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Jarvis Landry Could Be Used More Downfield
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has made a name for himself with the Miami Dolphins as a solid slot receiver who operates close to the line of scrimmage and rarely runs routes downfield. Landry averaged just 8.8 yards per catch in 2017, shockingly failing to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards despite catching 112 passes. According […]
Matt T 6 years agoByron Buxton Runs Bases On Sunday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) did some baserunning drills on Sunday. Buxton is on the disabled list with a fractured left big toe, an injury which he sustained while on a rehab assignment. According to reports, Buxton was not going full speed but he was testing himself going from first to third. He was […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoe Mauer To Go On Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) is heading to Scranton to begin a rehab assignment. Mauer has been on the disabled list since mid-May with a concussion but appears to be ready for live action. There is not a definite timetable for how long he will be on the rehab assignment but it is […]
Matt T 6 years agoFernando Romero Picks Up Third Win
Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero picked up his third win of the season on Sunday as he held the Los Angeles Angels to two earned runs in five innings of work. Romero struck out five and walked two in the ballgame. The win improves Romero's record to 3-2 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and […]
Matt T 6 years agoJake Cave Turns In Career Game Sunday
Minnesota Twins center fielder Jake Cave had a career day against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Cave went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, a run scored, and three RBI to help down the Angels 7-5. Cave, who was just promoted from Triple-A on Saturday to help in the outfield with Byron Buxton injured, […]
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Drives In Two Sunday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett continued his excellent season on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gennett went 1-for-4 with two RBI to help power his team to a 6-3 win. The Cincinnati second baseman has been absolutely dominant at the plate this season, batting .340 with a .932 OPS, 12 homers, 33 runs, […]
Matt T 6 years agoKyle Gibson Pitches Well Again
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in another strong performance on Saturday. Gibson held the Los Angeles Angels to two runs over seven innings of work, striking out five and walking two but he took the loss as his offense only gave him one run of support. Gibson now has a 1-4 record, 3.45 ERA, […]
Matt T 6 years agoEugenio Suarez Goes Yard Saturday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The homer goes down as his 12th of the season, to go along with a .298 batting average, .948 OPS, 28 runs, and 47 RBI. Suarez missed almost two weeks this season with a fractured thumb […]
Matt T 6 years agoCarlos Hyde Expected To Open Season As Starter
According to a report from long-time Cleveland Browns beat reporter Tony Grossi, Carlos Hyde is expected to open the season as the team's starting running back. Hyde signed with the team as a free agent this offseason but the selection of Nick Chubb in April's draft cast some uncertainty over what Hyde's role would be. […]
Matt T 6 years agoSteelers Likely To Sign Chris Boswell To Long-Term Deal
Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter Ed Bouchette expects the team and kicker Chris Boswell to agree to a new long-term contract. The team tendered the restricted free agent at a second-round level this offseason and he will play the 2018 season on a one-year, $2.91 million contract. It appears likely that the two sides will hammer […]
Matt T 6 years agoJosh Gordon Could Be Next Brown To Receive Contract Extension
The Cleveland Browns recently agreed upon a contract extension with running back Duke Johnson. Long-time Browns beat reporter Tony Grossi believes that wide receiver Josh Gordon could be the next player on the team to receive an extension. Due to his multiple suspensions, Gordon is making just over $700,000 in 2018 and can become a […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoey Votto Drives In Two On Friday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run, and two RBI in his team's 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. The big game raises Votto's batting average to .307 with an .861 OPS, six homers, 32 runs, 27 RBI, and one steal. Votto got off to a […]
Matt T 6 years agoLance Lynn Continues Recent Success
Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn pitched well against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Lynn pitched six innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and walking just one, but he had to settle for a no-decision. This marks Lynn's fourth straight productive start for the Twins, as he's starting to round into form after a […]
Matt T 6 years agoErvin Santana Plays Catch Thursday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) played catch on Thursday. Santana has been sidelined all season after having surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand back in February. He was on a rehab assignment last week when he felt discomfort in the finger, which ended that. Santana is expected to work off a […]
Matt T 6 years agoEduardo Escobar Launches 12th Homer
Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar continued his power surge at the plate on Thursday. Escobar went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI to help down the Chicago White Sox 7-2. Escobar is in the middle of a breakout campaign, batting .286 with 12 homers, 31 runs, and 38 RBI in 56 games. He is […]
