Fernando Romero Wins First MLB Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero made his MLB debut on Thursday, holding the Toronto Blue Jays scoreless over 5 2/3 innings of work. Romero allowed four hits while walking three and striking out five. Romero was called up earlier in the week and took the spot in the starting rotation which was previously held by […]

Trevor May Throws 46 Pitches Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Trevor May (elbow) threw three innings and 46 pitches in an extended Spring Training session on Wednesday, signaling May's first live action in over a calendar year. May underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2017 and continues to work his way back to the mound. If all goes well, May is […]

Byron Buxton Hitting In Batting Cages; Still Not Running

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) is planning to travel with the team on their upcoming road trip so he can continue to rehab his fractured toe. Buxton was also able to hit in the batting cages on Wednesday, although he still hasn't run on the toe. Buxton has been sidelined since he fouled a […]

Billy Hamilton Picks Up Two Hits

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton came through for his team on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, going 2-for-4. This was a much-needed performance for Hamilton, who had been really struggling heading into the game on Tuesday night, posting just a .225 on-base percentage and striking out 15 times in his last 36 at-bats. On the […]

Nick Senzel Fine After Shoulder Issue

Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel is fine after being scratched from the lineup earlier in the week with a shoulder issue. Senzel had jammed his left shoulder and wound up missing a few games for Triple-A Louisville. Senzel returned to the lineup on Monday and promptly hit an inside-the-park home run while adding a stolen […]

Ervin Santana Throws Off A Mound Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) threw 15 pitches off a mound on Tuesday in Fort Myers, Florida, the first time he threw off of a mound since undergoing finger surgery in February. This is a big step in the right direction for Santana as he works his way back to the big leagues. Manager […]

Jason Castro Dealing With Minor Knee Issue

Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro is dealing with a minor knee tweak, according to reports. According to manager Paul Molitor, Castro is "beat up" after tweaking his knee during the team's most recent road trip. Despite the issue, there is said to be nothing structurally wrong with the knee, meaning it is most likely just […]

Byron Buxton Unable To Run Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) was unable to run on Tuesday as he attempts to make his way back to the field. Buxton is dealing with a hairline fracture in his big toe, an injury which he suffered after fouling a ball off his foot during a rehab assignment. For now, Buxton's running has […]

Scooter Gennett's MRI Comes Back Clean

An MRI on the shoulder of Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett showed no serious issues. "There's definitely some inflammation in there, but nothing serious. It was good news for the most part," said Gennett. Gennett has been dealing with a sore shoulder for much of the first month of the season, an issue which […]

Brandon Finnegan Allows Three Runs Monday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan turned in a decent outing against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. He allowed three runs over five innings, striking out two and walking three. All of the damage off of Finnegan came via the long ball, as he allowed a solo shot to catcher Manny Pina and a two-run blast […]

Michael Pineda Still Working On Rehab

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda (elbow) made an appearance at Target Field on Monday as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Pineda was in Minnesota to work on his conditioning with the other pitchers after he took two weeks off from throwing. Pineda has an outside chance at being ready to pitch by […]

Scooter Gennett Goes For MRI On Shoulder

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went for an MRI on his tender right shoulder on Monday. He is still waiting for the results, but in the meantime, Gennett won't play the field anytime soon as he won't be allowed to throw for at least a few more days. Gennett served as the team's designated […]

Byron Buxton Has Not Tested Toe

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) has not resumed running yet after he fractured his left big toe after fouling off a pitch during a rehab game eight days ago. The injury is disappointing, as it put Buxton's comeback from migraines on hold. For now, Buxton can be considered day-to-day as he tries to work […]

Twins Call Up Fernando Romero; Phil Hughes To Bullpen

The Minnesota Twins will call up right-hander Fernando Romero and send right-hander Phil Hughes to the bullpen to make room for the rookie in the rotation. Hughes missed most of April after suffering an oblique strain during spring training and has made just two starts in 2018, posting a 7.71 ERA in seven innings of […]

Browns Make Several Roster Moves Monday

The Cleveland Browns made several roster moves on the Monday after the NFL draft. Cleveland signed quarterback Joel Stave, the former University of Wisconsin signal-caller who has bounced around the league. Since entering the NFL in 2016, Stave has been on the practice squad of five different teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs when current […]

