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Michael 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 […]
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Jose 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 […]
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Nelson 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 […]
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Baker 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" […]
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Eddie 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 […]
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Kareem 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 […]
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Duke 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 […]
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Yasiel 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 […]
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Jesse 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, […]
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Jorge 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 […]
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Sonny 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 […]
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Eugenio 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 […]
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Martin 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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Mitch Garver Homers Twice Against Yankees
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 3-for-4 with two homers, three runs, and two RBI in an 8-6 win over the New York Yankees on Monday. The young catcher went deep off starter C.C. Sabathia in the fourth inning and then again off Luis Cessa in the sixth. Garver is enjoying a breakout season, hitting […]
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Max Kepler Has Huge Game In Win
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 3-for-6 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 7-6 win over the Oakland A's on Sunday. Kepler's huge game gives him a .264 average, .859 OPS, 23 doubles, 24 homers, 61 runs, 64 RBI, and one steal in what has been a breakout season for the […]
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Anthony DeSclafani Excellent In Loss On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani was excellent in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. DeSclafani allowed just one earned run over six innings while racking up 11 strikeouts. He wound up taking the loss as his offense was unable to provide much in the way of run support. DeSclafani has been […]
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Tyler Mahle Gives Up Four Runs In No-Decision
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings in a 12-11 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Mahle struck out five and walked one in a no-decision. The young right-hander has been mostly solid this season, although he has allowed 10 earned runs in his two starts since […]
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Joey Votto Drives In One Against Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. The RBI gives him just 24 on the year, to go along with a .257 average, eight homers, and 46 runs. He has been slumping lately, hitting just .207 over his past 15 […]
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Eddie Rosario Launches Three-Run Homer
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario hit a pinch-hit, three-run homer in a 6-3 win over the Oakland A's on Thursday. Rosario gave way to Jake Cave in the starting lineup but entered in the seventh inning. He promptly blasted an offering from Yusmeiro Petit over the fence for his 21st homer of the season. Rosario […]
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Sonny Gray Strikes Out Eight In Loss
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray pitched six strong innings in a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Gray allowed two runs while striking out eight but wound up taking the loss. His record drops to 5-6 with a 3.40 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 120 strikeouts in 103 1/3 innings of work. Gray has […]
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Martin Perez Pitches Well In No-Decision Wednesday
Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez pitched well in a no-decision in a 14-4 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday. Perez allowed two runs (one earned) over six innings of work while striking out four. Despite the fact that the bullpen let Perez down, it goes down as another strong outing for the southpaw. […]
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Mitch Garver Hits 15th Bomb
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and an RBI in a 14-4 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday. The young catcher hit leadoff in the contest and launched a fifth-inning offering from Mets starter Jason Vargas over the fence for his 15th home run of […]
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Eugenio Suarez Blasts 22nd Homer
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Suarez launched a first-inning offering from Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks over the fence for his 22nd home run of the season. Suarez is having another solid season, hitting .246 with 47 runs and […]
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Luis Castillo Strikes Out 10 Cubs
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a quality start in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Castillo allowed three runs over six innings while striking out 10 on the way to earning his ninth win. The young fire-baller has taken a big step forward this season, posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.12 […]
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Jose Berrios Goes Five Innings In No-Decision
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios took a no-decision in a 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Berrios allowed three runs over five innings of work while picking up six strikeouts and walking three. The young right-hander has taken a huge step forward this season, posting an 8-5 record, 3.10 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and […]
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Phillip Ervin Goes 6-for-6
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin had a huge night in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Ervin went a perfect 6-for-6 at the plate, picking up a double, a triple, one run, three RBI, and a steal. The big game raises Ervin's average to .357 to go along with one homer, seven […]
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Yasiel Puig Homers, Drives In Four In Win Over Rockies
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig had a monster night in a 17-9 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Puig went 4-for-6 with a double, a homer, three runs, and four RBI in the victory. The veteran outfielder has been red hot at the plate of late, hitting .389 with six homers over his past […]
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Max Kepler Homers Twice In Win Over Cleveland
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler continued to torment Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer on Saturday. Kepler went 2-for-5 with two solo homers in the 6-2 win. When Kepler struck out in the fourth inning, it broke a streak of five straight at-bats with a homer against Bauer. Kepler is having an impressive season, hitting .264 […]
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Kyle Gibson Chased In Fourth Inning
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson couldn't make it out of the fourth inning in a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Gibson allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits in 3 2/3 innings of work while striking out five and walking one. The veteran right-hander wasn't at his sharpest as he threw […]
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Sonny Gray Impressive At Coors Field
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday. The veteran right-hander allowed just one run over seven innings while racking up nine strikeouts and walking three. It goes down as yet another impressive performance as Gray was able to tame the Rockies in notorious hitter-friendly Coors […]
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