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Cincinnati CityBeatCincinnati Reds - TeamReportChicago TribuneMLB Team Report - Cincinnati Reds - INSIDE PITCH For a guy who had not thrown in two months, right-hander Nick Masset felt pretty good Thursday. The right-hander made 30 throws from 60 feet on flat ground before the Reds' 6-3 win over Atlanta.Masset continues to make progressCincinnati RedsRoutine. And, yeah, maybe The Year of the 12.Dayton Daily News (blog)Cincinnati Reds fan...  

This article discusses the best foods that the Great American Ballpark of the Cincinnati Reds has to offer its devoted fans.Contributor: Stetson ThackerPublished: May 25, 2012  

It is shaping up to be an unseasonably hot Memorial Day weekend, and the Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Latest from The Business Journals Cincinnati Reds power WLW's April ratings World Choir Games adds 9 more sponsors Cincinnati shines as ...  

As any baseball fan knows, pitching can make or break a team. Even when a team is hitting well and playing jaw dropping defense, if your pitchers are giving up runs, there is only so much the rest of the team can do to compensate. Fortunately for fans of ...  

Reds manager Dusty Baker is closely monitoring Chapman’s ability to handle the stress that comes with the job, but right now, on-field stress is the least of Chapman’s worries. Chapman was arrested just before 1 a.m. Monday when he was ...  

Daily MailFather hoists son into the air to catch Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto's ball at ...Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter A father and son duo made the catch of a lifetime when Cincinnati Reds player Joey Votto hit a foul ball in their direction Friday night. The quick-thinking father thrust his boy into the air, high above the heads of the other ...and more »  

The right-hander gives up four hits over seven scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres to post his third win of the season.Aaron Harang had been the laggard, the one pitcher in the rotation struggling to find his form.  

What’s more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back homers? How about one fan catching both of them. That’s what Caleb Lloyd did on Monday night at Great American Ball Park. He gave the second home run ball to the friend who had convinced him to go to the game and provided the tickets. Knowing it was Leake’s first career homer, Lloyd saved that ball and offered it to the pitcher for an autograph after the game.  

7M, hires new CEO Radio ratings accreditation withdrawn in Tampa area Follow this company announced April ratings results for its Cincinnati subscribers on May 17 ... Cincinnati shines as tourist magnet Cincinnati Reds file lawsuit over Diamond ...  

The arrest follows the news that Chapman is being sued for $18 million by a man, Danilo Curbelo Garcia, who blames the left-hander for his imprisonment in Cuba. The lawsuit - filed in Florida where the Reds pitcher and Curbelo Garcia;s wife and ...  

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comNew York Mets rally past Cincinnati RedsThe Newark AdvocateNew York Mets' Rob Johnson (16) scores as Cincinnati Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan tries to corral the throw after David Wright's eighth-inning double in the Mets' 9-4 victory in a baseball game Thursday in New York. / Kathy Willens/AP Associated Press NEW ...Cincinnati Reds beat New York MetsChillicothe GazetteNew York Yankees Vs. Cincinnati Reds 5/18/12: Mitch's...  

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres still haven't been able to win three straight games this year, and Edison Volquez hasn't been able to win three consecutive starts since 2008. Aaron Harang held his former team to four hits in seven shutout innings and had one of Los Angeles' 12 hits as the Dodgers ...  

Yer out!! A drunk, off-duty cop was ejected from Citi Field in the middle of a Mets game and arrested after he refused to leave his illegally occupied seat, officials said yesterday. Eduardo Cornejo, 30, was cornered by stadium security officials during the game Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds at...  

The college student who got national attention for catching two homerun balls was back in the spotlight at Great American ... supposed to be at the game in the first place. Mr Lloyd said: 'My buddy actually dragged me to the game today.  

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- What's more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back homers? How about one fan catching both of them. That's what Caleb Lloyd did on Monday night at Great American Ball Park. The 20-year-old junior from Thomas More College ...  

Apparently the real estate mantra of “location, location, location” also holds true when attending a baseball game. Caleb Lloyd was in the right place at the right time Monday night, catching two Reds home-run balls — back-to-back jacks ...  

(AP) -- A lack of support from the rest of the New York Mets shouldn't be new to Johan Santana. He usually hasn't needed very much against the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets will try to get their offense going again as Santana looks to re-establish his ...  

I write a lot about Ike Davis, but for good reason.As a team with an eye to the future, Davis plays an integral role in the resurrection of this franchise. A power-hitting lefty, with an above-average glove at first base, Davis fulfills a niche that every team craves but very few can afford. See: Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees.The market for power-hitting, left-handed first baseman seems to have peaked with...  

NEW YORK -- Aroldis Chapman left ... He later scored on a soft single by Justin Turner. "The bunt down the line, the little bloop hit. You know something is going to happen," Ondrusek said. Wright went 2-for-2, drew three walks, scored three ...  

Once again, the volatile nature of relief pitchers may have come back to bite the Cincinnati Reds. So far through 2012, Marshall has posted a 1-2 record with a 4.91 ERA and seven saves in eight opportunities. The more shocking stat is Marshall has given up ...  

NEW YORK -- Aroldis Chapman left Thursday's game with his perfect ERA intact. But the rocket-armed reliever and his Cincinnati bullpen pals were far from perfect. David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning ...  

A Cincinnati Reds pitcher known for his fastball is pulled over for speeding with a suspended license along I-71. Get the story.  

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang struck out nine straight batters Friday night, setting a franchise record for one game. Harang gave up a leadoff single to Cameron Maybin before striking out the next nine San Diego Padres hitters ...  

