JuJu Smith-Schuster Expected To Be Big Part Of Offense

According to Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter Jeremy Fowler, wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster will be counted on even more in 2018 than he was in his rookie season. Smith-Schuster was impressive as a rookie, racking up 917 yards and seven touchdowns but he has yet to reach his full potential. Fowler predicts that Smith-Schuster will draw […]

Brian Dozier Could Draw Plenty Of Interest At Deadline

According to a report on MLB.com, Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier "could still draw significant interest" at the MLB trade deadline. Dozier is struggling through a slow season by his own lofty standards, hitting .218 with 12 homers, 52 runs, 35 RBI, and five steals. The fact that Dozier is having a down season […]

Jorge Polanco Picks Up Two Hits

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with a run and one RBI in his team's 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Polanco, who was reinstated from a suspension on Monday, is hitting .333 in 18 at-bats with two RBI and one steal. The young shortstop hasn't missed a beat after a breakout […]

Jose Peraza Swipes 15th Bag

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza continued his recent base-stealing success on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Peraza, batting leadoff, went 2-for-5 with his 15th stolen base of the season, giving him seven since June 21. On the year, Peraza is batting .277 with a .704 OPS, five homers, 49 runs, and 29 RBI. He has […]

Logan Morrison Reaches 10 Homers

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison went 2-for-4 with two runs and a solo homer in his team's 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. The homer gives Morrison 10 on the season, marking the fifth straight season he has reached double digits in homers. It has been a disappointing first season in Minnesota […]

Aaron Slegers Picks Up First Career Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Aaron Slegers picked up his first MLB win on Thursday as he held the Baltimore Orioles to one run over six innings of work. Slegers struck out two and walked one in the ballgame. The Twins recalled Slegers to make a spot start, so he is expected to be optioned back to […]

Sal Romano Wins Fifth Game Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sal Romano picked up his fifth win on Wednesday, holding the Chicago White Sox to four runs in five innings of work. Romano allowed six hits while striking out six in the ballgame. The young hurler improves his record to 5-8 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 73 strikeouts in 95 […]

Jose Berrios Ties Career High With Three Homers Allowed

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios turned in a quality start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday but had to settle for his seventh loss of the season. Berrios allowed three runs over seven innings, striking out three and walking two. He allowed just five hits, but three went for solo homers, tying a career high […]

Aaron Slegers To Start For Twins Thursday

The Minnesota Twins will recall right-hander Aaron Slegers to make a start for them against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. The team will have to clear a spot on the 25-man roster to make room for Slegers, but no move has been announced yet. Slegers made one previous start for the Twins this season, holding […]

Scooter Gennett Hits 14th Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett launched his 14th homer of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. The two-run shot was his only hit in six at-bats as his team lost 12-8 in 12 innings. Gennett is putting together a great season for the Reds, batting .332 with a .903 OPS, 14 […]

Eduardo Escobar Continues To Slump

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar continued his slump on Tuesday night in his team's 2-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Escobar went 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts in the game. The veteran was in the midst of putting together a career season but has just four hits in his past 13 contests. […]

Jake Odorizzi Loses Sixth Game

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi pitched well against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday but he wound up taking his sixth loss of the season. The veteran pitched five innings, allowing two runs while walking four and striking out nine. Odorizzi now has a 3-6 record, 4.57 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and a 97/43 strikeout-to-walk ratio in […]

Twins Open To Trading Brian Dozier, Others At Deadline

Sources have told MLB.com that the Minnesota Twins are open to trading any of their pending free agents ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline at the end of July. Minnesota has lost nine of the past 11 games and continues to lose ground on the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians. Among the pending free agents who […]

Jorge Polanco Hitless In Return

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco returned to the lineup on Monday as his team took on the Milwaukee Brewers. Polanco, fresh off an 80-game suspension for violating MLB's drug policy, started at shortstop and batted fifth for the Twins. He went 0-for-4 in his return to action, leaving one on base. Polanco showed in 2017 […]

Brian Dozier Hits 12th Homer Sunday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier had a big game on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Dozier went 2-for-3 with a homer, two walks, three runs, and two RBI, but his team lost to Chicago in an 11-10 slugfest. The veteran second baseman is now batting .221 with a .708 OPS, 12 homers, 49 runs, […]

