Offense quieted as Martinez, Reds split set with Phillies
CINCINNATI -- When swingman Nick Martinez gets chances to start for the Reds, regardless of how they come his way, he would prefer to make the most of them. Martinez has made three starts this season, but hasn't found the same groove that he's shown as a reliever. A four-run
Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Baseball Digest is honored to present its fourth annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Dusty Baker, who retired following the 2023 season after 56 years in Major League Baseball as a player, coach and manager. “Receiving this award is a tremendous honor,” the 74-year-old Baker said. “I never thought that I’d
Reds win season series over Phillies as schedule gauntlet looms
CINCINNATI -- File this one away for later, even if it may seem trivial right now. What the Reds have done this month against an expected contender like the Phillies could become very handy once late September rolls around. By claiming a 7-4 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday at Great
This jack of all trades gives Reds versatility
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Injuries & Moves: India back with club; Burdick claimed off waivers
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New Draft Top 150 list: BIG changes at the top
Three years ago, Charlie Condon attracted zero interest from pro scouts or NCAA Division I baseball programs. He wound up at Georgia as a preferred walk-on and redshirted during his first season in Athens. Now he's the best prospect in the 2024 Draft and sits atop MLB Pipeline's updated and
Reds Single-A affiliate wins on walk-off Little League homer
The Daytona Tortugas seem to have a knack for walk-off hits. Two of their three home wins this season have been of that variety. But it's going to be difficult to top the way Cincinnati's Single-A pulled off Wednesday night's 5-4 win at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
CES leads way as Reds' offense bounces back in rout
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.
Every team's best 2024 Minor League bobblehead
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
'He's right on track': Greene making strides towards frontline starter
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
Infield upgrade gives more kids chance to play at Gendell Family Field
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
Reds host week-long schedule of events to honor Jackie
The Reds joined Major League Baseball in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with a week’s worth of activities honoring one of the game’s legendary figures. Every year on April 15, MLB honors the Brooklyn Dodgers trailblazer at ballparks across the league with a day full of ceremonies to commemorate Robinson’s legacy.
Bullpen backs injured Montas as Reds sweep Angels
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
Collier in the midst of a full-fledged power surge at High-A
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Stephenson's 1st career slam a sign of things to come
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
Elly has one word to describe 3 SB/3-run HR night: 'Electric'
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
'These are your roots': Reds talk Robinson with local Black athletes
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
Reds' bats stymied by Seattle to drop third straight
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
Q&A: Stubbs on Reds career, retirement and more
The Reds Hall of Fame presented by Dinsmore introduces its Signature Series for 2024. At select home games throughout the season, a former Reds player will meet fans and sign autographs in Williams Family Champions Gallery inside the Reds Hall of Fame and at the Hall of Fame Shop in
Fairchild's latest robbery victim? His college buddy
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Prospects who could be impact callups -- 1 for each team
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
Reds Community Fund celebrates opening of newest field
A newly renovated baseball and softball field over two years in the making was officially opened for play in Augusta, Kentucky, on April 16. The Reds Community Fund and St. Elizabeth Healthcare partnered with the City of Augusta and the Augusta Independent School District for a synthetic turf renovation of