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Cincinnati Reds hire Terry Francona as manager a year after he left Cleveland, AP source says
Read full article: Cincinnati Reds hire Terry Francona as manager a year after he left Cleveland, AP source saysTerry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health reasons.
Reggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break in
Read full article: Reggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break inFormer football star Reggie Bush was at his Encino home Tuesday night when three male suspects attempted to break in, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
National League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular season
Read full article: National League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular seasonThe National League playoff race is getting very interesting with three weeks remaining in the regular season.
Díaz brothers pitch in same game for 1st time as Mets top Reds in front of family at Citi Field
Read full article: Díaz brothers pitch in same game for 1st time as Mets top Reds in front of family at Citi FieldNew York Mets closer Edwin Díaz and younger brother Alexis, the Cincinnati Reds’ ace reliever, have pitched in the same game for the first time in their All-Star careers.
Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August
Read full article: Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next AugustMajor League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025.
Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Reds
Read full article: Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the RedsSan Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has not allowed a hit through eight innings Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds.
Tarik Skubal fans career-high 13, Zach McKinstry homers as Tigers beat Reds 5-1 to complete sweep
Read full article: Tarik Skubal fans career-high 13, Zach McKinstry homers as Tigers beat Reds 5-1 to complete sweepTarik Skubal struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings of one-run ball, Zach McKinstry hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers swept a series for the first time since late May, beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-1.
Wenceel Pérez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3
Read full article: Wenceel Pérez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3Pinch-hitter Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run homer and Mark Canha doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers locked up their first series win in two weeks, rallying to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Reds' Ashcraft wins 5-minute standoff with Yankees even before Cincinnati completes 3-game sweep
Read full article: Reds' Ashcraft wins 5-minute standoff with Yankees even before Cincinnati completes 3-game sweepGraham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds won a stare down with the New York Yankees even before finishing their three-game sweep.
Reds, Brewers, Nationals are on pace to post highest stolen-base totals of any MLB team since 1990s
Read full article: Reds, Brewers, Nationals are on pace to post highest stolen-base totals of any MLB team since 1990sThe Cincinnati Reds are stealing bases at a rate unseen over the last three decades.
Swanson’s tiebreaking 2-run homer, Suzuki’s grand slam lift Cubs past Reds 7-5 at wet Wrigley Field
Read full article: Swanson’s tiebreaking 2-run homer, Suzuki’s grand slam lift Cubs past Reds 7-5 at wet Wrigley FieldDansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says star Shohei Ohtani has been slowed by a hamstring bruise
Read full article: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says star Shohei Ohtani has been slowed by a hamstring bruiseLos Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been playing with a bruised hamstring and been told to take it easy on it.
Dodgers' first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway creates 'a stir' and snarls stadium traffic
Read full article: Dodgers' first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway creates 'a stir' and snarls stadium trafficThe first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway of the season is snarling traffic outside Dodger Stadium and creating long lines of eager fans.
Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies' Harper hitless again
Read full article: Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies' Harper hitless againSpencer Steer hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays
Read full article: Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue JaysJoey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Padres acquire RHP Dylan Cease in multiplayer trade with White Sox
Read full article: Padres acquire RHP Dylan Cease in multiplayer trade with White SoxThe San Diego Padres have acquired right-hander Dylan Cease in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for reliever Steven Wilson and three prospects: right-handers Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte, and outfielder Samuel Zavala.
Short change with Mookie Betts already moving from second base to shortstop for Dodgers
Read full article: Short change with Mookie Betts already moving from second base to shortstop for DodgersMookie Betts is already switching spots in the infield for the Los Angeles Dodgers, moving to shortstop from second base.
Cincinnati Reds top prospect Noelvi Marté suspended 80 games by MLB for positive drug test
Read full article: Cincinnati Reds top prospect Noelvi Marté suspended 80 games by MLB for positive drug testNoelvi Marté, a 22-year-old infielder who is the Cincinnati Reds’ top prospect, has been suspended for the first 80 games of the season following a positive test under Major League Baseball’s drug program.
Former pitcher Don Gullett, a World Series champion with the Reds and Yankees, dies at 73
Read full article: Former pitcher Don Gullett, a World Series champion with the Reds and Yankees, dies at 73Don Gullett, a standout major league pitcher who played for four consecutive World Series champions in the 1970s, has died.
