Eugenio Suarez Launches Grand Slam Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in his team's 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Suarez deposited a third-inning pitch from Pirates starter Ivan Nova over the fence for his eighth homer of the season. Suarez is putting together an excellent season for the Reds, batting . […]

With Raisel Iglesias On DL, Closer-By-Committee Likely

The Cincinnati Reds placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with a left biceps strain, retroactive to May 19. Iglesias is a right-hander, so the injury shouldn't be considered too serious, but the team will have to go without their most talented reliever for at least the next few days. The […]

Michael Pineda Throwing Off A Mound

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda (elbow) threw off a mound on Wednesday morning, the first time he did so since undergoing Tommy John surgery last July 18. Pineda signed a two-year deal with Minnesota this past offseason and could be ready to join their rotation by September, at the latest, if his rehab continues to […]

Miguel Sano Activated From DL Thursday

The Minnesota Twins activated third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday. Sano last played for the Twins on April 27, missing just under a month of action with a hamstring strain. Minnesota is off on Thursday but Sano will presumably be back in the starting lineup on Friday when the […]

Joey Votto Not In Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in Thursday's lineup. He will be replaced at first base by recently promoted utility man Brandon Dixon, who is batting seventh. Votto left a game early last week with lower back soreness, so it is not a surprise the Reds are giving him the day off the […]

Duke Johnson Optimistic About Contract Talks

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson told reporters on Wednesday that he is optimistic on ongoing contract extension talks with the team that drafted him in 2015. Johnson, who will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2018, would become an unrestricted free agent after the season if the two sides don't […]

Kyle Gibson Turns In Quality Start Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in a quality start against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, allowing three runs in six innings of work. Gibson wound up taking the loss as the Twins' offense was held to just one run by the Detroit pitchers. Gibson has been a solid member of the Minnesota rotation in […]

Eddie Rosario Picks Up Three Hits Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 3-for-4 with one RBI in his team's 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Rosario is putting together a solid month at the plate, batting .324 with seven homers, 21 runs, 18 RBI, and two steals over the past 30 days. The veteran outfielder broke out in 2017 […]

Scooter Gennett Stays Hot On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett stayed hot on Wednesday, launching his second homer in as many nights. It wasn't enough as the Reds lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 12 innings. Gennett has been on quite the run of late, hitting a grand slam on Tuesday and driving in six runs. The veteran […]

Lance Lynn Turns In Rare Good Start For Twins

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn pitched well against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Lynn shut out Detroit over 6 2/3 innings of work, striking out four and walking one. The veteran right-hander picked up the win, improving his record to 2-4 while lowering his ERA to 6.34 on the season. It has been a rough […]

Matt Harvey Pitches Well Again For Reds

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Harvey pitched well again for his new team, this time holding the Pittsburgh Pirates to one run over six innings of work. Harvey notched five strikeouts while allowing just five baserunners in the game to pick up his first win of the season. The veteran right-hander has now made three starts […]

Scooter Gennett Hits Grand Slam, Drives In Six

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had a huge day at the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Gennett went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and a double, finishing with six RBI on the night. The 2018 campaign has been an impressive follow-up for Gennett, who broke out for career highs across the board […]

Twins Trade For Chris Carter

The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Chris Carter from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Carter will report to Triple-A Rochester after spending the entire season with the Angels Triple-A affiliate, hitting .255 with 13 homers and 43 RBI. The veteran slugger last played for the New York Yankees in the big leagues in 2017, […]

Miguel Sano Hits Rehab Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) went 3-for-4 in a rehab game with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on Tuesday. Sano blasted a two-run homer in the game as he works his way back to the field after missing almost a full month with a hamstring strain. The slugging third baseman began his rehab […]

Brandon Dixon Called Up By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds called up utility man Brandon Dixon on Tuesday, optioning Rosell Herrera to make room. Dixon, 26, will get his first taste of major league pitching after spending time in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati farm systems. Dixon has some power in his bat but is not a good defender, which makes […]

Jorge Polanco Could Be Back By Early July

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is eligible to end his 80-game suspension on June 12. He is expected to go on a 20-day rehab assignment upon being reinstated, which would mean July 2 is the earliest fantasy owners will see him in the big leagues. Polanco was slapped with an 80-game suspension in March after […]

