James Conner Ready To Step In For Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is ready to absorb Le'Veon Bell's repetitions as the team's main ball carrier during organized team activities. With Bell expected to hold out until the start of the regular season, Conner should be the team's main running back in OTAs and throughout training camp. The second-year running back is […]

Mychal Kendricks Signs With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and linebacker Mychal Kendricks agreed to a one-year deal worth over $3 million on Monday. Kendricks, a former Philadephia Eagle, was released last week as a salary cap casualty. Although the deal became official on Monday, the signing was first reported on Sunday but Kendricks took to social media to deny having […]

Eugenio Suarez Goes Deep Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The homer gives Suarez 11 on the season, along with a .297 average, .967 OPS, 26 runs, and 44 RBI. It has been a great first two months of the season for Suarez, who is […]

Scooter Gennett Hits Another Home Run

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett hit another home run on Sunday night, launching a solo shot in the eighth inning off of San Diego Padres reliever Brad Hand. The home run gives Gennett 12 on the season, along with a .342 average, .949 OPS, 31 runs, and 41 RBI. Many didn't believe Gennett could […]

Kyle Gibson Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in another solid outing on Sunday, holding the Cleveland Indians to two runs over 5 2/3 innings of work. Gibson walked two and struck out seven in the no-decision. Gibson is putting together a true breakout season in 2018, posting a 1-3 record, 3.54 ERA, and 73 strikeouts in […]

Eddie Rosario Blasts Three Homers Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario had a huge day at the plate against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Rosario went 3-for-5 with three homers, including a walk-off, two-run shot off of Tribe closer Cody Allen. This goes down as the second three-homer game of Rosario's career. The young outfielder has been on fire since May […]

Brian Dozier Drives In Two Saturday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, and two RBI against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. The big night at the plate raises Dozier's batting average to .241 with eight homers, 34 runs, and 23 RBI on the season. Dozier slumped for most of the month of May but […]

Scooter Gennett Goes Deep Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored against the San Diego Padres on Friday. With the big game, Gennett is now batting .341 with 11 homers, 30 runs, and 39 RBI on the season. Many felt that Gennett would have a hard time replicating his 2017 […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down 12th Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth inning on Friday to preserve a 7-4 win over the Cleveland Indians. He picked up the save, giving him 12 in 15 chances while posting a 2.84 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 19 innings. It has been a solid season for Rodney, who appeared in danger […]

Jose Berrios Wins Despite Allowing Four Runs

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios didn't have his best outing on Friday against the Cleveland Indians but he still emerged from the start with his sixth win of the season. Berrios allowed four runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking one. The win improves his record to 6-5 with a 3.86 ERA, and […]

Eduardo Escobar Continues To Mash

Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar continued his excellent season against the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Escobar went 2-for-4 with two homers and four RBI to help down Cleveland 7-4. The young shortstop blasted a three-run homer off of Cleveland starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco in the first inning and added a solo shot off of Josh […]

Logan Morrison Hits Sixth Homer

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison went 1-for-5 with a solo homer against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. The homer gives Morrison six this season, to go along with a .198 batting average, 19 runs, and 19 RBI in his first season with the Twins. Morrison's stats don't look great but he has run into […]

Jake Odorizzi Hit Hard On Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi didn't fool many batters in his Thursday start against the Cleveland Indians. Odorizzi allowed eight runs (seven earned) over 3 2/3 innings of work, striking out three and walking two. His offense got him off the hook as he wound up taking a no-decision in the game. Odorizzi has mostly […]

X-Ray Shows No Further Damage To Byron Buxton's Toe

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) went for an X-ray on his fractured big toe on Tuesday. Buxton returned to the disabled list on Wednesday after the toe was not getting better with him trying to play through the injury. The good news is that Buxton didn't make the toe worse by playing on it […]

Joe Mauer Suffers Setback

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) was nearing a return from the 10-day disabled list but he reportedly suffered a setback while fielding grounders before Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Mauer does not have a timetable for his return, but he's optimistic it won't be a long-term setback. The long-time Twin has been […]

