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Sonny Gray Goes Two Innings In Spring Debut
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray made his Cactus League debut on Thursday, allowing one run over two innings in a 5-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Gray struck out one and allow just one hit, a solo homer to Ryan O'Hearn in the second inning. The veteran right-hander is coming a solid 2020 campaign, […]
Matt T 4 years agoShogo Akiyama Back In Camp
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (personal) will return to camp on Thursday after being away since last Friday to tend to personal matters. Akiyama will have to go through COVID-testing protocols and test negative for the virus before he can take the field. The 32-year-old hit .245 with seven steals for Cincy in 2020 and […]
Matt T 4 years agoNick Castellanos Still Sidelined Thursday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (finger) is not in the lineup as the team gets ready to take on the Kansas City Royals in Cactus League action on Thursday. Castellanos was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with a sore right middle finger and remained sidelined on Wednesday. The team tentatively hopes to have him […]
Matt T 4 years agoKyle Rudolph Could Have Interest In Signing With Cleveland
The Minnesota Vikings released long-time tight end Kyle Rudolph on Tuesday, ending a 10-year tenure with the team for the two-time Pro Bowl selection. According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Rudolph would reportedly love to join back up with former offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, now the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, if the team […]
Matt T 4 years agoRashard Higgins Hopes To Remain With Browns
Free-agent wide receiver Rashard Higgins told Cleveland.com that he hopes to remain with the Cleveland Browns but he has yet to receive an offer from the team. Higgins is slated to become a free-agent when the new league year opens but the Browns are waiting to see what the salary cap for 2021 is before […]
Matt T 4 years agoNick Senzel Will Be Everyday Center Fielder
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell confirmed on Thursday that Nick Senzel will be the team's everyday center fielder heading into the 2021 season. Bell later added, "At one point, everyday may have meant 162 games, but that's not what I mean. We have four outfielders who need to play." With Senzel slated to see regular […]
Matt T 4 years agoEugenio Suarez Lost Weight Over Offseason
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez will report to Spring Training in much better shape than he was in during the 2020 season. Suarez told reporters on Wednesday that he lost about 15 pounds during the offseason by concentrating on eating a better diet. He went on to state that he felt slow last season […]
Matt T 4 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Wants To Stay In Pittsburgh
In an interview with TMZ.com, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster stated that he wants to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The impending free-agent said, "At the end of the day, I want to have my legacy in Pittsburgh and retire there. I don't want to leave." While Smith-Schuster doesn't seem to be in a hurry to […]
Matt T 4 years agoBen Roethlisberger's Agent Says He'll Start In 2021
According to Ryan Tollner, the agent for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers want the quarterback to return as their starter for the 2021 season. Tollner told ESPN beat reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala that he expects the Steelers to contact him soon in regards to restructuring his contract, which currently has over a $40 million cap […]
Matt T 4 years agoJoey Votto Expects To Have A Better Season In 2021
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto told reporters that he expects to be better this year than he was in 2020. The veteran first baseman stated, "I refined last year. I'll be better than the back little bit of the season just because I've worked on it and I'll dedicate myself to it. I can't […]
Matt T 4 years agoPittsburgh GM Won't Commit To Ben Roethlisberger As Starter
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert would not commit to Ben Roethlisberger as the team's starting quarterback for the 2021 season after being asked about the signal-caller's status several times during a press conference on Wednesday. Colbert stated, "As we sit here today, Ben is a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He reiterated to us […]
Matt T 4 years agoJ.J. Watt Considering Joining The Browns
Free-agent J.J. Watt is "seriously considering" joining the Cleveland Browns, according to a story published on Cleveland.com. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year was released by the Houston Texans last week and is reportedly looking for a market-value contract and a chance to play for a Super Bowl contender. With plenty of cap […]
Matt T 4 years agoDavid Njoku Has No Comment About Future With Browns
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku declined to comment on his future with the team when he made an appearance on the Jim Rome show on Friday. When asked if he wants to be back with the Browns, Njoku stated, "I'm not going to answer that right now. I have no comment towards that at […]
Matt T 4 years agoReds Eyeing Jonathan Villar At Shortstop
The Cincinnati Reds and free-agent infielder Jonathan Villar are in contract discussions on a rumored one-year deal. The team is said to be considering Villar to serve as their starting shortstop for the 2021 season, but the two sides have yet to finalize a deal. Villar stole 16 bases in 185 at-bats split between the Miami […]
Matt T 4 years agoBrowns Defense Allows 22 Points In Playoff Loss
