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Tyler Stephenson Hits Seventh Homer
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Stephenson took Atlanta reliever Edgar Santana deep in the ninth inning to give Cincinnati their final run on an evening where they hit five homers. The rookie backstop has been […]
Matt T 3 years agoJesse Winker Hits Grand Slam In Win
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a big game in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Winker fell just a triple shy of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam in the win. The veteran outfielder continues to chug along in his career year, hitting .309 with 32 doubles, 24 homers, […]
Matt T 3 years agoJonathan India Doubles, Homers Vs. Braves
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India turned in another strong performance in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. India went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and a walk in the victory. Now the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year award, India is hitting .281 with 20 doubles, […]
Matt T 3 years agoVladimir Gutierrez Picks Up Eighth Win
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez picked up a win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Gutierrez allowed just one run over six innings while striking out six and walking two in the win. The Braves scored their lone run off of Gutierrez with a first-inning single by Dansby Swanson, but the right-hander was able to […]
Matt T 3 years agoGrant Delpit Dealing With Hamstring Injury
Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit has been sidelined by a hamstring injury over the past week and has taken just nine team reps in camp thus far. The former LSU safety was a second-round pick of the Browns in 2020 but he missed his entire rookie season with a ruptured Achilles. The Browns had been […]
Matt T 3 years agoBaker Mayfield Won't Play In Preseason Opener
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will not play in the team's preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Backup QB Case Keenum will get the start while third-stringer Kyle Lauletta will also play. As many teams choose to do, the Browns will opt to keep Mayfield and other key starters out of harm's way […]
Matt T 3 years agoRashod Bateman Needs Surgery; Expected To Be Out Until September
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (groin) will have surgery and is expected to miss several weeks as he recovers. Bateman injured his groin during Tuesday's practice. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters on Thursday that he expects Bateman to be able to return in September, although he wasn't clear at what point during the […]
Matt T 3 years agoWade Miley Allows Five Runs In Five Innings
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley struggled in an 8-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Miley allowed five runs over five innings while striking out four and walking three in a no-decision. It goes down as a rare shaky outing for Miley, who has been one of Cincinnati's most consistent starting pitchers in 2021. […]
Matt T 3 years agoJoey Votto Homers Twice, Drives In Four
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 4-for-5 with two homers, four RBI, and a walk in an 8-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Votto hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and tied the game up at 5-5 with another two-run shot in the top of the ninth. The veteran infielder […]
Matt T 3 years agoDavid Njoku Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) was limited to individual drills on Wednesday after he didn't practice on Tuesday. Njoku is apparently dealing with a shoulder injury but it is most likely minor if he was able to participate on an individual basis after missing just one day. The veteran tight end will look […]
Matt T 3 years agoBen Roethlisberger Won't Play In Second Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not play in his team's second preseason game, which will be against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Roethlisberger did not suit up last week in the Hall of Fame Game and is unlikely to see any live action at all in any of the preseason games as the team […]
Matt T 3 years agoMason Rudolph To Start Second Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will start his team's second preseason game, which will come against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Rudolph will make his second straight preseason start after he completed six of nine passes for 84 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game last week. The Steelers plan to […]
Matt T 3 years agoAristides Aquino Homers Against Atlanta
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. With normal left-fielder Jesse Winker getting the day off, the team inserted Aquino into the lineup and he wound up providing the only offense for Cincinnati in the loss. Aquino is now hitting .229 […]
Matt T 3 years agoSonny Gray Strikes Out Eight In Start Against Atlanta
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed two runs over five innings in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Gray struck out eight and walked three, with the only runs allowed coming in the form of an Adam Duvall two-run homer. The veteran right-hander wound up escaping with a no-decision in the contest. […]
Matt T 3 years agoTejay Antone Throws Scoreless Inning In Rehab Game
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone (forearm) threw a scoreless inning in a rehab game for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Antone struck out two of the three batters he faced in the appearance. The veteran hurler has been sidelined since June 24 with a forearm strain and has been on his rehab assignment since Saturday. The […]
