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Jose Berrios Wins Eighth Game
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios picked up his eighth win of the season in a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Berrios held Cleveland to two runs (one earned) in six innings of work while striking out six. The young right-hander has been impressive this season, posting an 8-2 record, 3.14 ERA, 1.08 […]
Matt T 5 years agoAnthony DeSclafani Holds Cardinals To One Run
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani pitched well in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. DeSclafani held the Cardinals to one run over five innings while racking up seven strikeouts. He escaped with a no-decision in the outing. DeSclafani now has a 2-3 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 62 strikeouts in […]
Matt T 5 years agoMartin Perez Struggles In Wednesday Start
Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez struggled in his Wednesday start against the Cleveland Indians. Perez lasted just 4 2/3 innings while giving up five runs (two earned) in the eventual 9-7 loss to Cleveland. This goes down as the second straight rough outing for Perez, who has allowed 11 total runs in 7 1/3 innings […]
Matt T 5 years agoNelson Cruz Homers Wednesday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 9-7 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Cruz had just been activated from the injured list on Tuesday after he spent about three weeks on the injured list with a sprained wrist. He picked up where he left off, blasting […]
Matt T 5 years agoRaisel Iglesias Locks Down 12th Save
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Tuesday to preserve a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Iglesias struck out two and allowed one hit in the frame. The save gives Iglesias 12 saves in 14 chances this season, to go along with a 2.93 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 39 […]
Matt T 5 years agoLuis Castillo Shuts Down Cards on Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was excellent in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Castillo allowed just one run over six innings while racking up eight strikeouts. The outing was a nice bounce-back for Castillo after he had looked hittable over his previous two outings. Overall, the young fireballer has a […]
Matt T 5 years agoDevin Smeltzer Struggles In Loss To Cleveland
Minnesota Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer struggled in a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Smeltzer allowed five runs in 6 1/3 innings of work while striking out two and walking three. All of the damage off of Smeltzer came via the homer as he served up four to the Cleveland batters. The rookie […]
Matt T 5 years agoEddie Rosario Homers In Loss
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Rosario belted a sixth-inning offering from Cleveland starter Shane Bieber, one of just two mistakes Bieber made on the evening. Rosario has shown steady improvement in each of the past three seasons and is […]
Matt T 5 years agoDuke Johnson Still Wants To Be Traded
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the start of minicamp, Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson doubled down on his previous trade request, which came earlier in the offseason. Johnson told reporters that his trade request came about a month after the Browns placed him on the trade block and came because he feels "unwanted" […]
Matt T 5 years ago2019 Dynasty Price Check - Tre'Quan Smith
When it comes to dynasty football leagues you know there is no offseason. Without the in-season worries of lineup setting and setting up waiver wire claims, dynasty league enthusiasts can focus their efforts on making trades to improve their teams and preparing for rookie drafts. Today's column will take a look at New Orleans wide receiver […]
Matt T 5 years agoJake Odorizzi Dominates Former Team On Sunday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a dominant performance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Odorizzi pitched six shutout innings, striking out nine to earn the win. The veteran hurler has been exceptional for the Twins this season, posting an 8-2 record, 1.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts in 64 1/3 innings […]
Matt T 5 years agoMiguel Sano Doubles Twice, Drives In One
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs, and an RBI in a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Sano has been productive since being activated from the injured list, hitting .260 with a 1.036 OPS, five homers, 13 runs, and 11 RBI in 50 […]
Matt T 5 years agoSonny Gray Gives Up Two Runs, Takes Loss
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray took a hard-luck loss against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Gray allowed just two runs over five innings of work while striking out four and walking one. The veteran right-hander saw his record drop to 2-5 following the loss. Gray has looked good in his first season with the Reds, […]
Matt T 5 years agoTyler Mahle Wins Second Game
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle picked up his second win of the season in a 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Mahle allowed three runs over five innings while striking out eight and walking two in the win. The young hurler has been solid for the Reds this season, posting a 2-5 record, […]
Matt T 5 years agoJoey Votto Has Three-Hit Evening
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI in a 9-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Votto showed no ill effects of the hamstring injury which had held him out of the previous three games. The veteran first baseman got off to a painfully slow start this […]
Matt T 5 years agoWillians Astudillo Drives In Two
Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo went 2-for-4 with two RBI in a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Astudillo logged a pair of RBI singles in the game, giving him 11 RBI on the season. Overall, the 27-year-old is hitting .270 with two homers and 15 runs scored this season. He missed […]
Matt T 5 years agoJose Berrios Strikes Out Eight In No-Decision
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios pitched well in a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Berrios allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings of work while racking up eight strikeouts and walking three. He had to settle for a no-decision, keeping his record at 7-2 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and […]
Matt T 5 years agoMartin Perez Roughed Up In Loss
Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez struggled in a 14-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Perez gave up six runs in 2 2/3 innings of work, striking out three and walking two. He took the loss to fall to 7-2 on the season. Before the poor outing, Perez had been enjoying a resurgence […]
Matt T 5 years agoNick Senzel Blasts Fourth Homer
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in a 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Senzel went deep in the ninth inning off of reliever Clay Holmes. The rookie outfielder has taken well to the leadoff spot, hitting .271 with four homers, 19 runs, 11 RBI, and five steals. […]
Matt T 5 years agoAnthony DeSclafani Takes Loss On Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani took his third loss of the season in a 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. DeSclafani gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one. The veteran right-hander now has a 2-3 record, 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 55 […]
Matt T 5 years agoDevin Smeltzer Pitches Well In MLB Debut
Minnesota Twins left-handed starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer made an impressive MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Smeltzer pitched six shutout innings, striking out seven and allowing just three hits. He had to settle for a no-decision, but Smeltzer's first taste of the big leagues certainly turned some heads. Smeltzer utilizes a funky delivery […]
Matt T 5 years agoJose Peraza Homers In Win
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in an 11-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Peraza launched his solo shot in the eighth inning off of Pirates reliever, and former Red, Rookie Davis. The young infielder is now hitting just .197 with a .583 OPS, five homers, 16 runs, […]
Matt T 5 years agoJorge Polanco Singles In Loss
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 1-for-5 with a single in a 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Polanco is having a terrific year for the Twins, hitting .344 with a .988 OPS, nine homers, 33 runs, 26 RBI, and a steal. The veteran shortstop has been one of Minnesota's top players, ranking […]
Matt T 6 years agoJesse Winker Picks Up Four Hits On Monday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker combined to go 4-for-7 with a walk and a run scored in his team's Monday doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the strong performance, Winker raised his batting average to .244 with a .785 OPS, 10 homers, 28 runs, and 17 RBI in 168 at-bats. While his average isn't too […]
Matt T 6 years agoEugenio Suarez Drives In Three
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez combined to go 3-for-7 with a run and two RBI in his team's Monday doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran third baseman is off to another fine start this season, hitting .279 with 14 homers, 29 runs, 39 RBI, and one steal. He has been especially hot at […]
Matt T 6 years agoSonny Gray Wins Second Game
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray pitched well in the second game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Gray held Pittsburgh to one run over six innings while striking out seven and walking two. He picked up the win to improve his record to 2-4 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 64 […]
Matt T 6 years agoLuis Castillo Gives Up Three Runs On Monday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo gave up three runs (two earned) in 5 1/3 innings of work in Game 1 of his team's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Castillo struck out four and walked four in the outing. After getting off to a red-hot start this season, the young fireballer hasn't been quite […]
Matt T 6 years agoTanner Roark Pitches Well In Win
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark pitched well in a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Roark pitched five shutout innings, striking out nine and scattering six hits. The veteran right-hander improved his record to 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings of work. He has been […]
Matt T 6 years agoNick Senzel Scores Four Runs In Win
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, and four runs in a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The rookie outfielder improved his batting average to .256 with a .752 OPS, three homers, 15 runs, eight RBI, and five steals on the season. Regarded as the best prospect […]
Matt T 6 years agoJake Odorizzi Strikes Out Nine In Sunday Win
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi picked up the win in a 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Odorizzi pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings, striking out nine batters and allowing just two baserunners. The veteran right-hander has been excellent on the mound of late, allowing just three earned runs over his past three […]
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