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HOUSTON, June 1 (UPI) -- Mike Leake allowed a run on four hits over seven innings Friday to keep the Cincinnati Reds rolling with a 4-1 victory over Houston.  

Nice to report Jersey native Todd Frazier is making good with Cincinnati RedsThe Jersey Journal - NJ.comBy Ed Lucas/For The Jersey Journal New Jersey has been in the national news quite a bit lately, from the Devils Stanley Cup run to the many reality shows set in our home state. When folks write about Jersey residents living elsewhere, they tend to have ...and more »  

In the case of a Pittsburgh hotel room robbery of a Cincinnati Reds pitcher two days ago, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette today reports that police question the woman who shared the room with the pitcher on Wednesday for 10 hours. On Tuesday night, police were ...  

Claudia Manrique was escorted out of the Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 station Wednesday evening by a man police said was her husband. She had a blanket over her head and did not respond to questions from KDKA’s Kym Gable.  

Claudia Manrique, of Silver Spring, Md., has been questioned by detectives for hours – first at Pittsburgh Police headquarters on the North Side and now at the Zone 2 police station in the Hill District. It is not clear at this time if any charges are pending.  

Aroldis Chapman not in the room at the time, but a woman is bound and the room ransacked, police say.  

Jay Bruce is 25-years-old. He has a career OPS of .808 and has already hit 110 career home runs in his 4.5 years in the Majors. The 6’3″, 225 pound Texan possesses tremendous power, and he is locked up in Cincinnati through 2017, counting the team option.  

PITTSBURGH, May 30 (UPI) -- Homer Bailey allowed four hits while going the distance and leading the Cincinnati Reds past Pittsburgh 8-1 Tuesday. Bailey (4-3) threw 103 pitches as he notched the second complete game of his career. He struck out ...  

Bleacher ReportDown on the Farm: 5 Cincinnati Reds Prospects Not Named Billy HamiltonBleacher ReportYou know him, the Cincinnati Reds prospect that already has 46 steals through 44 games played—that guy. Well, this article is not about him. Rather, about five Reds prospect names that every Reds fan needs to know not named "that other guy.  

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When you get really accomplished, you figure it out pitch to pitch." --RHP Nick Masset, who has been on the disabled list all season, will test his ailing right shoulder Thursday. He hasn't thrown since late March. Masset had to shut it down ...  

CINCINNATI -- The breaking ball went everywhere. The fastball was off, too. Johnny Cueto just didn't have it. As a result, the Cincinnati Reds' best winning streak in two years was finished. Todd Helton hit his first homer in almost a month and ...  

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 ...  

Chris Heisey and Ryan Ludwick each hit three-run homers and ... A crowd of 35,314 watched at muggy Great American Ball Park, with the temperature 88 degrees at game time. The 10 runs marked a season-high for the Reds, who entered the game ...  

The beginning to Cueto's season had the earmarks of a Cy Young Award winning caliber year. After his first seven starts he boasted an ERA of 1.12 and had a very good H/9 ratio. At that point he had just given up 39 hits in 48-plus innings, which produced a ...  

Those earplugs for sleeping in the hotel? Got ‘em. The Cincinnati Reds hit the road on Sunday night for an unusual seven-game trip, one that has them playing two teams in the same city back-to-back. Yes, it’s going to be a New York ...  

CINCINNATI, May 27 (UPI) -- Brandon Phillips bashed a three-run homer, one of four long balls launched by the Cincinnati Reds Sunday in their 7-5 victory over Colorado.  

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...  

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...  

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...  

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 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...  

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  

CINCINNATI, May 26 (UPI) -- Chris Heisey and Ryan Ludwick each blasted a three-run homer Saturday and the Cincinnati Reds extended their division lead with a 10-3 win over Colorado.  

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.  

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 ...  

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...  

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 ...  

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...  

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 ...  

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, May 24 (UPI) -- Devin Mesoraco hit the first grand slam home run of his career Thursday, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 win over Atlanta. Mesoraco's blast came in the sixth inning and put the Reds in front 5-2. Cincinnati ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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...  

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  

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 ...  

CINCINNATI, May 23 (UPI) -- Todd Frazier launched a one-out, solo homer in the ninth inning Wednesday to give the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 decision over Atlanta.  

