Phil Hughes Throws Four Innings In Triple-A

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes (oblique) threw 50 pitches over four innings for Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. The veteran hurler opened the season on the 10-day disabled list after developing an oblique injury during spring training. He is next scheduled to make a Class A Advanced start against Fort Myers on April 5. If that […]

Yovani Gallardo Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and free-agent pitcher Yovani Gallardo agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday. Gallardo was released by the Milwaukee Brewers at the end of spring training and will work out of the bullpen for Cincinnati. Gallardo, now 32, was once a top-of-the-rotation pitcher but he has struggled over the past few seasons. Manager […]

Miguel Sano Blasts First-Inning Homer Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano mashed his first homer of the year on Saturday, a solo shot off of Baltimore Orioles starter Andrew Cashner in the first inning. Sano wound up going 1-for-4 on the day with two RBI as the Twins downed Baltimore 6-2. The homer was Sano's first hit of the season […]

Kyle Gibson Blanks O's Over Six Innings

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in a solid first start of the 2018 season, holding the Baltimore Orioles scoreless over six innings. Gibson didn't allow a hit, but he did issue five walks in the game while striking out six. The wildness prevented Gibson from being able to try for the no-hitter as he […]

Eugenio Suarez Blasts Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big day at the plate in his team's 13-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Suarez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, his first dinger of the season. Suarez signed a big contract extension with the Reds during the spring and has batted second in the […]

Adam Duvall Plates Three Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall had a big game in a losing effort against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI but his team fell 13-7 to the Stephen Strasburg-led Nats. Duvall made his first start of the season after finding himself on the bench on Friday on […]

Luis Castillo Roughed Up In Season Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo had a rough time against the Washington Nationals in his season debut on Saturday. The 25-year-old fireballer allowed six runs in five innings of work while striking out six. He was hit hard, allowing two homers and six total hits. Castillo is widely expected to be the Reds' best pitcher […]

Scooter Gennett Picks Up Four Hits In Opener

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had a big day at the plate against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day, going 4-for-4 with a double. While it wasn't quite a four-homer game such as he posted in the 2017 season, Gennett did the majority of his damage against Nationals ace and reigning Cy Young winner […]

Homer Bailey Sharp In Opener

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey was sharp in his team's home opener start on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Bailey pitched six innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits and striking out three. He wound up the tough-luck loser as the Nationals went on to beat the Reds 2-0. Despite picking up the loss, […]

Browns Ink Jeff Janis

The Cleveland Browns and free-agent wide receiver Jeff Janis have agreed to a contract. Janis, a former Green Bay Packer, is expected to slide in as the team's No. 4 receiver after Josh Gordon, Jarvis Landry and Corey Coleman. From a fantasy standpoint, it isn't a great landing spot for the fifth-year pass catcher. That being […]

Jesse Winker Leading Off Opener, Adam Duvall On Bench

The Cincinnati Reds have outfielder Jesse Winker leading off on Opening Day. Veteran Adam Duvall finds himself on the bench while 2017 leadoff man Billy Hamilton will bat ninth. Winker will draw a tough matchup as he will be the first Red to take his cuts against 2017 National League Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. […]

Fernando Rodney Serves Up Walk-Off Homer On Opening Day

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney had a forgettable debut with his new team. Rodney helped get the Twins out of a two on, one-out jam in the 10th inning but wasn't able to keep it going in the 11th as the first batter he faced, Adam Jones, deposited the ball over the fence for a […]

Jake Odorizzi Excellent In Opening Day No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi was excellent in his Opening Day start, holding the Baltimore Orioles scoreless over six innings while striking out seven and walking two. He had to settle for a no-decision as the Twins went on to lose 3-2 in 11 innings. It was quite the debut for the former Tampa Bay […]

Cody Reed Will Serve As Fifth Starter

The Cincinnati Reds will use left-hander Cody Reed as their fifth starter for the time being. Reed was originally assigned to Triple-A but will return to the majors to help solidify the team's starting rotation. Cincinnati originally planned to go without a fifth starter but will need one due to the rainout on Opening Day. […]

Raisel Iglesias Placed On Paternity List

The Cincinnati Reds have placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the paternity list. This will put him out of action for three days as the Reds gear up to start the season against the Washington Nationals on Friday. With Iglesias out of action for the weekend, look for either Wandy Peralta or Kevin Quackenbush to close […]

Eddie Rosario Expected To Bat Cleanup Thursday

According to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger, the Minnesota Twins are expected to slate outfielder Eddie Rosario in as their cleanup hitter on Opening Day. Bollinger projected the entire starting lineup, expecting it to go: Brian Dozier, Joe Mauer, Miguel Sano, Rosario, Logan Morrison, Eduardo Escobar, Max Kepler, Byron Buxton, and Jason Castro. Offseason acquisition Jake Odorizzi […]