Jordan Hicks and Giants agree to $44 million, 4-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Jordan Hicks and Giants agree to $44 million, 4-year contract, AP source saysFree-agent pitcher Jordan Hicks and the San Francisco Giants have agreed on a $44 million, four-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said.
New York Mets hit with record luxury tax of nearly $101 million for season of fourth-place finish
Read full article: New York Mets hit with record luxury tax of nearly $101 million for season of fourth-place finishThe New York Mets must pay a record luxury tax of nearly $101 million after a fourth-place finish in their division, among an unprecedented eight teams that owe the penalty for the 2023 season.
D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two players
Read full article: D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two playersThe Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez on Wednesday from the Seattle Mariners in a trade for reliever Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala.
Joey Votto posts a video thanking Cincinnati after Reds decline his contract option and let him go
Read full article: Joey Votto posts a video thanking Cincinnati after Reds decline his contract option and let him goJoey Votto's time with the Cincinnati Reds apparently is over, and he's taken to social media to thank the fans.
Reds decline $20M option on Joey Votto, likely ending Cincinnati career after 17 seasons
Read full article: Reds decline $20M option on Joey Votto, likely ending Cincinnati career after 17 seasonsJoey Votto’s $20 million option for 2024 was declined by the Reds, making the first baseman a free agent and likely ending his career with Cincinnati after 17 seasons.
Catcher Luke Maile guaranteed $3.5 million from contract with Cincinnati Reds
Read full article: Catcher Luke Maile guaranteed $3.5 million from contract with Cincinnati RedsCatcher Luke Maile is guaranteed $3.5 million under his one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, which prevents him from becoming a free agent after the World Series.
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12
Read full article: Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time since the franchise started in 1882 and Alfonso Rivas tied a career high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes.
Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1
Read full article: Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1Jorge Polanco capped a three-run ninth inning with a go-ahead single, helping the Minnesota Twins overcome Hunter Greene’s 14 strikeouts to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Man snags 2 foul balls in span of 3 pitches at Citi Field, gives them to his mom as birthday gift
Read full article: Man snags 2 foul balls in span of 3 pitches at Citi Field, gives them to his mom as birthday giftPatrick Wedderburn caught two foul balls in a span of three pitches in Section 321 behind home plate at Citi Field during the Mets' game against the Reds on Friday night.
Bellinger drives in 3, Cubs get another good start from Wicks in 6-2 win over the Reds
Read full article: Bellinger drives in 3, Cubs get another good start from Wicks in 6-2 win over the RedsCody Bellinger homered and drove in three runs, rookie Jordan Wicks threw five innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 in the first game of a doubleheader between the contending divisional rivals.
Giants right-hander Alex Cobb carries no-hit bid into 7th inning vs Reds
Read full article: Giants right-hander Alex Cobb carries no-hit bid into 7th inning vs RedsSan Francisco right-hander Alex Cobb carried a no-hit bid through seven innings against the Cincinnati Reds with the help of a scoring change.
Pham loses homer on bizarre fan interference, Diamondbacks beat Reds 10-8
Read full article: Pham loses homer on bizarre fan interference, Diamondbacks beat Reds 10-8Tommy Pham lost a homer due to a bizarre fan interference after stretching his hitting streak to 15 games, and the surging Arizona Diamondbacks held off the Cincinnati Reds 10-4.
Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington Nationals
Read full article: Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington NationalsWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez has agreed to a new multiyear contract with the club he led to the 2019 World Series championship.
Reds-Angels game is postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Doubleheader is Wednesday
Read full article: Reds-Angels game is postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Doubleheader is WednesdayThe Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Cincinnati Reds scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary.
Bidding war should help Detroit Tigers cash in on Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Lorenzen trades today
Read full article: Bidding war should help Detroit Tigers cash in on Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Lorenzen trades todayTrade deadline day is finally here, and the Detroit Tigers should be able to take advantage of a bidding war for starting pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen.
Reds beat Dodgers 9-0 on homers by De La Cruz and Votto, grab NL Central lead over Brewers
Read full article: Reds beat Dodgers 9-0 on homers by De La Cruz and Votto, grab NL Central lead over BrewersElly De La Cruz, Joey Votto and Matt McLain homered, and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-0 to take over sole possession of first place in the NL Central.