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...  

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

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 ...  

Zack Cozart is the only position player on the Cincinnati Reds to be batting over .300. Allow me to qualify that statement; the only one with more than one game played. The rookie shortstop is hitting .500/.563/1.000 in the first four games and has hit ...  

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

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 ...  

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 »  

The San Diego Padres are the only franchise with a worse record (3-10). The Cubs will complete a series finale ... Mike Leake (0-1, 5.84 ERA) The cries for Travis Wood have already started following a couple of disastrous debuts by left-handed pitcher ...  

NEW YORK, May 19 (UPI) -- Joey Votto smashed a go-ahead, three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds hung on for to a 6-5 interleague victory over the New York Yankees Saturday. With the Reds trailing 3-2 in the fifth inning, Wilson Valdez and Chris ...  

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 ...  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds say hundreds of counterfeit tickets for the team’s opening-day game are believed to have been sold on the streets prior to the matchup with the Miami Marlins.  

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 ...  

The Cincinnati Reds are off to one of the poorest starts in the National League. Only the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres have a lower batting average after the Reds first nine games. The team has already had a pair of two-hitters thrown at them ...  

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.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 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 ...  

ATLANTA, May 15 (UPI) -- Brandon Phillips and Chris Heisey each supplied RBI doubles in the eighth inning Monday, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 verdict over Atlanta. With the game tied 1-1 in the eighth, Drew Stubbs led off with a single ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

News out of the Cincinnati Reds spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona is that reliever Mike Gonzalez recently worked out for team officials. Texas acquired the lefty reliever in August from Baltimore as part of their playoff push. Gonzalez was ...  

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.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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.  

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.  

PITTSBURGH, May 6 (UPI) -- Mat Latos and a trio of Cincinnati Reds relievers teamed up on a three-hit shutout Sunday, whitewashing Pittsburgh 5-0. Latos (2-2) allowed only two hits over six innings, fanning 11 batters while issuing a pair of ...  

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 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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

PITTSBURGH, May 4 (UPI) -- Johnny Cueto gave up seven hits while going the distance Friday, carrying the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-1 victory over Pittsburgh. It was the fifth complete game in Cueto's five-year career. Three of the route-going ...  

J.J. Hoover wasn't with the Louisville Bats for long, but he did leave an impression. Hoover, who was called up the parent Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, made his major-league debut on Wednesday, pitching one hitless inning of relief.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

CINCINNATI, April 28 (UPI) -- Johnny Cueto hurled seven innings of shutout ball and Jay Bruce drove in four runs Saturday in the Cincinnati Reds' 6-0 whitewash of Houston. Cueto (3-0) yielded five hits, issued only one walk and struck out three ...  

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.  

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 ...  

ST. LOUIS (AP) — 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 ...  

CINCINNATI, April 25 (UPI) -- Scott Rolen touched off a four-run seventh inning with a homer Wednesday, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 decision over San Francisco. The Reds took advantage of San Francisco miscues to produce three unearned ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.  

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 ...  

CINCINNATI -- Reds fans expect greatness tonight when Mat Latos makes his Cincinnati pitching debut, and Latos is ready to oblige. Latos joined the Reds from San Diego in a blockbuster offseason trade. Cincinnati gave up a former All-Star ...  

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 ...  

Baseball is back in Cincinnati, and dogs will once again have their days at Great American Ball Park. The Reds have announced the return of Bark in the Park for the 2012 season, and dog owners have two chances to bring their dog to a game this year.  

Time for the old Twitter mailbag. I could have gone with all Aroldis Chapman and Billy Hamilton questions today. Lots of people want Chapman to start, close and sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the seventh inning stretch.  

The pitching coach, Bryan Price, said on Thursday, March 29, he is not sure if it really is Mat Latos who will make the start. Mat Latos currently has calf strain which the Reds hope will not be of big worry. Nonetheless, while considering the contingency ...  

Todd Frazier is enjoying his ride on the big league bubble ... One possibility is the option Mike Leake to Triple-A and go with 11 pitchers until April 11 when they need a fifth starter. That would allow them to keep both Frazier and Francisco ...  