Reds Reshuffle Starting Rotation After Postponed Game

The Cincinnati Reds will reshuffle their starting rotation after their Thursday Opening Day game was postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. Homer Bailey will still pitch in the opener on Friday and will be followed by Luis Castillo, Sal Romano and Tyler Mahle. The fifth spot, needed for this coming Tuesday, is still to be announced, […]

Extension Talks Between Brian Dozier, Twins "Dead"

According to a report from ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick, contract extension talks between the Minnesota Twins and second baseman Brian Dozier are "dead." Sources said that Dozier does not want to have contract talks with the team during the season and plans to become a free agent in November. Dozier has developed into one of the […]

Browns Trade Cody Kessler To Jacksonville

The Cleveland Browns agreed to trade quarterback Cody Kessler to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday. The Jaguars will send a 2019 conditional seventh-round pick as compensation for the third-year signal-caller. The Browns Sunday signing of backup quarterback Drew Stanton marked the end of Kessler's tenure in Cleveland, as the Browns already have Tyrod Taylor as […]

Vance Worley Reassigned To Minor League Camp

The Cincinnati Reds reassigned right-hander Vance Worley to minor league camp on Wednesday. Worley was in camp as a non-roster invitee for the Reds and turned in a 6.17 ERA in 11 2/3 innings this spring. The 30-year-old was once thought to have a bright future but really struggled in 24 appearances with the Miami […]

Reds Have Home Opener Postponed

The Cincinnati Reds will see their Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals postponed due to impending inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled for Friday, March 30 at 4:10 PM. Originally scheduled starters Homer Bailey and Max Scherzer will both move back a day and make their first start of 2018 on Friday. Be […]

Brian Dozier Wraps Up Slow Spring

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier wrapped up a slow spring on Tuesday. Dozier finished the spring batting .222 with two homers, four runs, three RBI and one steal. The slow spring shouldn't be a cause for concern, as the veteran infielder has established himself as one of the premiere fantasy options at second base […]

Browns Add Drew Stanton As Backup, Expected To Shop Cody Kessler

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Drew Stanton agreed to a two-year deal worth $6.5 million on Sunday. Stanton is expected to serve as a backup for Tyrod Taylor in the 2018 season. The team is fully expected to use an early draft pick on a rookie quarterback in the NFL draft in April, which could […]

Ryan LaMarre Makes Team, Zack Granite To Minors

The Minnesota Twins informed outfielder Ryan LaMarre that he has made the team, claiming the final roster spot and bumping outfielder Zack Granite to Triple-A Rochester. LaMarre was Minnesota's best hitter this spring, batting .475 with two homers and four doubles in 40 at-bats. It had appeared that Granite had the inside track to the […]

Kennys Vargas Back With Twins, Heading To Triple-A

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Rochester. Vargas had a busy week as the Twins tried to get him through waivers earlier, only to have the Cincinnati Reds claim him. The Twins then got Vargas back two days later after Cincinnati waived the slugger. Vargas is […]

Lance Lynn Throws Successful Bullpen Monday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn threw a successful bullpen session on Monday, according to reports. Lynn is next scheduled to make a start for the Twins on Wednesday as a final tuneup before the beginning of the regular season. Lynn signed with the Twins late in the spring, but that will not prevent the veteran […]

Phil Hughes To DL With Oblique Injury

The Minnesota Twins will place right-hander Phil Hughes (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list to open the season. Hughes came down with an oblique injury this past Thursday and won't be ready to start the season. Prior to the injury, Hughes was slated to open the season in the bullpen for Minnesota. After the injury, Gabriel […]

Jose Berrios Concludes Spring In Style

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios pitched well in his final spring tuneup before the start of the regular season. Berrios pitched three innings, allowing just one walk to Bryce Harper, and striking out three. The 23-year-old sounded confident after his start, stating, “My arm slot was very good. My pitches were right where I wanted […]

Mike Napoli Agrees To Report To Triple-A

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli will accept an assignment to Triple-A Columbus, according to reports. Napoli was released by the team on Thursday and returned on a minor league deal, but he was said to be weighing his options for his next move. At the time of the transaction on Thursday, the club […]

Michael Brantley To Open Season On DL

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley will open the 2018 season on the 15-day disabled list. Brantley had offseason surgery on his ankle and only just made his spring debut this past Wednesday. Manager Terry Francona told reporters that Brantley has not suffered a setback and is just not ready to "carry the load" just yet. […]