Matt T 3 years agoNick Senzel Doubles, Singles Twice In Rehab Game
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) had two singles and a double in a rehab game at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Senzel has been on the injured list since May after having arthroscopic knee surgery. The veteran outfielder was hitting .252 with a homer, 18 runs, eight RBI, and two steals over 36 games before […]
Matt T 3 years agoAnthony Walker Returns To Practice
Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker (knee) returned to practice on Tuesday. Walker left practice with trainers after suffering the injury on August 2 and missed five practices. Walker will be limited to individual work, for now, but his return to the field is good news for Cleveland. The Browns are counting on Walker to call […]
Matt T 3 years agoHarrison Bryant Bulked Up Over Offseason
Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant reportedly added about 13 pounds over the offseason. After facing off against J.J. Watt last season, the second-year tight end realized that he needed to get stronger in order to effectively block in the NFL. "As a tight end, you're outmatched in a lot of instances," Bryant stated. Bryant […]
Matt T 3 years agoMyles Garrett Dealing With Hamstring Issue
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, according to the team. Garrett did not practice on Tuesday and is being considered day-to-day. Signs indicate that this is not a serious issue that Garrett is dealing with but he is likely to take it easy over the next few days […]
Matt T 3 years agoLuis Castillo Struggles Vs. Cleveland
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled in a 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Castillo allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings of work while striking out two and walking three. The right-hander gave up two homers, both two-run shots, in the loss. Castillo's record drops to 6-11, to go along with a […]
Matt T 3 years agoMychal Givens Earns Second Save
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Givens struck out one and didn't allow a base runner in the win. That marks the second save in the past four games for Givens, who has quickly ascended to the closer's role for […]
Matt T 3 years agoTyler Mahle Strikes Out 10 In Win
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle was excellent in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Mahle allowed two runs over seven innings while striking out 10 and walking none. He allowed six hits, including a solo homer to Ke'Bryan Hayes, but was mostly unhittable other than that. Mahle picked up the win, improving […]
Matt T 3 years agoBaker Mayfield Not Concerned About Contract Extension
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to reiterate that he's not concerned about a contract extension ahead of the regular season. Mayfield's contract status has been a popular topic in the media this offseason with the quarterback still under contract for 2021 with a fifth-year option for 2022. The Buffalo Bills signing quarterback Josh Allen […]
Matt T 3 years agoT.J. Watt Willing To Hold Out If No Contract Extension
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt wants a contract extension before the start of the season and is willing to continue to hold out of team activities until he sees one. Watt has yet to take part in team portions of practice, instead working by himself on the side with trainers. The star pass rusher […]
Matt T 3 years agoJames Washington Reportedly Did Not Request Trade
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has refuted Adam Schefter's report that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington requested a trade recently. Schefter reported on Friday that Washington was unhappy about his lack of playing time and wanted out, but Gerry Dulac tweeted that "multiple sources" told him that a trade has not been requested by Washington's camp. […]
Matt T 3 years agoDenzel Ward, Browns Discussing Extension
The Cleveland Browns and cornerback Denzel Ward are reportedly discussing a contract extension, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Ward still has two years left on his contract before he can become an unrestricted free-agent but Cleveland is looking to lock the star defensive back up long-term. The former Ohio State star has shown that he […]
Matt T 3 years agoJoey Votto Homers In Blowout Win
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto kept up his recent power surge in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Votto went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in the blowout win. The veteran first baseman has been on fire at the plate of late. Last week, he wrapped up a stretch […]
Matt T 3 years agoJesse Winker Drives In Six In Win
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a huge night in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Winker went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and six RBI in the lopsided victory. The veteran outfielder got the Reds on the board with an RBI double in the second inning, added a […]
Matt T 3 years agoNick Castellanos Homers In Win Over Pirates
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Castellanos knocked an RBI single in the third inning and then hit a solo shot off Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller in the fifth inning of the win. The veteran outfielder had been […]
Matt T 3 years agoVladimir Gutierrez Shuts Down Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez was excellent in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Gutierrez allowed one run over six innings while striking out six and walking one. It was smooth sailing for Gutierrez, whose only mistake was an RBI triple off of the bat of Bryan Reynolds in the third inning. […]
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