CLEVELAND -- Maybe it was the Tito speedo (or maybe not) that caused the Reds to win again on Friday. But, what definitely helped was Matt McLain's spectacular diving stop that saved the club's night when the second baseman secured the final out to hang on to a 7-6 victory

CLEVELAND -- Typical of baseball superstition, Reds assistant bench coach Mike Napoli understood he had little choice. Napoli knew that his wearing of the “Tito speedo” was going to require a sequel effort. What started as a gag gift to manager Terry Francona from catcher Tyler Stephenson earlier this season

CLEVELAND -- The latest MRI exam on Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez's left oblique, taken on Thursday, showed the results he and the club wanted to see. “It showed really good healing and I think they felt like he hasn’t had any [symptoms], so they’re trying to turn him loose a

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for May 11. 1) Charlie Gehringer (1903) Gehringer is the lone Hall of Fame player born on this date. The

When Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott received word in the early days of June 2023 that he was being promoted to the Major Leagues, he knew who must get the first call to learn the big news. It had to be Jeanette, his mother, and David, his father. Since Abbott

CHICAGO -- It was already a rough -- and winless -- seven-game road trip for the Reds, and it somehow only got worse during Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field when starting pitcher Rhett Lowder exited early with right shoulder discomfort. Lowder, 24, will undergo tests on

CHICAGO -- The Reds have missed the contributions of key slugger Eugenio Suárez since he's been down with a mild left oblique strain. Friday will be an important day in Suárez's efforts to return to a lineup that badly needs him back. An MRI is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET

CHICAGO – As the Reds try to move forward for an extended period without injured closer Emilio Pagán after he strained his left hamstring on Tuesday vs. the Cubs, manager Terry Francona was cheered up when Tejay Antone arrived at his office Wednesday. “[Antone] walked in today and I said,

CHICAGO -- Just when it didn't seem possible for any more road trip pain to be inflicted upon the Reds, another cruel blow came on Wednesday. A third straight walk-off loss, the fourth straight by one run and the sixth in a row on the trip, happened as the Reds

CHICAGO -- When Reds closer Emilio Pagán felt a pop in his left hamstring while delivering his first pitch of the ninth inning Tuesday, he went to the ground in agony. Pagán pounded on the grass and was even apologizing to manager Terry Francona and teammates before being helped onto

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CHICAGO -- It's already been bumpy lately for the Reds' bullpen, but Tuesday brought a blow that certainly will be felt longer than the club's latest defeat. That became obvious when closer and veteran leader Emilio Pagán injured his left hamstring during the ninth inning of a 3-2 loss to

CHICAGO – Inches gave the Reds an eighth-inning lead against the Cubs. In the ninth inning, inches helped take the lead away in painful fashion – figuratively and literally. The result was a 5-4 walk-off defeat to Chicago on Monday night at Wrigley Field that sent the Reds to their

CHICAGO – Nick Lodolo feels good to go, finally. After meeting the club in Chicago following Saturday's rehab assignment start for Triple-A Louisville, the left-handed starting pitcher and the Reds are hopeful that the problematic blister issue on his left index finger has been remedied enough to enable him to

PITTSBURGH -- Amid multiple roster moves ahead of Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park, the Reds will have some more transactions affecting their rotation in the coming week. The arrival of starting pitcher Chase Petty was the first of those moves; the right-hander was recalled from Triple-A

PITTSBURGH -- Chase Burns put together the best start of his young Major League career, and it was also the finest start delivered by any Reds pitcher so far this season. That still wasn't enough for Cincinnati to get a win in Pittsburgh.

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PITTSBURGH -- Walks will haunt, they say. Seven consecutive walks? That's a pitching-staff nightmare. It happened during a 17-7 rout of a Reds loss to the Pirates on Saturday at PNC Park. And it tied a Major League record that has only happened twice previously, with the last time coming

PITTSBURGH -- When the Reds rolled into May in sole possession of first place in the National League Central division, it was the first time since 2002 they held such status on May 1. Friday's first day of May coincided with the first day of a significant challenge on Cincinnati's

CINCINNATI -- Dissatisfied with the rocky outings that have defined the beginning of his season, Andrew Abbott and pitching coach Derek Johnson felt it was time for the left-hander to return to the roots of past success. On Thursday, Abbott delivered a quality start, got quality defense and was lifted

CINCINNATI -- An already depleted Reds rotation will have to plow ahead while another starting pitcher is on the injured list. On Thursday, Brandon Williamson went on the 15-day IL with left shoulder fatigue. Williamson, who pitched only three innings and allowed four runs with four hits and four walks

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CINCINNATI -- Run production and run prevention. It was a do-it-all type of night for the Reds' Elly De La Cruz on Tuesday. What was De La Cruz's favorite part? His offense provided three hits with a home run and four RBIs. The All-Star shortstop's defense contributed two nifty plays,

CINCINNATI -- Rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery in March to remove bone chips from his right elbow, Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has made progress and is well underway with a throwing program. On Tuesday, Greene was scheduled to long toss to a distance of 110 feet at the team facility in

CINCINNATI -- Especially during an earlier stretch when runs were hard to come by, the Reds bullpen was a big reason for the club's strong start. On Sunday, during an 8-3 loss to the Tigers that prevented a three-game series sweep at Great American Ball Park, Reds relievers could not