Kevin Shackelford Close To Return

Cincinnati Reds reliever Kevin Shackelford (forearm) has begun throwing and is close to throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Bryan Price. Shackelford was placed on the 10-day disabled list on March 29 after coming down with a forearm strain during spring training. The 28-year-old reliever threw 30 2/3 innings for the Reds in 2017, […]

Justin Hunter Returning To Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Justin Hunter agreed on a one-year contract on Thursday. Hunter came to Pittsburgh as an unrestricted free agent before the 2017 season and played in seven games last season, catching four passes for 23 yards and a score. Hunter was a second-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans in […]

Chris Boswell Signs Second-Round Tender

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell has signed his second-round tender, worth $2.9 million for the 2018 season. Boswell was a restricted free agent but will remain with the Steelers at least through the 2018 season. There are reports that the team still wants to sign Boswell to a long-term deal. Boswell hit 35 of 38 […]

Ervin Santana Not Yet Cleared To Throw

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana still has not been cleared to throw following February surgery on the middle finger on his pitching hand. Santana may go back for another exam on the finger, suggesting it may not be healing as expected. Manager Paul Molitor told reporters that it is, "Just one of those fluid situations." […]

Phil Hughes To Start In Fort Myers Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes (oblique) is scheduled to make another minor league start on Thursday evening, this time at Fort Myers. Hughes opened the season on the disabled list due to an oblique injury but is progressing toward being able to return to the big league team sooner rather than later. Hughes will have […]

Logan Morrison Not In Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter/first baseman Logan Morrison is not in the team's lineup on Thursday as they get set to take on the Seattle Mariners at home. It is simply a routine day off as Morrison, a lefty, will sit against tough Seattle southpaw James Paxton. Morrison is off to a slow start with his […]

Kevin Hogan Requests To Be Traded From Browns

According to a report by NFL network's Ian Rapoport, Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Kevin Hogan has requested and received permission to look for a trade out of Cleveland. Hogan has flashed as a fill-in for the Browns over the past few seasons but his skill set suggests that he's best suited as a backup. Hogan […]

Jose Berrios, Byron Buxton Turned Down Contract Extensions This Winter

On the heels of the Colorado Rockies and Charlie Blackmon agreeing to a contract extension, news broke that the Minnesota Twins offered winter contract extensions to several of their young stars. According to a report, Minnesota tried to extend outfielders Byron Buxton and Max Kepler, right-hander Jose Berrios and two other unnamed young players, but all […]

Hunter Greene Will Focus On Pitching This Season

Cincinnati Reds prospect and No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 draft, Hunter Greene, will begin the season exclusively as a pitcher, according to senior director of player development Jeff Graupe. Greene, drafted out of high school, was a star shortstop as well as the top pitching prospect in last year's draft and has the skills […]

Jake Odorizzi Forced From Game In Fifth Inning

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi struggled through a snowy, windy day in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Odorizzi lasted just 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits while walking three and striking out two. While it wasn't a disastrous start for the right-hander, he did cough up two leads and failed to work deep enough […]

Brian Dozier Continues Blistering Start

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier continued his hot start to the 2018 season on Wednesday. Dozier went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs, and two walks in his team's 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The star second baseman already has four home runs this season, along with a .318 batting average and […]

Stevan Ridley Back With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to bring back running back Stevan Ridley on a one-year deal. Ridley was signed as depth last December after James Conner was lost for the season with a knee injury. He played well in Week 17, rushing for 80 yards and a score against the Cleveland Browns. Ridley showed promise […]

Cody Reed Will Have His Turn Skipped

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Cody Reed will have to wait a bit longer to make his 2018 debut. Reed was scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, a game which ended up getting postponed due to a rainstorm. The team plans to skip Reed on Thursday, instead opting to start right-hander Homer Bailey on […]

Browns Hosting Sam Darnold Wednesday

The Cleveland Browns acknowledged on Wednesday that USC quarterback Sam Darnold is at team headquarters in Berea, Ohio, as part of the team's pre-draft evaluations. Darnold has been one of the names most frequently linked to the Browns as a candidate to be their first overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Former Oklahoma quarterback […]

