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Jose Berrios Turns In Quality Start Vs. Indians
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios turned in a quality start in a 7-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Berrios allowed three runs over six innings of work while striking out four and walking one. The young hurler started the seventh inning but was replaced after allowing the first two batters to reach base. […]
Matt T 5 years agoRico Gathers Signs With Browns
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent tight end Rico Gathers to a contract on Sunday. To make room for Gathers on the roster, the team waived Orson Charles. Gathers was originally a sixth-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016 after playing basketball at Baylor. Gathers has some potential as a size/speed athlete but the […]
Matt T 5 years agoTrevor Bauer Excellent In Second Start With Reds
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer was dominant in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Bauer held Chicago to one run over seven innings while striking out 11 and allowing just five baserunners. The start was a welcome sight after Bauer had failed to get out of the fifth inning in his previous […]
Matt T 5 years agoEugenio Suarez Hits 31st Homer
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Suarez blasted a fourth-inning Yu Darvish offering over the fence for his 31st home run of the season. The slugger struck out in his other three at-bats. Suarez is hitting .257 with the […]
Matt T 5 years agoAntonio Callaway Suspended For Violating Substance Abuse Policy
According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway will be suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Per reports, Callaway had been appealing the suspension. NFL Network's Mike Garofolo added that he believes the suspension stems from Callaway being cited for possession of […]
Matt T 5 years agoNelson Cruz Day-To-Day With Wrist Strain
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is day-to-day with a strained left wrist. Cruz strained the wrist on a swing during Thursday night's 7-5 loss to the Cleveland Indians and was removed from the game. The veteran slugger spent time on the injured list earlier in the season with a […]
Matt T 5 years agoAntonio Callaway Racks Up 42 Yards In Preseason Opener
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway caught three of his seven targets for 42 yards in his team's Thursday preseason opener against Washington. Callaway struggled with his efficiency in the 30-10 win, much like he did in his rookie year when he caught just 43 of 81 targets. The second-year wideout is in a training […]
Matt T 5 years agoRashard Higgins Finds The End Zone In Preseason Win
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins had a big game in a 30-10 win over Washington in Thursday's preseason opener. Higgins caught five of his six targets for 98 yards and a touchdown in the win. The fourth-year wideout's touchdown came on a 24-yard strike from Baker Mayfield, which punctuated the team's first offensive drive […]
Matt T 5 years agoDontrell Hilliard Loses Fumble In Preseason Opener
Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard carried the ball nine times for 20 yards and caught 3-of-7 targets for 34 yards in a 30-10 win over Washington in Thursday's preseason opener. While Hilliard's usage in the passing game was encouraging, he did lose a fumble during the game. The second-year running back was thrust into […]
Matt T 5 years agoNick Chubb Sees Two Touches In Preseason Opener
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb played in just the first offensive series in his team's 30-10 win over Washington in Thursday's preseason opener. Chubb carried the ball once for 12 yards and added a 14-yard reception in the win. The second-year running back made just a short appearance with the starters in the team's […]
Matt T 5 years agoBaker Mayfield Looks Good In Preseason Debut
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looked good in his team's preseason debut against Washington on Thursday. Mayfield completed five of his six pass attempts for 77 yards and a touchdown in his lone offensive series. The second-year signal-caller looked sharp, throwing just one incompletion on the evening, which came on his first attempt. Mayfield leads […]
Matt T 5 years agoNelson Cruz Leaves Early With Wrist Issue
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz left Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians after appearing to injure his left wrist after a swing. He was removed from the game and replaced at designated hitter by C.J. Cron. Cruz already spent time on the injured list with a strain in his left wrist earlier in the […]
Matt T 5 years agoDuke Johnson Traded To Texans
The Cleveland Browns traded running back Duke Johnson to the Houston Texans on Thursday. In return, Cleveland will receive an undisclosed 2020 draft pick. Johnson's time in Cleveland appeared numbered ever since the team signed Kareem Hunt as a free agent in the offseason. Johnson was unhappy with the move and demanded a trade. Cleveland […]
Matt T 5 years agoAristides Aquino Stays Hot For Reds
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino stayed red-hot for his team in an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Aquino, batting cleanup, went 3-for-4 with a homer in the win. The rookie outfielder has been on fire since being promoted to the big league club on August 1. Since then, he is hitting […]
Matt T 5 years agoJose Berrios Struggles Against Braves On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled in a 12-7 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Berrios gave up nine runs over 5 2/3 innings of work while striking out seven and walking four. He was done in by a three-run homer in the third inning and a six-run sixth inning. Berrios has been mostly […]
Matt T 5 years agoNelson Cruz Rips Two More Homers