Marshall came to the Reds this offseason in exchange for Travis Wood, Dave Sappelt and Ronald Torreyes. Just last month the Reds and Marshall agreed to a three-year deal worth 16.5 million with 1-million in bonuses for games started, and another million ...  

One ballplayer hails from the Germany, the other from "the country of of Mississippi," and they both hope to do something exciting for Reds fans Tuesday night. They are buddies and (they hope) future Reds, which is why they'll be playing in the ...  

If anyone was watching, Bailey had a spring that would usually send someone to Louisville if they were fighting for their job. Newly acquired setup man turned closer, Sean Marshall nailed it down in the ninth with an almost mirrored performance.  

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- Reds setup man Nick Masset will start the season on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder. Wednesday's news comes five days after Cincinnati announced that closer Ryan Madson would have surgery.  

CINCINNATI, April 5 (UPI) -- Johnny Cueto allowed three hits over seven shutout innings Thursday to help the Cincinnati Reds begin their 2012 campaign with a 4-0 win over Miami. Cueto got the best of Miami starter Mark Buehrle, who allowed only ...  

Projected closer Ryan Madson (elbow) was lost for the season early in spring training and Sean Marshall and Nick Masset will need to step up. The staff’s wild card is Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman, who could have the strongest arm on earth.  

Anderson Township Little League is having its annual Opening Day ceremonies at Turpin High School football field from 9-11a.m. on Saturday, April 21. Ron Oester from the Cincinnati Reds will be the guest speaker. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds ...  

To say it has been a whirlwind offseason for the Reds is like saying it's frigid in the arctic. Few things are more obvious. The Reds made two major trades to bolster the pitching staff. They made a rare splash in free agency. And most ...  

Fans going to the Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Latest from The Business Journals Follow this company Opening Day game on Thursday will find more parking options at lower prices this year. Parking spaces in The Banks Garage that are within two ...  

CINCINNATI, April 8 (UPI) -- Scott Rolen's infield single in the bottom of the ninth drove home the winning run Sunday and rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 decision over Miami. Trailing 5-4 entering their final at-bat, the Reds came back ...  

CINCINNATI, April 8 (UPI) -- Scott Rolen's infield single in the bottom of the ninth drove home the winning run Sunday and rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 decision over Miami.  

GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — The Reds trimmed the roster to 27 Sunday by re-assigning left-hander Jeff Francis to the minor league camp. Francis will go to Triple-A Louisville and continue to start. “I kind of told him that the other day,” Reds ...  

ST. LOUIS, April 19 (UPI) -- Bronson Arroyo scattered five hits over eight innings Thursday in pacing the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 decision over the St. Louis Cardinals.  

avatar. Posted on April 8, 2012 @ 6:57 PM by The Admiral. CINCINNATI, April 8 (UPI) — Scott Rolen's infield single in the bottom of the ninth drove home the winning run Sunday and rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 decision over Miami.  

Phillips said Saturday before a game against Miami that ... Uecker received well wishes from several players and staff members. Uecker’s son, Steve, died Friday from complications related to San Joaquin Valley fever. He was 52.  

In the same story, Simon also said: “I knew I didn’t commit that (crime).” Then there is his name. Simon signed under the name Carlos Cabrera with the Phillies in 1999, and said he was about two years younger than he really was.  

“He’s never done it before,” Baker said. “There’s a thousand questions ... The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the Phillies have talked to the Reds about Paul Janish. It makes sense. Janish is probably going to start the year at ...  

ATLANTA -- Brandon Phillips wasn't sure what pitch he hit from Jonny Venters. He just knew it gave the Reds the lead.  

Scoring the winning run made Zimmerman able to get over the two balls that got past him while he played third ... and treating an announced sellout crowd of 40,907 to a win in the home opener for the first time since 2008.  

The Reds lost their Monday night exhibition to the Rangers by a 12-2 score. Cincinnati was off the board until Juan Francisco hit a two-run homer in the 9th. Francisco had two hits. Jeff Francis got hit hard, and was charged with eleven (yes, 11) runs in three innings. 11 runs versus nine outs, folks. Lousy ratio. Nick Christiani gave up one run in one inning, some guy named Webb pitched a scoreless inning, Bill Bray got in his first...  

