Jesse Winker Notches Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-5 in a losing effort against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Winker, batting leadoff, also drove in a run, his first RBI of the season. The 24-year-old is off to a nice start this season, batting .313 with a .789 OPS and two runs scored in 21 plate […]

Luis Castillo Allows Four Runs In Five Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled for a second straight start on Friday. The young right-hander allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to score four runs in five innings of work, walking three and striking out three. The Pirates made Castillo work as he needed 107 pitches to get through five innings on a cold, rainy night […]

Brandon Finnegan Nearing Return

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is getting close to returning to the team after opening the season on the 10-day disabled list. Finnegan threw a simulated game on Wednesday and the team had positive things to say about his performance. Manager Bryan Price stated, "(He) threw the ball really good. […]

Scott Schebler Expected To Return To Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) has been out of action since taking a pitch off his right elbow this past Sunday. According to reports, Schebler was hit on the funny bone and still is feeling tingling sensations in his fingertips. Schebler has appeared in three games this season, posting a .333 average, one homer, […]

Ervin Santana Hoping To Throw Next Week

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) is hoping to resume throwing some time in the next week. The veteran pitcher had surgery on his right middle finger on Feb. 6 to remove a calcium deposit and is hoping to be able to progress to throwing soon. Santana is heading to New York […]

Brandon Finnegan's Simulated Game Goes Well

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) successfully completed a simulated game on Thursday, according to team manager Bryan Price. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after straining the biceps in his pitching arm. The young southpaw is next scheduled to make a start for Triple-A Louisville this coming […]

Homer Bailey Ineffective Against Pirates Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey struggled through his second start of the season, allowing the Pittsburgh Pirates to score five runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings of work. Bailey scattered seven hits while striking out two and walking three in the game. Bailey had an excellent start in the season opener but wasn't able […]

Adam Duvall Connects For Second Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall was one of the few bright spots for his team on Thursday night in their 5-2 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, his second round-tripper of the season. The veteran outfielder is now batting .176 with a .755 OPS, two homers and six […]

Kyle Gibson Doesn't Make It Past The Fifth Inning

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson battled through his start against the Seattle Mariners on a cold day at Target Field. The veteran allowed just one earned run over 4 1/3 innings of work, allowing seven hits and striking out three. Gibson allowed two runs to score in the first inning, one of which was unearned, […]

Miguel Sano Launches Third Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano continued his early-season hot streak on Thursday, launching his third home run of the season in a loss to the Seattle Mariners. Sano finished the game 1-for-3 with the homer, a two-run shot, to help power the Twins to a 4-2 win over Seattle. Sano is off to a fine […]

Kevin Shackelford Close To Return

Cincinnati Reds reliever Kevin Shackelford (forearm) has begun throwing and is close to throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Bryan Price. Shackelford was placed on the 10-day disabled list on March 29 after coming down with a forearm strain during spring training. The 28-year-old reliever threw 30 2/3 innings for the Reds in 2017, […]

Justin Hunter Returning To Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Justin Hunter agreed on a one-year contract on Thursday. Hunter came to Pittsburgh as an unrestricted free agent before the 2017 season and played in seven games last season, catching four passes for 23 yards and a score. Hunter was a second-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans in […]

Chris Boswell Signs Second-Round Tender

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell has signed his second-round tender, worth $2.9 million for the 2018 season. Boswell was a restricted free agent but will remain with the Steelers at least through the 2018 season. There are reports that the team still wants to sign Boswell to a long-term deal. Boswell hit 35 of 38 […]

Ervin Santana Not Yet Cleared To Throw

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana still has not been cleared to throw following February surgery on the middle finger on his pitching hand. Santana may go back for another exam on the finger, suggesting it may not be healing as expected. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that it is, "Just one of those fluid situations." […]

Phil Hughes To Start In Fort Myers Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes (oblique) is scheduled to make another minor league start on Thursday evening, this time at Fort Myers. Hughes opened the season on the disabled list due to an oblique injury but is progressing toward being able to return to the big league team sooner rather than later. Hughes will have […]

