Billy Hamilton Scratched Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton has been scratched from Tuesday's game due to an injury to his left index finger. There has been no news regarding the severity of the injury or how he picked it up, but the team should update his status in the next day or so. Hamilton will be replaced in […]

Mitch Garver Expected Back Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is expected to make his return to the field on Tuesday. The 27-year-old backstop has been sidelined since last Wednesday after he tweaked his knee during a rundown in Spring Training action. When he returns, Garver is expected to resume his role as the team's primary backup catcher after […]

Nick Gordon, Brock Stassi Likely To Return Sunday

The Minnesota Twins expect to get second baseman Nick Gordon (wrist) and first baseman Brock Stassi (back) back in time to participate in Sunday's spring training game. Gordon has been sidelined since straining his wrist sliding into third base earlier in the week, while Stassi has been dealing with back spasms throughout the week. Gordon […]

Michael Kohn Tears Right Biceps

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Kohn tore the coracobraschialis muscle in his right biceps on Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander is expected to miss several months after the injury and will be seen at the Mayo Clinic to undergo further testing. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2016, Kohn spent the 2017 season pitching in the minors […]

Ervin Santana Will Have To Wait To Have Cast Removed

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) will have to wait to have the cast removed from his right hand. Santana had surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand in early February and is expected to miss around 10 to 12 weeks as he recovers. He was originally slated to have the cast removed on […]

Jason Castro Scratched With Migraines

The Minnesota Twins have scratched catcher Jason Castro after he developed migraines on Friday. Castro will be replaced in the lineup by Williams Austudillo. The Twins will likely play it safe with Castro, who spent a part of the season on the concussion list last year. Castro was sent home by the team in attempts […]

Brandon Finnegan Throws Simulated Game

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (shoulder) threw a simulated game in Goodyear, Ariz., on Thursday. Finnegan made just four starts during the 2017 season, as he dealt with a strained muscle in his left shoulder and later dislocated his non-throwing shoulder in an off-field accident. In the simulated game, Finnegan faced eight batters in two innings, […]

Nick Gordon Strains Right Wrist

Minnesota Twins second baseman Nick Gordon strained his right wrist sliding into third base in a spring training game on Wednesday. The injury appears to be minor, as Gordon was able to remain in the game and was able to field a ground ball without any issues in the following half inning. Gordon is regarded […]

Jake Odorizzi Set To Make Twins Debut Friday

Newly-acquired starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi is expected to make his Minnesota Twins debut this Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Odorizzi was acquired from Tampa Bay on Feb.17 but has yet to appear on the mound for his new team. He told reporters that he's fine physically, but the reason for his delay was due to […]

Kennys Vargas Enjoying Improved Vision

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas has been benefiting from better vision after getting a a new contact-lens prescription for his left eye. The switch-hitter told reporters that both eyes are now 20/20 as he heads into the season. The young slugger is out of options with the Twins and has heard his name […]

Ben Revere In The Mix For A Bench Spot

Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price told reporters that recently-signed veteran outfielder Ben Revere is in the running for a spot with the club, but it will not be as a starter. Revere is in the mix for a reserve outfielder position, with Price stating, "Ben will compete to offer a component we may lack – […]

Brock Stassi Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Minnesota Twins first baseman Brock Stassi was sidelined on Monday after he developed back spasms. The team is calling the 28-year-old day-to-day. Stassi made a name for himself with a hot camp during Spring Training in 2017, when he was with the Phillies. He appeared in 51 games with Philadelphia in 2017, batting .167 with […]

Oliver Perez Inks Minor League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran left-handed reliever Oliver Perez to a minor league deal on Saturday. Perez made his big league debut with the San Diego Padres back in 2002. The 36-year-old southpaw made 50 appearances for the Washington Nationals in 2017, pitching 33 innings and posting a 4.64 ERA, one save, 12 holds, […]

Billy Hamilton Expected To Open Season As Leadoff Hitter

The Cincinnati Reds will open the 2018 season with speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton batting leadoff. Hamilton held down the spot for most of the 2017 season as well, although his low batting average of .247 and on-base percentage of .299 does not make him an ideal candidate for the top of the lineup. Despite those […]

Twins Could Have Interest In Lance Lynn

Several reports have linked free-agent right-hander Lance Lynn to the Minnesota Twins. Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports suggests that the Twins have some interest in Lynn, who is one of the top free-agent pitchers remaining on the market. Lynn is coming off somewhat of a down year by his standards. While he was able […]

