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Jonathan India Hoping To Make Opening Day Roster
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India has turned heads in Cactus League action this spring. The former No. 5 overall selection by the Reds in 2018 has hit the ball well, batting .348 with one homer, five runs, three RBI, and a steal in 23 at-bats. Cincinnati is toying with the idea of moving Eugenio Suarez […]
Matt T 4 years agoWade Miley Feels Good After Tuesday Start
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (hamstring) returned to Cactus League action on Tuesday and allowed four runs over three innings of work in an 11-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Miley was forced from his appearance last Thursday with a left hamstring injury but it appears that the ailment was not serious. After the start, […]
Matt T 4 years agoShogo Akiyama Will Open The Season On Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) will open the regular season on the injured list. Akiyama felt something while running the bases during Saturday's Cactus League game against the Oakland A's. Through his translator, Akiyama said, "I heard something before I landed on the base, and after I landed on […]
Matt T 4 years agoWade Miley To Start Against Rockies On Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (hamstring) will start against the Colorado Rockies in Cactus League action on Tuesday. Miley left his appearance last Thursday early with a left hamstring injury but it appears that the injury was minor with the veteran slated to take the mound again this soon. If he can stay healthy, Miley […]
Matt T 4 years agoEugenio Suarez To Start At SS On Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez will shift over and get the start at shortstop in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Colorado Rockies. Suarez was originally a shortstop in the minors and spent some time in the majors at the position as recently as 2015 before getting moved to third base. Manager David Bell […]
Matt T 4 years agoMichael Lorenzen Strikes Out Three On Monday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings of work in a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Cactus League action on Monday. Lorenzen struck out three and walked one while giving up two homers, both to Shohei Ohtani. The veteran right-hander now has a 9.39 ERA and seven […]
Matt T 4 years agoBrowns, John Johnson Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Cleveland Browns and safety John Johnson have agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million deal, according to multiple sources. Johnson, formerly of the Los Angeles Rams, will step in as a starting safety for a Cleveland defense that was in need of reinforcements in the secondary last year. The 25-year-old will join veteran Ronnie Harrison […]
Matt T 4 years agoNick Castellanos Doubles, Triples In Spring Loss
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, and two runs in a 10-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Castellanos is having a solid spring, hitting .278 with a homer, four runs, and three RBI in 18 at-bats. The veteran outfielder dealt with a finger issue […]
Matt T 4 years agoEugenio Suarez Reaches Once In Cactus League Loss
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 0-for-2 with a walk in a 10-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Even though he's still looking for his first homer, Suarez has been enjoying a productive spring, hitting .353 with four runs in 17 at-bats. The veteran third baseman is looking to […]
Matt T 4 years agoCarson Fulmer Claimed By Reds
The Cincinnati Reds claimed right-hander Carson Fulmer off of waivers after the Pittsburgh Pirates released him last week. Fulmer, a former first-round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox, posted a 4.35 ERA and 11 strikeouts, and five walks in 10 1/3 innings of work in 2020. He will look to catch on in the […]
Matt T 4 years agoSonny Gray Shut Down With Back Spasms
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (back spasms) will be shut down for the next three-to-four days. He was scratched from his Sunday start against the San Diego Padres with what the team initially called a "mid-back injury." Gray doesn't seem too concerned with the back issue as he told reporters that he expects to have […]
Matt T 4 years agoNick Senzel Reaches Base Twice In Loss
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 1-for-2 with a single and a walk in a 4-3 Cactus League loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Senzel is putting together a productive spring, hitting .313 with two homers, three runs, and two RBI across 16 at-bats. The young outfielder is expected to open the season as […]
Matt T 4 years agoJesse Winker Crosses The Plate In Loss
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 0-for-3 with a run scored in a 4-3 Cactus League loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Winker struck out twice in the contest as he saw his batting average dip to .200 over 10 spring at-bats. The veteran outfielder is still working his way back after missing the […]
Matt T 4 years agoLuis Castillo Sharp In Spring Debut
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo made his first spring appearance on Friday, tossing two scoreless innings in a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Castillo struck out one and walked one while allowing no hits in his first Cactus League action this year. The veteran right-hander arrived at Cincinnati's camp late after running into travel […]
Matt T 4 years agoMike Moustakas Homers Thursday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in a 7-4 Cactus League win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The homer came off of Chicago starter Reynaldo Lopez in the third inning and was the first of the spring for Moustakas. The veteran infielder has gotten off to a […]
Matt T 4 years agoAmir Garrett Throws Bullpen Session On Thursday
