Baker Mayfield Likely To Remain On Bench In 2018

Cleveland Plain Dealer beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot believes the Cleveland Browns will attempt to keep rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield on the bench for as long as possible in 2018. Cabot was asked when Mayfield would beat out incumbent starter Tyrod Taylor in her popular "Ask Mary Kay" column. In her response, she indicated that […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up Second Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well against the New York Mets on Tuesday. Castillo allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, striking out seven and walking one. Castillo picked up the win to improve his record to 2-4 on the season while he also dropped his ERA to 6.47. The young right-hander […]

Eduardo Escobar Launches Seventh Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer on Tuesday to help down the St. Louis Cardinals. Escobar, batting cleanup, took Cardinals reliever Tyler Lyons deep in the seventh inning for his seventh round-tripper of the season. Escobar is off to an excellent start in 2018, batting .313 with a .993 […]

Jake Odorizzi Picks Up Third Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi picked up his third win of the season on Tuesday, pitching five innings of one-run ball to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals. Odorizzi allowed two hits, two walks, and struck out three in the outing. The veteran right-hander improved his record to 3-2 on the year with a 3.83 ERA […]

Logan Morrison Leading Off Tuesday

In a new look for the Minnesota Twins, first baseman Logan Morrison will lead off against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Twins lose the designated hitter since they are playing in a National League stadium, which leaves regular starter Joe Mauer on the bench for Game 2 of the team's two-game series. This […]

Byron Buxton Could Be Close To Activation

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) could be close to activation from the disabled list. According to manager Paul Molitor, there is "momentum" toward activating Buxton without a rehab assignment, most likely while the team is in Anaheim for a four-game series with the Angels which begins on Thursday. Buxton was […]

Fernando Romero Impresses In Second Start

Minnesota Twins rookie right-hander Fernando Romero impressed again in his second career start, this time against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 23-year-old pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out nine. Despite the results, it wasn't a perfect outing as Romero struggled with his control, throwing just 57 of 97 pitches for […]

Miguel Sano Not Close To Return

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is not close to a return. Manager Paul Molitor was asked about Sano's status and told reporters, "I don't think we'll see him in Anaheim." The Twins are scheduled to open up a road series against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, which Sano will apparently not be […]

Byron Buxton Likely To Skip Rehab Assignment

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins want to see how outfielder Byron Buxton's fractured left toe responds to his workout on Monday. If he emerges feeling good, he will run the bases on Tuesday and the plan is to have him travel with the team to Anaheim for their series with the Los Angeles […]

Brandon Finnegan Remains In Rotation, For Now

Cincinnati Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman told the media on Monday that left-hander Brandon Finnegan will make his next start in Los Angeles. Finnegan's hold on a spot in the starting rotation has become tenuous due to his poor pitching but he will at least get one more shot to prove he belongs. Finnegan missed […]

Byron Buxton Could Be Getting Close To Return

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) could be nearing a return to the lineup. The speedy outfielder was able to go through a workout on Monday, doing seven straight-ahead sprints, backpedals and cuts. He was apparently smiling as team athletic trainer Tony Leo made a phone call following the workout. Buxton has been sidelined since […]

Baker Mayfield Continues To Work Under Center

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield spent much of the recent three-day rookie minicamp working on taking snaps from under center. Mayfield operated almost solely out of shotgun in college, meaning he has plenty of work to do to get comfortable under center. “We are going to hammer that until I am good and it feels […]

Denzel Ward Sitting With Hip Flexor Injury

The Cleveland Browns had two of their more prominent rookies suffer injuries during their recent three-day rookie minicamp. Cornerback Denzel Ward (hip), the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, missed two days with a hip flexor injury, which he suffered on Friday. The injury appears to be minor, as he was held out for […]

Brandon Finnegan Struggles Sunday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan struggled against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Finnegan allowed five runs in 3 1/3 innings of work, striking out two and walking three. The young southpaw really labored through the first inning, needing 29 pitches to record his first out of the game. Not surprisingly, he took the loss, with […]

