Browns Add Free Agent Darren Fells

The Cleveland Browns and free-agent tight end Darren Fells have agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. Fells spent the 2017 season with the Detroit Lions, playing in 16 games and catching 17 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns. Fells is known more for his blocking ability than he is for his production in […]

Carlos Hyde Expected To Sign With Browns

According to a tweet from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, free-agent running back Carlos Hyde is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. Hyde will get a three-year deal worth over $15 million, including $6 million in the first year. Hyde should inherit the early-down role which Isaiah Crowell held the previous season while getting spelled […]

Eli Rogers Becomes A Free Agent

The Pittsburgh Steelers opted not to tender restricted free-agent wide receiver Eli Rogers, allowing the young wide receiver to become an unrestricted free agent. Rogers tore his ACL during the playoffs, an injury which could have played into Pittsburgh's decision to not tender him. The emergence of star rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster also likely played a role […]

Eddie Rosario Could Be Ready To DH By Friday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) is slated to begin a throwing program on Wednesday and could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter by Friday in a split-squad game. Rosario has been sidelined over the past few weeks with tendinitis in the triceps of his throwing arm. Despite […]

Browns Solidify O-Line With Chris Hubbard

The Cleveland Browns strengthened their offensive line on Tuesday by signing Chris Hubbard away from the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Hubbard is able to play multiple positions across the offensive line, but he's expected to take over for Shon Coleman at right tackle in 2018. Hubbard will be quite the upgrade over Coleman, who struggled mightily […]

Josh Gordon Tendered By Browns As Exclusive-Rights Free Agent

The Cleveland Browns have tendered wide receiver Josh Gordon as an exclusive-rights free agent. Gordon will make $790,000 in 2018, the veteran minimum. Despite being in the league since 2012, Gordon's multiple suspensions have made it so he's accrued just two years of service time in the NFL. As such, the supremely talented Gordon will […]

Dilson Herrera Clears Waivers

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Dilson Herrera has cleared waivers and will no longer be part of the team's 40-man roster. He is expected to remain in big league camp in the meantime as the team attempts to get him more at-bats. Herrera had season-ending shoulder surgery in July 2017 and has not yet been able […]

Jake Odorizzi Skipping Tuesday's Start For Rest

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi will skip Tuesday's start. He told reporters that there is no injury and that he is just taking the day off for maintenance. He continued to state that he's "Just being smart." Odorizzi will throw a bullpen session on Thursday before he makes his next start against the Philadelphia Phillies […]

Browns Looking At Nate Solder

The Cleveland Browns have expressed interest in signing free-agent left tackle Nate Solder. Solder has spent his entire seven-year career with the New England Patriots. Cleveland's interest in Solder could indicate that long-time Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is leaning toward retirement after tearing his triceps last season. Thomas has yet to officially inform the […]

Eddie Rosario Still Not Cleared To Throw

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) still has not been cleared to throw as he works his way back from triceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. Rosario is expected to rejoin the lineup as the team's designated hitter in the coming days but he still has not been cleared to throw. It is a positive […]

Chris Boswell Gets Tender Offer

The Pittsburgh Steelers have given a second-round tender to kicker Chris Boswell, who is a restricted free agent. The tender will be worth just under $3 million as the two sides attempt to hammer out a long-term extension. The tender makes it extremely unlikely that an enemy team would sign Boswell to an offer sheet […]

Dilson Herrera Unlikely To Play Defense Soon

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Dilson Herrera (shoulder) is unlikely to get back on the field in a defensive capacity anytime soon, according to manager Bryan Price. When Price was asked about when Herrera would play defense, he told reporters not in the next week. Herrera underwent shoulder surgery in July 2017 and is not quite ready to […]

Brandon Finnegan Has Biceps Strain

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan has a biceps strain in his left arm. According to manager Bryan Price, the injury "doesn't appear to be a huge concern." Finnegan will go for treatment for a few days before the team re-evaluates his status and determines when he can begin throwing again. Finnegan […]

Jose Berrios Is Happy With His Delivery This Spring

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios has pitched 7 1/3 innings without walking a batter this spring. He credits an improved delivery, which has helped him improve his control. Berrios told reporters, “We’re trying to be in line to home plate more and not pull off,” he said. “That’s what I felt today. I feel comfortable. […]

Byron Buxton Enjoying Fast Start This Spring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is off to a fast start this spring. The young outfielder is batting .318 with one homer, four runs, three RBI, and three stolen bases. Buxton is among the fastest players in MLB and his elite defense guarantees he will be in the lineup on a daily basis. He got […]

