http://mlb.mlb.com CIN Homepage News Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:32:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:04:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Brandon Phillips' average when hitting with two strikes is the best in the National League this season. And that moment came at the right time in the 13th inning, as Phillips snuck a bases-loaded single up the middle for a 2-1, walk-off Reds win against the Pirates. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51153420&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:28:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51153420&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin For the 10th straight summer, children ages 6-12 have taken advantage of the Reds Rookie Success League, a camp that teaches the basics of baseball at five different locations throughout Ohio and Kentucky. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_20_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=cin Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:36:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_20_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=cin Though Brandon Phillips may have gotten on track with a walk-off single in the 13th inning Wednesday, Pirates rookie Brandon Cumpton will try to ensure it's not the case in Thursday's series finale at Great American Ballpark, where Homer Bailey starts for the home side. Steven Petrella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51138616&notebook_id=51139118&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:48:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51138616&notebook_id=51139118&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin It's not hard to trace the origin of Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips' recent hitting funk. Phillips hasn't been the same since June 1, when he was plunked on the left forearm by Pirates reliever Tony Watson. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51138616&notebook_id=51138622&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:48:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51138616&notebook_id=51138622&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Reds leadoff hitter and center fielder Shin-Soo Choo has been hit by a Major League-leading 19 pitches this season. That included one off the right knee on Pirates starter Charlie Morton's very first pitch of the game Tuesday. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:52:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin A personal 10-game winning streak and a club record 21-start streak without a loss ended for Mat Latos, as the Reds were handed a 4-0 defeat by the Pirates on Tuesday. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51024688&notebook_id=51025020&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:13:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51024688&notebook_id=51025020&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Joey Votto, who has long been a student of hitting, has gotten to know Pete Rose a little bit over recent years. He has plenty of respect for the former player that has 4,256 career hits, and the two exchanged pleasantries and a thumbs up after Votto homered in Monday's 4-1 win. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51024688&notebook_id=51023882&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:13:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51024688&notebook_id=51023882&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Learning the nuances of pinch-hitting is difficult for many hitters, but it can be compounded for rookies, like Reds outfielder Donald Lutz. But Lutz is 2-for-3 coming off the bench in Cincinnati's past three games. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51024688&notebook_id=51025076&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:13:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51024688&notebook_id=51025076&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Reds shortstop Zack Cozart extended his hitting streak to seven on Monday with a long solo home run to the upper deck in left field, but he went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-0 loss. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:45:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_pitmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Mike Leake continued his strong pitching and was supported by home runs from Zack Cozart, Todd Frazier, Joey Votto and Jay Bruce in a 4-1 victory over the Pirates on Monday at Great American Ball Park. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909806&notebook_id=50909728&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909806&notebook_id=50909728&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Lefty Tony Cingrani was called up from Triple-A Louisville to start vs. the Cubs on Tuesday in place of injured ace Johnny Cueto. When Cueto successfully returned to face the Brewers in Sunday's 5-1 victory, Cingrani was kept around to back up, just in case. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909806&notebook_id=50909726&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909806&notebook_id=50909726&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin On Monday, the day after ace Johnny Cueto successfully returned again with six innings and 88 pitches in a 5-1 win over the Brewers, he appeared to have no ill effects. But it wasn't totally clear, yet. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909806&notebook_id=50910520&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909806&notebook_id=50910520&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Outfielder and the Reds' first-round pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft Phillip Ervin, who signed his contract on June 10, will begin his pro career at Rookie-level Billings. The Mustangs' season begins on Thursday. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806930&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50806930&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Brandon Phillips and Joey Votto held on to their leads in National League All-Star voting this week, but it's gotten tougher for the other Reds in contention. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:47:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Johnny Cueto's second comeback of the season was even better than the first, as the 27-year-old right-hander stymied the Brewers in a 5-1 win on Sunday at Great American Ball Park. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50804102&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:25:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50804102&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin On Sunday morning, the Reds made Johnny Cueto's return from the disabled list official before he started the series finale against the Brewers. To make room for the Reds ace, the team optioned reliever Pedro Villarreal, who was up for one day, back to Triple-A Louisville. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50803904&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:25:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50803904&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sean Marshall, who is rehabbing from inflammation in his shoulder, was in the clubhouse before Sunday's game against the Brewers, and the left-handed reliever said he's feeling positive about his progress. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50803330&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:25:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50803330&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Shin-Soo Choo has played in 67 of the Reds' 70 games this season, making Sunday's off-day a rare occasion. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50803704&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:25:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803328&notebook_id=50803704&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Along with Sunday being the rubber game between the Reds and Brewers, it was also Father's Day at Great American Ball Park. Several players' and coaches' sons were in and around the clubhouse, but that's nothing new for Dusty Baker's team. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:31:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Unfortunately for the Reds, Homer Bailey still hasn't figured out the Brewers and batters were stifled by Yovani Gallardo, as Cincinnati lost, 6-0, in front of a crowd of 37,519 at Great American Ball Park on Saturday. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50725910&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:18:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50725910&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Twenty-four boys and girls ages 7-14 took part in Major League Baseball's Pitch, Hit & Run competition Saturday at Great American Ball Park. Separated by gender and split into four different age groups, the participants challenged each other at the plate, with their arms and on the basepaths. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714528&notebook_id=50715790&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:29:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714528&notebook_id=50715790&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Manager Dusty Baker confirmed on Saturday that Reds ace Johnny Cueto, coming back from a right shoulder strain, will start the series finale against the Brewers on Sunday. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714528&notebook_id=50715166&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:29:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714528&notebook_id=50715166&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin After complaining of elbow soreness last week and being evaluated following the Reds' return from Chicago, right-hander Jonathan Broxton has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Friday, with a flexor mass strain in his right elbow. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714528&notebook_id=50715788&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:29:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714528&notebook_id=50715788&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin It was only fitting that Homer Bailey -- the only active Red to throw a no-hitter -- took the hill to start Saturday's game against the Brewers. That's because Saturday was the 75th anniversary of former Red Johnny Vander Meer's second consecutive no-hitter, making him the only pitcher to ever do so. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:35:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_milmlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cin This time the Cincinnati offense wouldn't let the club's baffling eighth-inning struggles hold it back, as right fielder Jay Bruce's 10th-inning homer to left gave the Reds a 4-3 walk-off win over the Brewers at Great American Ball Park on Friday. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619954&notebook_id=50619700&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:59:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619954&notebook_id=50619700&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Along with starting each of the first 67 games, first baseman Joey Votto exited early only four times, and manager Dusty Baker said it was time for a break. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619954&notebook_id=50620124&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:59:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619954&notebook_id=50620124&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Reds manager Dusty Baker doesn't know exactly what to do to solve the Reds' late-game pitching woes, but he is sure of one thing: Extending closer Aroldis Chapman to pitch two innings is not the solution. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619954&notebook_id=50619698&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:59:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619954&notebook_id=50619698&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Recovering from a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Ryan Ludwick knows he's still about two months away from returning to game action. So when the Reds outfielder was getting ready to throw on the field at Great American Ball Park for the first time since he was injured on Opening Day, he wasn't as excited as one might guess. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50528934&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50528934&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Seventy-five years ago this weekend, Johnny Vander Meer tossed his second no-hitter in as many starts. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50518728&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:29:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50518728&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin In some way, shape or form, Charlie Frazier spent 39 years of his life teaching and guiding young people in South New Jersey. His most important job, though, was helping his wife raise three sons, the youngest of which is Reds third baseman Todd Frazier. Jeremy Warnemuende