Max Kepler Leaves Wednesday With Knee Injury

The Minnesota Twins lost outfielder Max Kepler to a knee injury during their game against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. Kepler went 1-for-3 in the game before departing with Ryan LaMarre taking over for Kepler in center field in the top of the 10th inning. There is no word yet on how serious the […]

Ervin Santana Throwing Up To 90 Feet

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) has progressed to throwing up to 90 feet as he works his way back from offseason surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand. The veteran pitcher is in Fort Myers, Florida, with Minnesota's High-A affiliate as he gets his arm back into pitching shape. Santana was cleared […]

Phil Hughes Will Not Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes, originally scheduled to start Thursday, will instead throw a bullpen session. The change in schedule will leave the Twins without a Sunday starting pitcher, leaving the slot to be announced by the team. Hughes has been on the disabled list since the season opened after suffering an oblique injury during […]

Byron Buxton To DL With Migraines

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins have placed center fielder Byron Buxton (migraines) on the 10-day disabled list. Buxton developed migraine symptoms on Tuesday and has been held out of action for the Twins two-game series with the Cleveland Indians in Puerto Rico. Buxton will be replaced on the 25-man roster by outfielder Ryan […]

Le'Veon Bell Working Out In Miami, Not With Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is choosing to work out on his own in Miami instead of attending the team's offseason workouts this week. This comes as no surprise, as Bell has been angling for a long-term extension with the Steelers since last offseason. Bell will instead work out "rigorously" on his own, according […]

Byron Buxton Out With Migraine Again On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (migraine) will miss a second consecutive game after developing a migraine on Tuesday. The Twins are in Puerto Rico taking on the Cleveland Indians in a two-game series but will have to do so without their Gold Glove center fielder. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that there are currently no […]

Anthony DeSclafani Is Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani is making progress as he works his way back from an oblique injury suffered in spring training. DeSclafani will throw off a mound on Wednesday at the team's spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona. The right-hander is on the 60-day disabled list and will be first eligible for reinstatement on […]

David Hernandez Close To Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds right-hander David Hernandez (shoulder) is getting close to going on a rehab assignment. Hernandez has been sidelined since spring training with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. He threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and will meet up with Triple-A Louisville on Friday if there are no issues with his shoulder. The veteran […]

Saquon Barkley's Agency Doesn't Want Him Drafted By Cleveland

According to a story published on SI.com, Roc Nation, the group which is representing Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, doesn't want him to play for the Cleveland Browns, instead hoping he goes to the New York Giants at No. 2 overall. The story goes on to state that Roc Nation asked Barkley to demand […]

Jesse Winker Back In Leadoff Spot; Billy Hamilton Batting Ninth

The Cincinnati Reds went back to a familiar configuration for their lineup in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. A day after batting second, outfielder Jesse Winker is back in the leadoff spot, while yesterday's leadoff man, Billy Hamilton, is batting ninth. Hamilton mostly held down the leadoff spot while Winker was sidelined over the […]

Devin Mesoraco's Wrist Is Sore

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco (wrist) told reporters that he is experiencing soreness in his wrist after getting hit by a pitch during Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. X-rays on Mesoraco's wrist came back negative after he was forced to leave the game during the sixth inning. Despite experiencing […]

Scott Schebler Continues Rehab Stint; Should Be Activated By Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) is expected to play for Double-A Pensacola again on Thursday and should be reinstated from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Schebler has been sidelined for over two weeks after he was hit on the elbow by a pitch, resulting in an ulnar collateral ligament sprain. Schebler lost feeling […]

Tyrod Taylor Will Start In 2018; Rookie QB Will Sit

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson reaffirmed on Tuesday that Tyrod Taylor will be the team's starting quarterback for the 2018 season. It is no secret that the Browns plan to select a quarterback with their first overall pick in the NFL draft on April 26, but Jackson confirmed that whoever that player is, he […]

Jake Odorizzi Coughs Up Four Runs In Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi struggled to keep the ball in the park against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Odorizzi allowed four runs in five innings of work, with all the damage coming via three home runs off the Indians' bats. He did manage to strike out six batters in the game, which was played […]

Devin Mesoraco Leaves Early With Bruised Wrist

Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco left Tuesday's game early with a bruised right wrist. He was taken for X-rays, which came back negative. Mesoraco, the Reds' backup catcher, was hit by a pitch in the second inning and departed during the sixth, giving way to regular starter Tucker Barnhart. Mesoraco is hitting .250 with one […]

