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Tyrod Taylor Passes For 65 Yards Thursday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 11-of-16 passes for 65 yards in his team's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Taylor also seems to have survived an injury scare as he appeared to injure his left arm after a pass attempt in the first quarter. Taylor came off the field with his arm […]
Matt T 6 years agoBen Roethlisberger To Play Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will make his preseason debut on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. Roethlisberger, going into his 15th NFL season, has yet to take a preseason snap. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that he intends to play all of his starters who are healthy in the third preseason game. […]
Matt T 6 years agoAntonio Brown Has A Chance To Play Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quad) has a chance to play in his team's third preseason game on Saturday. Brown has been dealing with a quad issue throughout training camp, which has forced him to practice on a limited basis throughout. If Brown is able to play, it looks like he will be a […]
Matt T 6 years agoChris Boswell Signs Extension With Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers and kicker Chris Boswell agreed to a five-year, $19 million contract extension on Thursday. Boswell was originally tendered as a restricted free agent for $2.9 million earlier in the offseason but all along the two sides appeared to be working towards getting something done long-term. Boswell will now remain the kicker in […]
Matt T 6 years agoJorge Polanco Goes Deep Wednesday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco hit his third home run of the season on Wednesday. The veteran shortstop blasted a two-run shot off of Chicago White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon in the first inning for his only hit in four at-bats. Polanco spent the first 80 games of the season on the suspended list but […]
Matt T 6 years agoJose Peraza Swipes 19th Bag
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza was one of the few bright spots in his team's 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Batting second for the Reds, Peraza went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in the game. The young infielder is enjoying a solid season at the plate, batting .292 with a .745 OPS, […]
Matt T 6 years agoJarvis Landry Looks To Bounce Back Thursday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was shut out in his team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. The goose egg can't be entirely blamed on Landry, however, as the first-team offense went extremely run-heavy in the game. Landry and Cleveland's starters are expected to play into the third quarter on Thursday against the […]
Matt T 6 years agoCarlos Hyde Looking To Repeat Preseason Success
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde was one of his team's standouts in the previous week's preseason contest against the Buffalo Bills. Hyde ripped off multiple big runs and scored a touchdown in the game while playing into the second quarter. The veteran should be on the field plenty in the third preseason game against […]
Matt T 6 years agoTyrod Taylor To Play Into Second Half Thursday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor will ramp up his playing time in his team's third preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor and the Cleveland first-team offense will play into the third quarter in what can be considered as the regular season dress rehearsal. Cleveland's offense has looked solid under Taylor this preseason but Thursday […]
Matt T 6 years agoBaker Mayfield To Enter In Third Quarter Thursday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to enter Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter. With the starters scheduled to play more in the upcoming dress rehearsal game, Mayfield will not see as much playing time as he has in the first two preseason contests. When he does enter the […]
Matt T 6 years agoAntonio Callaway Might Not Play Thursday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin) might not suit up for his team's third preseason game on Thursday night. According to reports, Callaway was seen working on the side with trainers during practice on Wednesday. Callaway has been dealing with a groin issue for a few days now which has limited his participation in […]
Matt T 6 years agoMitch Garver Picks Up 13th Double
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored in his team's 8-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday. The young backstop has been solid in his first shot to serve as the team's starting catcher, hitting .258 with seven homers, 13 doubles, 29 runs, and […]
Matt T 6 years agoEugenio Suarez Hits 27th Homer
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer in his team's 11-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The homer goes down as the 27th of the season for Suarez, setting a new career-high for the slugger. Suarez is enjoying a career season for the Reds, […]
Matt T 6 years agoTyler Austin Goes Deep Again
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Tyler Austin kept up his hot hitting on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a solo homer. Austin has been raking since the Twins acquired him from the New York Yankees, hitting .350 with three homers and five RBI in 20 at-bats. In 141 at-bats this season, Austin is hitting .241 with 11 […]
Matt T 6 years agoJose Peraza Takes Bumgarner Deep Saturday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer in his team's 7-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. In somewhat of a surprise, the light-hitting Peraza took Giants ace Madison Bumgarner deep for a solo shot in the fourth inning. Peraza continues to piece together an excellent season […]
