CINCINNATI -- Sure, Christian Encarnacion-Strand is streaky, and yes, he entered Tuesday batting .190. But despite dropping him from third in the lineup to fifth for each of the last three games, manager David Bell doesn't lack confidence in the Reds' first baseman. "He’s doing everything he needs to do.

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There are a kajillion reasons to love baseball -- especially Minor League Baseball. The bobblehead, which has been greeted with an enthusiastic "Yes" from baseball fans at least since MLB put out a set featuring the likes of Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays in 1960, combines many of

CINCINNATI -- The Phillies offered Hunter Greene and the Reds a glimpse of what they hope their future can be Monday night. One of baseball's best rotations through the first month was on full display once again in the craftsmanship of lefty Ranger Suárez. The Reds managed just two hits

The P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy received a critical upgrade to its first-class facility with the addition of a synthetic infield for Gendell Family Field. Ten years after the original construction of the facility’s jewel diamond, Gendell Family Field has now been upgraded with highly durable, low-maintenance turf. The

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CINCINNATI -- Already with a three-game series victory in hand after two wins over the Angels, the Reds didn't concede anything on Sunday when a near-disaster happened to starting pitcher Frankie Montas. Montas was only 16 pitches into his start in the first inning when he was struck below his

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CINCINNATI -- Despite not producing much in the way of results in the early going this season, there were harbingers that good things offensively were coming Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson's way. Stephenson has been one of the best in baseball at making hard contact in 2024, but he's hit balls

CINCINNATI -- An injured Nick Lodolo’s 2023 season ended a month before Elly De La Cruz made his big league debut on June 6. On Friday as the Reds faced the Angels, Lodolo got to see the De La Cruz Show up close, and also benefited from the outcome. De

CINCINNATI -- Reds players Hunter Greene, Will Benson and Bubba Thompson walked into the media center at Woodward Career Technical High School to spread the message about how important it was when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 77 years ago. But as the discussion with 15 Black baseball and

SEATTLE -- When a pitcher throws a gem like Seattle starter Bryce Miller did on Wednesday against the Reds, sometimes even big league hitters can only take a swing and hope for the best. In the second inning Wednesday against the Mariners, the Reds appeared to finally have a bit

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We've already seen several noteworthy callups in this young season. The biggest came when the Orioles promoted the best prospect in baseball, Jackson Holliday, on April 10. The Dodgers summoned fellow Top 100 prospect Andy Pages on Tuesday to bolster their outfield. When Justin Steele strained a hamstring on Opening

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SEATTLE -- Opportunity knocked several times on Tuesday night, and the Reds simply couldn’t answer the call. In two separate innings, Cincinnati had a chance to chip away at the Mariners' two-run lead and change the narrative of the series. But both times, the Reds couldn’t put the finishing touch

SEATTLE -- In baseball, things can change in dizzying fashion. Fresh off a glorious weekend sweep of the White Sox where the Reds starting pitchers combined for a 0.98 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 18 1/3 innings, Cincinnati’s pitching crashed back to earth at T-Mobile Park on Monday in a

CHICAGO -- The Reds knew in the offseason that if they wanted to be a playoff-caliber team, their starting pitching had to be not just dependable, but needed the ability to dominate. That's why the front office went out and signed free agents Frankie Montas and Nick Martinez while also

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CHICAGO -- It sure didn't look like Reds starter Nick Lodolo hadn't pitched in a big league game for 343 days. Long layoff or not -- struggling opponent or not -- an impressive Lodolo made his 2024 debut vs. the White Sox look easy on Saturday. During a 5-0 Reds