Brandon Finnegan Will Start Saturday

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan will make his 2018 debut on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Finnegan strained his biceps during a March 11 start in spring training and opened the regular season on the 10-day disabled list. He will bump Cody Reed, who was originally scheduled to pitch, from […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Right Shoulder Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is dealing with soreness in his right shoulder, according to the team. Winker was a last-minute scratch ahead of the Reds' Friday night game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker was replaced in the outfield by Phillip Ervin. As of now, the injury doesn't sound serious but fantasy owners will […]

Michael Pineda Throwing Up To 120 Feet

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda (elbow) is making progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. After throwing at 90 feet earlier in the week, Pineda is now up to 120 feet in his throwing drills. He will continue with his throwing drills for another week, then take two weeks off before continuing with his […]

Jose Peraza Picks Up Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza continued his recent hot streak, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. A week ago, Peraza appeared in danger of losing playing time, but he's hitting .423 over the past seven days to raise his season average up to .286 with five […]

Jose Berrios Dominates White Sox Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was dominant in an outing against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The 23-year-old held Chicago scoreless over seven innings, striking out 11 and allowing just three hits. He picked up the win to improve his record to 2-1 on the season to go along with a 2.18 ERA and […]

Brandon Finnegan Expected To Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price told reporters on Thursday that left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is likely to get the start on Saturday. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after suffering a strained biceps during the spring. He will take the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals. Finnegan has […]

Gavin Escobar Among Seven Players Released By Browns

The Cleveland Browns parted ways with seven players on Thursday. They terminated the contract of tight end Gavin Escobar and waived running back Kelvin Taylor, wide receivers Bug Howard and Larry Pinkard, tight end Matt Lengel, and defensive players Max Bullough and C.J. Smith. Of the seven players, Escobar is the best known. He started […]

Josh Allen Meets With Browns On Thursday

Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen was in Berea, Ohio, on Thursday meeting with the Cleveland Browns as part of their pre-draft evaluation process. Allen will be one of the 30 pre-draft visits that each team is permitted to hold. Allen's name has been strongly linked to the Browns over the past few weeks, with many […]

Yovani Gallardo Clears Waivers, Will Become A Free Agent

Former Cincinnati Reds right-hander Yovani Gallardo cleared waivers on Thursday and refused an outright assignment. As a result, Gallardo will now become a free agent, free to sign anywhere he chooses. The Reds designated Gallardo for assignment on Tuesday after he appeared in just three games as a reliever, allowing eight runs in 2 1/3 […]

Joey Votto Out Of Lineup Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds will give star first baseman Joey Votto a day off on Thursday as they conclude their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall is starting at first base and is batting fourth. This is a rare day off for Votto, who played in all 162 games during the 2017 season. There's nothing […]

Jarvis Landry Signs Huge Extension With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Jarvis Landry have agreed on a huge contract extension a little over a month after he was acquired from the Miami Dolphins in a trade. The deal will be for five years and $75.5 million, with a massive $47 million guaranteed. Landry has proven his worth as a reliable […]

Joey Votto Drives In One

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had an excellent day at the plate on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Votto went 3-for-5 with three singles, one RBI, and one run scored. The star hitter is off to a solid, if unspectacular, start to the season, batting .273 with a .586 OPS, two runs, and three […]

Luis Castillo Notches Quality Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a quality start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Castillo allowed three runs on five hits over six innings, striking out four. All of the damage off of Castillo came via the home run, as he allowed two in the game, a two-run shot in the second inning […]

Fernando Rodney Blows First Save, Winds Up With Win

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney blew his first save of the season on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Rodney came on in the top of the ninth inning in an 8-6 game and allowed Houston to score two runs on two singles and a throwing error by second baseman Brian Dozier. Rodney recovered to finish […]

Max Kepler Hits Walk-Off Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had a huge day at the plate on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Kepler went 2-for-4 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI. His second homer of the afternoon was a solo shot in the ninth inning which gave the Twins a 9-8 walk-off win. Kepler is off to […]