Byron Buxton Feeling Faster This Spring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton told reporters that he feels faster this season. The speedy outfielder reported to camp at 192 pounds a year after checking in at 210 pounds ahead of the 2017 season. Already one of the top defensive center fielders in the league, if Buxton is in fact faster this season, he […]

Stephen Gonsalves Hoping To Emerge As Twins Fifth Starter

Minnesota Twins left-hander Stephen Gonsalves is widely regarded as the team's top pitching prospect. Heading into the season, MLB.com ranks the young lefty as the Twins' No. 3 prospect overall and top minor league pitcher. The 23-year-old was dominant in Double-A during the 2017 season, posting a 2.68 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 87 innings […]

Homer Bailey Fully Healthy Heading Into 2018

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey enters Spring Training fully healthy for the first time in several seasons. Bailey has undergone several surgical procedures on his right arm over the past few seasons, including Tommy John surgery in 2015. The veteran made 18 starts for the Reds in 2017, finishing with a 6-9 record and a […]

Browns Officially Hire Todd Haley To Run Offense

The Cleveland Browns have officially hired Todd Haley to be their next offensive coordinator. The move had been rumored since Sunday, as the Browns were intent on adding an offensive coordinator to head coach Hue Jackson's staff. The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed Haley's contract to expire without offering him a known extension, partially due to some […]

Le'Veon Bell Arrived Late For Divisional Round Walkthrough

According to several reports, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell missed almost the entire walkthrough the day before his team lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Bell didn't arrive at the walkthrough until about five minutes before it was scheduled to end. The report went on to state that […]

Yahoo Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Conference Championship Round): NFL DFS Advice

Hey there RotoBallers! In this article, I will be taking a look at some of my favorite Yahoo DFS lineups picks for the NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Round slate. These DFS picks are based on a multitude of factors including matchup, talent, recent performance, Vegas odds, and pricing on Yahoo. The Divisional Round brings us a small slate with […]

Steelers Likely To Tab Randy Fichtner As New Offensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting to name Randy Fichtner as their new offensive coordinator, pending final approval of his contract. Fichtner has been a part of head coach Mike Tomlin's staff since the latter was hired to lead the Steelers back in 2007, serving as the team's quarterbacks coach for […]

Some Steelers Limited Partners Want Mike Tomlin Out

According to a report from ProFootballTalk, there are some Pittsburgh Steelers limited partners who want a coaching change. Long-time head coach Mike Tomlin has caught the ire of plenty of Steelers fans after his team failed to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, as many had sky-high expectations for the […]

Browns Interviewing Ben McAdoo For Offensive Coordinator Position

The Cleveland Browns are interviewing former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Tuesday. McAdoo's tenure with the Giants didn't end well, as he went 2-10 this past season and caught fire for benching long-time starting quarterback Eli Manning. Despite the rough season, McAdoo has had plenty of […]

Ben Roethlisberger Backs Todd Haley On Radio Show

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was asked on his radio show on Tuesday whether he wanted offensive coordinator Todd Haley back in 2018. Roethlisberger responded by saying, "The least amount of change the better. We don't want to have big changes because we're right there, we're on the cusp...We feel we have some great things […]

"Circumstances" May Prevent Le'Veon Bell From Returning To Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell told reporters on Sunday that he wanted to stay in Pittsburgh but that circumstances may prevent that from happening. When asked about whether he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, Bell responded, "Of course. I never want to leave this city, but obviously, circumstances and things like that. But I […]

Browns Eyeing Mike Mularkey For Offensive Coordinator Position

The Cleveland Browns are rumored to be interested in adding former Titans head coach Mike Mularkey to their staff as their new offensive coordinator. Mularkey was fired by the Tennessee Titans two days after losing to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Browns have been without an offensive coordinator […]

Martavis Bryant Wants To Be Back In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant caused a stir during the regular season when he went to social media to complain about his role on the team and later requested a trade from the team. The young receiver has changed his tune after his team's Divisional Round loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, telling reporters […]

Eli Rogers Injures Leg Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers suffered a leg injury during his team's 45-42 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Rogers was off to a nice start for the Steelers, catching five passes for 42 yards before departing in the fourth quarter. He was spotted on crutches after the […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Catches Short Touchdown In Playoff Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster turned in a slow performance in his team's 45-42 playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie wideout caught three of five targets for just five yards, although he did manage a four-yard touchdown on his team's final possession of the game. Smith-Schuster far outperformed anyone's expectations in his rookie […]