For the majority of the 2012 season the Cincinnati Reds have struggled primarily at two positions: left field and third base. Now, though, with Chris Heisey heating up in left, the team's No. 1 area of concern looks to be the hot corner. Fortunately, those ...  

Cincinnati Reds fan catches back-to-back home run balls  

After 10 very up-and-down games, the Cincinnati Reds are 4-6 and have failed to meet expectations so far.  The offense has struggled mightily, and despite some decent pitching performances, it hasn't fared much better.Clearly, changes need to be made. Some of them are pretty obvious, and others aren't so much. Still, the issues are there, and they should be addressed sooner rather than later.That being said, let's explore this team and how it...  

The Cincinnati Reds have implemented a surcharge of $2 for each ticket fans buy on the day of the game, the Cincinnati Business Courier is reporting. The new charge is meant to give fans an incentive to buy their tickets ahead of time, Reds Vice President of Ticket Sales John Davis said. “It adds to the benefit for season-ticket holders and group buyers,” Davis said. “For any sports franchise, the backbone is ticket sales and the biggest...  

The Cincinnati Reds have implemented a surcharge of $2 for each ticket fans buy on the day of the game. The surcharge started with the beginning of the season, although it didn’t take effect until the third game, on Easter Sunday. Opening Day and the second game, billed as Opening Night, were sold out in advance. The new charge is meant to give fans an incentive to buy their tickets ahead of time, Reds Vice President of Ticket Sales John...  

Brandon Phillips entered play today with 998 hits as a member of the Cincinnati Reds. In his first two at-bats against Carlos Zambrano, Phillips logged two singles and reached 1,000 hits for his career as a Red. Phillips' career in Cincinnati has been fantastic, and this milestone is just another impressive addition to his growing resume. In securing his 1,000th hit, Phillips finds himself one hit shy of 30th on the Reds' all-time list. In...  

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman was arrested after he was caught driving 93 mph in Grove City early Monday, police said.  

Reds fans are quick to panic. We are 3-4 and doomed to another season of third place!  We would be managing the team if we only knew how to hit fungoes!Aroldis should be starting, Heisey should be playing every day and Willie Harris should be in the minor leagues.  #FreeFrazier.  We, the “informed” fans, have all the answers!  We pay for the tickets, we drive the revenue, we are the lifeblood, not the $72.5 million dollars that were found...  

PNC Bank has launched the first-ever Cincinnati Reds debit card as part of its sponsorship deal with the team. The Visa check card is red and sports the Mr. Redlegs mascot on the front. Pairing up the Reds brand with PNC is part of the benefit of the sponsorship, said Kay Geiger, president of PNC’s Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. “If we can be a part of an organization like the Reds, we want it to be a shared experience,” she said...  

The franchise value of the Cincinnati Reds rose 13 percent in the past year to $424 million, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier. The report is based on Forbes magazine's annual ranking of Major League Baseball teams’ values. The team's valuation still ranks 24th among the 30 major league franchises, and the increase fell short of the league average of 16 percent. The Reds are the parent organization of the Dayton Dragons, a minor...  

The Cincinnati Reds had a winning season in the boardroom last year, even if they didn’t on the field. The franchise’s value rose 13 percent in the past year to $424 million, according to Forbes magazine’s annual ranking of Major League Baseball teams’ values. The bad news for owner Bob Castellini and a group of mostly minority owners? The Reds valuation still ranks 24th among the 30 major league teams, and the increase fell short of the...  

Sorry to follow up bad news with more bad news, but Ryan Madson is going to visit team doctor Tim Kremchek.Earlier today I published an article about Madson's elbow injury, which had him scratched from his minor league game today. Tonight, the Cincinnati Reds broke the news via their website that Madson would be flying to Cincinnati to be examined by team doctor Tim Kremchek.There's no news thus far as to how serious Madson's injury is, but I...  

David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.  

We're just a few short weeks away from Opening Day of the 2012 MLB season. If you're anything like me, you're so excited you can barely stand it. I scour the internet for box scores and reports from spring training, hoping to get a better idea as to how good the team really can be. So far, I'm pretty happy with what I've seen from the Reds. Let's take a look at the offense, pitching and major stories through the mid-way point of Reds' spring...  

More than an hour after the final out, Wright walked from the shower area to his locker as his teammates applauded. “Give it up for my man!” second baseman Daniel Murphy shouted. Wright scored the tying run in the seventh as the Mets became ...  

(AP Photo) The hard-throwing Cuban may be the answer. Manager Dusty Baker said on Monday that Chapman will get more save opportunities. Baker wants to see how Chapman adjusts to the pressure and the demands of the role. He hasn't thrown three ...  

Five days. Two teams. One city. After a scheduling anomaly that had them play two games against the Mets and an interleague series against the Yankees, the Reds are baseball's version of New York tourists. On Thursday, when they played the Mets ...  

Sufferin’ Scherrerers…a look back at the 1982 Reds. The ’82 Reds had a lethal combination of lackluster young players, veterans who had off-years and big-name players on the downside of their careers. Result: Last in the National League West, 28 games out. “I try to forget everything I can about that year,” said Ron Oester, second baseman on the ’82 team. “That was the longest year of my baseball career.” ...After ’81, then-Reds general...  

David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.  

Prospect of the Day: Billy Hamilton, SS, Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Billy Hamilton generates a wry joke in scouting circles: on the traditional 20-80 scouting scale, his speed rates as 90. He's most likely the fastest runner in professional baseball and one of the best overall athletes, and he's stolen 35 bases in 35 games this year for the Bakersfield Blaze in the High-A California League. Do the rest of his skills...  

