http://mlb.mlb.com CIN Homepage News Mon, 20 May 2013 00:32:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Sun, 19 May 2013 18:10:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Aroldis Chapman gave up back-to-back homers in the ninth as the Reds fell to the Phillies, 3-2, in Sunday's rubber game at Citizens Bank Park. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984412&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 19 May 2013 13:08:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984412&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin The Reds were forced to scratch shortstop Zack Cozart from Sunday's lineup due to illness. Cesar Izturis started in Cozart's place and batted second. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984402&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 19 May 2013 13:08:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984402&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Reds ace Johnny Cueto's performance jumped another level in quality in 2011 when he made a change to his mechanics that had him turning his back to the batter. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984194&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 19 May 2013 13:07:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984194&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Now that Chris Speier has moved from the bench to coach at third base while Mark Berry is away for cancer treatment, Miguel Cairo is the Reds' bench coach. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984178&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 19 May 2013 13:04:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984050&notebook_id=47984178&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Injured Reds left fielder Chris Heisey, who had a setback early last week while rehabbing his injured right hamstring, had an MRI taken in Cincinnati. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_cinmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cin Sun, 19 May 2013 17:41:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_cinmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cin After more than a month on the disabled list, Reds ace Johnny Cueto will make his return to the mound on Monday against Shaun Marcum and the Mets at Citi Field. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893662&notebook_id=47899726&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sat, 18 May 2013 15:27:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893662&notebook_id=47899726&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Seeking an extra bat for the bench, the Reds called up infielder Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday and optioned lefty starter Tony Cingrani to Louisville. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893662&notebook_id=47899724&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sat, 18 May 2013 15:27:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893662&notebook_id=47899724&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Rookie left-hander Tony Cingrani was mostly impressive during his callup to the Majors. However, Cingrani was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday as the Reds prepare to bring ace Johnny Cueto back from the disabled list on Monday. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Sat, 18 May 2013 21:02:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Bronson Arroyo and the Reds got past their bad track record in Philadelphia. Ryan Hanigan kicked more dirt over the struggles he endured the first month of his season. And Joey Votto continued to refute any suggestions his power might still be sapped from last season's knee surgery. Add it all up, and the Reds had a decisive 10-0 win over the Phillies. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Fri, 17 May 2013 23:26:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Despite Joey Votto's tying homer, the Reds fell to the Phillies, 5-3, on Friday. Jay Bruce had homered earlier in an effort to back Tony Cingrani in what might be Cingrani's last Major League start for a while. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47813426&notebook_id=47813436&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47813426&notebook_id=47813436&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin The Reds listed Mike Leake as their probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Mets, which seems to end any remaining speculation about his status on the roster. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47813426&notebook_id=47813434&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47813426&notebook_id=47813434&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin All systems are a go for Reds ace Johnny Cueto to return to the rotation from the disabled list Monday. Cueto on Wednesday was named the starter for the series opener against the Mets. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47813426&notebook_id=47813432&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47813426&notebook_id=47813432&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Away games have been anything but kind to Reds third baseman Todd Frazier. At home this season, Frazier is batting .293 with all six of his home runs. On the road, he entered Friday batting .131. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_cinmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Thu, 16 May 2013 23:30:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_cinmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin National League RBI leader Brandon Phillips drove in two key runs Thursday night to help the Reds win their sixth straight and complete a series sweep of the Marlins. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47732248&notebook_id=47732454&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47732248&notebook_id=47732454&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Joe Morgan is widely regarded as one of the game's greatest second basemen, but Brandon Phillips is gaining on the Hall of Famer in the Reds' record books. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47732248&notebook_id=47732352&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47732248&notebook_id=47732352&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Aroldis Chapman closed out the Marlins on Wednesday night, but the hard-throwing lefty had to work hard to get the final three outs. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47732248&notebook_id=47732350&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47732248&notebook_id=47732350&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Reds manager Dusty Baker addressed several different topics before Thursday's series finale against the Marlins. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_cinmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Wed, 15 May 2013 23:30:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_cinmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Shin-Soo Choo's second multi-homer game of the season helped power the Reds to their fifth straight win and a series victory over the Marlins. Choo went 4-for-5 with two home runs to push the Reds past the Marlins, 4-0, before 14,866 at Marlins Park on Wednesday night. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652472&notebook_id=47652598&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Wed, 15 May 2013 20:06:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652472&notebook_id=47652598&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Johnny Cueto, who has been on the disabled list since April 15 with a strained right lat, will be back in the Reds' rotation on Monday night, when he faces the Mets in New York. Cueto's coming off a strong rehab start with Class A Dayton on Tuesday night in which he allowed just three hits over five scoreless innings. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652472&notebook_id=47652494&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Wed, 15 May 2013 20:06:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652472&notebook_id=47652494&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Injuries have created opportunities in the Reds' outfield this season. Manager Dusty Baker has been plugging a hole in left field since Ryan Ludwick tore cartilage in his right shoulder while sliding headfirst into third base during Cincinnati's season opener. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652472&notebook_id=47652484&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Wed, 15 May 2013 20:06:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652472&notebook_id=47652484&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin One night after giving Jay Bruce a day off, Reds manager Dusty Baker chose to rest three other regulars. Shortstop Zack Cozart, third baseman Todd Frazier and catcher Ryan Hanigan were all out of Wednesday's starting lineup. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_cinmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Tue, 14 May 2013 23:31:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_cinmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Xavier Paul's bases-clearing double capped a five-run second inning that gave Homer Bailey all the support he would need, as the Reds beat the Marlins, 6-2, before 14,694 at Marlins Park on Tuesday night. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47517926&notebook_id=47520276&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 14 May 2013 19:25:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47517926&notebook_id=47520276&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin The Reds sport one of the best records in the National League, but their struggles away from Great American Ball Park could be a concern as they opened a nine-game road trip Tuesday night. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47517926&notebook_id=47520274&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 14 May 2013 19:25:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47517926&notebook_id=47520274&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin The Reds hoped to have injured outfielder Chris Heisey back in the big leagues in a few days, but those plans may have changed. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47517926&notebook_id=47520272&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 14 May 2013 19:25:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47517926&notebook_id=47520272&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Pitching in Miami is special for Reds closer Aroldis Chapman. The Cuban defector enjoys playing in front of crowds filled with his fellow Cubans, and the lefty will have the opportunity to do that over the next three days. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47402798&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47402798&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Belonging and getting to stay in the Majors could be different things in this case. Whether or not Tony Cingrani gets to remain looms as a very large question for the Reds. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47347052&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 12 May 2013 16:46:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47347052&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Honorary Bat Girl Josie Shuler is nothing if not stubborn. Twice, the 55-year-old Fairfield Township resident has been told by doctors that she only had months to live. Twice, she told them that idea didn't fly with her. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Sun, 12 May 2013 18:32:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Donald Lutz came through with his first home run in the Majors while Bronson Arroyo had a strong afternoon for a 5-1 Reds win over the Brewers. Cincinnati swept the three-game series and has won seven of its last nine games. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47317382&notebook_id=47318524&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 12 May 2013 12:54:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47317382&notebook_id=47318524&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sunday marked the eighth straight Mother's Day when members of the Reds and the rest of Major League Baseball wore pink equipment and took to the plate with pink bats. Among the players to rock pink equipment were Brandon Phillips and Xavier Paul, who used a pink bat to knock a solo homer in the Reds 5-1 victory. Mark Sheldon and Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47317382&notebook_id=47318024&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 12 May 2013 12:36:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47317382&notebook_id=47318024&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin In nine straight before Sunday, Reds starters did not turn in a quality performance, but the team was 6-3 in those games. On Sunday, Bronson Arroyo notched the club's first quality start since April 30. Mark Sheldon and Jeremy Warnemuende