Browns Continue To Be Linked To Josh Allen

As the date for the 2018 NFL draft approaches, the Cleveland Browns continue to be frequently linked with quarterback Josh Allen of Wyoming. The rumors began back in January, when an NFL executive told reporters that general manager John Dorsey really liked Allen and would take him with the first overall pick. That rumor was […]

Addison Reed Feeling Better Wednesday

According to Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor, reliever Addison Reed (illness) is feeling much better on Wednesday after being sent home early on Tuesday due to a bout with strep throat. Reed will presumably be ready to occupy his role as setup man in the Twins' bullpen for Wednesday's series finale against the Houston Astros. […]

Miguel Sano Not In Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for their game with the Houston Astros. Normal starting shortstop Eduardo Escobar will slide over to third base for Sano while Ehire Adrianza handles shortstop. Sano is presumably getting a day of rest, as he has appeared in nine games […]

Jake Odorizzi Holds Astros To One Run

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in an excellent performance against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Odorizzi held the world champions to one run over six innings of work, striking out four and walking five to pick up his first win of the season. Odorizzi struggled with his control in this one but anytime a […]

Joe Mauer Drives In Two On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer had a big night at the plate against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. The veteran Twin went 2-for-3 with two walks, a run, and two RBI to help down Houston 4-1. Mauer is off to a great start for the Twins this season, slashing .407/.543/.556 with five runs and […]

Homer Bailey Excels Against Phillies

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey turned in an excellent performance against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Bailey spun six innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and allowing two hits. Unfortunately, Bailey was let down by his bullpen, which promptly came on to cough up five runs in the final two frames of the game. […]

Jesse Winker Returns To Lineup, Drives In One

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker returned to the lineup on Tuesday after a one-game absence due to an illness. The 24-year-old went 1-for-3 with one RBI in his team's 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The illness was never considered serious, as Winker was able to appear as a pinch-hitter on Monday. He is off […]

Ervin Santana To Begin Throwing Program Wednesday

According to Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor, right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) will begin a throwing program on Wednesday. It is a step in the right direction, as Santana has been sidelined since having capsular release surgery on his right middle finger in early February. The veteran right-hander missed all of spring training and will have to […]

Nick Senzel Starting At Third Base In Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel drew the start at third base in Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday night after playing second base to start the year. The positional change is noteworthy because the Reds lost starting third baseman Eugenio Suarez to a fractured thumb last Sunday. Team beat reporter C. Trent Rosecrans believes the positional […]

Yovani Gallardo Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated veteran right-hander Yovani Gallardo for assignment on Tuesday and will replace him on the 25-man roster with right-hander Tanner Rainey. Rainey was pitching at Triple-A Louisville, where he pitched two scoreless innings this season. Gallardo appeared in three games for the Reds, allowing eight runs in 2 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old […]

Eduardo Escobar Batting Cleanup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar has been elevated to the cleanup spot for Tuesday night's game against the Houston Astros. Escobar takes over the No. 4 spot for outfielder Eddie Rosario, who is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Escobar is off to a fast start for the Twins this season, slashing .375/.360/.708 with […]

Byron Buxton's Average Dips To .161

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton saw his struggles continue on Monday against the Houston Astros. Buxton went 0-for-4 for the second straight game to see his average dip down to .161 on the young season. Buxton has just five hits in 31 at-bats as he is off to a painfully slow start for the third […]

Lance Lynn Blanks Astros Over Five Innings

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn turned in an excellent start against the Houston Astros on Monday. Lynn held a dangerous Houston offense scoreless over five innings, racking up nine strikeouts and allowing three hits. It wasn't a perfect outing as Lynn did have to work around four walks, but he still showed much better than […]

Jose Peraza Swipes First Bag Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza managed to steal his first base of the season on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Peraza finished the game 1-for-5 with one strikeout. It has been a slow start for the young shortstop, who is slashing just .200/.200/.200 with two runs and one stolen base in eight games. Peraza has […]

Cody Reed Unimpressive Against Phillies

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Cody Reed did not fare well in his first start of the season. The 24-year-old southpaw allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to score five runs (three earned) on four hits, including two homers. Reed struck out four and walked one in the ballgame. The Phillies didn't take long to get to Reed as […]