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 […]

Jose Peraza Scores Once Saturday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Peraza has been mired in a slump, batting just .150 with 11 strikeouts over his past 15 games. On the season, the young infielder is hitting .243 with a .597 OPS, two homers, 12 RBI, […]

Scooter Gennett Reaches Base Five Times

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had yet another big game for his team on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. Gennett was perfect at the plate, going 5-for-5 with four singles and a solo homer in the first inning. It has been an excellent season for Gennett, who has been out to prove that his […]

Jake Odorizzi Allows Three Runs Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi fell just short of a quality start on Saturday, allowing three runs to the Seattle Mariners over 5 1/3 innings of work. Odorizzi allowed seven hits and walked one while striking out three batters in the game. The veteran right-hander has been a relatively consistent fantasy producer this season, posting […]

Miguel Sano Still Hitless Since Returning

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is still looking for his first hit since being activated from the disabled list. Sano, who spent just under a month on the DL with a hamstring strain, went 0-for-2 with two walks on Saturday, making him 0-for-6 with three strikeouts since being activated on Thursday. The slugger has […]

Fernando Romero Takes Tough-Luck Loss

Minnesota Twins rookie right-hander Fernando Romero allowed just two runs over seven innings in his Friday start against the Seattle Mariners, but he was hung with his first career loss. Romero allowed just five hits while striking out seven in the game, but his offense only scored one run behind him. Romero has been impressive […]

Max Kepler Hits Seventh Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo homer against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Kepler's blast provided the only offense for his team as they lost to Seattle 2-1. The young outfielder is putting together a strong season for Minnesota, batting .256 with an .829 OPS, seven homers, and 22 RBI […]

Eugenio Suarez Stays Hot Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez stayed hot on Friday. A day after blasting a grand slam, Suarez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer off Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray. The big night brings his batting average up to .289 with a .961 OPS, nine homers, 19 runs, and 40 RBI in 128 at-bats. Suarez […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Two Hits Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored against the Colorado Rockies on Friday after getting a day off on Thursday. Votto raised his batting average to .279 with an .826 OPS to go along with six homers, 25 runs, and 24 RBI on the season. Votto isn't […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches Grand Slam Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in his team's 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Suarez deposited a third-inning pitch from Pirates starter Ivan Nova over the fence for his eighth homer of the season. Suarez is putting together an excellent season for the Reds, batting . […]

With Raisel Iglesias On DL, Closer-By-Committee Likely

The Cincinnati Reds placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with a left biceps strain, retroactive to May 19. Iglesias is a right-hander, so the injury shouldn't be considered too serious, but the team will have to go without their most talented reliever for at least the next few days. The […]

Michael Pineda Throwing Off A Mound

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda (elbow) threw off a mound on Wednesday morning, the first time he did so since undergoing Tommy John surgery last July 18. Pineda signed a two-year deal with Minnesota this past offseason and could be ready to join their rotation by September, at the latest, if his rehab continues to […]

Miguel Sano Activated From DL Thursday

The Minnesota Twins activated third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday. Sano last played for the Twins on April 27, missing just under a month of action with a hamstring strain. Minnesota is off on Thursday but Sano will presumably be back in the starting lineup on Friday when the […]

Joey Votto Not In Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in Thursday's lineup. He will be replaced at first base by recently promoted utility man Brandon Dixon, who is batting seventh. Votto left a game early last week with lower back soreness, so it is not a surprise the Reds are giving him the day off the […]

Duke Johnson Optimistic About Contract Talks

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson told reporters on Wednesday that he is optimistic on ongoing contract extension talks with the team that drafted him in 2015. Johnson, who will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2018, would become an unrestricted free agent after the season if the two sides don't […]

Kyle Gibson Turns In Quality Start Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in a quality start against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, allowing three runs in six innings of work. Gibson wound up taking the loss as the Twins' offense was held to just one run by the Detroit pitchers. Gibson has been a solid member of the Minnesota rotation in […]

Eddie Rosario Picks Up Three Hits Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 3-for-4 with one RBI in his team's 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Rosario is putting together a solid month at the plate, batting .324 with seven homers, 21 runs, 18 RBI, and two steals over the past 30 days. The veteran outfielder broke out in 2017 […]

Scooter Gennett Stays Hot On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett stayed hot on Wednesday, launching his second homer in as many nights. It wasn't enough as the Reds lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 12 innings. Gennett has been on quite the run of late, hitting a grand slam on Tuesday and driving in six runs. The veteran […]

Lance Lynn Turns In Rare Good Start For Twins

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn pitched well against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Lynn shut out Detroit over 6 2/3 innings of work, striking out four and walking one. The veteran right-hander picked up the win, improving his record to 2-4 while lowering his ERA to 6.34 on the season. It has been a rough […]

Matt Harvey Pitches Well Again For Reds

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Harvey pitched well again for his new team, this time holding the Pittsburgh Pirates to one run over six innings of work. Harvey notched five strikeouts while allowing just five baserunners in the game to pick up his first win of the season. The veteran right-hander has now made three starts […]

Scooter Gennett Hits Grand Slam, Drives In Six

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had a huge day at the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Gennett went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and a double, finishing with six RBI on the night. The 2018 campaign has been an impressive follow-up for Gennett, who broke out for career highs across the board […]

Twins Trade For Chris Carter

The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Chris Carter from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Carter will report to Triple-A Rochester after spending the entire season with the Angels Triple-A affiliate, hitting .255 with 13 homers and 43 RBI. The veteran slugger last played for the New York Yankees in the big leagues in 2017, […]

Miguel Sano Hits Rehab Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) went 3-for-4 in a rehab game with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on Tuesday. Sano blasted a two-run homer in the game as he works his way back to the field after missing almost a full month with a hamstring strain. The slugging third baseman began his rehab […]

Brandon Dixon Called Up By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds called up utility man Brandon Dixon on Tuesday, optioning Rosell Herrera to make room. Dixon, 26, will get his first taste of major league pitching after spending time in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati farm systems. Dixon has some power in his bat but is not a good defender, which makes […]

Jorge Polanco Could Be Back By Early July

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is eligible to end his 80-game suspension on June 12. He is expected to go on a 20-day rehab assignment upon being reinstated, which would mean July 2 is the earliest fantasy owners will see him in the big leagues. Polanco was slapped with an 80-game suspension in March after […]

Nick Gordon Promoted To Triple-A Rochester

The Minnesota Twins promoted minor league infielder Nick Gordon to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Gordon, the team's No. 4 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, slashed .333/.381/.525 with five homers, 22 runs, 20 RBI, and five steals in 181 plate appearances in Double-A in 2018. Gordon is likely to spend the rest of the season in […]

Myles Garrett Has Added Muscle This Offseason

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett wants to be on the field more in 2018. The second-year defender told reporters that he has added muscle and cut fat this offseason due to his desire to be in better condition. Garrett stated, “I wanted to get in better condition, so I can be out there and […]

Ryan LaMarre Recalled From Minors

The Minnesota Twins recalled outfielder Ryan LaMarre from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. LaMarre will take the roster spot which was vacated after the team designated right-hander Phil Hughes for assignment on Monday. LaMarre has batted .324 with two runs and three RBI in 38 at-bats with the Twins this season and will operate as a […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down 10th Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth inning on Monday to preserve a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He did not record a strikeout en route to converting 10 saves in 13 chances this season. Rodney, who looked to be on shaky ground after blowing three saves in 17 days in mid-April, […]