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 […]

Ervin Santana To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) will make a second rehab start with the Class-A Fort Myers Miracle on Tuesday. Santana has been on the disabled list the entire season after having surgery on his right middle finger back in February. Santana's first rehab start came last Wednesday, where he allowed two runs in two […]

Byron Buxton Resting Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in his team's lineup against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The speedy outfielder is really struggling at the plate this season, batting .159 in 27 games and logging just six hits in his last 47 at-bats, so he could probably use the day off to clear his […]

Lance Lynn Posts Second Straight Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn pitched well on Monday, picking up his second straight win. The veteran right-hander held the Kansas City Royals to two runs over six innings of work, striking out five and walking three in the game. Lynn got off to a brutal start with the Twins this season, but he has […]

Brian Dozier Breaks Out For Three Hits

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier has struggled through a rough month of May. He's batting just .237 with three homers in the month, with two of those homers coming against the Los Angeles Angels on May 10 and 11. The All-Star second baseman appears to be heating up of late, however, having picked up […]

Miguel Sano Hits Sixth Homer Monday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano connected for his sixth homer of the year on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. The homer wound up being his only hit in five at-bats and his first round-tripper since April 25. Sano, of course, spent just under a month on the disabled list with a hamstring strain. […]

Scooter Gennett Stays Hot On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett stayed hot at the plate on Monday. The young second baseman went 3-for-5 with a run scored in his team's 12-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Gennett has been on fire at the plate lately, hitting .517 with three homers, seven runs and 10 RBI over the […]

Eugenio Suarez Picks Up Four Hits

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Suarez went 4-for-5 with a double, a run, and one RBI in his team's 12-5 loss. Suarez has been red-hot at the plate lately, batting .360 with two homers, three runs, and nine RBI over the past week. Suarez […]

Miguel Sano Back At Third Monday

Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sano is back at third base and batting third for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This marks Sano's first start at third since returning from a hamstring strain last Thursday. The slugger had made two starts at first base earlier this weekend as the team eased him back into […]

Nick Senzel Cleared To Return To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel (vertigo) has been cleared to return to action at Triple-A Louisville. Senzel has been sidelined since the beginning of May after experiencing dizziness. The young prospect also had a similar issue at the end of the 2017 season. Senzel is batting .271 with three homers in 22 games at […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Ninth Double

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The two-hit game raises Votto's season-long average to .285 with a .837 OPS, six homers, 24 RBI, and 26 runs. Votto remains one of the top hitters in all of baseball, even […]

Byron Buxton Hitless Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's slump continued against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Buxton went 0-for-3 against Seattle, dropping his season-long batting average to .157 with a .391 OPS. The young outfielder has picked up just five hits over the past 15 days in what has been a forgettable run for him at the plate. […]

Jose Berrios Takes Tough-Luck Loss Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios deserved a better fate against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Berrios allowed just two runs in 7 1/3 innings of work, striking out eight, but he wound up taking his fifth loss after his offense scored just one run for him Berrios has taken a huge step forward for the […]