Phil Hughes Should Throw Around 90 Pitches OnSunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes will make his 2018 debut on Sunday when he takes the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hughes injured his oblique during spring training and opened the season on the 10-day disabled list. Despite the injury, the veteran has a reasonably long leash in his first start in about 11 […]

Tommy Pham's Groin Issue Appears Minor

The St. Louis Cardinals held outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) out of action on Saturday, but manager Mike Matheny suggested to reporters that Pham could have played and was available to pinch-hit, even though he didn't appear in the game. Pham is nursing a sore groin, which caused him to miss a few games earlier in […]

Gleyber Torres Promoted To Big Leagues

The New York Yankees are promoting top prospect Gleyber Torres, who is expected to join the team on Sunday. Torres is the Yankees' No. 1 overall prospect and the No. 5 prospect in all of baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Torres is hitting .370 with one homer, six runs, and 11 RBI in 13 games […]

Scott Schebler Returns To Starting Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler is back in the starting lineup after missing most of the past few weeks with an elbow issue. Schebler was reinstated from the disabled list on Friday and saw action as a pinch-hitter. He is in center field and batting sixth against the St. Louis Cardinals and Carlos Martinez. Schebler […]

Brandon Finnegan Struggles Again On Friday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan had a rough outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Finnegan lasted just three innings, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out two. He didn't help his cause by issuing four walks in the ballgame. Finnegan started the season on the disabled list with a biceps […]

Eddie Rosario Connects For Third Career Grand Slam

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario had a big game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Rosario went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, the third of his career. The big homer raised Rosario's batting average to .226 with a .683 OPS, two homers, and nine RBI. Rosario's last grand slam came against the Arizona Diamondbacks […]

Byron Buxton Showing Minor Improvement

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (migraines) reportedly showed "minor improvement" on Friday. The young outfielder was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday after migraines forced him from the lineup for both games of his team's two-game series against the Cleveland Indians in Puerto Rico. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that Buxton could do […]

Browns GM: Hand Size Is A Factor Due To Cleveland Weather

Cleveland Browns general manager Josh Dorsey has been playing his cards close to his vest as the NFL draft approaches, but he may have tipped his hand in a pre-draft press conference on Thursday. Dorsey spent some time discussing quarterback hand size, stating, "You all laugh at me when I say it, but I think […]

John Dorsey: Saquon Barkley Still In The Mix At No. 1

According to Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey, the team is still considering Penn State running back Saquon Barkley with the first overall pick in the draft. Dorsey replied, "Why wouldn't I?" when a reporter asked him whether he would consider Barkley with the first overall pick in the draft. Most speculation around the league […]

Max Kepler's Knee Issue Appears Minor

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) left Wednesday's game in the 10th inning with a knee issue. Manager Paul Molitor updated Kepler's status on Thursday, saying that the team thinks he will be alright. It sounds like the Twins removing Kepler from the game was a precautionary measure, which is good […]

Reds Fire Manager Bryan Price

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday morning that they are firing manager Bryan Price and pitching coach Mack Jenkins. The team is off to a 3-15 start, which surely played into the team moving on from a majority of their major league coaching staff. Bench coach Jim Riggleman will become interim manager, while former Triple-A […]

Former Browns GM Believes Josh Allen Is Going To Cleveland

As the 2018 NFL draft draws near, add former Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage to the list of those who believe the Browns will select quarterback Josh Allen with the first overall pick. Savage, who is now the director of the Senior Bowl, stated in a radio interview, “If you asked me that a […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Six On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a decent pitching performance against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday evening. Mahle allowed two runs over five innings of work, striking out six and walking four. He wound up taking the loss as the Reds offense was shut out by the Brewers. Mahle bounced back from a poor […]

Jose Berrios Dominates Again, Settles For No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios continued his pitching excellence on Wednesday night, holding the Cleveland Indians scoreless over seven innings of work. Berrios allowed just three hits and struck out five while taking a no-decision in a game that the Twins wound up winning in 16 innings. After some rough patches over his first two […]

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 […]