Blake Parker Earns Save In Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins reliever Blake Parker picked up his second save on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless one-third of an inning to preserve a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals. This goes down as Parker's second consecutive day with a save for his team. Fantasy owners should take note, as the Twins opened the season with […]

Matt Kemp Raises Average To .083 With A Single

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Matt Kemp finally got his first hit of the season on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kemp wound up going 1-for-4 with a single, raising his batting average to .083. While it has been a slow start for Kemp, he showed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018 that he still has […]

Luis Castillo Takes Tough Loss Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo took a tough loss on Wednesday as the Milwaukee Brewers beat him and his team 1-0. Castillo was excellent, allowing just one run over seven innings while striking out nine and walking four. While his control wasn't great, Castillo deserved a better fate on Wednesday afternoon. Castillo now has a […]

Nelson Cruz Drives In Three

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, and three RBI in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. It goes down as another big game for the veteran slugger, who is hitting .375 with six RBI in his first four games with his new team. While […]

Jose Berrios Turns In Quality Start On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios allowed three runs over seven innings in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Berrios struck out four and walked none in taking a no-decision. While it wasn't the same dominance that he showed in his Opening Day start, Berrios continues to look like a true ace, […]

Blake Parker Earns A Save On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins reliever Blake Parker earned his first save of the season in closing out a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Parker pitched a scoreless 10th inning, walking one and striking out one in the process. The Minnesota closer situation has been murky this season, with Parker, Trevor May, and Taylor […]

Eugenio Suarez Turns In Big Game Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez turned in a big game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Suarez went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo homer, two RBI, and a walk. It represents a positive step forward for Suarez, who had just one hit in 10 at-bats coming into the game. Suarez is coming off […]

Anthony DeSclafani Impressive In Tuesday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani turned in a solid start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. DeSclafani, making his season debut, held the Brewers to one run over five innings while racking up eight strikeouts and walking three. He had to settle for a no-decision as his bullpen promptly coughed up three runs in the […]

Tanner Roark Chased In Fifth Inning On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark lasted just 4 1/3 innings in his first start with his new team. Roark allowed the Milwaukee Brewers to score three runs while striking out six but was inefficient, throwing 96 pitches before departing. The veteran hurler, who joined the Reds in the offseason after six seasons with the Washington […]

Yasiel Puig Drives In Two On Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in his team's 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. He also drew a walk and struck out once in the game. Puig, who came over to the Reds in an offseason trade, is hitting just .091 in three games. Fantasy […]

Sonny Gray Doesn't Make It Out Of The Third Inning

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray lasted just 2 2/3 innings in his debut with his new team on Sunday. Taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Gray really struggled with his command, walking four batters and striking out none. It was not the start Gray, or the Reds, were hoping for after his Saturday start was pushed […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Two Hits Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a double in his team's 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Votto is off to a good start this season, batting .375 with two doubles after the first weekend of the season. The doubles are encouraging after Votto saw his power numbers dip significantly […]

Nelson Cruz Launches Two-Run Homer

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz turned in a big day at the plate in a 9-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Cruz went 3-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer off of Carlos Carrasco to help power his team to victory. The veteran slugger is off to a hot start with […]

Michael Pineda Looks Good In Season Debut

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda looked good in his first start since 2017. The veteran hurler missed over a season following Tommy John surgery but looked like he hasn't missed a beat on Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. Pineda pitched four shutout innings, striking out five and walking one. He was removed from the game […]

Jake Odorizzi Strikes Out 11 On Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in an excellent outing against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Odorizzi pitched six innings of one-run ball, striking out 11 and walking two. He had to settle for a no-decision as the Indians broke a 1-1 tie in the ninth inning. The fantastic outing puts Odorizzi on the map […]

Derek Dietrich Makes An Impact In First Game

Cincinnati Reds infielder Derek Dietrich wasn't in the initial Opening Day lineup, but he found a way to make an impact in a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dietrich blasted a three-run, pinch-hit homer in the seventh inning to give Cincinnati a 5-3 lead which the team never relinquished. Dietrich signed with the Reds […]

David Hernandez Earns Save In Season Opener

Cincinnati Reds reliever David Hernandez picked up the save in his team's 5-3 season-opening win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Hernandez pitched a third of an inning, issuing one walk in the process. He was able to end the game on a groundout off the bat of Corey Dickerson. While Hernandez earned the first […]

Jose Peraza Goes Deep In Opener

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day. Peraza, who will play second base instead of shortstop while Scooter Gennett heals from a groin injury, launched a seventh-inning Jameson Taillon offering over the fence as part […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight In Opener

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well in his team's 5-3 Opening Day win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Castillo allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings of work, striking out eight and walking three. He had to settle for a no-decision in the game as the Reds only managed one run while he was on […]

Marwin Gonzalez Notches Two-Run Double In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez sent the home fans home happy in his debut with his new team. Gonzalez went 1-for-2 with a two-run double off of Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber, providing the only scoring in a 2-0 win on Opening Day. Gonzalez struggled to find a team this past offseason but it […]

Jose Berrios Thrills In Season Opener

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was dominant in his start against the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day. Berrios spun 7 2/3 innings of scoreless ball, striking out 10 and walking just one. The veteran right-hander picked up the win, outdueling Cleveland ace Corey Kluber in the process. Berrios took a big step forward in 2018 […]

Nelson Cruz Hits First Spring Homer

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz waited until the final game of spring training to hit his first homer. Cruz went 1-for-3 with a two-run blast in a 5-5 tie with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Cruz, a 38-year-old veteran, took it slow this spring, logging just 27 at-bats and hitting .259 with five RBI. […]

Anthony DeSclafani Looks Good In Final Spring Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani looked good in his final spring tuneup before the start of the regular season. He pitched four innings of shutout ball against the Atlanta Braves, lowering his spring training ERA to 3.04 while adding 20 strikeouts over 23 2/3 innings. DeSclafani has shown flashes of promise over his career but […]

2019 Dynasty Price Check - Antonio Brown

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 Oakland Raiders wide receiver […]

Jason Castro Hits Third Spring Homer

Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer in an 8-7 spring training win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Castro is enjoying a strong spring, hitting .286 with three homers and seven RBI. The veteran backstop had his 2018 season cut short due to injury, appearing in just 19 games with […]

Jose Berrios Allows Three Runs In Spring Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios allowed three runs (two earned) in 4 2/3 innings of work in a spring training start against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Berrios struck out six in the outing while walking one. The 24-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in 2018 and has posted a 4.43 ERA and 17 strikeouts in […]

Jesse Winker Launches Two Homers Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker turned in a big game against the Cleveland Indians in Cactus League action on Saturday. Winker, hitting leadoff, went 2-for-3 with two homers and three RBI in an 8-5 loss. The 25-year-old is having a slow spring, hitting just .159 with four homers and eight RBI, but he is still […]

Scooter Gennett Headed For An MRI

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had to be helped off of the field on Friday after suffering what appeared to be a leg injury while playing in the field against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran second baseman is slated to go for an MRI to determine the severity of the injury but things did […]

2019 Dynasty Price Check - Will Fuller

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 Houston Texans wide receiver […]

Jonathan Schoop Stays Hot This Spring

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 3-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in a 6-5 spring training loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The veteran second baseman is putting together an excellent spring, hitting .306 with two homers and four RBI. Schoop, who signed with the Twins as a free agent in […]