Now he's a setup reliever. He soon may be the Cincinnati Reds' closer. Reds manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that it could be time for Chapman to replace Sean Marshall in the ninth-inning role. Baker floated the idea after Chapman pitched a ...  

He'll earn $700,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 in the AHL. Russell, the identical twin brother of former Blue Jackets defenseman Kris Russell, had two goals, no assists and a minus-7 ratings in Columbus last season. He played 31 games with ...  

NEW YORK -- Todd Frazier had a big audience, and a big night in front of it.  

NEW YORK -- Todd Frazier had a big audience, and a big night in front of it.  

Householder played his last major league game at age 28. • Clint Hurdle, obtained from Kansas City to play left field, lasted a month before being sent to the minors. • Catcher Alex Trevino, the replacement for Bench, hit one homer in 355 at-bats.  

Next Game Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets Thursday, May 17, 2012, 1:10 PM EDT Citi Field Mat Latos vs R.A. Dickey Coverage TV: FSO-HD, SNY-HD; RADIO: WLW, WFAN, WQBU; WEB: MLB.tv, Gameday Audio, Gameday Weather Sunny. Winds blowing in from center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65. Complete Coverage > The Reds faced the knuckleballing R.A. Dickey for the first time last July. Last year's edition had...  

SAN DIEGO -- Aaron Harang's second visit to his hometown this season was much better than the first. Harang held his former team to four hits in seven shutout innings and had one of Los Angeles' 12 hits as the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8 ...  

Yet more worrying news came out of the Cincinnati Reds camp today. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.com, the shoulder injury to veteran third baseman Scott Rolen has the Reds' training staff worried that he may not return for the remainder of the season.Currently labeled as indefinitely out, Rolen's injured shoulder is the same injury that prematurely ended his 2011 season. It was hoped that Rolen would return sooner rather than later, as...  

Next Game Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:10 PM EDT Citi Field Mike Leake vs Johan Santana Coverage TV: FSO-HD, SNY-HD; RADIO: WLW, WFAN, WQBU; WEB: MLB.tv, Gameday Audio, Gameday Weather Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70. Complete Coverage > To preview this Mets miniseries, I spoke with Amazin' Avenue and Chuck held court...  

But Andre Ethier led off the fifth with a double and scored on a one-out broken-bat bloop single to center by Juan Uribe -- one pitch after catcher Wilin Rosario went to the mound to discuss with Nicasio what he should throw on the 0-2 count.  

David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.  

But that's not all the 6-5 win over New York revealed. The ninth inning came calling again for Sean Marshall. With the score at 6-3, he had a comfortable lead to work with. Was there pressure? Sure, but nowhere near the kind closers have to deal with on a ...  

Aaron Harang pitched eight solid innings, pinch-hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single, and the Los Angeles Dodgers improved the best record in the majors with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.  

The right-hander, who made an early exit in his first start, breaks a 50-year-old record set by World Series hero Johnny Podres as the Dodgers improve to 7-1.Then in his second start, Aaron Harang came out of the phone booth and laughed at the mere mortals. It was going to be that kind of night.  

NEW YORK, May 17 (UPI) -- Ronny Cedeno capped a five-run eighth with a three-run home run Thursday, boosting the New York Mets to a 9-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati led 4-0 going into the bottom of the fifth but the Mets scored in ...  

New York Mets relief pitcher D.J. Carrasco gave up an eighth inning two-run homer to Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier on Wednesday night that proved to be too much for the team to handle. Carrasco was designated for assignment by the ...  

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Aaron Harang's second visit to his hometown this season was much better than the first. Harang held his former team to four hits in seven shutout innings and had one of Los Angeles' 12 hits as the Dodgers beat the San Diego ...  

Aaron Harang pitched eight solid innings, pinch-hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single, and the Los Angeles Dodgers improved the best record in the majors with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.  

NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- Todd Frazier finished off a four-run eighth with his second homer of the game Wednesday, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 win over the New York Mets.  

Pete has been punished, he has been demoralized and taken down many notches; isn't it about time we show some forgiveness and give the hits king a little thanks? Yes, of course, Pete deserved and got what was coming to him. He bet on baseball, he ...  

Just finished up some new wallpapers and I thought I would share. There is a wallpaper for each position player (including the back ups) as well as a couple of the pitchers. I know that some are better than others, simply because it is hard to find pictures of everyone. If there is a pitcher that isn't featured that you'd like, let me know and I'll see what I can do. Thanks for looking, and let me know what you think. HERE  

David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.  

David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.  

The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game Edwin Jackson. The Reds look absolutely anemic right now, but I guess you have to give credit to Jackson, too. He retired 16 Reds in a row at one point, between Drew Stubbs' run-scoring single in the 2nd and Chris Heisey's four-pitch walk in the 8th. Miguel Cairo's two-bagger in the 2nd was the Reds' only XBH, and it wasn't even hit that hard (he squeezed it down the leftfield...  

There's an old football adage that says, "If you have two quarterbacks, you don't have one"—the same saying could be applied to Cincinnati left fielders. The Reds entered the 2012 season confident in their left-field tandem of Chris Heisey and Ryan ...  

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier had quite the homecoming in the opener of a two-game series with the New York Mets on Wednesday. A native of nearby Toms River, N.J., Frazier had about 40 family and friends in attendance and responded ...  

Frazier cut the lead to 3-2 with a solo home run in the seventh ... The Mets countered with left-hander Tim Byrdak. Bruce, of course, hit the NL Central clinching home run of Byrdak in 2010. Bruce skied the first pitch warning track in right.  

NEW YORK -- David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday. Down 4-0, the Mets ...  

