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 […]

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 […]