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Brian Dozier Launches Seventh Homer Friday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, his seventh, on Friday night. Dozier had been mired in a slump for much of the past month but has come to life over the past two games, picking up six hits in seven at-bats. Dozier is now batting .255 with seven homers, […]
Matt T 6 years agoLance Lynn's Struggles Continue
Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn saw his 2018 struggles continue on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Lynn allowed four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work, allowing eight hits while striking out three. The veteran right-hander has not fared well in his first season with the Twins, posting a 1-3 record, 7.34 ERA, […]
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Helps Power Reds To Victory
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett ran his homer streak to four consecutive games on Friday night. The veteran second baseman finished the night with four hits in five at-bats, notching his sixth homer and adding two runs and three RBI to help down the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gennett missed a few games earlier in […]
Matt T 6 years agoMatt Harvey Pitches Four Scoreless In Reds Debut
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Harvey made a solid debut for his new team on Friday. Traded from the New York Mets to the Reds earlier in the week, Harvey managed to pitch four scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Harvey only threw 55 pitches due to the fact he hadn't made […]
Matt T 6 years agoByron Buxton Activated From DL
The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday, sending outfielder Ryan LaMarre back to Triple-A to make room. Buxton spent almost a full month on the DL, first with migraines and then with a fractured toe which he suffered during a rehab assignment. Buxton will presumably be in the […]
Matt T 6 years agoBrandon Finnegan Optioned To Make Room For Matt Harvey
The Cincinnati Reds optioned left-hander Brandon Finnegan to Triple-A Louisville on Friday in order to clear room to add newly-acquired right-hander Matt Harvey to the 25-man roster. Harvey will make his first start as a Red on Friday night as he gets set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Finnegan went 0-3 with a […]
Matt T 6 years agoAdam Duvall Launches Pinch-Hit, Walk-Off Homer
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall didn't get the start in Wednesday's series finale against the New York Mets, but he certainly made his presence felt. Duvall blasted a pinch-hit, walk-off homer for the Reds in the bottom of the 10th inning to power his team to a 2-1 win. Duvall has struggled through a slow […]
Matt T 6 years agoSal Romano Excellent In No-Decision
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sal Romano turned in an excellent start against the New York Mets on Wednesday. Romano pitched six innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and allowing just five base runners. He had to settle for a no-decision after his offense needed 10 innings to scrape out a 2-1 win over New York. […]
Matt T 6 years agoScooter Gennett Not In Wednesday Lineup
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Alex Blandino is starting at second base and batting sixth as the Reds get ready to wrap up their series with the Mets. Gennett has been dealing with a sore throwing shoulder all season and missed […]
Matt T 6 years agoCorey Coleman Still On The Trade Block
According to Cleveland Plain Dealer beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman is still on the trade block. Cabot indicated in her Tuesday column that if another team made a reasonable offer for Coleman, the Browns would trade him away. Coleman, the team's No. 1 pick in 2016, was reportedly on […]
Matt T 6 years agoDenzel Ward Will Be Fine For OTAs
Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward (hip) is expected to be fine by the time organized team activities begin later in May. Ward injured his hip flexor during the three-day rookie camp in the first week of May and sat out the final two days of the camp as a precaution. It appears the Browns […]
Matt T 6 years agoBaker Mayfield Likely To Remain On Bench In 2018
Cleveland Plain Dealer beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot believes the Cleveland Browns will attempt to keep rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield on the bench for as long as possible in 2018. Cabot was asked when Mayfield would beat out incumbent starter Tyrod Taylor in her popular "Ask Mary Kay" column. In her response, she indicated that […]
Matt T 6 years agoLuis Castillo Picks Up Second Win
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well against the New York Mets on Tuesday. Castillo allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, striking out seven and walking one. Castillo picked up the win to improve his record to 2-4 on the season while he also dropped his ERA to 6.47. The young right-hander […]
Matt T 6 years agoEduardo Escobar Launches Seventh Homer
Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer on Tuesday to help down the St. Louis Cardinals. Escobar, batting cleanup, took Cardinals reliever Tyler Lyons deep in the seventh inning for his seventh round-tripper of the season. Escobar is off to an excellent start in 2018, batting .313 with a .993 […]
Matt T 6 years agoJake Odorizzi Picks Up Third Win
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi picked up his third win of the season on Tuesday, pitching five innings of one-run ball to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals. Odorizzi allowed two hits, two walks, and struck out three in the outing. The veteran right-hander improved his record to 3-2 on the year with a 3.83 ERA […]
Matt T 7 years agoLogan Morrison Leading Off Tuesday