NEW YORK — David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday. Down 4-0, the Mets ...  

LOS ANGELES - Aaron Harang pitched eight solid innings, pinch-hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single, and the Los Angeles Dodgers improved the best record in the majors with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.  

LOS ANGELES - Aaron Harang delivered his best start of the season, pitching eight innings allowing a solo home run to Tyler Colvin among four hits, Tony Gwynn Jr. had the winning RBI as a pinch hitter for the second time this week, and the ...  

Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey can make it nearly a month without a loss today when the New York Mets close out a brief two-game series with the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. The 18th overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 1996, Dickey ...  

Third-year right-hander Mike Leake tries again for a first win of 2012 tonight when the Cincinnati Reds head to Citi Field for the opener of a two-game series with the New York Mets. Leake, one of the rare players to jump straight from college to the big ...  

NEW YORK — Todd Frazier homered twice, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets, 6-3, Wednesday night. Pinch-hitter Jay Bruce drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly ...  

Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw and reliever Josh Lindblom posted up at the pavilion entrance gates, while Aaron Harang, Jerry Hairston Jr. and Javy Guerra waited for fans at entrances throughout the concourse. "That was fun," Harang said.  

The Cincinnati Reds have the pieces necessary to become a serious World Series contender in 2012 ... Mike Leake has been dreadful to begin the year and could use some tuning up in AAA. Leake was in the same predicament a year ago and after a handful ...  

Carlos Zambrano will make his return to a major league mound for the first time in eight months this afternoon as the emotional hurler makes his Miami Marlins debut in the finale of a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds.  

Strike that your Honor, let’s say it this way: The Reds are playing .500 baseball despite losing Ryan Madsen, Nick Masset, Bill Bray, Mike (yes you can call him Mike) Cairo, and most recently Scott Rolen. Their current two-game skid at home is alarming.  

Louisville baseball glad pitcher Justin Amlung, Cincinnati Reds couldn't ...The Courier-JournalLast year Amlung was “less than 24 hours” from signing with the Cincinnati Reds after being drafted in the 39th round. One disagreement kept him on campus. “We already agreed to terms. It had to do with what year my clock would start — whether it ...and more »  

CINCINNATI— Reds third baseman Scott Rolen has gone back on the 15-day disabled list because of a problem with his left shoulder, which had surgery last year. The 37-year-old infielder has struggled at the plate, batting only .174 with two ...  

Just look at these stats, and don't lose your jaw as it drops in awe: The seven-man relief crew of Aroldis Chapman (0.00 ERA), Logan Ondrusek (0.00 ERA), J.J. Hoover (0.00 ERA), Alfredo Simon (2.63 ERA), Jose Arrendondo (2.70 ERA), Sam LeCure (4.30 ERA ...  

You put Bruce back there, then the pitcher ... All that does is gum up the works out there. The guy isn't a great player--and now, you've limited the opportunity for Chris Heisey. And, if Heisey got the look and couldn't get it done, you could have simply ...  

Mike Leake, he of the 0-5 record and 7+ ERA, needs to be sent packing to Louisville. He has been nothing short of wretched in his six starts this season. In his April 15 start where he did not pick up the loss, he blew a five run lead and the Reds were ...  

On a perfect day at Citi Field the New York Mets (21-17) had the Wright kind of comeback in their 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds (19-18) in MLB action on Thursday. New York rallied from a...  

The New York Mets (20-17) bullpen has had three meltdowns in the last six games; the latest was a disappointing loss to the Cincinnati Reds (19-17) in MLB action on Wednesday. New York has lost for the...  

Todd Frazier homered twice, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 Wednesday night.  

Aaron Harang set a Dodgers record with nine consecutive strikeouts, one short of the major league mark, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 9-8 on Friday night on four straight walks in the bottom of the ninth inning.  

Aaron Harang of the Los Angeles Dodgers isn’t going to be confused with Sandy Koufax any time soon, but for a time against the San Diego Padres tonight, he looked like a Hall of Famer on the hill. Cameron Maybin got a leadoff single off Harang ...  

April 14--Aaron Harang lasted only 41/3 innings in his Dodgers debut ... Jansen's late-inning shocker was set up by a hideous seventh inning, in which Harang, Todd Coffey and Scott Elbert combined to give up three runs. The lead was down to ...  

The Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Latest from The Business Journals Think Reds beer prices are high? Wait 'til you see these KeyBank investment expert predicts 8% stock gains KeyBank investment strategist calls for 8% stock gains Follow this ...  

Aaron Harang brought the lightning ... However, shaky relief from Todd Coffey and Scott Elbert allowed the Padres to plate three runs in the top of the seventh to pull within two at 8-6. But Josh Lindblom restored order by recording three ...  

LOS ANGELES - Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang has struck out nine straight batters ... Harang's streak ended when Will Venable homered leading off the fourth. Hall of Famer Tom Seaver set the major league record with 10 consecutive strikeouts ...  

“I saw him in spring training a couple years ago and I said, ‘I like you.’ He can stroke it,” Reds Manager Dusty Baker told MLB.com. “How come he hasn’t played at a higher elevation for a longer period of time? You always want to see ...  

The Cincinnati Reds started the season on the wrong foot—poor starting pitching, over-usage of the bullpen, shady defense at times, ice cold bats and some questionable managerial decisions. However, as of late, the Cincinnati ball club has looked to be righting their ship. The pitching has begun to come together and the bats are finding their way. This change in play got me thinking about where ...  

It ended when Will Venable led off the top of the fourth with a home run. Harang, an 11-year veteran, was making just his second start for the Dodgers after they signed him last winter to a two-year, $12 million free-agent contract with an $8 ...  