Anthony DeSclafani Begins Throwing

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (oblique) began a throwing program at the team's Arizona spring training complex this week. DeSclafani opened the season on the 60-day disabled list after coming down with an oblique injury during the spring. DeSclafani dealt with a similar injury in 2016, one which caused him to miss two months of […]

Scott Schebler Sitting Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) was not in the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. He is dealing with an elbow contusion, which also kept him from playing in Monday's game. Schebler was hit by a pitch in Sunday's game with the Washington Nationals, but he is expected to be back in the […]

Raisel Iglesias Nails Down First Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias locked down his first save of the season on Monday, preserving a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Iglesias notched a four-out save, walking one and striking out two without allowing a hit. It was a nice bounce back after he allowed the Nationals to score a run in a […]

Tyler Mahle Stifles Cubs On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched a gem against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The 23-year-old held Chicago scoreless over six innings, allowing just one hit and striking out seven. It was a fantastic performance for the youngster that came against a loaded Cubs lineup that can be dangerous for opposing pitchers to try to […]

Eduardo Escobar Stays Hot On Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar continued his hot start to the season on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and one RBI in a losing effort. The 29-year-old infielder is now slashing .385/.385/.769 with a homer, two doubles and three RBI in the early stages of the season. […]

Lance Lynn Gives Up Five Runs In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn did not fare well in his debut for his new team. Lynn, signed about halfway through spring training, allowed five runs in four innings of work while striking out three and walking six. It was not how the Twins, or Lynn, envisioned his start with his new team going. Most […]

Brandon Finnegan Will Throw Simulated Game Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Wednesday. Finnegan landed on the 10-day disabled list after straining his left biceps during a spring training game. Finnegan was in Cincinnati on Monday and was able to play catch in the outfield before the game. The left-hander could rejoin the team's […]

Josh Rosen Not Trying To Avoid Playing For Cleveland

According to a report on Pro Football Talk, former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is willing to play for whichever team drafts him at the end of April. Rumors surfaced this past December that Rosen may be willing to stay in school another year to avoid having to play for the Cleveland Browns but it was […]

Mitch Garver Available To Pinch Hit Monday

Minnesota Twins backup catcher Mitch Garver appears to be fine after getting hit in the head by Manny Machado's bat on his follow-through in Sunday's game. Garver awoke Monday morning with no concussion symptoms and no headache. His scalp is just sore to the touch. Garver began Monday's game on the bench behind starter Jason […]

Scott Schebler Scratched, Jose Peraza Out On Monday

The Cincinnati Reds have scratched outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) ahead of their Monday game against the Chicago Cubs. Schebler was originally set to bat sixth and play right field. Adam Duvall will now bat sixth and play left field with Jesse Winker moving over to left. Schebler is said to be dealing with a sore right […]

Logan Morrison Out Of Lineup In NL City

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison is out of the lineup on Monday as the team takes on the Pirates in Pittsburgh. This could be the case for the next few days, as the Twins won't be able to use the DH in a National League city. Morrison can also play first base, so there's […]

Sal Romano Notches Quality Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sal Romano picked up a quality start in his season debut Sunday. He held the Washington Nationals to three runs over six innings while striking out two and walking four. The Reds went on to lose 6-5 but that doesn't diminish the fact Romano held a potent Nats lineup to just three […]

Billy Hamilton Returns To Leadoff Spot Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton returned to the leadoff spot on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. He went 1-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI. The speedy outfielder had hit ninth in the season opener and did not play in the second game on Saturday. The Reds faced southpaw Gio Gonzalez on Sunday, […]

Brian Dozier Launches Two Homers In Win

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier had a fantastic day at the plate in a win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Dozier went 2-for-5 with two homers and two RBI to lift his team to a 7-0 victory. Dozier's first homer led off the game and he followed that up with another blast in […]

Jose Berrios Spins Complete Game Shutout

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios spun a gem against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Berrios pitched a complete game shutout, striking out six and walking just one. He allowed the Orioles to accumulate just three hits in the game as he was completely dominant the entire afternoon. Much was made of Berrios' improved mechanics this […]

Danny Salazar Expected To Be Out At Least A Month

Cleveland Indians right-hander Danny Salazar (shoulder) is unlikely to make a return to the mound for at least another four weeks and it could be closer to six, according to reports. Salazar will stay behind in Arizona for at least a month as he attempts to get his arm back into pitching shape. Salazar was […]