Matt T 6 years agoJose Berrios Dominant In Complete Game
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was excellent in his start against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Berrios pitched a complete game, allowing two runs while striking out 10 to pick up his seventh win of the season. He scattered six hits and did not walk a batter in the outing. The 24-year-old hurler continues […]
Matt T 6 years agoDuke Johnson Agrees To Contract Extension With Browns
The Cleveland Browns and running back Duke Johnson agreed to a three-year, $15.6 million contract extension on Thursday. Johnson will get $7.7 million guaranteed and the $5 million average per year makes him a top-10 running back in terms of annual salary. The extension assures Johnson will remain in Cleveland, as he would have gone […]
Matt T 6 years agoJosh Gordon Impresses At OTAs
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield came away from organized team activities extremely impressed by wide receiver Josh Gordon. When asked about Gordon, Mayfield stated, "Physically talented. I’ve never seen anybody like him, bar none. He’s definitely gifted." Mayfield is expected to open the season as the second-string quarterback but he and Gordon could combine […]
Matt T 6 years agoHomer Bailey To Go On Rehab Assignment Soon
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey (knee) is expected to go on a rehab assignment in four or five days, according to interim manager Jim Riggleman. Bailey landed on the disabled list on Saturday after coming down with knee inflammation, but it appears the issue isn't too serious, as he's close to resuming baseball activity. Bailey […]
Matt T 6 years agoMiguel Sano And Max Kepler Out, Logan Morrison In Thursday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano and outfielder Max Kepler are out of the lineup on Thursday while Logan Morrison (back) will return. Morrison had missed the past three games with back stiffness. Sano will be replaced at third base by Eduardo Escobar while Robbie Grossman is in right field.
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Not In Lineup Thursday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He will be replaced at second base by Brandon Dixon, who is batting seventh. This appears to be a regular day of rest for Gennett, who dealt with a sore throwing shoulder back in April. Gennett has […]
Matt T 6 years agoJake Odorizzi Takes Third Loss Wednesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi took his third loss of the season on Wednesday as the Chicago White Sox beat his team 5-2. Odorizzi didn't pitch too poorly, allowing three runs in five innings of work while striking out seven, but his offense provided just two runs of support behind him. Odorizzi is now 3-3 […]
Matt T 6 years agoLogan Morrison Should Be Able To Avoid DL
Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison (back) is expected to be able to avoid a stint on the disabled list. Morrison has missed the past three games with back stiffness, but the issue does not appear to be serious. He was reportedly available to pinch hit on Wednesday, and his back pain is almost gone. […]
Matt T 6 years agoJoe Mauer Getting Closer To Returning
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) is getting closer to returning to the field. Mauer has been sidelined since mid-May with a concussion but has ramped up his activity on the field of late. He has been fielding grounders and taking batting practice over the past week and the Twins are considering sending Mauer […]
Matt T 6 years agoByron Buxton Coming Along Slowly
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) has been coming along slowly in his rehab. According to a report, "pain reduction has been slow" when it comes to Buxton's fractured big toe, which has slowed his progress toward returning. Buxton originally landed on the disabled list with migraines in April and then injured his toe while […]
Matt T 6 years agoZack Littell Optioned Back To Triple-A
The Minnesota Twins optioned right-hander Zack Littell back to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. Littell made his MLB debut on Tuesday, pitching against the Chicago White Sox in the nightcap of a doubleheader. The rookie allowed Chicago to score six runs over his three innings of work while striking out one and walking four. Littell wasn't […]
Matt T 6 years agoLogan Morrison Out Again Wednesday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison (back) is out of the lineup again on Wednesday. Morrison missed both games of a Tuesday doubleheader with stiffness in his back. For now, it doesn't appear to be a serious concern, but it has been enough to hold him out of the past three games. Miguel Sano will […]
Matt T 6 years agoTucker Barnhart Picks Up Three Hits
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Barnhart continues to be a reliable source of fantasy production as a catcher, batting .269 with a .736 OPS, three homers, 17 runs, and 18 RBI. He's been especially productive over the last 30 days, with […]
Matt T 6 years agoFernando Romero Bounces Back Tuesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero bounced back from the worst start of his MLB career on Tuesday, holding the Chicago White Sox to two runs over six innings. This came a game after the rookie allowed the Kansas City Royals to score eight earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings. Romero has been most impressive […]
Matt T 6 years agoEduardo Escobar Lifts Three-Run Homer
Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar helped cap a four-run rally in his team's 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of their doubleheader on Tuesday. Escobar launched a three-run homer in the eighth inning, which capped off a four-run frame in his team's come-from-behind victory. Escobar wound up going 5-for-8 with […]
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