Some blame Dusty Baker for killing his arm, but the 33-year-old right-hander has averaged just 6.6 K/9 over the past two seasons. Still, he came very close to becoming an unlikely part of history tonight. Harang struck out the first nine batters ...  

Harang's streak ended when Will Venable homered leading off the fourth. Hall of Famer Tom Seaver set the major league record with 10 consecutive strikeouts for the New York Mets against the Padres on April 22, 1970. Seaver fanned the final 10 ...  

The Cincinnati Reds offense is starting to come around as of late. However, there's one spot in the lineup that has been, and may continue to be, a complete disaster. That's the leadoff spot. These are the different batters who have occupied the leadoff ...  

The Cincinnati Reds have lost a longtime fan and we mean a 'long' time! Paul Minnick went to Opening Day in 1936 at Crosley Field, then he went to every Opening Day after that through 2011. He didn't go this year, because of his health. His son says Minnick died this past week, at the age of 93. The Cincinnati Enquirer says his 75-year streak is eight years longer than the next closest fan.  

The Cincinnati Reds rebuilt their roster this offseason by making a couple of large trades, dealing several top prospects to San Diego for Mat Latos and acquiring now-closer Sean Marshall for additional minor league talent. After a 5-0 win, powered by 11 ...  

I'm going to be straight here: the Cincinnati Reds need to stop pussyfooting around.That statement could be directed towards a myriad of things, but as the title will tell you I'm talking about Aroldis Chapman.For those of you who don't know, Chapman is a really good pitcher. He's a lanky lefty, whose arm generates some serious torque every time he throws a pitch. Oh, and he once hit 105 miles per hour on the radar gun.The 24-year-old Cuban...  

Once upon a time, there was this fantastic prospect for whom Cincinnati fans were clamoring. Reds fans were taught to love "toolsy" players like Wily Mo Pena by old "Leatherpants" Jim Bowden. Now, after waiting patiently for Drew Stubbs to arrive in the ...  

Chas Headley put an end to any Dodgers comeback thoughts with a 413-foot grand slam in the eighth inning off Scott Elbert. Andre Ethier hit a two-run home run of his own for the Dodgers in the ninth inning, his first of the year. The Dodgers are ...  

The Washington Post reported yesterday that the Cincinnati Reds have come to an agreement with relief pitcher Michael Wuertz. Wuertz was signed to a minor league deal, allowing him to work out in the organization's spring training complex in Arizona, as ...  

Good on ya Sean. Coco-itis is nothing to be looked at or talked about ... Maybe he can get out of this thing after all. Burn. Then Corey Hart hit a ball so far into center-field that Drew Stubbs was closer to the wall than pee on a board.  

and for mom to put a picture of her kids in it. This frame with the recorded message allows mom to know why Mother's Day is her special day, and for only $14.95. Cincinnati Reds Baseball Tickets: What Mother's Day would be complete without tickets to a ...  

Aaron Harang looks for his third consecutive quality start Monday night, and the seventh straight by a Dodgers starter as the club opens a three-game set against the Rockies at Coors Field. Harang will have to deal with a hot Colorado outfielder ...  

The starter, who made an early exit in his Dodgers debut last week, breaks a nearly 50-year-old team record held by World Series hero Johnny Podres.What in the name of Vladimir Shpunt was that?  

Frazier is also a better hitter and solid fielder at several positions. Cincinnati Enquirer beat reporter John Fay was asked the same, and via twitter responded that Frazier played poorly at second base in the minor leagues. Still, the reason Harris draws ...  

With 67 games left before the four-day break for the ... To wrap up June, the Mets have a nice nine-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees, which gives them a chance to get healthy again before hitting the ...  

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Harang was blissfully unaware his strikeouts were ... Pinch-hitter Denorfia had an RBI double, reliever Scott Elbert walked pinch-hitter Jesus Guzman with the bases loaded and Headley added a sacrifice fly.  

PITTSBURGH -- Mike Leake isn't sure whether he's starting to figure ... I had a couple more mistakes than what showed, but they made me pay for two of them." Neil Walker hit a two-run homer for the Pirates and Alex Presley added a solo shot ...  

Geez, be stuck in court for two days as an expert witness and you miss all the B/R excitement. I don't know where to begin. In his article Harrell doesn't necessarily condone a trade of the highly regarded speedster, merely providing fuel for thought as ...  

NEW YORK — Todd Frazier homered twice, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 Wednesday night.  

I heard of Paul Janish's possible injury yesterday ... The Reds will need to replace Janish's production in Louisville and the best option seems to be promoting lower level players. Didi Gregorius is in AA right now and he'd be next in line for a promotion ...  

In fact, he probably had to turn down the role in this weekend’s super-duper feel-good flick ... Better yet, he’s a member of the Bakersfield Blaze, the Class-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Oh, were we talking numbers? Let's just get this ...  

Yesterday, I read an article explaining why the Reds should look to shop top prospect Billy Hamilton. I saw the reactions to this idea and I have to say, you all are right. Trading Billy Hamilton is an absolutely horrible idea. The Reds have never had a ...  

When you think of the great pitchers in the MLB, certain names instantly come to mind. Roy Halladay, Felix Hernandez, John Lester, CC Sabathia, Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw, Tim Lincecum and several others, are all quickly brought up in conversations ...  

At a mediocre 8-9, the Cincinnati Reds haven't gotten off to the type of hot start many expected ... the Reds have managed to rack up 22 over their last four contests. Should that trend continue, there's no reason why Cincinnati couldn't hit the road ...  

