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Joey Votto Picks Up Two Hits In Saturday Doubleheader
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went a combined 2-for-7 with a double in his team's Saturday doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. In what is shaping up as a down year, Votto continues to provide a decent batting average and excellent on-base percentage and little else for his fantasy owners this season. Overall, the star […]
Matt T 6 years agoJose Peraza Picks Up Four Hits Saturday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza was productive during his team's doubleheader with the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Batting leadoff in both games, Peraza finished a combined 4-for-9 with a homer, a double, three runs, and one RBI. The only blemish on the day was a caught stealing during the first game, his third on the […]
Matt T 6 years agoEugenio Suarez Blasts Two-Run Shot Thursday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 10-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. It was an impressive homer as it came off of Washington ace Max Scherzer, accounting for the only damage off of the Cy Young winner in the game. Suarez's magical season continues […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoe Mauer Picks Up A Rare Triple
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 1-for-4 with a triple in his team's 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Mauer's triple was one of the few bright spots for a Twins team that scraped together just five hits against Carlos Carrasco and Brad Hand on the afternoon. The triple was the first […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoel Bitonio Working At Left Tackle
Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joel Bitonio worked as the left tackle with the first-team in practice on Wednesday. The team has spent a good part of the offseason trying to fill the huge vacancy created when All-Pro and future Hall of Famer Joe Thomas retired. Bitonio has been the Browns' starting left guard over the […]
Matt T 6 years agoFantasy Eulogy - Farewell DeMarco Murray
Sadly, the National Football League saw a trio of star fantasy running backs retire over the offseason. Matt Forte, Danny Woodhead, and DeMarco Murray all hung up the cleats after amassing multiple RB1 seasons between them. For an in-depth look at the decorated career of Forte, be sure to check out my colleague Brady Grove's […]
Matt T 6 years agoLogan Morrison Hits 14th Homer
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in his team's 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Morrison sent a Trevor Bauer offering over the fence in the sixth inning to give him his 14th home run on the year. The slugger has struggled in his first season with […]
Matt T 6 years agoJose Peraza Hitless In Last Eight At-Bats
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza struggled at the plate against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Peraza went 0-for-4 on the night, making him hitless in eight at-bats over his past two games. The young shortstop is now batting .287 with a .720 OPS, five homers, 55 runs, 35 RBI, and 17 steals on the season. […]
Matt T 6 years agoMitch Garver Rips Walk-Off Double
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver was the hero on Monday as he ripped a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth inning to down the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians 5-4. Garver finished the night 2-for-4 at the plate with a run and one RBI. The young backstop has performed well since taking over as […]
Matt T 6 years agoRex Burkhead (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper
We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition […]
Matt T 6 years agoMiguel Sano Strikes Out Twice Sunday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts on Sunday as his team lost 3-0 to the Boston Red Sox. Sano, who was recalled from the minors ahead of Saturday's game after the Twins traded Eduardo Escobar to the Arizona Diamondbacks, went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts over the weekend. The slugger hit […]
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Enjoys Big Game Sunday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett turned in a big game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The All-Star went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and even chipped in a rare steal. Gennett is now batting .319 with an .879 OPS, 17 homers, 64 runs, 67 RBI, and three steals. There have been mixed reports […]
Matt T 6 years agoVance McDonald Leaves Practice With Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald left Sunday's practice early with a foot injury. The athletic tight end was carted off the field towards the end of practice according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin was unsure of the severity of the injury when speaking to reporters following practice. McDonald is expected to take on […]
Matt T 6 years agoLogan Morrison Hits 13th Homer Saturday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison went 1-for-4 with a solo homer as his team lost 10-4 to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Morrison squared up a second-inning offering from Boston right-hander Rick Porcello for his 13th home run of the season. It has been a disappointing year for the offseason free-agent acquisition as […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoey Votto Drives In Two On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in his team's 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The pair of RBI were the first for Votto since July 14 when he also plated two runs. Votto remains one of the best pure hitters and on-base machines in […]
