Andrew Billings Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Andrew Billings has opted out of the upcoming 2020 season. Billings is the third Cleveland player to opt out, joining guard Drew Forbes and tackle Drake Dorbeck. The 25-year-old left the Cincinnati Bengals as a free-agent to sign a one-year deal with the Browns during the offseason and, while not in […]

Joey Votto Homers In Return To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Votto connected with a sixth-inning pitch from Cleveland starter Zach Plesac for the eventual game-winning runs. The veteran first baseman is off to a fast start this season, hitting .267 […]

Raisel Iglesias Picks Up First Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias tossed a scoreless ninth inning to notch his first save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Iglesias struck out two in the frame. It was an encouraging outing for Iglesias, who had allowed three runs in his 3 1/3 innings of work coming […]

Sonny Gray Improves To 3-0

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray improved his record to 3-0 in a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Gray allowed two runs (one earned) over six innings while striking out eight. The veteran right-hander is off to an excellent start this season, posting a 0.96 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts over 18 […]

Joey Votto Tests Negative For COVID-19

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has tested negative for COVID-19 and will be traveling back to rejoin the team on Monday. He may be able to return to the active roster as early as Monday. Votto self-reported symptoms on Sunday morning and was placed on the injured list while officials sorted out what was […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Won't Opt Out

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has no plans to opt out of the 2020 NFL season, despite negative comments he made in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. In the interview, Beckham criticized the NFL, stating, “I just feel like the season shouldn’t happen and I’m prepared for it to not happen […]

Nick Castellanos Homers Twice On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos had a big day in a Sunday doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. In the first game, Castellanos went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in a 4-3 win. He tacked on a single and a walk in three at-bats in the nightcap. Castellanos is off to a fast start […]

Trevor Bauer Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer was excellent in a 4-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Bauer tossed seven shutout innings in what was technically a complete game shutout thanks to MLB's new doubleheader rules for the 2020 season. Bauer struck out seven and allowed just four baserunners. The right-hander is off to a […]

Anthony DeSclafani Solid In 2020 Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani pitched well in a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. DeSclafani was making his first start of the season after spending some time on the injured list with a pectoral strain. He wound up striking out two and allowing just three hits on the afternoon. The veteran right-hander […]

Jarvis Landry Placed On Active/PUP List

The Cleveland Browns placed wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) on the active/PUP list on Sunday. The team said that Landry has not had a setback and is still on schedule in his recovery. Landry is healing up from February hip surgery. Initially given a 6-8 month timetable to return, Landry will be cutting it close […]

J.K. Dobbins Highly Motivated

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is using his slide into the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft as motivation for his upcoming rookie season. In speaking with reporters in a 15-minute Zoom session, Dobbins stated, "I don't need any fuel but it added fuel. It was kind of shocking but I fell to […]

Anthony DeSclafani Activated From IL, Will Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (pectoral) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. He will make his season debut against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the first game of the two teams' doubleheader. DeSclafani went on the IL right before Opening Day after a mild pectoral strain during the exhibition season. He […]

Joey Votto Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the injured list on Sunday and activated right-hander Anthony DeSclafani in a corresponding move. According to an MLB source, Votto self-reported COVID-19 symptoms on Sunday morning but there is no positive test according to the source. Based on how MLB has handled similar situations over the […]

David Njoku Now Committed To Browns

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has decided to "give the team his full commitment" according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Njoku requested a trade from Cleveland last month but reportedly had some positive meetings with the organization, including general manager Andrew Berry. Those who were hoping Njoku would land with a team that would […]

Luis Castillo Struggles Against Detroit

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled in a 7-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Castillo allowed five runs over six innings while striking out six and walking one. It goes down as a disappointing outing for Castillo against a weak-hitting Detroit lineup, although he had also faced the Tigers in his previous start. […]

Jarvis Landry Remains On Schedule

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) remains on track in his rehab, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Landry had surgery to repair his hip back on February 4 and, according to Stefanski, is targeting a return to the field sometime in August. When asked just how much Landry would be able to participate […]

Browns Still Believe In David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku requested a trade from the team last month after the team added other tight ends to the roster, most notably Austin Hooper. Head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about Njoku recently and stated, “My stance hasn’t changed. The organization’s stance hasn’t changed in that we believe in David.” Stefanski […]

Nick Castellanos Hits Grand Slam

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a grand slam in a 12-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Castellanos launched a fifth-inning offering from Rex Brothers over the fence for his fifth career grand slam. The veteran slugger is off to a fast start with his new team, hitting .381 with two […]

Nick Senzel Hits First Homer Of 2020

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer in a 12-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Senzel was making his return to the lineup after sitting out since Sunday when he woke up feeling ill. He wound up testing negative for COVID-19 but still had to file an […]

Sonny Gray Dominates Cubs on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was dominant in a 12-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Gray allowed just two unearned runs over six innings while striking out 11 on the way to his second win of the season. He gave up just one hit and issued one walk in the sparkling performance. Gray […]

Mike Moustakas Homers In Return To Action

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run homer in a 12-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Moustakas had missed the past few games after he reported feeling COVID-19 symptoms on Sunday. He never wound up testing positive and had to file an appeal to be able […]

Tyler Mahle Goes Four Innings In 2020 Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed two runs over four innings in his first start of the 2020 season. Mahle scattered six hits and struck out four in his team's 8-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The 25-year-old departed with the game tied at 2-2 but the Cincinnati bullpen was unable to keep […]

Nick Castellanos Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in an 8-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Castellanos was the only Reds hitter who was able to get to Chicago starter Alec Mills by launching a two-run shot in the fourth inning. That goes in the books as Castellanos' first homer […]

Joey Votto Drives In Two

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs in an 8-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Votto is off to a fast start after an uncharacteristically slow 2019 season. Through four games, he is hitting .412 with two homers, five runs, five RBI, and two […]

Wade Miley Rocked In 2020 Debut

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley was roughed up in an 8-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Miley coughed up six runs (five earned) over 1 2/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking two. It was a disappointing Reds debut for the southpaw, who signed a two-year, $15 million pact with […]

Michael Lorenzen Struggles Again

Cincinnati Reds reliever Michael Lorenzen struggled for a second straight day in a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Called upon to keep the game tied at 1-1, Lorenzen allowed two runs in the ninth inning to take the loss. The right-hander also allowed one run to score on Saturday and has ruined […]

Freddy Galvis Hits Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Freddy Galvis went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run homer in a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Galvis ripped a second-inning homer off of Detroit starter Ivan Nova, giving him his first bomb of the young season. The infielder smacked a career-high 23 homers between two teams in […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out 11

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo got off to an excellent start to the 2020 season in a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Castillo pitched six innings of one-run ball while striking out 11 but he had to settle for a no-decision after the bullpen coughed up five runs over the final three innings of […]

Joey Votto Homers In Opener

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs in a 7-1 Opening Day win over the Detroit Tigers. Votto took Detroit lefty Matthew Boyd deep for a solo shot in the fifth inning, already matching his 2019 homer total against southpaws. The veteran struggled through much of the 2019 […]

Mike Moustakas Drives In Four In Cincinnati Debut

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas had an excellent debut for his new team in an Opening Day win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Moustakas went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the 7-1 win. The veteran infielder got off to a fast start, driving in a run with an RBI single […]