The Cincinnati Reds got into a playoff race largely because Matt McLain has been their best hitter and best fielder since his big-league debut May 15. … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds’ 4-part plan for staying in playoff race without top player Matt McLain
Why Andrew Abbott’s short start suggests the Cincinnati Reds are running out of pitching
Rookie Andrew Abbott has been one of the best young pitchers in the NL since his debut, but his career-high workload might be catching up to him. … [Read more...] about Why Andrew Abbott’s short start suggests the Cincinnati Reds are running out of pitching
Cincinnati Reds lose top rookie Matt McLain to IL with oblique injury; Fairchild activated
Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Matt McLain, who leads the team with a .290 average and 3.6 bWAR, suffered an oblique strain over the weekend. … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds lose top rookie Matt McLain to IL with oblique injury; Fairchild activated
Bally Sports’ Day: Only Andrew Abbott is rested after Reds’ plane sat on tarmac 8+ hours
Andrew Abbott took a commercial flight to San Francisco, but the rest of the Reds' party sat on the tarmac in Arizona for more than eight hours. … [Read more...] about Bally Sports’ Day: Only Andrew Abbott is rested after Reds’ plane sat on tarmac 8+ hours
Sadak/Brantley: Andrew Abbott hit wall, would be skipped/shut down if Reds were out of it
Bally Sports and Reds on Radio analyst Jeff Brantley said he doesn't think there's any doubt rookie Andrew Abbott has hit a wall. … [Read more...] about Sadak/Brantley: Andrew Abbott hit wall, would be skipped/shut down if Reds were out of it