Nick Gordon Promoted To Triple-A Rochester

The Minnesota Twins promoted minor league infielder Nick Gordon to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Gordon, the team's No. 4 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, slashed .333/.381/.525 with five homers, 22 runs, 20 RBI, and five steals in 181 plate appearances in Double-A in 2018. Gordon is likely to spend the rest of the season in […]

Myles Garrett Has Added Muscle This Offseason

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett wants to be on the field more in 2018. The second-year defender told reporters that he has added muscle and cut fat this offseason due to his desire to be in better condition. Garrett stated, “I wanted to get in better condition, so I can be out there and […]

Ryan LaMarre Recalled From Minors

The Minnesota Twins recalled outfielder Ryan LaMarre from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. LaMarre will take the roster spot which was vacated after the team designated right-hander Phil Hughes for assignment on Monday. LaMarre has batted .324 with two runs and three RBI in 38 at-bats with the Twins this season and will operate as a […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down 10th Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth inning on Monday to preserve a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He did not record a strikeout en route to converting 10 saves in 13 chances this season. Rodney, who looked to be on shaky ground after blowing three saves in 17 days in mid-April, […]

Jose Berrios Excellent Against Tigers On Monday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios turned in another gem on Monday, holding the Detroit Tigers to two runs over eight innings of work. Berrios was dominant, allowing just three hits while striking out nine in the ballgame. He picked up the win to improve his record to 5-4 with a 3.82 ERA and a sparkling […]

Brian Dozier Still Scuffling At The Plate

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 1-for-4 with a run scored in his team's 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Dozier has been mired in a month-long slump, hitting just .188 with three homers, 11 runs and nine RBI over the past 30 days. On the season, the star second baseman is […]

Le'Veon Bell Will Not Attend OTAs

According to a source, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell will not attend organized team activities, which begin on Tuesday. Bell has been angling for a long-term contract from the Steelers for several years and didn't report to Pittsburgh until September in 2017 after sitting out all of training camp last season. The team placed […]

Phil Hughes Designated For Assignment

The Minnesota Twins designated right-hander Phil Hughes for assignment on Monday, meaning they have seven days to trade him, place him on waivers, or make him a free agent. Hughes was excellent in 2014, his first season with the Twins, but has struggled with injuries since, logging just 280 total innings since the start of […]

Antonio Callaway Already Pushing For Corey Coleman's Job

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway is reportedly already making a push for incumbent Corey Coleman's job as the team's No. 3 receiver. Callaway, whom the Browns traded up to take in the fourth round of last month's NFL draft, could have gone in the first round had it not been for multiple character […]

David Njoku Expected To Be Full-Time Starter In 2018

According to a report, the Cleveland Browns plan to make tight end David Njoku the full-time starter heading into the 2018 season. Njoku, one of the team's 2017 first-round picks, split snaps with tight ends Seth DeValve and Randall Telfer during his rookie season, which ate into his production. Telfer is no longer with the […]

Jake Odorizzi Impressive On Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in an impressive start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Odorizzi pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out 10 batters while walking just two. Despite the excellent outing, the veteran pitcher had to settle for a no-decision. Odorizzi continues to be a solid fantasy starter this season, […]

Logan Morrison Plates Two Sunday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison went 1-for-3 with a single and two RBI in his team's 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The game raised Morrison's batting average to .211 with a .694 OPS, five homers, 17 runs, and 17 RBI. The slugger got off to a slow start this season but […]

Tyler Mahle Hit Hard On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in his Sunday start against the Chicago Cubs. Mahle allowed Chicago to score four runs in six innings, coughing up three homers in the process. He did salvage his fantasy performance by striking out six batters in the game but this was another disappointing outing for the youngster. Mahle […]

Anthony DeSclafani Could Join Reds Rotation By End Of May

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (oblique) appears to be close to making his return to the big league rotation. DeSclafani threw five innings of two-run ball in a rehab start on Saturday, striking out eight while throwing 76 pitches. According to interim manager Jim Riggleman, DeSclafani should only need one or two more rehab starts […]