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Scores Three Times Saturday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs in his team's 7-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. It was an impressive performance overall by the Reds offense, which scored six runs off of Giants ace Madison Bumgarner in the contest. After slumping for much of the […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoe Mauer Hits Pinch-Hit Three-Run Homer
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer didn't draw the start against the Detroit Tigers on Friday but he certainly made his presence felt. With the Twins down 3-2, Mauer pinch-hit for Ehire Adrianza in the seventh inning and laced a three-run, go-ahead homer to power his team to a 5-4 win. Mauer is now hitting […]
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Picks Up Three Hits Friday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 3-for-5 in his team's 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The three-hit game raises Gennett's batting average to .309 on the season, to go along with 18 homers, 69 runs, 70 RBI, and three steals. Gennett has slowed down over the past 30 days, hitting […]
Matt T 6 years agoNick Chubb Finds End Zone Friday
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb turned in an excellent game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday. Chubb carried the ball 11 times for 53 yards while adding a touchdown and two catches. This was a welcome performance after Chubb struggled the previous week, gaining just 11 yards on 15 carries. Against Buffalo, Chubb looked […]
Matt T 6 years agoBaker Mayfield Solid In Preseason Game Friday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield played well in his second preseason game on Friday. Facing the Buffalo Bills, Mayfield completed 7-of-13 passes for 75 yards while adding four rushes for nine yards. The rookie signal-caller did not throw a touchdown or an interception in the game, although he did have two potential touchdown passes overturned. […]
Matt T 6 years agoDavid Njoku Held Without A Catch Friday
On Friday against the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was unable to recapture the preseason success he enjoyed the previous week. A week after catching two touchdowns, Njoku was held without a catch on just one target. The Browns did deploy a run-heavy approach against the Buffalo starting defense, which limited the […]
Matt T 6 years agoDuke Johnson Picks Up 27 Yards Friday
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson ran well against the Buffalo Bills on Friday. Johnson, splitting first-team reps with Carlos Hyde, carried the ball four times for 27 yards. Even though he wasn't targeted against Buffalo, the veteran third-down back remains one of the top pass-catching running backs in the league. Johnson is a fantastic […]
Matt T 6 years agoJarvis Landry Held Without A Catch Friday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was held without a catch in his team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday. The Browns' No. 1 receiver was only targeted once in the contest. Landry's main "contribution" in the game was an offensive pass interference penalty which negated a catch by rookie Antonio Callaway. […]
Matt T 6 years agoCarlos Hyde Scores In Second Preseason Game
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde ran well against the Buffalo Bills in his team's second preseason game on Friday. Hyde finished with nine carries for 64 yards and one touchdown while adding one catch in the passing game. The veteran runner showed excellent vision and proved to be difficult for Bills defenders to bring […]
Matt T 6 years agoTyrod Taylor Quiet In Second Preseason Game
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor was solid, if unspectacular, in his team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday. Taylor played into the second quarter and helped lead his team on one touchdown-scoring drive. He completed 4-of-7 passes for 22 yards while adding one rush for five yards in the game. Taylor didn't […]
Matt T 6 years agoJorge Polanco Plates Four Runs On Thursday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco had a big night at the plate in his team's 15-8 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Polanco went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and later tacked on another RBI to finish with four. The veteran shortstop was the guy who got his offense off to a fast start, […]
Matt T 6 years agoLogan Forsythe Perfect In Five At-Bats Thursday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Logan Forsythe continued his red-hot hitting on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Forsythe went a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate with two doubles, three runs, and two RBI. The veteran second baseman was a disappointment with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season but the change of scenery has been just what […]
Matt T 6 years agoJames Washington Shreds Packers Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington turned in an excellent preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. The rookie receiver caught five passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns in an impressive performance. Washington caught both of his touchdowns in the second half of the game, with the first score coming on […]
Matt T 6 years agoMason Rudolph Shaky In Preseason Start Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph struggled in his preseason start against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. Playing all of the first half, Rudolph completed just 5-of-12 passes for 47 yards. He did throw a four-yard touchdown to Juju Smith-Schuster but he also threw a pick-six on his very first pass attempt of the game. […]
Matt T 6 years agoJames Conner Runs Well In Second Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner looked excellent in his team's second preseason game of the year. Conner rushed five times for 57 yards against the Green Bay Packers while adding a 26-yard rushing touchdown. The second-year running back has been operating as the team's starting running back with Le'Veon Bell sitting out of training […]
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