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Luis Castillo Bounces Back In Second Start
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo bounced back from a disastrous Opening Day start to earn the win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 11-4 game. Castillo tossed seven shutout innings while striking out five and walking one. It was a welcomed performance after Castillo was lit up for eight earned runs by the St. Louis […]
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Eugenio Suarez Getting A Breather Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Eugenio Suarez is not in the lineup for his team's Wednesday afternoon game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez will be replaced at shortstop by Kyle Farmer as he gets his first day off of the young season. It has been a rough opening to the year for Suarez, who was shifted over […]
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Eugenio Suarez's Average Dips To .111
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Eugenio Suarez went 0-for-4 with a run in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The hitless outing drops Suarez's batting average to just .111 in 18 at-bats. He has one homer, four runs, and two RBI on the young season. It is still early and Suarez has plenty of […]
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Tyler Naquin Has Huge Game Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin had a massive day in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Naquin went 3-for-4 with two homers, seven RBI, and a walk in the win. The veteran outfielder has been on a tear of late as he also hit a homer in Sunday's win over the St. […]
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Wade Miley Throws Six Shutout Innings
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley pitched well in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Miley threw six shutout innings, striking out six and walking one in the win. The veteran was given all the run support he could ask for in the contest and responded by blanking the Pittsburgh lineup. Miley dealt […]
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Amir Garrett Picks Up Save On Monday
Cincinnati Reds closer Amir Garrett got the final three outs of a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to earn his first save of the season on Monday. It wasn't all smooth sailing for Garrett as he allowed two hits including a solo homer and walked a batter in the frame. That goes in the […]
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Jose De Leon Strikes Out Nine Vs. Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jose De Leon pitched well in his first start of the season, allowing two runs over five innings of work. De Leon struck out nine and walked two in a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. The veteran right-hander allowed both of his runs on two solo homers in the […]
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Mike Moustakas Homers On Monday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and an RBI in a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Moustakas went deep off of Luis Oviedo in the fifth inning, giving him his first homer of the young season. Overall, it has been a productive start […]
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Tyler Stephenson Turns In Big Game
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson had a nice day at the plate in a 12-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Stephenson went 3-for-4 with three runs and an RBI in the lopsided win. The young catcher has now made two starts behind the plate while taking a seat for veteran Tucker Barnhart […]
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Nick Castellanos Stays Hot In Win Sunday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos turned in an excellent day at the plate in a 12-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a triple, a homer, and three RBI in the lopsided victory. His triple came in the fourth inning and just missed going over the center-field wall for […]
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Jeff Hoffman Picks Up Win Sunday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jeff Hoffman turned in an excellent start for his team in a 12-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Hoffman tossed five innings of one-run ball while striking out six and allowing just three hits. The veteran hurler made a good impression in his first appearance with the Reds after […]
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Nick Senzel Returns To Lineup Sunday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) is in the lineup and batting sixth for his team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Senzel left Thursday's game early after hurting his shoulder while making a diving catch. He was not in the lineup on Saturday, although he did come off of the bench to […]
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Jonathan India Logs Second Straight Two-Hit Game
Cincinnati Reds rookie second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. India became the first Reds rookie to start his career with back-to-back multi-hit games since Ken Griffey Sr. back in 1973. India's hot start has made him an interesting name to monitor […]
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Nick Senzel Gets An At-Bat In Saturday Win
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) replaced Jesse Winker (illness) in his team's 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. He grounded out to third base in his only at-bat. Winker departed late in the game because he "wasn't feeling great" according to manager David Bell. Senzel's ability to enter the game is […]
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Jesse Winker Leaves Saturday's Game With Illness
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker left Saturday's 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals with an illness. Winker went 1-for-4 with a run scored before leaving the game. According to manager David Bell, Winker "wasn't feeling great" and was replaced in the game by Nick Senzel. Winker should be able to return in the near […]
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Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Nine In Win