12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished feat
Read full article: 12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished featMajor League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs.
Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knock
Read full article: Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knockChristian Encarnacion-Strand’s first major league hit was a pinch-hit, three-run homer that gave the Cincinnati Reds an 8-7 lead against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning Tuesday night.
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologizes for antisemitic remark at Cincinnati Reds event
Read full article: Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologizes for antisemitic remark at Cincinnati Reds eventHall of Famer Johnny Bench apologized for an antisemitic comment made at an event to honor former Cincinnati Reds general manager Gabe Paul, who was Jewish, and others.
Corbin Burnes overcomes heat scare to fan 13 in the Brewers' 1-0 victory over the Reds
Read full article: Corbin Burnes overcomes heat scare to fan 13 in the Brewers' 1-0 victory over the RedsCorbin Burnes struck out the side in the sixth inning after nearly collapsing in the fifth in oppressive humidity, Victor Caratini singled in a run in the seventh and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Friday night.
Yankees hire TV analyst Sean Casey as hitting coach to replace fired Dillon Lawson, AP source says
Read full article: Yankees hire TV analyst Sean Casey as hitting coach to replace fired Dillon Lawson, AP source saysThe New York Yankees have hired 12-year big league veteran Sean Casey as their hitting coach for the remainder of this season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Miley pitches six strong innings, combines with three relievers to shut out Reds 1-0
Read full article: Miley pitches six strong innings, combines with three relievers to shut out Reds 1-0Wade Miley pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers made a first-inning run stand up in a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in the same inning, sparks Reds to 8-5 win over Brewers
Read full article: Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in the same inning, sparks Reds to 8-5 win over BrewersElly De La Cruz became the first Reds player since 1919 to steal second, third and home in the same inning and Cincinnati beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5.
Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz homers after umpires had him remove knob piece from bat
Read full article: Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz homers after umpires had him remove knob piece from batCincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz pointed at the knob of his bat after hitting a 455-foot homer at Washington in a reference to the removal of a covering earlier in the game.
Reds' 12-game winning streak ends as Braves prevail 7-6 in 8-homer slugfest
Read full article: Reds' 12-game winning streak ends as Braves prevail 7-6 in 8-homer slugfestThe Cincinnati Reds’ longest winning streak in 66 years was stopped at 12 games when Raisel Iglesias struck out Jonathan India for the final out as the Atlanta Braves prevailed 7-6 in an eight-homer slugfest.
De La Cruz goes for cycle and Votto hits 2 clutch homers as streaking Reds stop Braves 11-10
Read full article: De La Cruz goes for cycle and Votto hits 2 clutch homers as streaking Reds stop Braves 11-10Dazzling rookie Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle, Joey Votto launched tying and go-ahead homers and the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to 12 games with an 11-10 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Fraley's homer sends the Reds to their 11th straight win, their longest streak in 66 years
Read full article: Fraley's homer sends the Reds to their 11th straight win, their longest streak in 66 yearsJake Fraley hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds extended their majors-best winning streak to 11 games, rallying past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 for a three-game sweep.
Reds prospect Elly De La Cruz still soaring after incredible big league debut
Read full article: Reds prospect Elly De La Cruz still soaring after incredible big league debutElly De La Cruz turned some heads when he not only homered in his first big league series with the Cincinnati Reds but deposited the pitch nearly 460 feet from home plate.
Devers breaks tie in 6-run 8th, Red Sox beat Reds 8-2 to avoid sweep
Read full article: Devers breaks tie in 6-run 8th, Red Sox beat Reds 8-2 to avoid sweepRafael Devers doubled to break an eighth-inning tie and the Boston Red Sox overcame Chris Sale’s early exit because of shoulder soreness to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2.
Judge's 4th hit puts Yanks ahead in 7-4 win over Reds after Hicks cut
Read full article: Judge's 4th hit puts Yanks ahead in 7-4 win over Reds after Hicks cutAaron Judge had a go-ahead single in the 10th inning for his fourth hit of the game, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 after cutting Aaron Hicks with $27.6 million on the outfielder’s contract.