Byron Buxton Scratched With Migraine

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been scratched from Tuesday's game with a migraine. Max Kepler will shift over to center field while Robbie Grossman will enter the lineup and play right field. The Twins are in Puerto Rico to take on the Cleveland Indians in a two-game series. Buxton is batting just .195 with […]

Jesse Winker Returns To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) is back in the lineup on Tuesday. Winker hasn't played since last Thursday since coming down with a sore right shoulder. The 24-year-old is in right field and is batting second for the Reds' game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Winker was batting leadoff before the injury but a recent […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up First Win Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was tough in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday evening. Castillo pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and striking out eight to pick up his first win of the 2018 season. The young right-hander actually pitched much better than his final line indicates, as he held Milwaukee […]

Amir Garrett To Remain In Bullpen For Now

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett has acclimated himself well to the bullpen in 2018, pitching 8 1/3 scoreless innings of relief for his team while striking out 10. Garrett's success as a reliever, paired with the Reds' starting rotation's struggles, have led some to question whether Garrett will be moved into a starter's role. Manager […]

Nick Senzel Remains In Triple-A Despite Reds Slow Start

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Nick Senzel remains in Triple-A Louisville, despite the big league club's dreadful 2-11 start to the season. The Reds have scored the second-least amount of runs in the National League this season and their starting third basemen are just 1-for-25 at the plate since Eugenio Suarez broke his thumb. Despite these […]

James Harrison Announces Retirement

Linebacker James Harrison announced his retirement from the NFL on his Twitter and Instagram accounts on Monday morning. Harrison wrote, "I've missed way too much for way too long...and I'm done." Harrison spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers with short tenures with the Cincinnati Bengals and, most recently, the New England Patriots. […]

Browns Sign Josh Gordon, Three Others As Exclusive-Rights Free Agents

The Cleveland Browns re-signed four of their exclusive-rights free agents on Monday. Wide receivers Josh Gordon and Matt Hazel, fullback Danny Vitale and offensive lineman Austin Reiter were all inked on Monday, the first day of the Browns 2018 offseason program. Gordon is the biggest name of the group and signed with the team on […]

Scott Schebler Could Return Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) went on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday and could be activated from the disabled list as early as Monday. Schebler has been out of action for just over two weeks after getting hit by a pitch on the elbow and experiencing loss of feeling in his […]

Billy Hamilton Hits A Homer

In a rare feat, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton launched a homer in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Hamilton finished the game with the home run as his only hit. Not known for his power, this goes down as Hamilton's 18th round-tripper in well over 2,000 big league plate appearances. The speedy […]

Minneapolis Blizzard Postpones Twins Game

For the second straight day, the blizzard in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area will prevent the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox from playing baseball. The team told fans that the games will be rescheduled at a later date. The Twins have a scheduled off day on Monday before traveling to Puerto Rico to take on […]

Brandon Finnegan Struggles Against Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan had a rough 2018 debut, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score five runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Finnegan allowed six hits, walked four, and struck out four in the game. This was the first start of the season for the young southpaw, who suffered a biceps strain […]

Jesse Winker Still Sidelined On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) remains out of the lineup on Saturday. Winker was a last-minute scratch ahead of his team's Friday night game after he came down with a sore right shoulder. Manager Bryan Price told reporters on Saturday that Winker may miss another day or two depending on how well he responds […]

Billy Hamilton Reaches Base Three Times

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton had a solid game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Hamilton, batting leadoff, went 1-for-2 with a single, two walks and a run scored. The single raises Hamilton's batting average to .184 on the year with a .537 OPS, nine runs, two RBI, and four stolen bases. While […]

Tyler Mahle Falls Apart In Sixth Inning

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle cruised through the first five innings of his Friday start against the St. Louis Cardinals but he hit the wall in the sixth inning. Mahle allowed the Cardinals to score five runs, four of which came in a sixth inning where he only got one out. He took the loss, […]

Scott Schebler Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) is making progress in his return from an ulnar ligament contusion in his right elbow. Schebler was hit on the funny bone in a game almost two weeks ago and landed on the disabled list after losing feeling in his right pinky and ring fingers. Schebler was in a […]