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Luis Castillo Shuts Down Pirates On Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was dominant in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Castillo held Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings while striking out seven. He allowed just six hits and didn't issue a walk in the start. Castillo continues to roll along in his breakout season, posting a 10-4 […]
Matt T 5 years agoJesse Winker Has Three-Hit Afternoon
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Winker hit a leadoff homer for the Reds off Dario Agrazal in the bottom of the first inning, giving him 15 dingers on the season. The 2019 season has been a […]
Matt T 5 years agoJake Odorizzi Picks Up 12th Win
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi pitched well in a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Odorizzi allowed just one run over 5 2/3 innings of work while striking out five. He earned the win, improving his record to 12-5, to go along with a 3.73 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 113 strikeouts in 108 […]
Matt T 5 years agoAntonio Callaway Running Behind Rashard Higgins
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway has been running with the second team behind Rashard Higgins since the opening of training camp last week. The second-year wide receiver was praised during OTAs earlier in the offseason but he appears to be firmly behind Higgins for the No. 3 receiver role at this point. Callaway caught […]
Matt T 5 years agoJoey Votto Drives In Two In Lopsided Win
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run, and two RBI in an 11-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. The three-hit night raised Votto's batting average to .263, to go along with nine homers, 53 runs, 32 RBI, and two steals. While it has been a slow season […]
Matt T 5 years agoKareem Hunt Likely To Return To Practice Soon
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) is likely to return to practice soon. Hunt opened camp on the non-football injury list with a groin injury, which he reportedly suffered while working out on his own. The Browns are off on Tuesday but there's a good chance that Hunt is on the field when they […]
Matt T 5 years agoAustin Seibert Struggling Early In Camp
Cleveland Browns rookie kicker Austin Seibert is struggling in his first training camp. In somewhat of a surprise, the team used a fifth-round pick on the former Oklahoma kicker in the 2019 draft. Seibert is competing with Greg Joseph, who was the team's kicker for most of the 2018 season but most expected the former […]
Matt T 5 years agoDuke Johnson Unlikely To Be Traded Until Mid-Season At The Earliest
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is not likely to be traded until mid-season, according to CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora. According to LaCanfora, "Don't hold your breath for a Duke Johnson trade anytime soon". Many onlookers assumed the team would honor Johnson's offseason trade request, which came after the Browns signed Kareem Hunt. That being […]
Matt T 5 years agoNick Senzel Ejected For Arguing Balls And Strikes
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 0-for-3 in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. He was ejected late in the game for arguing balls and strikes and was replaced in the lineup by Phillip Ervin. The talented rookie had been dealing with dizziness earlier in the week and has dealt with an […]
Matt T 5 years agoAlex Wood Goes 4 2/3 Innings In 2019 Debut
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Alex Wood allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings in his 2019 debut on Sunday. Wood, who had spent the entire season on the injured list with a back injury, struck out four in the outing. The talented left-hander has trouble staying healthy, but when he is on the mound he is […]
Matt T 5 years agoKyle Gibson Excellent In Win Over White Sox
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson was excellent in an 11-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Gibson held Chicago to one run over six innings while striking out nine and walking just one. The veteran right-hander picked up the win, improving his record to 10-4 with a 4.10 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 118 […]
Matt T 5 years agoMiguel Sano Launches Three-Run Homer In Win
Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sano went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer in an 11-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Sano's blast was part of a five-run first-inning onslaught against Chicago starter Dylan Covey, who did not record an out in his start. Sano continues to swing a hot bat, hitting .333 with […]
Matt T 5 years agoJosh VanMeter Stays Hot On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds utility man Josh VanMeter stayed hot in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. VanMeter went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in the victory. The rookie has been a pleasant surprise for the Reds this season, batting .313 with four homers, nine runs, 10 RBI, and one steal in 67 at-bats. […]
Matt T 5 years agoMartin Perez Turns In Quality Start, Takes Loss
Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez turned in a quality start in a 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Perez allowed three runs over six innings while striking out four and walking one. He wound up taking the loss, dropping his record to 8-4, to go along with a 4.38 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, […]
Matt T 5 years agoCleveland Browns Sign UDFA A.J. Ouellette
The Cleveland Browns signed undrafted rookie free-agent running back A.J. Ouellette on Saturday. Ouellette rushed for 3,829 yards and 32 touchdowns in 50 career games at Ohio University. If he manages to make the final roster, the 209-pound running back will slot in behind Nick Chubb, Duke Johnson, and Dontrell Hilliard in the early part […]