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers Juan Rivera (strained left hamstring) and Aaron Harang (bruised left foot) reported improvement Wednesday in their respective injuries suffered Tuesday night. Rivera, who strained a left hamstring running out a sixth ...  

Aaron Harang will look to rack up some more strikeouts this ... Ryan Braun then lifted a sacrifice fly to center and Matt Kemp's throw home was slightly off line. "I was just looking for a fly ball and looking at Kemp throwing home," said Milwaukee manager ...  

Dave may not have been much of a hitter, but he more than made up for it with intangibles and defense. *Southern is a life-long Cincinnati Reds fan that grew up watching Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and the boys dominate the Major Leagues. He longs for those ...  

The Cincinnati Reds have had their share of surprises in recent years. It seems that when you expect one thing with the Reds, you usually get something entirely different. Coming into the 2012 season, the Reds were among the favorites to win the NL Central ...  

As a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds, I have made it no secret that I am a huge Todd Frazier fan. The young man has done everything that Dusty Baker could hope for to prove his worth to the team. When spring training ended I was shocked to see Frazier was ...  

Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco may be just 23 years of age, but the former first-rounder is already proving himself more than ready to compete at the big league level. While his .304 batting average may be misleading, given a lack of plate ...  

The Cincinnati Reds return home Tuesday night to begin a nine-game home stand. Here are some notes on the key players from this ... "The last time that didn't work out." Masset had some lingering discomfort when he tried to throw a week and a half ago.  

Meanwhile Dodgers' starter Aaron Harang had his own adventures. After giving up a leadoff double to Michael Bourne to start the game he retired 12 of the next 13 batters through four innings. Harang said the turning point was the first pitch he ...  

Rounding out the main part of the bullpen for the Cincinnati Reds is Jose Arredondo (2-0) and Sam LeCure (0-1).  Arredondo has been a great surprise for me.  I didn’t trust him either last year.  LeCure has had some bright moments for the team.  

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang struck out nine straight batters Friday night, setting a franchise record for one game. Harang gave up a leadoff single to Cameron Maybin before striking out the next nine San Diego Padres hitters, breaking ...  

The Cincinnati Reds know a thing or two about great shortstops. Early in 2012, the great Barry Larkin was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Before him, Dave Concepcion fielded the position with grace during the Big Red Machine era. It seems to be about that ...  

I had questioned, in a previous blog, as to whether Mat Latos would become the number two pitcher the Cincinnati Reds had traded to get.  My conclusion was that he is a slow starter and will be the pitcher the Reds need.  Well, Tuesday night the season ...  

When people in the know about pro sports TV deals talk about how teams like the Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Latest from The Business Journals Cincinnati Reds may get moreTV green Cincinnati Reds charging extra for game-day ticket buys ...  

ST. LOUIS -- The Cincinnati Reds acquired Mat Latos from San Diego in the offseason to shore up their starting pitching. So far, Latos has struggled -- and so has his team. Latos went 5 2/3 innings for his longest stint of the year, but the St. Louis ...  

Throughout spring training, one of the big questions Reds fans pondered was whether or not pitcher Aroldis Chapman would earn a spot in the starting rotation. When manager Dusty Baker revealed his starting pitchers for the beginning of the season the ...  

Speaking of numbers 4 and 5, Mike Leake (0-3) and Homer Bailey (1-2) have also been a disappointment so far this season for the Cincinnati Reds.  Bailey, who many believe must have a breakout year or he’s gone, has been the better of the two.  

Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang has struck out nine straight batters, tying a franchise record for one game. Harang gave up a leadoff single to Cameron Maybin before striking out the next nine San Diego Padres batters Friday night, matching Johnny ...  

Ricky Nolasco hadn't heard a thing about it. "I don't watch TV," he said, when asked before Saturday's game if he saw what Dodgers right-hander Aaron Harang accomplished late Friday night against the Padres. "You don't realize what you're doing ...  

SAN DIEGO -- Aaron Harang made his Dodgers debut in a familiar place among familiar faces, pitching against his former team, the Padres, on Sunday afternoon in his hometown. The result: Harang said he pitched tense and tight as he allowed four runs (three ...  

Seven wins, nine losses. I don't know anyone who expected such a poor start for this 2012 Reds' season. The Reds are one of the poorest hitting teams in baseball this year, ranked 26th in runs scored, 27th in batting average and 26th in on-base percentage.  

He's a prideful guy. "Look how well he played in spring training in the heat." "Three things are certain: Death, taxes and I'm not going to get traded." -- Bronson Arroyo who reached 10 years service time. Any player with 10 years service time ...  

If John Fay knows something we don't, Aroldis Chapman may very well be the No. 5 pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds' pitching rotation. According to a tweet by John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, "Castellini visited Jocketty in the GM box right after Chapman's outing.  

As the Cincinnati Reds approach the end of April it seems a good time to take to take stock of how things are going so far in 2012. Baseball fans know the season is still in the stages of infancy with over a hundred games ahead and countless growing pains ...  

With the 2012 season just barely under way, it is clear that consistency will likely be the determining factor in the success of the Cincinnati Reds this year. Unlike previous seasons, there do not appear to be any major holes that need to be filled.  

According to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, the Cincinnati Reds have called up Triple-A infielder Todd Frazier. While the club has yet to make an official announcement, the 26-year-old prospect flew to St. Louis this morning to join the club for tonight's clash ...  

The Dodgers' pitching crumbled again, with the offense unable to pick up the pieces. Aaron Harang, Todd Coffey and Scott Elbert allowed a total of 8 runs, with Headley's grand slam against Elbert ending any chance of a comeback for the blue. Chase Headley ...  

