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Joshua Dobbs Throws For 79 Yards With An Interception
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs finished four of nine for 79 yards and an interception in Sunday's preseason win over Tennessee. Dobbs also rushed for 10 yards on five attempts. The third-year signal caller is fighting with Mason Rudolph to back up Ben Roethlisberger. In the preseason, he's thrown for 259 yards and two interceptions […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMason Rudolph Continues Strong Preseason
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed six of nine passes for 75 yards, including a touchdown and an interception, in Sunday's preseason win over the Titans. Rudolph connected with James Washington for a 41-yard touchdown, their second time in as many games. The second-year man out of Oklahoma State is vying to become Ben Roethlisberger's […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBen Roethlisberger Connects For Touchdown
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finished six of 13 for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 18-6 preseason win over the Titans. Roethlisberger connected with JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 17-yard touchdown in the first quarter. The score ended the 37-year-old's day after three drives. This is likely all we will see of Roethlisberger this […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDonte Moncrief Looking To Make A Mark In Third Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief is looking to make his case to become the team's second starting wide receiver, and Sunday's third preseason game against the Titans will be a big factor in that decision. Moncrief caught one pass for eight yards in last week's game against the Chiefs, however, he coughed up that […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBen Roethlisberger Will Start Preseason Game Against Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will open the team's third preseason game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. It will be the 37-year-old's first taste of the 2019 preseason. While there is no guarantee for how much he'll play in the game, it is likely that Roethlisberger will get two-or three drives, depending on the […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBrock Holt Hits Go-Ahead Homer
Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Padres. Holt's solo shot in the top of the ninth gave Boston the go-ahead 5-4 lead. It was his second home run of the week but just the third of the year. Despite […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChristian Vazquez Drives In Two Against Padres
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 2-for-4 with two runs batted in and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Padres. Vazquez continues his breakout season after his two-RBI double in the fourth inning pushed his total to 55 RBI on the season. He's also doubled eight times in August, including three in […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMookie Betts Extends Hitting Streak To Nine Games
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-5 with a run batted in during Saturday's 5-4 win over the Padres. The 26-year-old got Boston on the board in the first with an RBI-single before roping his 38th double in the top of the ninth. Betts has been a little more average after an incredible […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBrandon Workman Picks Up Eighth Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman delivered a scoreless ninth inning to earn his eighth save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Padres. While Workman recorded all three outs via the strikeout, but he also walked two hitters in the appearances. Nonetheless, he is Boston's closer for the time being and has been very […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMatt Barnes Records Fourth Win
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes earned the win after a scoreless eighth inning in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Padres. Barnes allowed one hit, while striking out one, and he hasn't allowed a run over his last five appearances. He improves to 4-4 on the year with a 4.41 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoNathan Eovaldi Goes Three Innings In Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed two runs on four hits over three innings, while striking out three and walking one in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Padres. Eovaldi went back out for the fourth but a two-run homer by Eric Hosmer chased him from the game. The Red Sox rotation is broken […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop College Football Betting Picks for Week Zero (8/24/19)
You’re reading an article about betting on college football. Life is good. Luckily legal sports betting is becoming more and more available to the masses around the country. If your state hasn’t gotten with the times yet, I hope that it comes in the near future. It’s Week Zero of college football and while there’s […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Conner Has Pressure To Perform
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is hands down the top back in town. However, after how the Steelers handled the Le'Veon Bell contract situation, it was clear the team saw extreme value in Conner. The now 24-year-old answered question marks with 1,470 yards from scrimmage, while scoring 13 total touchdowns. Now he has to […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBen Roethlisberger Ready For Game Action
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sees value in playing in the third preseason game. "As a quarterback, you almost want to feel that one hit so you can get it out of the way early," said the signal caller. Roethlisberger didn't appear in either of the team's first two preseason games but that's no surprise. […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBrandon Workman Surrenders Run In Ninth
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman allowed one run on one hit, one walk, and two strikeouts in a non-save appearance on Wednesday against the Phillies. Workman has been solid in August, allowing just two runs in 9 1/3 innings, while recording two saves and a 13/1 K/BB. He's been Boston's most reliable bullpen […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoRick Porcello Struggles Through Five Innings