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz continued his recent assault on baseballs in a 12-7 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Cruz went 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in a losing effort. The veteran slugger has been on a homer binge of late, having smashed 13 homers over his last 15 games […]
Matt T 5 years agoDavid Njoku Appears To Injure Hamstring At Practice
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku appeared to injure his hamstring during Tuesday's practice. According to reports, Njoku was wide open on a pass play, dropped the pass, and grabbed for his hamstring soon after. He stayed on the field but was reportedly not moving well for the remainder of practice. The team has yet […]
Matt T 5 years agoDuke Johnson Buried On Initial Depth Chart
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (hamstring) is listed as the sixth running back on the team's initial, unofficial depth chart released on Monday ahead of their preseason opener against Washington. Johnson has missed most of training camp with a hamstring strain, which most likely plays into his placement toward the end of the depth […]
Matt T 5 years agoJake Odorizzi Pitches Well Against Braves
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi pitched well in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Odorizzi allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out seven. He had to settle for a no-decision in the outing. Odorizzi has been a consistent performer for the Twins and his fantasy owners this […]
Matt T 5 years agoLuis Castillo Strikes Out 13 In Win
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was dominant in a 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Castillo allowed just two runs over seven innings while striking out 13 batters. He gave up just three hits and walked one on the way to earning his 11th win of the season. Castillo now has an […]
Matt T 5 years agoMiguel Sano Hits Walk-Off Homer On Monday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano didn't get the start against the Atlanta Braves on Monday but he wound up being the hero as a pinch-hitter. Sano hit a two-run, walk-off homer to break a 3-3 tie and send his teammates home with their 67th win of the season. Overall, the slugger is hitting .241 […]
Matt T 5 years agoOdell Beckham Jr Misses Monday Practice With Illness
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr did not practice on Monday as he is reportedly dealing with an illness. Beckham was not spotted when the players took the field on Monday, causing some to wonder about his whereabouts. He remained inside the team facility, along with some other veterans, while the rest of the […]
Matt T 5 years agoSonny Gray Excellent In Start Against Braves
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray pitched well in a 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Gray spun seven scoreless innings while striking out seven and walking four. He wound up having to settle for a no-decision after the bullpen blew a 3-0 lead for him. Gray has been an excellent fantasy pitcher this […]
Matt T 5 years agoDevin Smeltzer Blanks Royals Over Six Innings
Minnesota Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer was excellent in a 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The rookie held the Royals scoreless over six innings of work while striking out four and allowing just three baserunners. Smeltzer has shown well in limited opportunities this season, posting a 1-1 record, 2.28 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, […]
Matt T 5 years agoAlex Wood Beats Braves On Friday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Alex Wood pitched well in a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Wood allowed just two runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings while striking out five. The veteran southpaw has made just two starts this season after spending most of the year on the injured list with a […]
Matt T 5 years agoSergio Romo Picks Up A Save On Friday
Minnesota Twins reliever Sergio Romo got the final four outs of an 11-9 win over the Kansas City Royals to earn a save on Friday. It goes down as Romo's first save since the Twins acquired him from the Miami Marlins in a trade. Romo has been a steady bullpen piece this season, posting 18 […]
Matt T 5 years agoMartin Perez Struggles On Friday
Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez struggled in an 11-9 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Perez allowed five runs over five innings while striking out three and coughing up three homers. The veteran left-hander appeared to have a plus matchup heading into a showdown with the fourth-place Royals but he couldn't get the […]
Matt T 5 years agoAntonio Callaway Gets Some First-Team Reps Friday
Cleveland Browns second-year wide receiver Antonio Callaway got some reps with the first-team offense in Friday's practice. After standing out at OTAs, Callaway reported to training camp out of shape and had been running with the second team, presumably as a punishment. He has apparently gotten himself into better shape since the beginning of camp. […]
Matt T 5 years agoTaylor Rogers Blows Sixth Save
Minnesota Twins closer Taylor Rogers was charged with a blown save in a 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Rogers wasn't charged with an earned run but he allowed two of his three inherited runners to score, allowing the Marlins to make up a 4-1 deficit in the ninth inning. Rogers has been […]
Matt T 5 years agoJose Berrios Strikes Out 11 Marlins On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was excellent in a 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Berrios pitched seven shutout innings while striking out 11 and only allowing two hits. He picked up the win to improve his record to 10-5 with a 2.80 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 133 strikeouts in 141 2/3 innings […]
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