Reds Acquire Curt Casali From Tampa Bay

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds acquired catcher Curt Casali from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, they optioned backup catcher Tony Cruz to Triple-A Louisville. Casali has spent all of the 2018 season with Tampa's Triple-A affiliate but he will report to the Reds as their primary backup to starter […]

Jesse Winker To Bench As Cincinnati Abandons Four-Man Outfield

The Cincinnati Reds have abandoned the four-man outfield which they utilized over the first two months of the season. Winker was originally splitting playing time with Billy Hamilton, Scott Schebler and Adam Duvall, but interim manager Jim Riggleman will move Winker to a bench role going forward. When asked why Winker was the odd man […]

Jamie Collins Participates in OTAs Wednesday

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins (knee) got in limited participation during organized team activities on Wednesday. Collins had his 2017 season cut short after he tore his MCL and was held out at the onset of OTAs last week. Head coach Hue Jackson believes that Collins will be able to fully participate when the team […]

Denzel Ward Impressing In OTAs

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward has impressed coaches and teammates during organized team activities over the past week. Fellow cornerback T.J. Carrie told reporters, "He played exceptionally well today. Had a number of pass breakups, a number of great plays out there." Head coach Hue Jackson stated, "Every day, I see him getting a […]

Miguel Sano Drives In Three On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano had a big night at the plate against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Sano went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in a losing effort. The veteran slugger missed almost a month of the season with a hamstring strain and is batting just .208 this year, but […]

Fernando Romero Lit Up By Royals Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero saw his streak of solid starts come to an end on Wednesday. The Kansas City Royals battered Romero for eight runs off nine hits in just 1 2/3 innings, sending him to his second loss of the season. The rookie managed just one strikeout and walked one batter in the […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-5 with a run scored in his team's 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. The three-hit game raises Votto's batting average to .295 with a .838 OPS this year. Votto has notched four multi-hit games in his past six contests and is batting over .300 with […]

Jake McGee Believed To Have Torn Achilles

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jake McGee is believed to have torn his Achilles tendon in organized team activities on Wednesday. McGee spent all of 2017 on the team's practice squad, but some close to the team believed that he had a chance to make the roster as a reserve tight end this season. On Wednesday, […]

Antonio Callaway Sidelined By Groin Issue

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin) will be shut down for the foreseeable future. The rookie wideout injured his groin during organized team activities and will get some time off to heal. Head coach Hue Jackson told reporters that he hopes Callaway won't be out for too long, while adding that he is a […]

Eugenio Suarez Connects For 10th Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a solo homer against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The homer gave Suarez 10 on the year and marks a fourth straight season with double-digit round-trippers. Suarez is now slashing .294/.371/.594 with 10 homers, 21 runs and 42 RBI in 39 games despite missing a few […]

Eddie Rosario Picks Up Three Hits Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 3-for-7 in his team's 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The three-hit performance brought his season-long batting average up to .302. It has been an excellent follow-up to Rosario's breakout campaign in 2017, as he is now slashing .302/.325/.523 with nine homers, 30 runs, 32 RBI […]

Kyle Gibson Blanks Royals Over Seven Innings

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in an excellent start against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Gibson pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out eight and walking just one, but had to settle for a no-decision in a game that needed 14 innings to decide. It has been an excellent season for Gibson, who has […]

Ervin Santana Struggles With Command In Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) made his second rehab start at Class-A on Tuesday. The veteran pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out three. He threw 59 pitches in the outing, hit one batter and threw a wild pitch while his fastball sat around 88-89 mph. The wildness […]

Le'Veon Bell Not Expected During Camp

According to a report, there is no expectation that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell will report any earlier than he did last season. Bell has been angling for a long-term deal for a few years, but the organization has been hesitant, instead placing the franchise tag on him for two straight seasons. Bell missed […]

Nick Senzel Returns To Triple-A Lineup

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel (vertigo) returned to the lineup for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Senzel missed almost a month of action with a bout of vertigo, an issue which also caused him to miss games during the 2017 season. Senzel is playing second base and batting second for Louisville. Him returning to action […]