Vance McDonald To Be A Big Part Of Offense In 2018

ESPN senior NFL writer Jeremy Fowler believes that Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald will be a big part of the team's offense in 2018. Fowler cites the fact that the Steelers did not address the position in the NFL draft, which leaves McDonald to compete with Jesse James for targets at the position. McDonald […]

Jose Berrios Lasts Just Three Innings Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Berrios lasted just three innings, allowing four runs while walking three and failing to record a strikeout. This marks the second straight rough outing for Berrios, who has now allowed nine runs over his past two starts. Berrios got off to a fantastic […]

Eugenio Suarez Continues Hot Hitting

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez continued his hot hitting on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Suarez went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI to help lead his team to victory. Suarez, who missed just over two weeks with a fractured thumb, has been hitting well since returning to the lineup. In 18 at-bats […]

Tyler Mahle Dominates Twins Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in an excellent outing against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Mahle pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and walking just two. This registers as Mahle's second consecutive strong outing as he's allowed just four runs over his last two starts while posting 18 strikeouts. On […]

Miguel Cabrera Leaves With Biceps Spasm

The Detroit Tigers removed Miguel Cabrera from Sunday's game due to a biceps spasm. The Tigers have yet to update Cabrera's injury, so, for now, he can be considered questionable for Monday. Cabrera was hitless in two at-bats on Sunday and gave way to Niko Goodrum at first base. Expect more news on Cabrera's biceps […]

Scott Schebler Launches Solo Homer Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler continued his recent hot streak on Saturday, launching a solo homer off of Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi. It went down as the Reds' only run of the game. Schebler has been on fire since being activated from the disabled list, batting .346 with two homers, eight RBI, and seven […]

Fernando Rodney Locks Down Third Save Saturday

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney pitched a scoreless ninth on Saturday to nail down his third save of the season, preserving a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. It was far from a perfect inning as Rodney had to work around two walks in the frame. Rodney's grasp on the ninth-inning role had gotten shaky […]

Jake Odorizzi Shuts Down Reds Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a great outing against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Odorizzi allowed just one run over six innings of work while adding three strikeouts. The only damage to Odorizzi came on a solo homer off the bat of outfielder Scott Schebler. Odorizzi has pitched well for the Twins in […]

Byron Buxton Has Hairline Fracture In Toe

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his left big toe. Buxton was on a rehab assignment last Sunday when he fouled a ball off of his foot, resulting in the fracture. He originally landed on the disabled list on April 18 after he developed migraines and was trending […]

Miguel Sano Resting Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is not in the lineup on Saturday as his team gets ready to take on the Cincinnati Reds. It appears to be a day off for Sano, who the Twins have been trying to rest about once a week this season after he had offseason surgery on his lower […]

Phil Hughes Struggles In Second Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes struggled in his second start of the season, allowing the Cincinnati Reds to score four runs in 3 2/3 innings. Hughes allowed five hits and walked two while logging three strikeouts in the game. The veteran hurler, who opened the season on the disabled list with an oblique strain, now […]

Logan Morrison Drives In Three

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison had a big game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, going 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and three RBI. Morrison got off to a brutally slow start with his new team this season but he's starting to show signs of life at the plate over the past week, […]

Luis Castillo Rocked By Twins On Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo continued his up-and-down season on Friday, allowing the Minnesota Twins to score five runs in just one inning of work. He gave up six hits and two walks without recording a strikeout. While he managed to escape his rough outing with a no-decision, Castillo's ERA ballooned to 7.85 on the […]

Jose Peraza Blasts Two Homers Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza had a huge game against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The young middle infielder went 4-for-6 with two homers, two RBI, and three runs scored to help power his team to a 15-9 win over the Minnesota Twins. Peraza's two-homer game comes as a relatively big surprise as he […]

David Hernandez Activated From DL

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-handed reliever David Hernandez (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. To make room on the 25-man roster, the Reds optioned Phil Gosselin to Triple-A Louisville. Hernandez opened the season on the DL with a shoulder issue and made three rehab appearances in Triple-A. The Reds could use Hernandez to […]