Logan Morrison Not In Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter/first baseman Logan Morrison is not in the team's lineup on Thursday as they get set to take on the Seattle Mariners at home. It is simply a routine day off as Morrison, a lefty, will sit against tough Seattle southpaw James Paxton. Morrison is off to a slow start with his […]

Kevin Hogan Requests To Be Traded From Browns

According to a report by NFL network's Ian Rapoport, Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Kevin Hogan has requested and received permission to look for a trade out of Cleveland. Hogan has flashed as a fill-in for the Browns over the past few seasons but his skill set suggests that he's best suited as a backup. Hogan […]

Jose Berrios, Byron Buxton Turned Down Contract Extensions This Winter

On the heels of the Colorado Rockies and Charlie Blackmon agreeing to a contract extension, news broke that the Minnesota Twins offered winter contract extensions to several of their young stars. According to a report, Minnesota tried to extend outfielders Byron Buxton and Max Kepler, right-hander Jose Berrios and two other unnamed young players, but all […]

Hunter Greene Will Focus On Pitching This Season

Cincinnati Reds prospect and No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 draft, Hunter Greene, will begin the season exclusively as a pitcher, according to senior director of player development Jeff Graupe. Greene, drafted out of high school, was a star shortstop as well as the top pitching prospect in last year's draft and has the skills […]

Jake Odorizzi Forced From Game In Fifth Inning

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi struggled through a snowy, windy day in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Odorizzi lasted just 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits while walking three and striking out two. While it wasn't a disastrous start for the right-hander, he did cough up two leads and failed to work deep enough […]

Brian Dozier Continues Blistering Start

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier continued his hot start to the 2018 season on Wednesday. Dozier went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs, and two walks in his team's 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The star second baseman already has four home runs this season, along with a .318 batting average and […]

Stevan Ridley Back With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to bring back running back Stevan Ridley on a one-year deal. Ridley was signed as depth last December after James Conner was lost for the season with a knee injury. He played well in Week 17, rushing for 80 yards and a score against the Cleveland Browns. Ridley showed promise […]

Cody Reed Will Have His Turn Skipped

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Cody Reed will have to wait a bit longer to make his 2018 debut. Reed was scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, a game which ended up getting postponed due to a rainstorm. The team plans to skip Reed on Thursday, instead opting to start right-hander Homer Bailey on […]

Browns Hosting Sam Darnold Wednesday

The Cleveland Browns acknowledged on Wednesday that USC quarterback Sam Darnold is at team headquarters in Berea, Ohio, as part of the team's pre-draft evaluations. Darnold has been one of the names most frequently linked to the Browns as a candidate to be their first overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Former Oklahoma quarterback […]

Anthony DeSclafani Begins Throwing

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (oblique) began a throwing program at the team's Arizona spring training complex this week. DeSclafani opened the season on the 60-day disabled list after coming down with an oblique injury during the spring. DeSclafani dealt with a similar injury in 2016, one which caused him to miss two months of […]

Scott Schebler Sitting Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) was not in the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. He is dealing with an elbow contusion, which also kept him from playing in Monday's game. Schebler was hit by a pitch in Sunday's game with the Washington Nationals, but he is expected to be back in the […]

Raisel Iglesias Nails Down First Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias locked down his first save of the season on Monday, preserving a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Iglesias notched a four-out save, walking one and striking out two without allowing a hit. It was a nice bounce back after he allowed the Nationals to score a run in a […]

Tyler Mahle Stifles Cubs On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched a gem against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The 23-year-old held Chicago scoreless over six innings, allowing just one hit and striking out seven. It was a fantastic performance for the youngster that came against a loaded Cubs lineup that can be dangerous for opposing pitchers to try to […]

Eduardo Escobar Stays Hot On Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar continued his hot start to the season on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and one RBI in a losing effort. The 29-year-old infielder is now slashing .385/.385/.769 with a homer, two doubles and three RBI in the early stages of the season. […]

Lance Lynn Gives Up Five Runs In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn did not fare well in his debut for his new team. Lynn, signed about halfway through spring training, allowed five runs in four innings of work while striking out three and walking six. It was not how the Twins, or Lynn, envisioned his start with his new team going. Most […]