Fraley homers twice, hits tiebreaking shot in 9th as Reds beat Marlins 7-4 to spoil Pérez's debut
Read full article: Fraley homers twice, hits tiebreaking shot in 9th as Reds beat Marlins 7-4 to spoil Pérez's debutJake Fraley homered twice, including a tiebreaking three-run shot in the ninth inning that sent the Cincinnati Reds past the Miami Marlins 7-4.
Mets lose 5 series in a row for 1st time in a decade, shut out by Reds
Read full article: Mets lose 5 series in a row for 1st time in a decade, shut out by RedsThe Cincinnati Reds erupted for four first inning runs against Kodai Senga, Spencer Steer added an insurance solo shot and four relievers made them stand up while cruising to a 5-0 win over the New York Mets, handing them a fifth straight series loss.
A's set record for starters not getting wins to begin season
Read full article: A's set record for starters not getting wins to begin seasonJeurys Familia gave up a one-run lead in the ninth for Oakland and Cincinnati's Jake Fraley hit a broken-bat double to give the Reds a 3-2 win over the Athletics.
Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards beat Reds 5-1
Read full article: Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards beat Reds 5-1Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Corbin ends Nats' starting pitcher wins drought, beats Reds
Read full article: Corbin ends Nats' starting pitcher wins drought, beats RedsMajor league losses leader Patrick Corbin ended Washington’s record 43-game drought without a starting pitcher earning a victory as the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Luis Castillo traded to Mariners by Reds for 4 prospects
Read full article: Luis Castillo traded to Mariners by Reds for 4 prospectsThe Seattle Mariners have acquired the top starting pitcher on the trade market, getting All-Star Luis Castillo from the payroll-paring Cincinnati Reds for four minor league prospects.
Mets get Naquin, reliever from Reds for 2 minor leaguers
Read full article: Mets get Naquin, reliever from Reds for 2 minor leaguersThe first-place New York Mets have acquired outfielder Tyler Naquin and left-handed reliever Phillip Diehl from the Cincinnati Reds in a trade for two teenage minor leaguers.
Cards reliever, rookie manager get heated on mound in win
Read full article: Cards reliever, rookie manager get heated on mound in winCardinals reliever Genesis Cabrera slammed the ball to the ground in frustration when he was removed from the game, prompting a stern response from manager Oliver Marmol moments before St. Louis closed out a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6
Read full article: Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6DJ LeMahieu capped his 34th birthday by sliding across the plate on Alexis Díaz’s second straight wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 and stop a three-game losing streak.
Chavis has big hit, Contreras solid as Pirates top Reds 4-2
Read full article: Chavis has big hit, Contreras solid as Pirates top Reds 4-2Michael Chavis hit a tiebreaking two-run double, Diego Castillo homered and rookie Roansy Contreras allowed one run in six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Reds spoil Scherzer's return with a 1-0 ninth-inning win
Read full article: Reds spoil Scherzer's return with a 1-0 ninth-inning winThe New York Mets wasted a stellar performance by Max Scherzer in his return from an oblique injury, losing 1-0 to the Cincinnati Reds on Mike Moustakas’ game-ending sacrifice fly.
Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep Reds
Read full article: Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep RedsFreddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the season series.
Edman walkoff homer lifts Cards over Reds, Goldy streak ends
Read full article: Edman walkoff homer lifts Cards over Reds, Goldy streak endsTommy Edman hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning for the first walkoff RBI of his major league career, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati 5-4 in yet another Reds bullpen collapse.
Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4
Read full article: Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4Josh Rojas hit a go-ahead single during a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4, earning a split in the four-game series.
Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for Reds
Read full article: Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for RedsHunter Greene allowed a bunt single to begin the game and then faced the minimum through seven innings, retiring his final 20 batters as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 in a rain-shortened game.
Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over Reds
Read full article: Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over RedsLane Thomas had a three-homer game for the first time in his career, and Nelson Cruz and Juan Soto also went deep, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 Series
Read full article: Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 SeriesLuis Castillo struck out 10 while pitching six innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 2-1 for their first victory at Fenway Park since Game 7 of the 1975 World Series.
Reds' Pham suspended 3 games for slapping Pederson
Read full article: Reds' Pham suspended 3 games for slapping PedersonCincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham has been suspended by Major League Baseball for three games after San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson said Pham slapped him because of a dispute about their fantasy football league.