It was scoreless for eight innings, until Cincinnati broke through in the top of the 9th. Then the Brewers threatened, so the Reds had to hang on for a 2-1 win in their getaway game. They will return home victorious. Johnny Cueto was dealing, and tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out five. Aroldis Chapman added a scoreless 8th with two strikeouts. But Brewer Zach Greinke was matching that...  

The Cincinnati Reds have completed their April 2012 schedule, since they do not have a game today, April 30. How'd it go? Considering they had a sizable period when the offense couldn't hit, not bad. They finish April 11-11, and in second place in the NL Central, three games behind the Cardinals. They are also three games behind the wild card leader, and two games back from the new second spot. It seemed much worse at the time, when the...  

The start of the game was delayed nearly two hours by rain, but when it got underway Homer Bailey got rolling and went the entire nine innings. The offense collected twelve hits, and the Reds beat the Pirates 8-1. Bailey stymied the sleepy Bucco bats, giving up just four hits and one walk with five strikeouts. He allowed just one extra-base hit. Bailey threw 103 pitches in his full-game effort. Cincinnati scored twice in the second, twice...  

The Cincinnati offense once again forgot to show up for work, and the team managed just one run and six hits. As a result, the Cubs won 6-1 Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.Mike Leake struggled on the mound, allowing ten hits and a walk for five runs in 5 1/3 innings with three strikeouts. Logan Ondrusek got one out, then Alfredo Simon mopped up with two innings giving up one unearned run.Zack Cozart had two of the hits, both doubles...  

The Reds had trouble hitting James McDonald, and Bronson Arroyo was not sharp, so the Reds lost their Memorial Day game in Pittsburgh. The final score was 4-1. Arroyo gave up four runs in four innings on eight hits and a walk with one strikeout. Alfredo Simon threw three scoreless innings of relief, and J.J. Hoover one. Cincinnati got just six hits, two by Ryan Hanigan. Hanigan had the only blow for extra bases, a double. Joey Votto...  

It was a close game, but the Reds could not muster the offense to defeat the Pirates Saturday night. Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 3-2. In a game this reporter watched live from Section 310, Mike Leake looked better with extra rest, but weakened brifely in the third as he gave up a double to Jose Tabata and a homer to Neil Walker for two runs. Pitching in the 7th (I thought he should have been taken out after the 6th) he gave up a homer to...  

It came fairly easy Friday night, as the Reds posted a 6-1 victory over the Pirates. Johnny Cueto pitched a complete game, and the offense was in gear. Cincinnati got on the board in the second when Chris Heisey reached on a squeeze bunt that scored Jay Bruce, then in the fourth Ryan Hanigan doubled to score Heisey. The Pirates got one back in the bottom of the fourth, but the Reds retaliated in the fifth when Brandon Phillips singled to...  

The Cincinnati Reds won 4-3 Sunday afternoon to close out a series win against the Cubs. The Reds took two of three to salvage something out of a tough road trip, winning just four of the ten games.Cincinnati got on the board with two in the third inning. Drew Stubbs led off with a single and Joey Votto doubled him in. Two outs later, Scott Rolen scored Votto with a single. The Cubs tied it with two in the fifth, helped by an HBP and an...  

Homer Bailey turned in a strong start and Brandon Phillips was the hitting hero as the Reds got their road trip off to a good start. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 3-1. Bailey gave up one run in 6 2/3 innings of work on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Logan Ondrusek and Aroldis Chapman got two outs each and Sean Marshall got the last three. Chris Heisey had three hits and Jay Bruce two. Phillips drove in Drew Stubbs in the 8th with...  

The Reds went for the sweep and to go over .500 today, but a comeback by San Francisco ended that hope. Closer Sean Marshall blew the game in the 9th. Cincinnati got the early lead with a two-run second. Brandon Phillips and Jay Bruce singled, one out later Todd Frazier walked, Devin Mesoraco hit a sacrifice fly, and Homer Bailey singled to bring in the second run. The Giants scored two in the fourth to even things up, but in the sixth Jay...  

The Cincinnati Reds are back home and begin a nine-game homestand Tuesday night. For all their early struggles, the Reds stand 7-9, less than hoped but nothing that can't be overcome. The home set will begin with three against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Thursday afternoon. Then the Houston Astros come to town for three, Friday night, late Saturday afternoon, and earlier Sunday afternoon. After an off-date...  