In a new look for the Minnesota Twins, first baseman Logan Morrison will lead off against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Twins lose the designated hitter since they are playing in a National League stadium, which leaves regular starter Joe Mauer on the bench for Game 2 of the team's two-game series. This […]
Matt T 7 years agoByron Buxton Could Be Close To Activation
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) could be close to activation from the disabled list. According to manager Paul Molitor, there is "momentum" toward activating Buxton without a rehab assignment, most likely while the team is in Anaheim for a four-game series with the Angels which begins on Thursday. Buxton was […]
Matt T 7 years agoFernando Romero Impresses In Second Start
Minnesota Twins rookie right-hander Fernando Romero impressed again in his second career start, this time against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 23-year-old pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out nine. Despite the results, it wasn't a perfect outing as Romero struggled with his control, throwing just 57 of 97 pitches for […]
Matt T 7 years agoMiguel Sano Not Close To Return
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is not close to a return. Manager Paul Molitor was asked about Sano's status and told reporters, "I don't think we'll see him in Anaheim." The Twins are scheduled to open up a road series against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, which Sano will apparently not be […]
Matt T 7 years agoByron Buxton Likely To Skip Rehab Assignment
Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins want to see how outfielder Byron Buxton's fractured left toe responds to his workout on Monday. If he emerges feeling good, he will run the bases on Tuesday and the plan is to have him travel with the team to Anaheim for their series with the Los Angeles […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrandon Finnegan Remains In Rotation, For Now
Cincinnati Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman told the media on Monday that left-hander Brandon Finnegan will make his next start in Los Angeles. Finnegan's hold on a spot in the starting rotation has become tenuous due to his poor pitching but he will at least get one more shot to prove he belongs. Finnegan missed […]
Matt T 7 years agoByron Buxton Could Be Getting Close To Return
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) could be nearing a return to the lineup. The speedy outfielder was able to go through a workout on Monday, doing seven straight-ahead sprints, backpedals and cuts. He was apparently smiling as team athletic trainer Tony Leo made a phone call following the workout. Buxton has been sidelined since […]
Matt T 7 years agoBaker Mayfield Continues To Work Under Center
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield spent much of the recent three-day rookie minicamp working on taking snaps from under center. Mayfield operated almost solely out of shotgun in college, meaning he has plenty of work to do to get comfortable under center. “We are going to hammer that until I am good and it feels […]
Matt T 7 years agoDenzel Ward Sitting With Hip Flexor Injury
The Cleveland Browns had two of their more prominent rookies suffer injuries during their recent three-day rookie minicamp. Cornerback Denzel Ward (hip), the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, missed two days with a hip flexor injury, which he suffered on Friday. The injury appears to be minor, as he was held out for […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrandon Finnegan Struggles Sunday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan struggled against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Finnegan allowed five runs in 3 1/3 innings of work, striking out two and walking three. The young southpaw really labored through the first inning, needing 29 pitches to record his first out of the game. Not surprisingly, he took the loss, with […]
Matt T 7 years agoJoey Votto Drives In Four Sunday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had a huge day against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Votto went 4-for-5 with a double, a homer, a run, and four RBI in a losing effort. Votto got off to a slow start this season but has rounded into form over the past two weeks, hitting .362 with […]
Matt T 7 years agoFernando Rodney Nails Down Fifth Save
Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney locked down his fifth save of the season on Sunday, preserving a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Rodney pitched a perfect ninth, notching one strikeout to earn his fifth save in eight chances. The 41-year-old closer found himself on shaky ground in mid April when he blew three […]
Matt T 7 years agoEddie Rosario Stays Hot With Seventh Homer
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario stayed red hot at the plate on Sunday, hitting his third homer in the past two games. Rosario finished the game 2-for-4 with the homer, two runs, and two RBI. The veteran outfielder has been mashing the ball over the past week, posting a .433 average, four homers, eight runs, […]
Matt T 7 years agoByron Buxton Having Trouble Cutting On Toe
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) was able to run in the outfield on Friday but is reportedly still having some issues cutting to the left while running. Buxton has been taking batting practice on the field the past few days as he tries to work his way back from a fractured left big toe. […]
Matt T 7 years agoEddie Rosario Turns In Huge Game Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario turned in a huge game at the plate against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Rosario finished with four hits in five at-bats, including a double and a homer. He also added five RBI on the day, tying his career high. Rosario has been red hot at the plate of […]
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