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 […]

Eddie Rosario Not Throwing Due To Tendinitis

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario has not been throwing in camp due to a mild case of triceps tendinitis. The 26-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2017, slashing .290/.328/.507 with 27 homers, 79 runs, 78 RBI, and nine steals in 589 plate appearances. Rosario's case of tendinitis doesn't sound serious, so fantasy owners can consider […]

Brian Dozier, Twins Not Talking Extension

The Minnesota Twins and star second baseman Brian Dozier have not discussed a contract extension. Dozier will earn $9 million this season in what is the final year of his contract. He told the media in late January that he wanted to sign a long-term deal with the Twins but nothing has come of those […]

Twins Still Looking To Add Another Starting Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins are still looking to add another affordable starting pitcher to their roster ahead of the start of the regular season. A source with direct knowledge of the situation reported that the Twins recently offered free-agent right-hander Lance Lynn a two-year, $20 million deal, but Lynn was not interested, as he believes he […]

Billy Hamilton Has Sprained Left Index Finger

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton (finger) was scratched from Tuesday's spring training game against the Cleveland Indians. The team announced that Hamilton is dealing with a sprained left index finger and he is currently listed as day-to-day. This is fortunate news, as fantasy owners can rule out a broken finger, which would […]

Billy Hamilton Scratched Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton has been scratched from Tuesday's game due to an injury to his left index finger. There has been no news regarding the severity of the injury or how he picked it up, but the team should update his status in the next day or so. Hamilton will be replaced in […]

Mitch Garver Expected Back Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is expected to make his return to the field on Tuesday. The 27-year-old backstop has been sidelined since last Wednesday after he tweaked his knee during a rundown in Spring Training action. When he returns, Garver is expected to resume his role as the team's primary backup catcher after […]

Nick Gordon, Brock Stassi Likely To Return Sunday

The Minnesota Twins expect to get second baseman Nick Gordon (wrist) and first baseman Brock Stassi (back) back in time to participate in Sunday's spring training game. Gordon has been sidelined since straining his wrist sliding into third base earlier in the week, while Stassi has been dealing with back spasms throughout the week. Gordon […]

Michael Kohn Tears Right Biceps

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Kohn tore the coracobraschialis muscle in his right biceps on Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander is expected to miss several months after the injury and will be seen at the Mayo Clinic to undergo further testing. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2016, Kohn spent the 2017 season pitching in the minors […]

Ervin Santana Will Have To Wait To Have Cast Removed

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) will have to wait to have the cast removed from his right hand. Santana had surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand in early February and is expected to miss around 10 to 12 weeks as he recovers. He was originally slated to have the cast removed on […]

Jason Castro Scratched With Migraines

The Minnesota Twins have scratched catcher Jason Castro after he developed migraines on Friday. Castro will be replaced in the lineup by Williams Austudillo. The Twins will likely play it safe with Castro, who spent a part of the season on the concussion list last year. Castro was sent home by the team in attempts […]