Most of the game looked like a rerun of Wednesday's loss, but in the end it was a happy ending for the Reds and their fans at Great American Ballpark. Cincinnati beat Chicago 4-3 in 10 innings. The Cubs hit solo home runs off Reds starter Homer Bailey in the first, fourth, and fifth, and took a 3-0 lead into the ninth. With closer Carlos Marmol on the mound, the Chicago northsiders looked for victory. The Reds offense came alive, at first...  

The Reds and Mets reversed roles, with the Reds bullpen faltering while the Mets bullpen held firm, and New York topped Cincinnati 9-4 Thursday afternoon. Aroldis Chapman gave up his first run of the season, though it was unearned. Mat Latos was a bit shaky, with three runs in five innings on seven hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. The stuff was good, the command was shaky again. J.J. Hoover pitched a scoreless inning, Chapman...  

It was a cold, windy day in Chicago, but the Reds offense was as hot as it's been this year, as Cincinnati defeated the Cubs. The final score was 9-4.The Reds put up four runs in the very first inning. Zack Cosart struck out, but Drew Stubbs singled, moved to third when Starlin Castro threw the ball away, and scored on Joey Votto's single. Jay Bruce singled with Votto moving to third, then Bruce stole second. Scott Rolen walked, then Chris...  

Mat Latos struck out 11 in six innings and the bullpen added three scoreless innings for a victory over Pittsburgh at PNC Park this afternoon. The offense got going for five runs. Cincinnati got on the board in the top of the first when Drew Stubbs walked with one out, went to third on an errant pickoff throw, and scored on a single by Joey Votto. Latos got into trouble in the bottom of the first by hitting a batter and walking two, but...  

The Reds fell behind but came back to beat the Mets Wednesday night by a 6-3 score. Mike Leake had a comeback start. Cincinnati scored in the top of the third when Leake singled with two out and Zack Cozart doubled to drive him in. The Mets got the run back in the bottom of the inning on two singles and a walk. Leake was running a bit high on the pitch count, and lost some of the effectiveness in the sixth as the Mets scored twice. Todd...  

The Reds completed a four-game sweep of their series with the Braves Thursday night, and got their sixth straight win in the process. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 6-3. Homer Bailey started and went six innings, giving up two runs on a homer by Michael Bourn. Sam Lecure got his first work in over a week and gave up a run in one inning. Sean Marshall and Logan Ondrusek each worked a scoreless inning. The big blow was a grand-slam home run by...  

The Reds reach the end of May with a 28-22 record and a one-and-a-half game lead in the NL Central over the Cardinals. First place! It's a great place to be. Let's take a quick look at how they got there in the merry month of May. After a .500 April, Cincinnati played to a 17-11 record in May. They scored 114 runs and allowed 94, scoring 4.1 runs per game and allowing 3.4. It was the emergence of the prevention unit that got the team on...  

The Wednesday night game with the Cardinals went badly from the beginning. Cincinnati went down 1-2-3 in the first, then Mat Latos continued his struggled in St. Louis, giving up three runs in the first inning and two more in the second. The Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 11-1.Not many bright spots to work with. Alfredo Simon pitched a scoreless 8th. Latos and Bill Bray were both hit hard. Since the game was out of hand early, it was not...  

Alfredo Simon, the mop-up man, was on the mound in a key spot. Surprising no one, the Reds lost, as Simon threw a wild pitch with runners on second and third and the winning run scored. Washington 3, Cincinnati 2.The Cincinnati offense is still on hiatus, the team collecting just five hits and two walks in ten innings. In better news, four of the hits were doubles: Devin Mesoraco, Jay Bruce, Wilson Valdez, and Scott Rolen. It still wasn't...  

The Reds have a day off, the better to recover from three extra-inning games in the past week. The bullpen in particular can use the time off. It will also help the team decide whether to put Miguel Cairo and his sore hamstring on the disabled list, and bring up Todd Frazier.Cincinnati is 4-6, but if they sweep the Cardinals this week they will be in a tie with the division leaders. Tuesday night, Johnny Cueto and Kyle Lohse get the call to...  