Joey Votto Drives In Four Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had a huge day against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Votto went 4-for-5 with a double, a homer, a run, and four RBI in a losing effort. Votto got off to a slow start this season but has rounded into form over the past two weeks, hitting .362 with […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down Fifth Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney locked down his fifth save of the season on Sunday, preserving a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Rodney pitched a perfect ninth, notching one strikeout to earn his fifth save in eight chances. The 41-year-old closer found himself on shaky ground in mid April when he blew three […]

Eddie Rosario Stays Hot With Seventh Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario stayed red hot at the plate on Sunday, hitting his third homer in the past two games. Rosario finished the game 2-for-4 with the homer, two runs, and two RBI. The veteran outfielder has been mashing the ball over the past week, posting a .433 average, four homers, eight runs, […]

Byron Buxton Having Trouble Cutting On Toe

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) was able to run in the outfield on Friday but is reportedly still having some issues cutting to the left while running. Buxton has been taking batting practice on the field the past few days as he tries to work his way back from a fractured left big toe. […]

Eddie Rosario Turns In Huge Game Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario turned in a huge game at the plate against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Rosario finished with four hits in five at-bats, including a double and a homer. He also added five RBI on the day, tying his career high. Rosario has been red hot at the plate of […]

Tyler Mahle Tough-Luck Loser In Quality Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in another quality start on Saturday, holding the Miami Marlins to three runs over six innings of work. He wound up taking the hard-luck loss as his offense was shut out by the Miami pitching staff. Mahle allowed five hits while striking out four in the game. The young […]

Scooter Gennett Hitless In Return To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) made his return to the team's lineup on Saturday, going hitless in three at-bats. Gennett missed almost a full week due to a sore shoulder, which apparently has been bothering him all season, but he did make several pinch-hitting appearances over the past week. Gennett should be fine […]

Todd Haley Has Total Control Over Cleveland Offense

According to Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, new offensive coordinator Todd Haley has "total autonomy" over the team's offense in 2018. This is noteworthy because Jackson is known as an offensive-minded coach who insisted on calling his own plays instead of hiring an OC in his first two years with the team, in which […]

Hue Jackson Excited About Baker Mayfield But Tyrod Is Still The Starter

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson was very effusive in his praise of rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield following the team's first rookie minicamp practice on Friday. Despite the praise, Jackson did take time to mention that Tyrod Taylor is still the team's starting quarterback. “Let’s make sure we pump our brakes a little bit because […]

Eduardo Escobar Launches Two Homers

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar had a big night at the plate against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Escobar went 3-for-4 with two homers, a double, and three RBI to help power his team to a 6-4 win. Escobar, the team's regular shortstop this season, has been filling in at third base since Miguel […]

Brian Dozier Falls Triple Shy Of The Cycle

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier broke out of his slump in a big way on Friday against the Chicago White Sox. Dozier entered the game in the midst of a 3-for-37 slump but went 3-for-5 with a single, a triple, and a homer, falling just a double shy of hitting for the cycle. The […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches Fourth Home Run Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big game against the Miami Marlins on Friday, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a three-run homer. Suarez has been seeing the ball well since returning from the disabled list on April 26, posting a .345 average, two homers, five runs, and 13 RBI in 29 at-bats. […]

Raisel Iglesias Nails Down Fourth Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his fourth save of the season on Friday night, preserving a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins. Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth for the save, allowing just one hit in the frame. The young right-hander has posted a 1.98 ERA, four saves in five chances, and a 15/8 […]

Byron Buxton Tests Injured Toe On Friday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton did, in fact, test out his fractured left big toe on Friday. Buxton ran on the toe for the first time since he fouled a ball off of it a few weeks ago. The speedy outfielder was accompanied by team trainer Tony Leo as he ran […]

Tanner Rainey Recalled By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds recalled right-hander Tanner Rainey from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Rainey will take the roster spot vacated by Amir Garrett, who was placed on the bereavement list on Thursday. Rainey made two appearances with the Reds earlier in 2018, allowing seven runs in two innings while striking out two. Rainey is a former […]

Scooter Gennett Still Out Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) is still out of the lineup on Friday. Gennett hasn't made a start since last Sunday after coming down with a sore shoulder, which has been affecting his throwing. He is not having any trouble swinging the bat, as he's made several pinch-hitting appearances throughout the week. The […]