Jose Peraza Turns In Monster Game Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza turned in a huge game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Peraza went 2-for-5 with a double and a grand slam to help down the Brew Crew 8-2. The grand slam goes down as the first of Peraza's career and his third homer in the past four games. Peraza is […]

Ervin Santana Pitches Three Innings In Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) allowed one run in three innings in his Saturday rehab start for the Class A Fort Myers Miracle. Santana gave up two hits and struck out two in the ballgame. Santana's fastball topped out at 90 MPH, about three MPH lower than what he has averaged in 2017. Santana […]

Jorge Polanco To Rejoin Twins Monday

Barring a setback, the Minnesota Twins are expected to get shortstop Jorge Polanco back on Monday. Polanco will be fresh off of an 80-game suspension, which he was given by MLB for violating the drug policy. Polanco has been on a rehab assignment over the past few days but will rejoin the Twins, who he […]

Ehire Adrianza Drives In Two Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Ehire Adrianza went 2-for-5 with a run and two RBI in his team's 14-9 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The solid game raises Adrianza's batting average to .262 with a .727 OPS, four homers, 24 runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases on the season. The 28-year-old opened the season […]

Scooter Gennett Scores Three Runs Saturday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett kept up his recent production on Saturday. Gennett went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and three runs in his team's 12-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran second baseman is now batting .332 with an .898 OPS, 20 doubles, 13 homers, 48 runs, and 54 RBI. Gennett […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In 60th Run

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with one RBI in his team's 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. The RBI gives Suarez 60 on the season, to go along with a .303 batting average, .957 OPS, 16 homers, and 37 runs scored. Suarez remains second in the league in RBI in […]

Joe Mauer Turns In Huge Game Friday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer turned in a vintage performance on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Mauer, batting leadoff, went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and five RBI in his team's 10-6 loss to Chicago. Mauer, who isn't known much for his power these days, was a dominant force on Friday. The big […]

Yu Darvish Heading For Second Opinion

Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish (triceps) will head to Texas to get a second opinion on his ailing throwing arm. The veteran hurler has been out of action since late May after he developed inflammation in the triceps of his throwing arm. He was working toward a comeback when he felt pain while throwing during […]

Jose Peraza Hits Leadoff Homer Thursday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza made the most of his chance to bat leadoff on Thursday. With normal leadoff batter Scott Schebler getting a day off, Peraza assumed the leadoff spot and went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a leadoff shot. Peraza is now batting .273 with four homers, 44 runs, 23 RBI, and 14 […]

Twins Could Be Sellers At Trade Deadline

According to a report on MLB.com, the Minnesota Twins could be sellers at the trade deadline if they don't start picking up ground on the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians. The Twins currently sit eight games behind the Indians for the division lead. The team could be willing to listen to offers on second baseman Brian […]

Logan Morrison Hits Ninth Homer

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Logan Morrison went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo homer, and two runs scored in his team's 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Morrison launched what was his ninth homer of the season in the seventh inning to give the Twins a 1-0 lead. The veteran slugger […]

Jorge Polanco Working Towards Return From Suspension

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco hit a home run in his first start at shortstop in suspension rehab at Class A Fort Myers on Tuesday. Polanco is first eligible to be reinstated on July 5 after serving an 80-game suspension for violating MLB's drug policy. Eduardo Escobar has filled in exceptionally at shortstop for Polanco […]

Joey Votto Ejected In First Inning

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was ejected for arguing a called strike in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Votto took exception to what he felt was a bad strike-three call and got animated pretty quickly in arguing with home plate umpire Carlos Torres. Votto finishes the game 0-for-1 with […]

Brian Dozier Hits 11th Homer

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 1-for-4 with a solo homer on Tuesday. The homer gives Dozier 11 on the season, to go along with a .221/.301/.398 slash line, 45 runs, 31 RBI, and four steals. It has been a disappointing season for the All-Star second baseman, who is scheduled to become a free […]

Scooter Gennett Scores Three Times

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett turned in another strong game for his team on Tuesday. Gennett went 2-for-3 with a double, three runs, one RBI, and one steal in his team's 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. The big game gives Gennett a robust .334/.374/.533 slash line to go along with 13 homers, 44 […]