In today's episode of "Where has the offense gone?" the Cincinnati Reds got just two hits and one run. They lost to the Washington Nationals 4-1.The two hits were grouped in the same inning, the second, and served to score the lone run. Miguel Cairo doubled and Drew Stubbs brought him in with a single. The Reds got no hits from that point, and Cairo came out the next inning, having strained his hamstring.The pitching was adequate. Homer...  

The Reds took a lead Sunday afternoon, couldn't hold it, but came back in the bottom of the 9th for the win! The final score was Cincinnati 6, Miami 5.The Reds got on the board with three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Brandon Phillips singled, and Zack Cozart continued his hot hitting by doubling to score Phillips. Joey Votto and Ryan Ludwick each walked to load the bases with no one out. Jay Bruce grounded out, but Cozart scored...  

The Reds fell behind early, but rallied to beat the Cardinals and salvage the final game of the three-game series. The final score was Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 3.The Cardinals reached Cincinnati starter Johnny Cueto for three runs in the third inning, as Rafael Furcal tripled and Jon Jay homered. The Reds got one back in the bottom of the third as Drew Stubbs and Zack Cozart singled, and Joey Votto doubled to bring in Stubbs. It felt ominous...  

The Reds dropped their second straight game to the Cardinals, this time by a 3-1 score. Once again Cincinnati could not muster any offense against St. Louis pitching.Mike Leake got the start and did pretty well, but gave up a homer to Carlos Beltran in the first that set the tone. Leake was charged with three runs in six innings on seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts, allowing two homers. Sam Lecure, Logan Ondrusek, and Sean...  

The Reds won the final game of the Washington series, breaking their losing streak. It took eleven innings but Cincinnati did manage to score some runs. They almost managed to give up too many.Cincinnati scored the first five runs of the game, but Washington got the next five. Fortunately the Reds scored the last three. With one out in the first, Zack Cozart singled. Joey Votto struck out, but Scott Rolen reached on an error and Jay Bruce...  

The Owens family look forward to Opening Day every year ... hotdogs wrapped in aluminum foil, root beer, big pretzels, cotton candy. I act like a vendor yelling out ‘Hot Dog, here! Who wants a hot dog?’ ‘Root beer, here!’  

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Clayton Kershaw deserves Joey Votto money right now, no questions asked. Votto, Votto-matic, whatever you want to call him, has been an vital piece in the Cincinnati Reds lineup since his major league debut in 2007...  

The Reds put left-handed setup man Bill Bray on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained groin that has bothered him since spring training, another blow to their depleted bullpen.  

Heading towards the end of spring training, it seemed that Juan Francisco and … Full Story »Juan Francisco Trade Hopefully Ensures Todd Frazier a Cincinnati Roster Spot: Fan's Reaction  

CINCINNATI, April 24 (UPI) -- Mat Latos baffled the Giants through seven shutout innings Tuesday, staking the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-2 spanking of San Francisco.  

The Pirates lost two of the three games in the weekend series.  

Angel Pagan hit a three-run home run off Reds closer Sean Marshall one pitch after Marshall thought he had a called third strike, and San Francisco snapped its seven-game losing streak at Great American Ball Park.  

Police are searching for the man who robbed a west side bank located inside a supermarket. Get details from 10TV.com.  

The Pirates got a good outing from starter James McDonald and home runs from Neil Walker and Alex Presley.  

San Francisco's Ryan Vogelsong has had trouble shutting down two of the top bats in a Cincinnati Reds lineup that has regularly frustrated the Giants at Great American Ball Park over the past few seasons.  

Scott Rolen's homer started a four-run rally in the seventh inning that swept the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 victory Wednesday night, extending the San Francisco Giants' misery at Great American Ball Park.  

WASHINGTON, April 15 (UPI) -- Joey Votto's two-run double in the 11th inning Sunday carried the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-5 victory over Washington.  

CHICAGO -- The Cincinnati Reds used a lot of little hits to achieve a very big milestone.  

CHICAGO -- The Cincinnati Reds used a lot of little hits to achieve a very big milestone.  

The win last night coupled with the Cardinals' loss puts the Reds into first place in the NL Central division. Cincinnati leads St. Louis by one-half game in the standings. Yay, Reds!  

Sgt. Joel Travera nearly killed in rocket attack during tour of duty in Iraq  

Like the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers are having some difficulty in the early stages of their NL Central title defense.