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello lasted just five innings after allowing three runs on three hits, while walking four and striking out three in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia. The righty needed 100 pitches in the outing that brought his record down to 11-10. August has been one of Porcello's best this year. […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Working Under Pressure In Preseason
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell has had the cards stacked against him this preseason. After hitting just 13 of 20 field goals and only 43 of 48 extra point attempts in 2018, head coach Mike Tomlin was very vocal that he was going to test Boswell this preseason. However, the fifth-year kicker knows there's nothing […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJackie Bradley Jr. Is Boston’s Sole Run Producer On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia. Bradley Jr. collected his 15th long ball on the season in the third inning but Boston didn't score again after that. The 29-year-old is hitting just .224 with 49 RBI, making him viable solely in […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMatt Barnes Posts Third Consecutive Scoreless Appearance
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes struck out two and walked one in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia. Barnes hasn't allowed a run over his last three appearances and has a 5/2 K/BB over those two complete innings. However, the righty hasn't recorded a save since June 6, so his […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBrian Johnson Gives Red Sox A Chance
Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson finished just 3 2/3 innings, while allowing three runs on six hits to go with four strikeouts and two walks in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. The southpaw gave up all three runs in the first inning before settling down. He needed 67 pitches in the short outing, […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoSteelers Defense Looking To Get Into Routine
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is looking forward to Sunday's third preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Heyward sees it as an opportunity to get into a typical game week rhythm. Last Saturday, against the Chiefs, Pittsburgh registered three sacks, including two from linebacker Bud Dupree, while they also recovered three fumbles. This offseason, […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Dealing With Unknown Day-To-Day Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is dealing with an unknown ailment that head coach Mike Tomlin calls "day-to-day." While the coach didn't expand on details in his media presser, he didn't seem the slightest bit concerned about it saying, "he'll be fine." Likely just a stinger, it shouldn't keep McDonald out of the team's […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Sale Shouldn't Need Tommy John Surgery
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) likely avoided Tommy John Surgery, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Sale met with Dr. James Andrews on Monday, who confirmed inflammation in his left elbow. There is no direct timetable for his return but with how Boston's season has played out, it wouldn't be surprising for […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMitch Moreland Goes 3-for-3
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland entered the game in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Orioles and finished with three hits in as many at-bats, along with a run batted in and two runs scored. This was Moreland's second three-hit game this season and it bumped his batting average to .243. […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChristian Vazquez Collects Career-High 19th Double
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 2-for-4 with a run batted in and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Orioles. Vazquez registered his career-high 19th double in the sixth inning which also delivered his 53rd RBI. In his fifth major league season, Vazquez is having a breakout year and has made a […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJ.D. Martinez Is Hitting .391 In August
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and a run scored in Sunday's 13-7 win over Baltimore. Martinez is having the best month of his season, hitting .391 with a 1.177 OPS, five homers, 12 RBI, five doubles, and 15 runs scored. It's not a career season by […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoXander Bogaerts Smacks 42nd Double
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts finished 2-for-5 with two runs batted in during Sunday's win over Baltimore. The 26-year-old picked up his 42nd double, which puts him at third in all of baseball, and just three behind his career-high. It was going to be tough for Bogaerts to replicate what he did in 2018, […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoRafael Devers Continues To Mash
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 4-for-5 against the Orioles on Sunday, while also collecting four runs batted in and two runs scored. The 22-year-old smashed his 27th homer of the year, his sixth in August, and his third in four days. This month he's slashing .338/.372/.703 with 17 RBI and nine doubles. […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoNathan Eovaldi Gets Shelled In First Start Since April
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed five runs on three in two complete inning, while striking out one and walking three in Sunday's 13-7 win over Baltimore. Boston's rotation is a disaster right now so the team shifted Eovaldi back to the rotation and it did not go as planned. Over 36 1/3 innings, […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBen Roethlisberger Sits Out Second Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn't appear in Saturday night's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This is of no surprise as the 37-year-old has nothing to prove to the team, so they decide to take it easy with him until the third week of the preseason. Roethlisberger led the NFL in attempts, completions, […]
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