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 […]

Fernando Romero Allows Three Earned Runs

Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero turned in the worst start of his young career against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Romero allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks in five innings of work. Despite the mediocre start, Romero has still been solid in his rookie season, posting a 2-0 record, 1.66 […]

Raisel Iglesias Blows Save Saturday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias blew his second save of the season in game one of his team's doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Iglesias entered in the eighth inning of a two-run game and promptly allowed Chicago to score twice to knot up the ballgame. Iglesias was let off the hook after his […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Four Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo limited the Chicago Cubs to one run over five innings of work on Saturday in game one of the two teams' doubleheader. He was able to pitch around five walks and six hits while logging four strikeouts. Castillo settled for a no-decision while lowering his ERA to 5.61 in the […]

Homer Bailey Loses Sixth Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey struggled in his Friday start against the Chicago Cubs. Bailey allowed Chicago to score six runs on 10 hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work. The veteran struck out three and walked five in the ballgame. Bailey has been fully healthy after struggling with injuries the past few years, […]

Eugenio Suarez Hitless In Return To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (ankle) returned to the team's lineup on Friday. Suarez missed a game on Wednesday after tweaking his ankle during an awkward slide this past Tuesday. Suarez went 0-for-1 with a walk before he was lifted from the game. Suarez is putting together an excellent season for the Reds, batting […]

Eli Rogers Likely To Return To Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to re-sign wide receiver Eli Rogers once he is fully healthy. Rogers tore his ACL during the playoffs this past season and was released by the team in the offseason. The Steelers have a crowded wide receiver room but they will be looking to replace No. 3 wideout, Martavis Bryant, […]

Ervin Santana Getting Closer To Return

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) successfully completed a 50-pitch simulated game on Thursday and reported no issues with his surgically repaired finger. Santana is expected to throw another 60 pitches early in the week and then make a rehab start for the team's Class A affiliate next weekend. Santana could return to the big […]

Miguel Sano Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is getting close to going on a rehab assignment. Sano has been on the disabled list since straining his hamstring during a game on April 27. According to his manager, Paul Molitor, Sano is looking "significantly better." Molitor went on to say, "Better effort means less pain. I […]

Logan Morrison Launches Fifth Homer Wednesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison connected for his fifth homer on Wednesday, sending a solo shot over the wall in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Morrison is now batting .206 with a .679 OPS, five homers, and 15 RBI on the season. The offseason free agent acquisition got off to a […]

Lance Lynn Lasts Just Three Innings Against Former Team

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn lasted just three innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Lynn labored, needing 82 pitches to get through his three innings, allowing four hits while walking four and striking out five. It has been a rough season for Lynn, who now has a 1-4 record, 7.47 ERA, and a […]