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Twins Acquire Jake Cave, Designated Kennys Vargas For Assignment
The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Jake Cave from the New York Yankees on Friday, sending right-handed pitcher Luis Gil to New York in exchange. To make room for Cave, the team has designated first baseman Kennys Vargas for assignment. Vargas' days in Minnesota were numbered from the moment they signed Logan Morrison as a free […]
Matt T 7 years agoReds Reassign Dilson Herrera, Others
The Cincinnati Reds have reassigned second baseman Dilson Herrera, catcher Chadwick Tromp, and infielder/outfielders Darnell Sweeney and Patrick Kivlehan to minor league camp. Herrera is the biggest name of the group and was once considered the team's second baseman of the future but shoulder surgery in July of 2017 is still preventing him from playing […]
Matt T 7 years agoNick Senzel Still Part Of Plans
The Cincinnati Reds and third baseman Eugenio Suarez agreed to a long-term contract extension on Friday. The team announced that Suarez has signed a seven-year, $66 million extension, which will keep him in Cincinnati through the end of the 2024 season. General manager Dick Williams was asked what the extension means for top prospect Nick […]
Matt T 7 years agoKennys Vargas Not Expected To Make Final Roster
Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas will likely be the odd man out when the team has to trim the roster down to 25 players. Vargas was originally expected to be the team's backup first baseman but the mid-spring signing of Logan Morrison will likely leave Vargas without a spot on the active roster, […]
Matt T 7 years agoMiguel Sano Scratched With Knee Bruise
The Minnesota Twins scratched third baseman Miguel Sano from the lineup on Friday after he came down with a bruised right knee. Fortunately, the issue is not related to the injury which caused Sano to undergo offseason surgery to have a titanium rod inserted in his left shin. Sano is having a nice spring, batting […]
Matt T 7 years agoTyrod Taylor Named Starting Quarterback
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson told the media on Thursday that Tyrod Taylor will be the team's starter in 2018. Jackson went on to state, "He's going to be the starting quarterback. There is no competition." The Browns are widely expected to use one of their first-round picks on a rookie quarterback but it […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Cut Jason McCourty
The Cleveland Browns are releasing cornerback Jason McCourty on Thursday, according to sources. McCourty appeared in 14 games with Cleveland in 2017, his only season with the team. He was far and away the team's best cornerback and finished the season with 65 total tackles, two forced fumbles, three interceptions and 14 passes defended. The […]
Matt T 7 years agoFitzgerald Toussaint Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Fitzgerald Toussaint have agreed to a one-year deal. The Steelers did not tender Toussaint, who was a restricted free agent, but they will bring him back to town to compete for a backup role. He will likely battle with second-year running back James Conner for second-string behind starter Le'Veon […]
Matt T 7 years agoSammie Coates Released By Browns
The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Sammie Coates on Thursday. Coates spent just one season in Cleveland, catching six passes for 70 yards in 12 games. Coates was a third-round draft selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers but has caught just 28 passes for 516 yards and two touchdowns in 32 career games over three seasons. […]
Matt T 7 years agoJake Odorizzi Completes Successful Bullpen
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a successful bullpen session on Thursday, according to reports. Odorizzi had his most recent scheduled spring training start on Tuesday cancelled for what the team called "maintenance purposes." Odorizzi's ability to throw an uneventful bullpen on Thursday lends credence to that initial report that he was not dealing […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrandon Finnegan Experiencing Minimal Soreness
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is still experiencing "minimal soreness" in his pitching arm but he was able to play catch on Wednesday. Finnegan is not expected to throw off the mound until the soreness is gone but it appears he's trending in the right direction. Finnegan was removed from a Cactus League game […]
Matt T 7 years agoScooter Gennett Dealing With Sore Right Shoulder
The Cincinnati Reds have scratched second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) for Thursday's Cactus League game. Gennett is dealing with a sore right shoulder, but the team doesn't expect him to miss more than a day. Infielder Brandon Dixon has taken Gennett's place at second base and is batting eighth. Dixon is a non-roster invitee who is […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns, Rams, 49ers All Looking At Terrelle Pryor
Free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor appears to have several teams interested in his services for the upcoming season. A tweet by NFL Network's Michael Silver indicated that the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are all attempting to add Pryor to their rosters. Pryor had a big season in 2016 with the […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Sign Cornerback T.J. Carrie
The Cleveland Browns and cornerback T.J. Carrie have agreed to a four-year, $31 million contract. Carrie spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Oakland Raiders after being selected in the seventh round of the draft. Carrie will return to Ohio, where he played college ball at Ohio University. Carrie played in […]
Matt T 7 years agoEddie Rosario Throws Wednesday Without Issue
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) got through a Wednesday throwing session without incident. The young outfielder had been sidelined over the past week with tendinitis in his right triceps, which prevented him from playing the field. Rosario was able to complete two sets of 20 throws at 60 feet without any problems. Rosario is […]
Matt T 7 years agoJoe Thomas Expected To Decide On Future Soon
Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is expected to make a decision soon about whether he will continue his playing career or retire. The future Hall of Fame left tackle suffered a torn triceps during the 2017 season, which caused him to miss game time for the first time in his NFL career. Thomas spoke […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Add Free Agent Darren Fells
The Cleveland Browns and free-agent tight end Darren Fells have agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. Fells spent the 2017 season with the Detroit Lions, playing in 16 games and catching 17 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns. Fells is known more for his blocking ability than he is for his production in […]
Matt T 7 years agoCarlos Hyde Expected To Sign With Browns
According to a tweet from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, free-agent running back Carlos Hyde is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. Hyde will get a three-year deal worth over $15 million, including $6 million in the first year. Hyde should inherit the early-down role which Isaiah Crowell held the previous season while getting spelled […]
Matt T 7 years agoEli Rogers Becomes A Free Agent
The Pittsburgh Steelers opted not to tender restricted free-agent wide receiver Eli Rogers, allowing the young wide receiver to become an unrestricted free agent. Rogers tore his ACL during the playoffs, an injury which could have played into Pittsburgh's decision to not tender him. The emergence of star rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster also likely played a role […]
Matt T 7 years agoEddie Rosario Could Be Ready To DH By Friday
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) is slated to begin a throwing program on Wednesday and could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter by Friday in a split-squad game. Rosario has been sidelined over the past few weeks with tendinitis in the triceps of his throwing arm. Despite […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Solidify O-Line With Chris Hubbard
The Cleveland Browns strengthened their offensive line on Tuesday by signing Chris Hubbard away from the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Hubbard is able to play multiple positions across the offensive line, but he's expected to take over for Shon Coleman at right tackle in 2018. Hubbard will be quite the upgrade over Coleman, who struggled mightily […]
Matt T 7 years agoJosh Gordon Tendered By Browns As Exclusive-Rights Free Agent
The Cleveland Browns have tendered wide receiver Josh Gordon as an exclusive-rights free agent. Gordon will make $790,000 in 2018, the veteran minimum. Despite being in the league since 2012, Gordon's multiple suspensions have made it so he's accrued just two years of service time in the NFL. As such, the supremely talented Gordon will […]
Matt T 7 years agoDilson Herrera Clears Waivers
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Dilson Herrera has cleared waivers and will no longer be part of the team's 40-man roster. He is expected to remain in big league camp in the meantime as the team attempts to get him more at-bats. Herrera had season-ending shoulder surgery in July 2017 and has not yet been able […]
Matt T 7 years agoJake Odorizzi Skipping Tuesday's Start For Rest
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi will skip Tuesday's start. He told reporters that there is no injury and that he is just taking the day off for maintenance. He continued to state that he's "Just being smart." Odorizzi will throw a bullpen session on Thursday before he makes his next start against the Philadelphia Phillies […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Looking At Nate Solder
The Cleveland Browns have expressed interest in signing free-agent left tackle Nate Solder. Solder has spent his entire seven-year career with the New England Patriots. Cleveland's interest in Solder could indicate that long-time Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is leaning toward retirement after tearing his triceps last season. Thomas has yet to officially inform the […]
Matt T 7 years agoEddie Rosario Still Not Cleared To Throw
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) still has not been cleared to throw as he works his way back from triceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. Rosario is expected to rejoin the lineup as the team's designated hitter in the coming days but he still has not been cleared to throw. It is a positive […]
Matt T 7 years agoChris Boswell Gets Tender Offer
The Pittsburgh Steelers have given a second-round tender to kicker Chris Boswell, who is a restricted free agent. The tender will be worth just under $3 million as the two sides attempt to hammer out a long-term extension. The tender makes it extremely unlikely that an enemy team would sign Boswell to an offer sheet […]
Matt T 7 years agoDilson Herrera Unlikely To Play Defense Soon
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Dilson Herrera (shoulder) is unlikely to get back on the field in a defensive capacity anytime soon, according to manager Bryan Price. When Price was asked about when Herrera would play defense, he told reporters not in the next week. Herrera underwent shoulder surgery in July 2017 and is not quite ready to […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrandon Finnegan Has Biceps Strain
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan has a biceps strain in his left arm. According to manager Bryan Price, the injury "doesn't appear to be a huge concern." Finnegan will go for treatment for a few days before the team re-evaluates his status and determines when he can begin throwing again. Finnegan […]
Matt T 7 years agoJose Berrios Is Happy With His Delivery This Spring
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios has pitched 7 1/3 innings without walking a batter this spring. He credits an improved delivery, which has helped him improve his control. Berrios told reporters, “We’re trying to be in line to home plate more and not pull off,” he said. “That’s what I felt today. I feel comfortable. […]
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