The Cleveland Browns Defense played well in a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Cleveland picked up one sack and forced one turnover in the loss. The Chiefs' offense would have turned in a much better game but they lost quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a concussion early […]
Matt T 4 years agoAustin Hooper Outshined By David Njoku In Playoff Loss
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper was overshadowed by teammate David Njoku in their team's 22-17 Divisional Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Hooper wound up catching just two of three targets for 13 yards, although one of his catches was a clutch diving grab to convert a fourth down. Many DFS gamers were […]
Matt T 4 years agoRashard Higgins Leads Browns In Receiving In Playoff Loss
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins led his team in receiving in a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round. Higgins caught five of seven targets for 88 yards but he will instead be remembered for the play he didn't make. Higgins appeared on his way to a touchdown near the […]
Matt T 4 years agoDrew Brees Plans To Retire After Season
According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees plans to retire after the season ends. With the Saints are getting ready to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday night, Glazer tweeted, "Today will be Drew Brees' last game in the Superdome" […]
Matt T 4 years agoJarvis Landry Catches TD In Playoff Loss
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry turned in a solid outing in a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Landry finished with seven catches for 20 yards and a touchdown in the loss while his 10 targets led the team. The veteran wideout struggled to gain much […]
Matt T 4 years agoKareem Hunt Finds End Zone In Playoff Loss
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt found the end zone in a 22-17 playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round on Sunday. Hunt finished with 32 yards and a score on six carries while adding a two-yard reception in the game. The veteran running back had an up-and-down season with the […]
Matt T 4 years agoNick Chubb Quiet In Playoff Loss
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb turned in a quiet performance in a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Chubb carried the ball 13 times for 69 yards and added four yards on two receptions. He left several plays on the field in the passing game as […]
Matt T 4 years agoBaker Mayfield Throws One TD, One INT In Loss To KC
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield turned in a steady performance in a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Mayfield completed 23 of 37 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the loss while adding 11 yards on three carries. The interception was just Mayfield's […]
Matt T 4 years agoBrowns Defense Faces Tough Task Against Chiefs
The Cleveland Browns Defense was instrumental in the team's upset playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round when they scored a touchdown and forced five turnovers. They are likely to struggle to repeat that performance in a tough matchup against an explosive Kansas City Chiefs offense in the Divisional Round. Kansas City's […]
Matt T 4 years agoAustin Hooper An Excellent Fantasy Option Versus Chiefs
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper found the end zone in his team's playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, and it could have been a bigger game for him, but he dropped a second touchdown in the end zone. Hooper sets up as an excellent DFS play against the Kansas City Chiefs in […]
Matt T 4 years agoJarvis Landry A Solid Fantasy Option In Divisional Round
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry made several clutch catches and scored a touchdown for his team in their wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Landry will look to keep it going in the Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Kansas City represents a tough matchup for Landry, as they […]
Matt T 4 years agoKareem Hunt Draws Plus Matchup Against Former Team
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt scored a pair of rushing touchdowns to help power his team to an upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL playoffs. He will look for an encore against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Kansas City struggled to […]
Matt T 4 years agoNick Chubb Draws Excellent Matchup Against Chiefs
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb draws a favorable matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Chubb came up big against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week and will look to continue that success this Sunday. The Chiefs struggled to contain the run during the regular season, ranking 31st […]
Matt T 4 years agoBaker Mayfield Draws Plus Matchup Against Chiefs
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield engineered an upset victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the opening round of the playoffs last weekend. He now travels to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in the Divisional Round. Mayfield played very well against a tough Pittsburgh defense last week and should find it easier to move […]
Matt T 4 years agoEric Ebron Catches TD In Playoff Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron caught seven of 10 targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in a 48-37 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Sunday night. Ebron came down with one of four Ben Roethlisberger touchdown passes in the contest, a beautiful 17-yarder in the third […]
Matt T 4 years agoChase Claypool Catches Two TDs On Seven Targets
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool turned in a big game in a 48-37 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Sunday night. Claypool caught five of seven targets for 59 yards and two touchdowns in the loss, giving him a total of 13 touchdowns in his rookie […]
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