Matt T 6 years agoEugenio Suarez Homers In Fifth Straight
The home run onslaught continued for Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Friday as he launched a second-inning offering from Philadelphia Phillies starter Nick Pivetta over the fence for a solo shot. The home run on Friday gives Suarez a long ball in five straight games, tying a Reds team record and gives him […]
Matt T 6 years agoJorge Polanco Picks Up Two Hits Friday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with a run scored in his team's 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The Twins elevated Polanco to the leadoff spot for the second time this season with veteran Joe Mauer getting the day off. Polanco has operated as Minnesota's everyday shortstop since being reinstated […]
Matt T 6 years agoNick Chubb (RB, CLE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper
We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition of […]
Matt T 6 years agoEugenio Suarez Launches Homer In Fourth Straight Game
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez's homer binge continued on Thursday as he homered in his fourth straight game. The All-Star third baseman blasted a first-inning offering from Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suarez for a two-run shot. Suarez is now batting .306 with a .974 OPS, 23 homers, 55 runs, and 78 RBI. The veteran […]
Matt T 6 years agoAdam Jones Will Try Out For Browns Friday
The Cleveland Browns will try out free-agent cornerback Adam Jones on Friday, according to a tweet from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones most recently played for the Cincinnati Bengals but they declined to pick up his option this spring. Jones is now 34 and would presumably compete with T.J. Carrie and rookie Denzel Ward for starting […]
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Turns In Three-Hit Afternoon
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett broke out of his post-All-Star game lull, going 3-for-4 in his team's 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Gennett came into the game hitless in 14 at-bats since the break but was able to jump-start his bat against the Cardinals with two singles and a double. […]
Matt T 6 years agoBrian Dozier Picks Up Two Hits Wednesday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-6 with a double and a run scored in his team's 12-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The double gives Dozier 21 on the season, along with a .225 average, .718 OPS, 16 homers, 63 runs, 51 RBI, and six steals. It has been somewhat […]
Matt T 6 years agoMitch Garver Enjoys Four-Hit Afternoon
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver enjoyed a career day in his team's 12-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Garver went 4-for-6 with a double, a homer, two runs, and five RBI to power his team to an extra-inning victory. Both the four hits and five RBI go down as career highs for […]
Matt T 6 years agoEli Rogers Returns To Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Eli Rogers agreed to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Rogers tore his ACL in January and was non-tendered by the team earlier in the offseason but will return to the team which he has spent the past two seasons with. The slot receiver visited with a few other teams, […]
Matt T 6 years agoDenzel Ward Signs Rookie Deal
The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that they signed cornerback Denzel Ward to his rookie contract. Ward agreed to a four-year deal with a fifth-year team option after the Browns used the No. 4 overall pick on him in the 2018 draft. The former Ohio State Buckeye impressed several in the organization during the rookie […]
Matt T 6 years agoJabrill Peppers Starts Camp On PUP List
Cleveland Browns safety Jabrill Peppers (groin) will open training camp on the PUP list. It is unclear when exactly Peppers injured his groin or just how serious the injury is, but he will not be on the field at the start of camp. Peppers, heading into his second year, is expected to see competition from […]
Matt T 6 years agoRicardo Louis Will Not Play In 2018
According to Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, wide receiver Ricardo Louis (neck) will not play in 2018. It is unclear when Louis injured his neck but it is an issue which will prevent him from taking the field for the Browns. Cleveland overhauled the receiving corps this offseason, trading for Jarvis Landry and signed […]
Matt T 6 years agoEduardo Escobar Drives In Three Runs
Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar turned in a big game in his team's 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and three RBI to power his team to victory. The veteran infielder is enjoying a career season, hitting .278 with an .860 OPS, 37 […]
Matt T 6 years agoEugenio Suarez Hits 21st Homer Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez accounted for all of his team's offense on Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in the seventh inning. The veteran third baseman is enjoying a career year, batting .306 with a .962 OPS, 21 homers, 52 runs, and […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoey Votto Still Looking For First Hit Since All-Star Break
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 0-for-2 with two walks in his team's 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. The hitless performance drops Votto's batting average to .283 with an .849 OPS, nine homers, 55 runs, and 50 RBI on the season. The veteran is still looking for his first hit […]
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