Taylor Rogers, Not Blake Parker, Gets The Save Saturday

Minnesota Twins left-hander Taylor Rogers picked up his second save of the season on Saturday, preserving a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader. Rogers went two innings, allowing one run and striking out five. It comes as a mild surprise as the team had been using veteran right-hander […]

Jose Berrios Allows Three Homers In Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios wasn't at his best but he managed to improve his record to 3-1 in a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Berrios allowed four runs in six innings while striking out five and allowing three homers. While it wasn't an exceptional start, Berrios pitched well enough to get […]

Eddie Rosario Doubles, Homers Twice In Win

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 3-for-5 with a double and two solo homers in a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of their Saturday doubleheader. Rosario took advantage of a Baltimore pitching staff that came into Saturday's action allowing the most homers per nine innings in all of baseball. Rosario […]

Willians Astudillo Goes Deep

Minnesota Twins first baseman/catcher Willians Astudillo went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. Astudillo has been excellent in limited playing time this season, putting up a .308 average, two homers, nine runs, and five RBI in 39 at-bats. The […]

Joey Votto Dealing With Back Tightness

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is dealing with back tightness, which is why he wasn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Votto, who is off to a mediocre start, is reportedly available to pinch-hit in the game. That suggests the back issue isn't major and his absence is just […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Fourth Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in his team's 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday. The homer gives Suarez four on the year, to go along with a .230 average, .813 OPS, six runs, and eight RBI. It has been a slow start for the slugging […]

Raisel Iglesias Strikes Out The Side For His Third Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias struck out the side to earn his third save of the season, preserving a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The scoreless inning brings Iglesias' ERA down to 5.87 with a 1.70 WHIP, 11 strikeouts, and three saves in 7 2/3 innings of work. Iglesias has had […]

Joey Votto Hits First Career Leadoff Homer

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a leadoff homer in a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. That goes down as the first leadoff home run of Votto's storied career. Reds manager David Bell recently moved Votto to the leadoff spot, hoping to get the veteran and the rest […]

Michael Pineda Struggles Against Blue Jays

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda got roughed up by the Toronto Blue Jays in his Thursday start. Pineda allowed six runs in 3 2/3 innings of work, striking out just one and allowing two homers. It goes down as Pineda's first disappointing start of the season after he pitched well to begin the season. Overall, […]

Eddie Rosario Hits Two Homers In Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in a 7-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. The multi-homer game gives Rosario a total of six along with 11 runs and 16 RBI on the young season. Rosario has been a consistent source of power numbers since his breakout back […]

Nelson Cruz Drives In Two On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 with a double, a run, and two RBI in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Cruz is off to a solid start for the Twins this season, batting .313 with a .976 OPS, one homer, four runs, and eight RBI. Cruz has a […]

Blake Parker Picks Up Fourth Save

Minnesota Twins reliever Blake Parker pitched a scoreless ninth inning to lock down his fourth save of the season on Wednesday. Parker struck out two batters in the outing and didn't allow a hit. The veteran reliever now has a 1.42 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, six strikeouts, and four saves in 6 1/3 innings of work. […]

Jake Odorizzi Earns First Win On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Odorizzi struck out six and allowed seven baserunners in the outing. The veteran right-hander had been struggling before facing Toronto, so the start was a welcome sight for both him and his […]

Sonny Gray Excellent In Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray turned in an excellent start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Despite taking his third loss, Gray pitched well, allowing three runs over six innings of work while striking out nine. Gray suffered a calf contusion in his last start but the minor injury didn't cause him any issues […]

Jose Peraza Drops to .154

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 0-for-4 in a 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The hitless evening drops Peraza's batting average to .154 with a .401 OPS, one homer, five runs, one RBI, and one steal. It is a disappointing start to the season for Peraza, who is coming off a […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hits First Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in his team's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Gonzalez has gotten off to a slow start this season, with that going down as his first home run. Overall, the veteran is hitting just .184 with two runs and three […]

Kyle Gibson Continues To Disappoint

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision on Tuesday. Gibson struck out four and walked three in the 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. It has been a disappointing start to the season for Gibson, who has a 7.36 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts in […]

Raisel Iglesias Blows Save Monday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias allowed a two-run, walk-off homer to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, resulting in his first blown save of the season. Iglesias did not record an out in the game. The veteran closer is off to a shaky start this year, posting a 0-3 record and 6.75 ERA with just […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Seven Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed two runs in five innings in a no-decision against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. He tallied seven strikeouts and five walks in the outing. The Dodgers made Castillo work as he needed 98 pitches to get through five innings. Castillo is off to a great start this season, […]

Yasiel Puig Takes Kershaw Deep

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was not kind to his former Los Angeles Dodgers teammate in a 4-3 loss on Monday. Puig took ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw deep for a two-run homer in the first inning. Overall, Puig is hitting .191 with a .607 OPS, two homers, two runs, eight RBI, and a steal in […]

Jorge Polanco Picks Up Three Hits

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run in a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Polanco is off to a fast start this season, hitting .420 with a 1.184 OPS, two homers, seven runs, and four RBI. The veteran shortstop has been hitting second of late […]

C.J. Cron Hits Second Straight Homer

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in his team's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Cron, who got off to a slow start this season, is starting to show some signs of life. He has now homered in two consecutive games. Overall, he has a .225 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Struggles Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struggled in his Sunday start against the St. Louis Cardinals. DeSclafani allowed four runs in four innings while striking out three and walking three. It goes down as another poor start for DeSclafani, who has allowed 10 earned runs over his past two starts. Overall he has a 0-1 record, […]

Jesse Winker Stays Hot On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker continued his hot hitting in a 9-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Winker went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the losing effort, his second round-tripper in as many games. While the young outfielder got off to a slow start this season, he has really heated up […]

Jose Berrios Pitches Well Again

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios continued his early-season excellence in a Sunday start against the Detroit Tigers. Berrios held Detroit to two runs over 6 2/3 innings while picking up seven strikeouts. He only allowed five baserunners in the outing, which raised his record to 2-1 with a 2.30 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 27 […]

Blake Parker Falters, Trevor Hildenberger Earns Save

Minnesota Twins closer Blake Parker struggled in the ninth inning on Sunday, walking two Detroit Tigers batters and getting just one out. Team manager Rocco Baldelli then turned to right-hander Trevor Hildenberger, who promptly slammed the door on Detroit, striking out both of the batters he faced. While Parker appeared to have been pulling away […]

Raisel Iglesias Saves Second Game

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth to preserve a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Iglesias made it interesting as he allowed two baserunners in the frame. Iglesias now has a 0-2 record, two saves, 4.05 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and eight strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings of work this […]

Tanner Roark Holds Cardinals To One Run

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run over 5 1/3 innings in a 5-2 win in Monterrey, Mexico on Saturday. Roark struck out five and scattered six hits in the outing. The veteran right-hander has been effective in his first season with the Reds, posting a 4.30 ERA, 1.70 […]

Blake Parker Saves His Third Game

Minnesota Twins closer Blake Parker pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday to nail down his third save of the season. Parker worked around a one-out walk, notching two strikeouts to end the game. Parker is off to an excellent start as the Twins' new closer, posting a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 […]

Michael Pineda Picks Up Second Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda earned his second win in his Saturday start against the Detroit Tigers. Pineda held Detroit to three runs in six innings while striking out five and working around eight hits. The veteran is off to a strong start this season, posting a 2-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15 […]