayfield was promoted to second-team quarterback in the third and final week of organized team activities. Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, opened OTAs as the team's third-stringer behind starter Tyrod Taylor and former Arizona Cardinal Drew Stanton. By Tuesday, Mayfield had moved ahead of Stanton and […]

Denzel Ward Promoted To First-Team Defense

Cleveland Browns rookie Denzel Ward didn't waste much time impressing his new team. The former Ohio State cornerback has already been promoted to the first team in Gregg Williams' defense. The promotion for the No. 4 overall pick was announced during the third and final week of organized team activities. Head coach Hue Jackson stated, […]

Anthony DeSclafani Activated From DL, Will Start Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (oblique) from the disabled list, and he will make his 2018 debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. DeSclafani has been sidelined all season after straining his oblique during spring training. The team optioned right-hander Jackson Stephens in a corresponding move to make room for DeSclafani on the […]

Joe Mauer Showing Improvement

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) continues to make progress as he works his way back from a concussion. He was spotted working out on the field ahead of Tuesday's game two days after taking batting practice and fielding grounders. Mauer has been on the disabled list since the middle of May and was […]

Ervin Santana To Resume Throwing

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) got good news a week after leaving a rehab start early after feeling discomfort in his finger. Santana was examined this week by the same doctor who performed the surgery on his right middle finger in February and no further damage was found. There's a chance Santana could resume […]

Zack Littell Will Make MLB Debut On Tuesday

The Minnesota Twins will call up right-hander Zack Littell to make his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. The Twins need a second starter on Tuesday as they have a doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox scheduled. Littell will fill that spot and presumably return to the minors after his start. Littell […]