Matt T 5 years agoDuke Johnson Dealing With Hamstring Strain
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in training camp practice on Saturday. Johnson is dealing with a hamstring injury, although it is not considered a major issue at this time. It sounds like the team wants to play it safe with the talented third-down running back. Johnson will open the season […]
Matt T 5 years agoLuis Castillo Struggles With Rockies On Friday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled in a Friday start against the Colorado Rockies. Castillo gave up six runs on eight hits over five innings while striking out six. Most of the damage came via the homer as he coughed up a three-run and a two-run shot in the start. Despite the rough outing, Castillo […]
Matt T 5 years agoMichael Pineda Holds White Sox To Two Runs
Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda pitched well in a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Pineda held Chicago to two runs over seven innings while striking out five and walking one. The veteran pitcher seems to be getting stronger as the season progresses, posting three wins, 33 strikeouts, a 2.37 ERA, and […]
Matt T 5 years agoJose Berrios Picks Up Ninth Win
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was excellent in a 10-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Berrios allowed just two earned runs over seven innings while striking out eight. He picked up the win, improving his record to 9-5 with a 2.94 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 122 strikeouts in 134 2/3 innings of […]
Matt T 5 years agoNelson Cruz Rips Three Homers In Big Win
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz had a huge game in a 10-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Cruz went 3-for-5 with three homers and five RBI in the winning effort. The veteran slugger has been on a homer binge of late, having hit seven over his past seven games. Overall, Cruz […]
Matt T 5 years agoBaker Mayfield: Relationship With Duke Johnson Is Fine
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield told reporters that the relationship between him and running back Duke Johnson is good. Mayfield made waves earlier in the offseason when he told reporters, "It's not awkward. It's self-inflicted. I hope he does his job. We gotta have guys that are goal-oriented, who have a single focus and mindset" […]
Matt T 5 years agoEddie Rosario Homers In Loss To Yankees
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 10-7 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Rosario went deep off New York starter J.A. Happ in the first inning, giving him 22 homers on the season, to go along with a .285 average, 56 runs, and 68 RBI. Despite […]
Matt T 5 years agoKareem Hunt Dealing With Groin Injury
The Cleveland Browns have placed running back Kareem Hunt on the active/non-football injury list to start training camp. Hunt is dealing with a groin injury which will sideline him for the foreseeable future. While Hunt is suspended for the first eight games of the season, his absence to start camp will cost him valuable reps […]
Matt T 5 years agoDuke Johnson Present For Beginning Of Training Camp
Disgruntled Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson will report for the beginning of training camp, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Johnson asked for a trade this offseason after the team added Kareem Hunt. The Browns have been hesitant to trade Johnson, partially due to the fact that Hunt will be serving an eight-game suspension […]
Matt T 5 years agoYasiel Puig Could Be Traded
According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Cincinnati Reds are open to trading outfielder Yasiel Puig at the trade deadline. The Reds have scuffled since the All-Star break, which may lead them to explore trade options for the multi-talented outfielder, who can be a free agent after the season. Puig has put together a quality […]
Matt T 5 years agoJesse Winker Homers In Blowout Win
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-2 with a homer, one run, and two RBI in a 14-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Winker went deep in the first inning off Milwaukee starter Zach Davies, giving him 14 dingers on the season. Overall, the young outfielder is hitting .261 with the 14 homers, […]
Matt T 5 years agoJorge Polanco Homers, Drives In Three
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco had a big night in a wild 14-12 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Polanco went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI in the 10-inning loss. The young shortstop continues his career year, hitting .312 with 15 homers, 62 runs, 49 RBI, and […]
Matt T 5 years agoSonny Gray Excellent In Monday Start
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in a no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Gray hurled six innings of one-run ball while striking out seven and walking two. The veteran right-hander's bounceback season with the Reds has been impressive after no one wanted him in fantasy heading into the season. Gray now has […]
Matt T 5 years agoEugenio Suarez Homers Twice, Drives In Four
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big night in a 6-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Suarez went 2-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in the win. The big game raises his average to .253 with an .852 OPS, 26 homers, 52 runs, 64 RBI, and two steals. He is starting to […]
Matt T 5 years agoMartin Perez Chased After Four Innings
Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez struggled against the New York Yankees on Monday. Perez lasted just four innings, giving up five runs on seven hits while striking out four and walking four. It goes down as a disappointing outing for Perez, who had been trending up over his past few starts. Perez now has an […]
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