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Eddie 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 […...
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Duke 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" […...
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2019 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 […...
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Jake 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 […...
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Miguel 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 […...
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Sonny 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, […...
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Tyler 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, […...
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Joey 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 […...
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Willians 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 […...
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Jose 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 […...
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Martin 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 […...
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Nick 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. […...
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Anthony 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 […...
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Devin 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 […...
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Jose 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, […...
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Jorge 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 […...
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Jesse 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 […...
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Eugenio 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 […...
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Sonny 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 […...
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Luis 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 […...
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Tanner 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 […...
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Nick 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 […...
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Jake 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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Max Kepler Homers, Drives In Four
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had a big afternoon at the plate in a 7-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in the victory. The young outfielder is hitting .276 with 12 doubles, 12 homers, 35 runs, and 33 RBI. In the […...
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Tyler Mahle Struggles Against Cubs On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle had a rough time against the Chicago Cubs in his Saturday start. Mahle coughed up six runs in five innings while striking out five and walking one. His main issue was the home run ball, as he allowed three on the afternoon. Despite the poor outing, Mahle has been solid […...
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Tucker Barnhart Has Three-Hit Game
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in an 8-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. After the big afternoon, Barnhart is hitting .195 with a .643 OPS, five homers, 16 runs, and 14 RBI. The veteran catcher is not known for his bat, […...
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C.J. Cron Stays Hot, Drives In Four
Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron stayed red-hot at the plate in an 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Cron went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs, and four RBI in the win. The slugger has been locked in at the plate over the past 15 games, hitting .355 with six homers, […...
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Kyle Gibson Excellent In Saturday Start
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson was dominant in an 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Gibson spun seven innings of one-run ball, striking out nine and allowing just five hits. His only mistake was a solo homer off of the bat of Jose Abreu. Gibson earned the win, improving his record to […...
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Jose Berrios Wins Seventh Game
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios picked up his seventh win of the season in an 11-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Berrios allowed four runs (one earned) in 6 1/3 innings of work, striking out four. The young hurler improved his record to 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 64 […...
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Eddie Rosario Has Four-Hit Night
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 4-for-5 with a double, a homer, and three RBI in an 11-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Rosario and his teammates combined for nine extra-base hits in the blowout win. The veteran outfielder has developed into one of the most dangerous hitters in the American League. […...
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