With ten games under their baseball belts, the Cincinnati Reds have a rock star sitting in their bullpen waiting to be unleashed on their opponents.  Aroldis Chapman is that rockstar. As a Cincinnati Reds fan, I went into the season loving and ...  

The Cincinnati Reds are accustomed to challenges playing in the National League Central. Their Interleague Play schedule for 2012 will pose a challenge, but not one the team will be unable to overcome. Interleague Play brings about the same passion and ...  

Frank said the children will be selected by the county Boys ... all they need to bring is a pair of gym shoes,” he said. “Jay Bruce and many other Reds players and coaches will attend the camp to work with the kids. Some of the guys will be here ...  

PHOENIX – Only two Dodgers have pitched six innings in a game this spring. The Dodgers’ No. 4 starter, Harang gave up one run and six hits. He struck out six and walked one. “I’m really pleased,” Harang said. “I felt the ball was ...  

LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers announced today that in celebration of pitcher Aaron Harang’s franchise record-setting nine consecutive strikeouts last Friday, April 13, the club will offer fans $9 Lower Reserve Level seats during a 44-hour sale ...  

David Wright's double broke an eighth-inning tie and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 on Thursday.  

Just hours after I blogged about Cincinnati Reds’ Sean Marshall as the closer.  One who had gone 4 for 4 in save opportunities, and bam! he goes and blows a save that he shouldn’t have blown. Homer Bailey left the Reds with a 4-3 lead in ...  

With hot hitting rookie Zack Cozart leading off, Drew Stubbs moved up to the two hole, Brandon Phillips batting cleanup and Scott Rolen shifted down to No. 6, it should be very interesting to see how the Cincinnati offense fares against St. Louis' Jaime ...  

The Cincinnati Reds made headlines this offseason, adding several marquee names to their pitching staff. Unfortunately, pitching can only take you so far. After a 2-1 start, the Reds are just 3-6 through nine games, thanks primarily to continued struggles ...  

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang struck out nine straight batters, setting a franchise record for one game. Harang gave up a leadoff single to Cameron Maybin before striking out the next nine San Diego Padres batters on Friday night ...  

So here they are, the Top 5 Hottest Cincinnati Reds of 2012: 5. Chris Heisey - Heisey has All-American boy next door kind of good looks. He seems like a nice guy that any girl could bring home to mom and dad without any worries. The 27 year old Heisey is ...  

Two starts into his Cincinnati Reds career and we're already asking the question: What's wrong with Mat Latos? The awkward answer to these questions, in the middle of April, is usually: Nothing much. They were asked about Matt Holliday, they're ...  

The Cincinnati Reds are showing signs of life and the timing could not be better. They have won three out of four games to climb back to 7-9 on the 2012 season. More importantly, they are headed back home to Cincinnati to begin a long home-stand.  

Fans of the Cincinnati Reds in the Ashland area will have the chance to purchase discount tickets. The Reds have teamed up with WVHU and Ashland Alliance to allow the fans an opportunity to participate in Ashland Community Day at the Great American Ball ...  

The casual sports fan thinks the game is too slow. And while even most casual baseball fans love to go to games, the majority find it hard to focus before the playoffs arrive. I, however, am one of a relatively small contingent that is certifiably die-hard.  

The first series of the season saw the Cincinnati Reds complete a series victory over the Miami Marlins, as they took two out of three from the Fish. Pitching was good in an overall sense and the bats were decent. Now that we're facing the world champion ...  

As a longtime Reds fan, I am well-versed in the rich baseball history of the team and the city ... He has been a Cincinnati Reds fan since the early 1980s, when gods like Dan Driessen and Cesar Cedeno roamed the ethereally green Riverfront turf.  

Just in case you all don't keep up with the organization's top prospects, here's an update on the Reds' top minor league prospect, Billy Hamilton. In short, Hamilton is just destroying A+ Bakersfield. His last 10 games have been off the charts. In said ...  

Josh Lindblom (0-1) took the loss for the Dodgers in relief of Aaron Harang, who allowed one run in six innings. Harang struggled in the fifth, giving up three singles, throwing a wild pitch and surrendering a run on an RBI single by Alejandro De Aza.  

This is the same Chapman who pitched against the Arizona Cardinals on April 11th and went two innings; striking out Matt Carpenter, Yadier Molina and Daniel Descalso in the eighth inning, came back out for ... year (one of those coming on April 11th).  

Cincinnati Reds baseball Opening Day 2012 was exciting; and, as always, you didn't have to be inside Great American Ball Park to enjoy it. The 93nd annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade gave fans an excuse to fill the city streets with red. Long before ...  

A lot has been made about the lack of a left-handed power bat on the Reds bench. Just prior to the beginning of the 2012 season, the Reds traded Juan Francisco to the Braves for relief pitcher JJ Hoover. Although the Reds could certainly use a dependable ...  

Entering May the Reds stand second in the National League Central, three games behind St. Louis ... At the other extreme are Chris Heisey (.214), Ryan Ludwick (.190) and Scott Rolen (.186). Among pitchers, Johnny Cueto (3-0, 1.39 ERA ...  

There is no more significant cultural event in Cincinnati in the spring then the Cincinnati Reds opening week festivities. There are fans walking the streets dressed in there favorite reds apparel, souvenirs stands, selling reds items, popcorn, peanuts ...  

The Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Latest from The Business Journals Louisville baseball club pushes for suite, ticket sales in more competitive environment Cincinnati Reds TV ratings get off to hot start Reds, Phillips agree to contract ...  

