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Luis Arraez Stays Hot In Thursday Win
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez stayed hot in a 13-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Arraez went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI in the win. The rookie infielder has been extremely impressive this season, stealing the everyday second baseman job from veteran Jonathan Schoop and producing […]
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Sonny Gray Goes Five Scoreless Innings
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray tossed five scoreless innings in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. He struck out 10 and walked three in the start. With the outing, Gray has tossed 18 scoreless innings, spanning his past three starts. Gray has been impressive this season, posting an 8-6 record, 2.98 […]
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Freddy Galvis Has Huge Afternoon
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Freddy Galvis had a huge game in a 17-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Galvis went 4-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in a losing effort. The 29-year-old was claimed off waivers earlier in the week after the Toronto Blue Jays released him in a bit […]
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Trevor Bauer Rocked On Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer was hit hard in a 17-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Bauer gave up nine runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings of work. He struck out four and walked two in the loss. Bauer cruised through the first four innings, allowing just one run before a […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. Dealing With Hip Pointer
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is dealing with a hip pointer according to reports. The issue forced him to miss Wednesday's practice, although the team is saying that they are not concerned about the hip as a long-term issue. Beckham was at practice and was able to take part in individual drills, which […]
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Kyle Gibson Throws Five Decent Innings On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson took a no-decision in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gibson allowed three runs on eight hits over five innings while striking out three and walking three. It wasn't a great start by Gibson, although when he departed following the fifth he was in line for the […]
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Mitch Garver Homers In Second Straight Game
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The young backstop's home run was a leadoff shot off Milwaukee lefty Gio Gonzalez. Garver has now hit homers in two straight games, giving him 23 on the season. He has taken a massive […]
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Alex Wood Strikes Out Four In Loss
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Alex Wood pitched well in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Wood gave up three runs over five innings while striking out four and walking none. The start lowered Wood's ERA to 5.59 with 15 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings of work. Wood made just his fourth start of […]
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Anthony DeSclafani Allows Six Runs On Monday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struggled in a 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday. DeSclafani coughed up six runs over four innings while striking out three. The veteran right-hander gave up two homers in the outing, continuing a season-long theme for him as he's allowed 24 home runs in 117 2/3 innings of […]
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Aristides Aquino Homers Again
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday. The rookie sensation continues to hit homers at a prolific rate, blasting eight in just 12 games. Overall, Aquino is hitting .429 with the eight homers, 11 runs, and 16 RBI. While there […]
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David Njoku Misses Monday's Practice
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku did not practice on Monday. He was spotted working off to the side on the rehab field with team trainers during the session. Njoku appeared to tweak his hamstring during a practice session last week, which may be why he is still not on the field. This may also […]
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Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight In No-Decision
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well in a 6-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Castillo allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings of work while striking out eight. The young hurler has been a dominant fantasy force this season, posting an 11-4 record, 2.69 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 172 strikeouts in 143 […]
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Nick Senzel Picks Up 10th Steal
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run, and a steal in a 6-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Senzel now has double-digit steals in his rookie season, along with a .276 average, nine homers, 45 runs, and 36 RBI. He has been heating up of late, hitting .301 […]
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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. […]
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Rico 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 […]
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Trevor 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 […]
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Eugenio 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 […]
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Antonio 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 […]
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Nelson 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 […]
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Antonio 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 […]
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Rashard 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 […]
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Dontrell 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 […]
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Nick 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 […]
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Baker 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 […]
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Nelson 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 […]
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Duke 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 […]
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Aristides 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 […]
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Jose 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 […]
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Nelson 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 […]
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David 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 […]
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