http://mlb.mlb.com CIN Homepage News Tue, 21 May 2013 18:32:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48160766&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48160766&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin A star-studded cast of accomplished baseball legends will be on hand for the first day of the First-Year Player Draft on June 6, as the league welcomes its next crop of top prospects. Spencer Fordin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=46318614&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 21 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=46318614&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48127218&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48127218&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin The team with the second-best record and second-best run differential in the NL added an elite starting pitcher to its rotation on Monday. And though Johnny Cueto didn't look much like the man who was a Cy Young candidate a year ago, on this night it didn't matter. He did enough, and got enough help, for Cincinnati to rack up win No. 27 in 45 tries. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48082556&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48082556&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Reds right-hander Mat Latos didn't mind stepping up as the club's top starter in the absence of fellow righty Johnny Cueto, but Latos is certainly happy to have the staff's usual ace back on the mound Monday night against the Mets. Paul Casella http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_cinmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cin Tue, 21 May 2013 01:55:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_cinmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cin Although running into All-Star Joey Votto, who is fresh off leading the Majors with a .583 batting average last week, should be a concern for Jon Niese and the Mets as they get ready for the second game of the three-game set on Tuesday, the biggest problem for them might be that Votto has plenty of help. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_cinmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_cinmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cin Johnny Cueto overcame early command issues in his first start since coming off the disabled list, and the Reds claimed a 4-3 win with the aid of Jay Bruce's leadoff home run in the top of the sixth inning. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076958&notebook_id=48077120&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076958&notebook_id=48077120&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Zack Cozart was out of the lineup for a second straight day on Monday as he continues to deal with a stomach illness. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076958&notebook_id=48077012&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076958&notebook_id=48077012&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin On the heels of Sunday's heartbreaking walk-off loss to the Phillies, in which he gave up back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the ninth, Aroldis Chapman returned strong vs. the Mets on Monday, earning his ninth save with a perfect ninththat included two strikeouts. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076958&notebook_id=48077000&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076958&notebook_id=48077000&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin As a companion move to activating ace Johnny Cueto from the disabled list to start Monday's game against the Mets, the Reds optioned infielder Neftali Soto to Triple-A Louisville. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076618&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076618&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Reds first baseman Joey Votto was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday after hitting a Major League-high .583 last week. Cash Kruth 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/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