Homer Bailey adds option for Cincinnati Reds to use six-man rotation
The expected return of Homer Bailey from Tommy John surgery creates an opportunity for the Cincinnati Reds to use a six-man rotation in 2016. Bailey won’t likely return to the Reds until mid-May. That...
View ArticleJonathan Sanchez has chance to pitch for Cincinnati Reds
Former starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez just might pitch again in the major leagues. The 33-year-old signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Sanchez hasn’t pitched in the majors since...
View ArticleJohn Lamb may not be ready opening day for Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds may be without starting pitcher John Lamb when opening day rolls around. During a phone interview with MLB Network’s Christopher Russo on the “High Heat” program, Reds’ manager...
View ArticleJon Moscot rotation spot for Cincinnati Reds is his to lose
Pitcher Jon Moscot looked ready to start last year for the Cincinnati Reds. He drew three June starts before a freak injury sidelined him for the rest of the 2015 season. The 24-year-old righty will...
View ArticleCody Reed needs more polish to start for Cincinnati Reds
Cody Reed looked sharp at the outset of his spring training debut for the Cincinnati Reds. Reed was so sharp that it looked like he might be ready to bypass Triple-A altogether and jump straight to the...
View ArticleMichael Lorenzen scratch is latest Cincinnati Reds rotation doubt
Michael Lorenzen has cast more doubt about the health of the Cincinnati Reds‘ rotation. He was scratched from his last scheduled start due to elbow tenderness. The team quickly dismissed the severity...
View ArticleMichael Lorenzen setback opens Cincinnati Reds spot for Cody Reed
Michael Lorenzen has opened the door for Cody Reed to earn a spot in the Cincinnati Reds‘ rotation. Lorenzen experienced elbow soreness last week but was expected to return Thursday. Now, Lorenzen is...
View ArticleRaisel Iglesias load limit impacts Cincinnati Reds rotation
Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias delivered some good news for the Cincinnati Reds with a spring training start. The other part of that news was that Iglesias pitched just one inning. Iglesias was...
View ArticleBrandon Finnegan locks up rotation spot for Cincinnati Reds
The rise of Brandon Finnegan from reliever to starter for the Cincinnati Reds began last year. Now it looks like Finnegan is set to stay in the Reds’ rotation to open 2016. The 22-year-old left-hander...
View ArticleAlfredo Simon can help stabilize the Cincinnati Reds
Alfredo Simon decided to return to the Cincinnati Reds instead of pitching elsewhere. The 34-year-old Simon signed a one-year deal with a base salary of $2 million and incentives that could earn him...
View ArticleCody Reed is forcing Cincinnati Reds into dilemma
Cody Reed is emerging as a force with the Cincinnati Reds. His strong spring training has transformed him into a potential front-end of the rotation starter sooner than expected. The soon-to-be...
View ArticleTim Melville is unlikely choice for Cincinnati Reds rotation
Tim Melville is on the cusp of a chance of a lifetime for the Cincinnati Reds. He has overcome great odds from a childhood deformity to reach the point where he is about to break Reds’ camp as a...
View ArticleDayan Diaz makes eight enough for Cincinnati Reds bullpen
Dayan Diaz be one of the Cincinnati Reds‘ relievers to face a busy start to the 2016 season. The Reds’ opening week rotation has been set with Raisel Iglesias, Brandon Finnegan, a starter to be...
View ArticleBrandon Finnegan rotation spot is on the line for Cincinnati Reds
Brandon Finnegan embraced the opportunity to start for the Cincinnati Reds last year. He started four games for the Reds in September and finished his 2015 time with the Reds with a 4.18 ERA in 23.2...
View ArticleBrandon Finnegan settles rotation question for Cincinnati Reds
Brandon Finnegan pitched no-hit ball for almost seven innings last night in the Cincinnati Reds‘ bid to spoil the home opener for the Chicago Cubs. Finnegan confounded Cubs’ hitters all night with a...
View ArticleDan Straily enters rotation mix for Cincinnati Reds
Dan Straily will get the series-opening start for the Cincinnati Reds against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. The 27-year-old soft tosser replaces an ineffective Tim Melville, who was blasted in his...
View ArticleMichael Lorenzen positioned to close for Cincinnati Reds
Michael Lorenzen is the best option the Cincinnati Reds have for closer. The 24-year-old has the mid-to-upper 90’s heater that makes him ideal for the role. Lorenzen started spring training expected to...
View ArticleJon Moscot is odd man out of Cincinnati Reds rotation
Jon Moscot got his chance to join the Cincinnati Reds‘ rotation this year. The time will soon come for him to rejoin the Reds’ Triple-A rotation once again. Moscot continues to pitch well enough to...
View ArticleJohnny Cueto start bittersweet for Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Cueto will finally have his reunion with the Cincinnati Reds on the mound against his former team. Cueto returned to Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati last year for a two-game series after...
View ArticleAlfredo Simon makes bid to remain in Cincinnati Reds rotation
Alfredo Simon is still in the rotation mix for the Cincinnati Reds. His 7.2-inning outing last night against the Milwaukee Brewers all but guaranteed that he won’t be moved to the Reds’ disastrous...
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