Scooter Gennett Hitting .300 This Spring

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is out to prove his career year in 2017 was no fluke. The 27-year-old is off to a hot start this spring, batting .304 with one homer, five runs and two RBI in 23 at-bats. Gennett was a late addition to the Reds during the spring in 2017 and […]

Eugenio Suarez Off To A Hot Start

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez is off to a hot start this spring. The young third baseman is batting .333 with three homers, four runs, and five RBI in 24 at-bats. Suarez, who will head into the season as the team's everyday third baseman, has made incremental improvements for the Reds in each of […]

Reds Have High Hopes For Luis Castillo

The Cincinnati Reds have high hopes for right-hander Luis Castillo. If he continues to develop, Castillo could eventually turn into a top of the rotation starter for the club. Armed with a 98 mph fastball, one team insider told reporters that Castillo is currently their best pitcher and that he sees him as a future […]

Adam Duvall Has Two Homers This Spring

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall is off to a decent start this spring. The veteran slugger is slashing .231/.286/.500 with two homers, four runs, six RBI, and one steal. Duvall has emerged as a serious power threat, blasting 64 homers over the past two seasons. Playing his home games in hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark, Duvall […]

Joey Votto Having Slow Spring

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is off to a slow start this spring. The star first baseman is hitting .056 in 18 at-bats, notching just one hit while scoring three runs and driving in one. Despite the slow spring, there's no reason to get concerned about Votto. He got off to an extremely slow […]

Reds Lose Anthony DeSclafani, Brandon Finnegan To Injury On Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds had a rough Sunday as they lost two pitchers during Cactus League action. Starter Anthony DeSclafani left the game during the bottom of the first inning with an oblique injury. He was replaced by left-hander Brandon Finnegan, who also departed during the first with an unknown injury. Both pitchers dealt with injuries […]

Logan Morrison Will Return To Lineup Tuesday

According to reports, Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison (gluteus) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Morrison has been out since last Wednesday after straining his glute on a hard slide into home plate. Morrison's expected return to the lineup shows that his injury was never considered serious. Morrison will play his […]

Lance Lynn Signs One-Year Deal With Twins

The Minnesota Twins and right-hander Lance Lynn have agreed on a one-year, $12 million guaranteed deal. Lynn, who spent his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals, had been rumored to be negotiating with the Twins over the past week while the Twins were making no secret about their desire to add another arm to […]

Eddie Rosario Feeling Better

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario told reporters on Friday that his sore right triceps is feeling better. The outfielder has not been throwing of late due to soreness in the muscle. He has been cleared to resume all baseball activity as of Friday but he isn't quite sure when he will be back in the […]

Logan Morrison Getting Better But Will Miss Friday, Saturday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Logan Morrison (gluteus) is on the road to recovery after straining his glute on Wednesday while sliding in a spring training game. Morrison told manager Paul Molitor that he is improving, but the team plans to be cautious with Morrison and will most likely hold him out of action on […]

Billy Hamilton Back In Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton (finger) was back in his team's lineup on Thursday as they took on the Colorado Rockies in Cactus League action. Hamilton sprained his left index finger during batting practice on Tuesday and was a late scratch from the lineup that day. The issue obviously isn't serious, as Hamilton was feeling […]

Logan Morrison Leaves Game Early

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison left Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Red Sox early after coming down with tightness in his right gluteus. Morrison developed the injury after sliding into home plate. The Twins removed him from the game shortly thereafter, although it appears the move was just precautionary. For now, consider Morrison […]

Billy Hamilton's Finger Feeling Better

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is dealing with a sprained left index finger, an injury which forced the Reds to scratch him before Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Cleveland Indians. Hamilton picked up the injury while taking batting practice on Tuesday. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, as Hamilton […]

Michael Kohn Dealing With Nerve Issue

Minnesota Twins reliever Michael Kohn has been diagnosed with a nerve issue in his biceps and will be out of action for four to six months. The 31-year-old right-hander came down with soreness in the muscle last week and will be sidelined in order to rest and rehab the nerve issue. Kohn has dealt with numerous […]

Ervin Santana Has Cast Removed

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana had the cast removed from his throwing hand on Monday. He is now scheduled to begin rehab work and strengthening exercises. Once he has built up his arm strength, he will begin a throwing program as he works towards a late April/early May return to the field. Santana had surgery […]