Michael Lorenzen scratch is latest Cincinnati Reds rotation doubt
Michael Lorenzen has cast more doubt about the health of the Cincinnati Reds‘ rotation. He was scratched from his last scheduled start due to elbow tenderness. The team quickly dismissed the severity...
View ArticleBilly Hamilton opens up center field for Cincinnati Reds
There’s fast and then there’s Billy Hamilton. As fast as the Cincinnati Reds‘ center field is, the immortal words of Satchel Paige still apply even to him: “Don’t look back. Something might be gaining...
View ArticleZack Cozart return settles shortstop for Cincinnati Reds for now
Zack Cozart played three innings of shortstop in his first spring training appearance of the year for the Cincinnati Reds. He also singled in two at-bats. The return marks Cozart’s successful recovery...
View ArticleJake Cave is one right move made by the Cincinnati Reds
Outfielder Jake Cave looks secure in his 25-man roster spot for the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year old left-handed hitter has taken advantage of spring training to showcase why he belongs in the big...
View ArticleMichael Lorenzen setback opens Cincinnati Reds spot for Cody Reed
Michael Lorenzen has opened the door for Cody Reed to earn a spot in the Cincinnati Reds‘ rotation. Lorenzen experienced elbow soreness last week but was expected to return Thursday. Now, Lorenzen is...
View ArticleRaisel Iglesias load limit impacts Cincinnati Reds rotation
Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias delivered some good news for the Cincinnati Reds with a spring training start. The other part of that news was that Iglesias pitched just one inning. Iglesias was...
View ArticleBrandon Finnegan locks up rotation spot for Cincinnati Reds
The rise of Brandon Finnegan from reliever to starter for the Cincinnati Reds began last year. Now it looks like Finnegan is set to stay in the Reds’ rotation to open 2016. The 22-year-old left-hander...
View ArticleEugenio Suarez might make Cincinnati Reds forget Todd Frazier
Eugenio Suarez looks like he could make the Cincinnati Reds and their fans forget about All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier sooner rather than later. The Reds traded Frazier in the offseason without...
View ArticleSam LeCure is reminder of failure for Cincinnati Reds
Sam LeCure entered the fifth inning of spring training action yesterday against his former team the Cincinnati Reds. His Arizona Diamondbacks team were drubbing the Reds 9-1. It was a meaningless...
View ArticleAlfredo Simon can help stabilize the Cincinnati Reds
Alfredo Simon decided to return to the Cincinnati Reds instead of pitching elsewhere. The 34-year-old Simon signed a one-year deal with a base salary of $2 million and incentives that could earn him...
View ArticleYorman Rodriguez losing grip on roster spot for Cincinnati Reds
Yorman Rodriguez has reached the end of the road with the Cincinnati Reds. He either makes the 25-man roster out of spring training or he’s most likely gone for good. The 23-year-old Venezuelan...
View ArticleCody Reed is forcing Cincinnati Reds into dilemma
Cody Reed is emerging as a force with the Cincinnati Reds. His strong spring training has transformed him into a potential front-end of the rotation starter sooner than expected. The soon-to-be...
View ArticleAdam Duvall makes strong case to stick with Cincinnati Reds
Adam Duvall faced a crossroads in his baseball career when the Cincinnati Reds traded Mike Leake to the San Francisco Giants to acquire the 27-year-old last season. The Giants were already in the...
View ArticleScott Schebler losing hold on roster spot for Cincinnati Reds
Scott Schebler had a red hot start for the Cincinnati Reds. He homered in his first at-bat and was hitting .368 with a pair of home runs and a pair of doubles after going 7-for-19 in his first seven...
View ArticleJose Peraza remains on roster bubble for Cincinnati Reds
Jose Peraza started slowly this spring for the Cincinnati Reds. He was hitless in his first seven at-bats. Peraza went on a tear after his slow start. He was 10-for-16 with four stolen bases over his...
View ArticleTim Melville is unlikely choice for Cincinnati Reds rotation
Tim Melville is on the cusp of a chance of a lifetime for the Cincinnati Reds. He has overcome great odds from a childhood deformity to reach the point where he is about to break Reds’ camp as a...
View ArticleRaisel Iglesias contract allows Cincinnati Reds to be patient
Raisel Iglesias won’t likely pitch the entire 2016 season for the Cincinnati Reds. His workload limit will force him to the bench for some time during the season. The Reds could afford to let Iglesias...
View ArticleBilly Hamilton drop in batting order by Bryan Price is foolish
Billy Hamilton has been dropped to the bottom of the order by Cincinnati Reds‘ manager Bryan Price. This is a decision that shows why Price is one of the worst managers in franchise history. Hamilton...
View ArticleRaisel Iglesias ready or not to start for Cincinnati Reds
Raisel Iglesias spent most of spring training out of game action for the Cincinnati Reds. Iglesias underwent a shoulder strengthening program that limited him to just three spring training starts....
View ArticleZack Cozart could up trade value at leadoff for Cincinnati Reds
Zack Cozart is set to bat leadoff for the Cincinnati Reds. The trade value for the 30-year-old shortstop would spike if he can show he can hit leadoff. Cozart has batted atop the order before. He’s hit...
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