Cincinnati Reds reliever Amir Garrett (forearm) threw a pain-free bullpen session on Thursday prior to his team's 7-4 Cactus League win over the Chicago White Sox. Garrett has been dealing with a sore left forearm since camp opened, but he sounded optimistic in talking to reporters on Thursday, saying, "You always have … these little nagging […]
Matt T 4 years agoWade Miley Injures Hamstring On Thursday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (hamstring) made his Cactus League debut on Thursday, but it did not go as planned for the veteran. Miley looked sharp upon entering the game in the third inning and wound up going 1 1/3 scoreless frames before leaving early with an injured left hamstring. It is a familiar story for […]
Matt T 4 years agoTyler Mahle Solid On Thursday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched well in his spring debut on Thursday. Mahle threw two scoreless innings in a 7-4 Cactus League win over the Chicago White Sox, striking out three and allowing just one hit. Mahle is expected to hold down a spot in the starting rotation for the Reds when the regular […]
Matt T 4 years agoJose De Leon Strikes Out Eight In Spring Appearance
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jose De Leon turned in a solid performance in a 9-3 Cactus League loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. De Leon came on in relief and struck out eight batters in three innings of work while allowing two runs. He walked three and allowed two homers in the outing. De […]
Matt T 4 years agoMichael Lorenzen Strikes Out Three In Loss
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen allowed three runs over 2 1/3 innings of work in a 9-3 Cactus League loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Lorenzen struck out three and didn't issue a walk in the outing, his second appearance of the spring. The right-hander has now allowed six earned runs in his […]
Matt T 4 years agoJeff Hoffman Strikes Out Four In Outing
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jeff Hoffman looked good in a Cactus League outing against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Hoffman tossed three scoreless innings, striking out four and scattering three hits in the appearance against his former team. Hoffman is trying to beat out Michael Lorenzen, Tejay Antone, and Jose De Leon for the fifth spot […]
Matt T 4 years agoTejay Antone Throws Three Scoreless Innings
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone threw three scoreless innings in a 6-4 Cactus League win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Antone struck out three while allowing just two hits in the outing. The 27-year-old is one of the Reds pitchers fighting for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, battling with Michael Lorenzen, Jose […]
Matt T 4 years agoLuis Castillo Faces Live Hitters Monday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo faced live hitters for the first time this spring when he threw batting practice to teammates on Monday. He wound up throwing 34 pitches in the session. Castillo arrived at camp late after running into travel issues getting to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Castillo told reporters, "I […]
Matt T 4 years agoSean Doolittle Gives Up Three Runs In Spring Debut
Cincinnati Reds reliever Sean Doolittle allowed three runs in his lone inning of work in a 9-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Cactus League action on Sunday. Doolittle struggled to keep the ball in the yard, serving up two homers in his lone inning pitched. The veteran reliever signed as a free-agent with […]
Matt T 4 years agoJoey Votto Doubles On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in a 9-4 Cactus League loss to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Votto is off to a nice start this spring, picking up four hits in nine at-bats with two runs and an RBI. The veteran first baseman has been […]
Matt T 4 years agoMichael Lorenzen In Good Position To Win Rotation Spot
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen struggled in his Cactus League debut on Friday but the team doesn't appear to be too concerned over it. Manager David Bell told reporters that Lorenzen is "in a good position to earn a starting spot, but we have a long way to go." The veteran right-hander has been in […]
Matt T 4 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. On Track In Rehab
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is "right on track" in his efforts to rehab a torn ACL suffered last October. Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry told reporters that Beckham and some other injured Browns players are "all progressing really well" as they prepare for the 2021 season. Beckham will look to return to […]
Matt T 4 years agoMichael Lorenzen Allows Three Runs In Spring Debut
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen struggled in his spring debut, allowing three runs in 1 2/3 innings in a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Lorenzen struck out one and walked one while allowing three hits, including a three-run homer to Josh Rojas in the contest. Lorenzen told reporters after the game that […]
Matt T 4 years agoJose De Leon Strikes Out Four
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jose De Leon allowed two runs over three innings in a 5-3 Cactus League loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. De Leon struck out four and walked one in the outing, his second of the spring. The former top prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers impressively forced seven swinging strikes in […]
Matt T 4 years agoNick Senzel Homers On Friday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel had a productive game in a 5-3 Cactus League loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Batting third, Senzel went 2-for-3 with a first-inning solo homer. He later doubled, giving him his first two extra-base hits of the spring. Armed with an intriguing power/speed combo and an exceptional hit tool, […]
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