Anthony DeSclafani further boosts value for Cincinnati Reds
Anthony DeSclafani is the undisputed ace of the Cincinnati Reds‘ rotation. The 26-year-old righty tossed eight-innings of two-run ball Wednesday afternoon. The effort gave him his fifth win of the...
View ArticleZack Cozart looks like he’ll remain with Cincinnati Reds
Zack Cozart is having a career year for the Cincinnati Reds. The 30-year-old shortstop already has tied his career-high with 15 home runs. Over the past two years, Cozart is sporting a 162-game average...
View ArticleDan Straily recovers more value for Cincinnati Reds
Dan Straily gave up two runs in the first inning in his latest start for the Cincinnati Reds. Then he settled down to throw five shutout innings. Straily gave up five hits and three walks while...
View ArticleTrade deadline sell-high candidates
As the trade deadline approaches, many discussions about “selling high” will enter the conversation. It’s a pretty easy concept to grasp. When a guy is playing unexpectedly well, you should probably...
View ArticleBilly Hamilton off to races again for Cincinnati Reds
Billy Hamilton is the most exciting baserunner to watch in all of baseball. The 25-year-old speed demon for the Cincinnati Reds is the ultimate game-changer when he reaches base. Reaching base has been...
View ArticleAroldis Chapman trade reminder of Cincinnati Reds failure
Aroldis Chapman became one of the most dominant closers in baseball with the Cincinnati Reds. The trade return the Reds received for Chapman, however, hardly reflected that dominance. Now, the New York...
View ArticleHomer Bailey not sharp enough yet for Cincinnati Reds
Homer Bailey is finally nearing his inevitable return to the Cincinnati Reds. Tommy John surgery sidelined the 30-year-old right-hander for more than a year. He made his last start for the Reds on...
View ArticleJay Bruce is rising in the Cincinnati Reds records book
Jay Bruce is saving his best for last for the Cincinnati Reds. That is, if the Reds do in fact decide to trade the 29-year-old right-fielder. Bruce has hit home runs in five straight games. That feat...
View ArticleJoey Votto closer to MVP form again for the Cincinnati Reds
Joey Votto has returned to relevance with a vengeance for the Cincinnati Reds. The 32-year-old, quarter-of-a-billionaire has raked at a .500 clip in the Reds’ 12 games since the All-Star break. The...
View ArticleBaltimore Orioles take a chance on Logan Ondrusek for bullpen help
The Baltimore Orioles signed former Cincinnati Reds reliever Logan Ondrusek and designated right-hander Chaz Roe for assignment on Friday. Ondrusek was playing with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the...
View ArticleBrandon Phillips is warming up in second half for Cincinnati Reds
Brandon Phillips is currently riding a 16-game hitting for the Cincinnati Reds. The hit streak is tied for second-most this year in the National League. The 35-year-old second baseman has thrived since...
View ArticleAll of the Seattle Mariners trade rumors: Bruce, Cozart, Smith
The Seattle Mariners have already made a few trades so far this month. First they traded starting pitcher Mike Montgomery to the Chicago Cubs for first baseman Dan Vogelbach. Next they swapped...
View ArticleHomer Bailey returns to Cincinnati Reds in good form
Homer Bailey hadn’t pitched for the Cincinnati Reds in over a year. His slow and steady rehab from Tommy John surgery ended Sunday with a win all the way around. Bailey threw 89 pitches and lasted 5.2...
View ArticleCincinnati Reds’ bullpen shows vast improvement lately
Cincinnati Reds‘ relievers started out the 2016 season as about as poorly as possible. The bullpen was on track for the fifth-worst ERA in the history of baseball earlier in the season. Then things...
View ArticleJay Bruce trade is another disaster for the Cincinnati Reds
Jay Bruce commanded next to nothing in trade value for the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old Bruce led the National League in RBI at the non-waiver trade deadline. That apparently wasn’t worth much. All...
View ArticleJay Bruce trade marks demise of great Cincinnati Reds era
Jay Bruce concluded his Cincinnati Reds‘ career among the best in franchise history in home runs and RBI. The 29-year-old slugger will also go down in Reds’ lore for one of the most memorable home runs...
View ArticleMichael Wacha looks to right the ship, Yadier Molina hits new career high
The St. Louis Cardinals have hit a rough patch since Saturday. Ever since they opted to start Jaime Garcia on three-days rest against the Miami Marlins, the Redbirds have flown south in the standings....
View ArticleCody Reed nightmarish start continues for Cincinnati Reds
Cody Reed has the stuff to be a front-end starter for the Cincinnati Reds. But so far the results in his rookie campaign have been far from showing just how bright the future is for the 23-year-old...
View ArticleScott Schebler out to prove he’s part of Cincinnati Reds future
Scott Schebler is staking his claim to an outfield spot with the Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old corner outfielder was recalled by the Reds Wednesday after tearing up Triple-A pitching. He hit .311...
View ArticleTony Cingrani needs more than fastball to remain Cincinnati Reds closer
Tony Cingrani has done a decent job as closer for the Cincinnati Reds. He had thrown scoreless ball in six straight appearances and notched three saves before last night. But the 27-year-old lefty...
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