Spiers shows resilience in first start of 2024
PITTSBURGH -- In his first start and sixth outing of 2024 on Monday night, Carson Spiers went inning for inning with touted Pirates prospect Paul Skenes. And though a rocky beginning to his evening led to a 4-1 Reds loss to the Pirates at PNC Park, the way the right-hander
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Elly among leading All-Star vote-getters at shortstop
Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.
Scoring from 2nd ... on a pickoff? Just part of Elly's show in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Elly De La Cruz had one of those days where it felt like he could do it all and also give the Reds a big win on Sunday. But De La Cruz seemingly couldn't overcome his club's bad mojo against the Brewers. De La Cruz had a triple,
Could this righty be Reds' first '22 Draft pick to reach MLB?
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Abbott, Reds bested by 'one swing' against rival Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- With a concert scheduled nearby later on Saturday, rapper Snoop Dogg visited American Family Field and threw a ceremonial first pitch for the Brewers. Then he joined their television broadcast for two innings. It didn't take long for Snoop to get introduced to Elly De La Cruz. Shaded
'A win's a win': Reds eke out dramatic victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE – The timing of this weekend's three-game series at Milwaukee serves as a good test of the Reds and their recent momentum. After all, the Brewers currently sit comfortably on top of the National League Central division. Good thing it's a pass-fail sort of test with no points off
'Calm' Candelario puts slump in rearview, meets moment
CINCINNATI -- It was a level, even-keeled personality that helped Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario escape a hitting funk with a new team. That same calm vibe and veteran experience also enabled Candelario to meet the moment before a sold-out crowd and big atmosphere on Wednesday. Candelario delivered the first
Suspension behind him, Marte nears return to Reds
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College arm moves into No. 2 slot in latest mock draft
We’re still about a month away from the start of the 2024 Draft, and much like Jim Callis stated in his projection last week, we’re in a little bit of a calm-before-the-storm territory. With a few exceptions playing in the Men's College World Series, topped by No. 3 prospect Jac
Martinez's uncharacteristic night fells Reds' bullpen game
CINCINNATI – Nick Martinez has often been prone to that one rough inning, but it's usually in games the Reds' swingman pitcher starts. On Tuesday, it came during a relief appearance in a bullpen game for Cincinnati and it proved consequential. Pesky Guardians hitting had something to do with that.
Prospects with the best power-speed combo -- one for each team
Two offensive skills will always stand out most to evaluators of all stripes, from the most veteran of scouts to the first-time fan in the stands -- power and speed. Players who can consistently make loud contact and send balls over outfield walls will draw plenty of wows, and those
CES, Williamson evaluating surgery to treat injuries
CINCINNATI -- Two injured Reds players, first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand and pitcher Brandon Williamson, are currently evaluating different options of treatment that could include season-ending surgeries. Encarnacion-Strand, who has been on the injured list since May 8 with a fracture of his right hand, was advised Saturday to rest it
Power Rankings: One team makes a massive leap
There are only 30 teams in baseball, so, by definition, there is only so much of a jump you can make in one week. The Dodgers are always in the top 10, so even if they go 7-0 in a week, they’re still only going up so far. Same for
Reds honor local charities' ALS Triple Play Initiative
The Reds’ celebration of MLB’s fourth annual Lou Gehrig Day included a special pregame ceremony and check presentation for the ALS Triple Play Initiative. This season, the Reds were on the road June 2, date of the league-wide Lou Gehrig Day each year, so they teamed up with local groups
These are the 10 best college hitters in this year's Draft
The unquestionable strength of the 2024 Draft is college position players. They claim the first four spots on MLB Pipeline's Draft Top 200 list, seven could go in the first 10 picks and as many as 20 could land in the first round. It will be an upset if the
Spiers provides silver lining as Reds' win streak ends
CINCINNATI -- The Reds' first look at Japanese pitching sensation Shota Imanaga proved to be their winning-streak kryptonite on Sunday, as Cincinnati had its seven-game heater snapped in a 4-2 loss to the Cubs at Great American Ball Park. Despite the loss, the Reds have plenty of positives to take
India's most consistent, helpful tool? His eye
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Reds win 7th straight, jump Cubs for 2nd place in NL Central
The Reds clinched a series victory with a 4-3 win on Saturday afternoon over the Cubs, moving past Chicago for sole possession of second place in the NL Central and extending their winning streak to seven games. “We got a really good lineup. The guys are throwing the ball the
'The inning's never over': Two-out runs vital in Reds' streak
CINCINNATI -- Reds rookie Blake Dunn bolted out of the batter’s box in the fifth inning on Friday night and was not only thinking about collecting his first Major League hit. Dunn was thinking double. “I was hustling hard,” Dunn told reporters. “And when I turned around [first] base and
Anniversary bash: Elly hammers HR 1 year after making MLB debut
CINCINNATI -- On the one-year anniversary of his Major League debut, shortstop Elly De La Cruz gave himself and the Reds a present worthy of the occasion. If De La Cruz is indeed heating up the way it appears he is, it would be the gift that keeps on giving.