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a solid start in a 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Mahle struck out nine while allowing just two earned runs over five innings of work. The veteran earned the win for his efforts and it would have been an even smoother outing for Mahle […]
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Sonny Gray, Reds Hoping For Mid-April Return
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (back) opened the season on the 10-day injured list after he came down with mid-back spasms during spring training. Gray and the team are reportedly hoping for a mid-month return to the mound. The veteran made a three-inning start in an intrasquad game on Wednesday and emerged with no issues. […]
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Shogo Akiyama Making Progress
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) is reportedly making progress as he rehabilitates his left hamstring strain. Akiyama injured the hamstring about three weeks ago during a Cactus League game and opened the season on the injured list. He is being assigned to the team's alternate training site in Louisville as he works his way […]
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Nick Castellanos Ejected Saturday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos was ejected during the fourth inning of his team's Saturday game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Castellanos was hit by a pitch during the inning and was visibly displeased with pitcher Jake Woodford afterward. He wound up coming around to score from third on a wild pitch and flexed over […]
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Nick Senzel Not Playing Saturday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) is not in the lineup for his team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Senzel left the game on Opening Day early after injuring his shoulder while making a diving catch in the outfield. He will be replaced in center field on Saturday by Tyler Naquin, who […]
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Nick Castellanos Doubles, Homers In Opener
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos turned in an excellent outing in his team's 11-6 Opening Day loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Castellanos went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in the loss. The veteran outfielder was red-hot at the plate during Cactus League play, hitting .333 with three homers, […]
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Eugenio Suarez Homers, Commits Two Errors
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two walks in an 11-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Opening Day. It wasn't all positive, however, as Suarez committed two errors in the game. He was making his first start at shortstop since the 2018 season and, needless to say, […]
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Luis Castillo Roughed Up On Opening Day
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo did not fare well in his Opening Day start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Castillo allowed 10 runs (eight earned) over 3 1/3 innings of work while walking two. He did not log a single strikeout in the 11-6 loss. Castillo was done in by a six-run first […]
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Jonathan India Makes Opening Day Roster
Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Jonathan India was informed that he made the Opening Day roster on Wednesday. India was the team's 2018 first-round pick and put together an impressive spring, hitting .313 with three homers, 12 runs, seven RBI, and two steals in 48 at-bats. He is expected to serve as the team's primary second […]
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Nick Senzel Returns To Lineup Monday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (groin) returned to the lineup on Monday, going 1-for-2 in a 5-5 tie against the Seattle Mariners in Cactus League play. Senzel had missed the previous three Cactus League games with a mild groin strain but it appears that he will be fine for Opening Day on Thursday. Senzel has […]
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Tejay Antone Makes Roster As A Key Reliever
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone (groin/hip) has made the team's Opening Day roster. Antone has missed the past few weeks with a groin and hip injury but he will be healthy enough to be a key piece of the bullpen when the regular season begins. Antone has not appeared in a Cactus League game since […]
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Tyler Naquin Makes Roster
The Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of outfielder Tyler Naquin from Triple-A, assuring that the veteran will make the team's Opening Day roster. The former Cleveland Indian turned in an excellent spring for his new team, hitting .310 with three homers and seven RBI. Naquin is expected to operate as an extra outfielder for Cincinnati […]
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Aristides Aquino Is Out Of Options
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino is hitting .263 with one homer, three runs, four RBI, and a steal across 38 at-bats this spring. Aquino is out of options, meaning that other teams would have a shot at grabbing him on waivers if Cincinnati wanted to attempt to reassign him to the minors. That issue could […]
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Jose Garcia To Open Season In Minors
Despite impressing early in camp, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Garcia lost his bid to make the big league team once Eugenio Suarez proved that he could handle shortstop. Garcia was optioned to Cincinnati's Triple-A affiliate in Louisville last week where he will bide his time. The young infielder was recently graded to have the best […]
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Tucker Barnhart Having A Quiet Spring
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart is having a quiet spring, hitting just .132 with four runs and five RBI in 38 at-bats. He picked a bad time to struggle as rookie catcher Tyler Stephenson is having a strong spring and will be pushing him for playing time this season. The Reds will continue to lean […]
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