Tucker Barnhart Hits Third Homer

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart had an excellent game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI in a losing effort. The veteran catcher is turning in another solid, if unspectacular, season for the Reds, batting .286 with an .848 OPS, three homers, 14 RBI, and 10 […]

Ervin Santana Throws Batting Practice Monday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) appears to be inching his way back to the big leagues. Santana threw live batting practice for the first time on Monday. The Twins are expecting to be able to have him make a start in extended spring training soon, perhaps as early as the coming week. Santana has […]

Joey Votto Leaves With Back Tightness; Won't Play Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto left Monday's game early with lower back tightness. Votto was replaced at first base by Adam Duvall in the bottom of the fourth inning in a game against the San Francisco Giants. The star first baseman has already been ruled out for Tuesday but the good news is that […]

Eddie Rosario Resting Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario will receive a day off on Monday as his team plays their rescheduled game against the Seattle Mariners. Robbie Grossman will start in left field and bat seventh in place of Rosario. Rosario has appeared in 36 games for the Twins in 2018, batting .287 with nine homers, 26 runs, […]

Fernando Romero Takes No-Decision Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero turned in another solid start for his team on Sunday, holding the Los Angeles Angels to one run in five innings of work. Romero struck out six and walked three in the game, but had to settle for a no-decision as he lost a 2-1 pitcher's duel to Angels starter […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo picked up his third win of the season on Sunday, holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to three runs (two earned) in six innings of work. Castillo allowed just four hits and struck out eight in the start. The flame-throwing right-hander got off to a rough start this season but he […]

Joey Votto Launches Two-Run Homer Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto helped his team down the NL-champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, launching a two-run homer in the sixth inning. It was Votto's only hit of the afternoon, although he also drew two walks. After a slow start, Votto is starting to heat up, batting .308 with six homers and […]

Homer Bailey Earns First Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey picked up his first win of the 2018 season on Saturday as he pitched his team to a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bailey lasted five innings, allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out four. The win raises Bailey's record to 1-5 with a 5.59 ERA […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down Seventh Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney picked up his seventh save of the season on Saturday, preserving a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rodney pitched a scoreless 12th inning for the save, although it was far from a perfect frame as Rodney had to pitch around two walks. Rodney now has a 1-2 record, […]

Kyle Gibson Picks Up Quality Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson notched a quality start against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Gibson spun six innings of two-run ball, striking out six while walking four. Gibson had to settle for a no-decision as his team needed 12 innings to down the Angels. Gibson is pitching well this season, posting a 1-1 […]

Miguel Sano's Hamstring Still Bothering Him

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is still feeling pain in his left hamstring, according to reports. Sano traveled to Anaheim with the Twins and took some grounders at third base before Thursday's game, which caused some optimism, but it appears he is not very close to going on a rehab assignment. Manager Paul […]

Brian Dozier Launches Seventh Homer Friday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, his seventh, on Friday night. Dozier had been mired in a slump for much of the past month but has come to life over the past two games, picking up six hits in seven at-bats. Dozier is now batting .255 with seven homers, […]

Lance Lynn's Struggles Continue

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn saw his 2018 struggles continue on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Lynn allowed four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work, allowing eight hits while striking out three. The veteran right-hander has not fared well in his first season with the Twins, posting a 1-3 record, 7.34 ERA, […]

Scooter Gennett Helps Power Reds To Victory

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett ran his homer streak to four consecutive games on Friday night. The veteran second baseman finished the night with four hits in five at-bats, notching his sixth homer and adding two runs and three RBI to help down the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gennett missed a few games earlier in […]

Matt Harvey Pitches Four Scoreless In Reds Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Harvey made a solid debut for his new team on Friday. Traded from the New York Mets to the Reds earlier in the week, Harvey managed to pitch four scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Harvey only threw 55 pitches due to the fact he hadn't made […]

Byron Buxton Activated From DL

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday, sending outfielder Ryan LaMarre back to Triple-A to make room. Buxton spent almost a full month on the DL, first with migraines and then with a fractured toe which he suffered during a rehab assignment. Buxton will presumably be in the […]

Brandon Finnegan Optioned To Make Room For Matt Harvey

The Cincinnati Reds optioned left-hander Brandon Finnegan to Triple-A Louisville on Friday in order to clear room to add newly-acquired right-hander Matt Harvey to the 25-man roster. Harvey will make his first start as a Red on Friday night as he gets set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Finnegan went 0-3 with a […]

Adam Duvall Launches Pinch-Hit, Walk-Off Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall didn't get the start in Wednesday's series finale against the New York Mets, but he certainly made his presence felt. Duvall blasted a pinch-hit, walk-off homer for the Reds in the bottom of the 10th inning to power his team to a 2-1 win. Duvall has struggled through a slow […]

Sal Romano Excellent In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sal Romano turned in an excellent start against the New York Mets on Wednesday. Romano pitched six innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and allowing just five base runners. He had to settle for a no-decision after his offense needed 10 innings to scrape out a 2-1 win over New York. […]

Scooter Gennett Not In Wednesday Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Alex Blandino is starting at second base and batting sixth as the Reds get ready to wrap up their series with the Mets. Gennett has been dealing with a sore throwing shoulder all season and missed […]

Corey Coleman Still On The Trade Block

According to Cleveland Plain Dealer beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman is still on the trade block. Cabot indicated in her Tuesday column that if another team made a reasonable offer for Coleman, the Browns would trade him away. Coleman, the team's No. 1 pick in 2016, was reportedly on […]

Denzel Ward Will Be Fine For OTAs

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward (hip) is expected to be fine by the time organized team activities begin later in May. Ward injured his hip flexor during the three-day rookie camp in the first week of May and sat out the final two days of the camp as a precaution. It appears the Browns […]

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 […]