As we head into Opening Day, The Cincinnati Reds want this to be a great season for those who are big fans and small ones! Just about a month ago when baby Cole was born on on Leap day at Good Samaritan Hospital, his parents Sarah and Kyle White already ...  

In a sport where salary caps are nonexistent and big-money franchises can essentially buy championships, the 2012 Cincinnati Reds are a breath of fresh air. When the Reds took to the field on Opening Day they didn't just looked talented; they looked ...  

Entering the 2011 season, general manager Walt Jocketty essentially did nothing to upgrade a team coming off a National League Central championship. The Reds subsequently slipped to a third-place finish. This offseason, however, Jocketty didn't stand pat.  

Todd Frazier homered twice, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 Wednesday night.  

According to Cincinnati.com, the Cincinnati Reds sent Jeff Francis to Triple-A Louisville this morning, essentially solidifying that 24-year-old lefty Aroldis Chapman will be at the tail end of the Reds' 2012 rotation. Finally, some clarity. For two long ...  

"Last year, sometimes his best fastball over a given day might be 86," Reds pitching coach Bryan Price said. "His velocity is back to where it was, 86-89, 90. It's not a power fastball but it's an efficient fastball." Another difference this ...  

While only one new starting pitcher, Mat Latos, joined the Reds, both Edinson Volquez and Travis Wood were traded, and Homer Bailey - who was injured for much of last season - earned a spot in the rotation. Now that a full five games have gone by and each ...  

1. Johnny Cueto - Ranking Johnny Cueto first is a no brainer. Cueto was nothing short of brilliant on Opening Day, giving away only three hits in seven innings, and not a single run. The Reds offense backed him up and he finished the day with his first ...  

The Cincinnati Reds starter Johnny Cueto had another strong spell on Friday, March 30, to prove not only his ascendancy but also the effectiveness. Cueto who has been slated for the Opening Day game had his last Cactus League game appearance. Playing ...  

Parking Parking is available in the many lots north of Third Street, including the Fountain Square Garage and the Fountain Square South ... of finding premium parking in Riverfront lots, securing good vantage points for the parade and avoiding delays ...  

PNC Bank has launched the first-ever Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Latest from The Business Journals Follow this company debit card as part of its sponsorship deal with the team. The Visa check card is red and sports the Mr. Redlegs mascot on ...  

RALEIGH, N.C. – Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (OSNC) (http://www.orthonc.com/ galland.html), completed a weekend of examinations and treatment Jan.14-15 with 43 Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball team ...  

O'FALLON, MO. -- Just days after adding college all-star Chris Andreas to its corps of 2012 first base prospects, the River City Rascals added another corner infielder with first base experience to its roster, by signing former Cincinnati Reds minor ...  

Manager Dusty Baker enters his fifth season as the Reds skipper and has gone 322-326 in the previous four. Baker is in the final year of his contract and with plenty of offseason help coming in this year, it could be his last if the Reds fail to make the playoffs.  

Ricky Nolasco hadn't heard a thing about it. "I don't watch TV," he said, when asked before Saturday's game if he saw what Dodgers right-hander Aaron Harang accomplished late Friday night against the Padres. Like Nolasco did on Sept. 30 ...  

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is closing in on a contract extension with the team, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is closing in on a contract extension with the team, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.  

Bruce's home run changed the tide of the game ... Those 15 pounds will help him in the field and at the plate. Losing that kind of weight well help him get around on the ball quicker. The increased ability to handle the inside heat will help Jay make ...  

CINCINNATI -- Jay Bruce homered and drove in a pair of runs, and Johnny Cueto dominated in his first opening-day start on Thursday, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-0 victory against the Miami Marlins before one of the biggest crowds ever at ...  

One report comes from ESPN Radio's Jim Duquette who tweeted that the Reds offered Phillips a four-year extension ... Devin Mesoraco, Aroldis Chapman, Sean Marshall and Zack Cozart under club control for a few more seasons. This, combined with the wealth ...  

Ryan Madson would love to do the past five months all over again. First, the news that you may have missed over the weekend. The Cincinnati Reds closer will miss the entire 2012 season with a torn ligament in his pitching elbow will require Tommy John surgery.  

Nathan Eovaldi - This is more of a speculative pick as Eovaldi is not expected to break camp with the team as Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang are the fourth and fifth starters. However, if either one struggles, likely Harang, given how he was a ...  

Lately, on several Reds B/R writers' articles as well as my own, I've noticed a lot of people calling for Bronson Arroyo to get moved to the bullpen. I'd just like to ask one question of everyone: where on earth did this come from? I'm having a really ...  

You can get an autograph with 20 Reds players including Billy Hamilton, Neftali Soto, Ryan LaMarre and Robert Stephenson. You can get the change to be chosen to tour the tunnels of GABP and take a photo in front of the Reds Clubhouse entrance. You can also ...  

Sometimes, what is initially perceived as a bargain can turn out to be more costly in the long run than other "expensive" options. When the Cincinnati Reds signed closer Ryan Madson in January, the baseball world was aflutter about how general manager Walt ...  

This rumor was confirmed by John Fay who tweeted; Votto confirms that an extension is close. "I can't comment till it's done. You'll have to ask Walt. It's a gray area." #reds I don't think I can emphasize how big a deal this is for the organization.  

they think of Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez and maybe George Foster. One player I feel never gets enough credit for his contributions to the game, and one of the best teams in MLB history, is Dave Concepcion. The slick-fielding Venezuelan ...  

Can both Sean Marshall and Aroldis Chapman help fantasy teams? Leave it to the Cincinnati Reds to extend two of the most crucial position battles of spring training deep into the exhibition season's final days. Don't they know we have fantasy ...