Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK It’s around Spencer Steer that the Reds should build. The Cincinnati Reds made a pair of high-profile trades with the Minnesota Twins over the last two and a half years. The deal that sent the best player from Cincinnati’s side, Sonny Gray, didn’t net Spencer Steer. It was the Tyler Mahle trade that netted Spencer Steer, … [Read more...] about The Cincinnati Reds have found their cornerstone
Game 9: Reds vs. Mets (1:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Manaea
Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images Go Reds! Go Reds! Today's Lineups METS REDS Brandon Nimmo - LF Jonathan India - DH Francisco Lindor - SS Spencer Steer - LF Pete Alonso - 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand - 1B Francisco Alvarez - C Jeimer Candelario - 3B Brett Baty - 3B Stuart Fairchild - RF Starling Marte - DH Elly De La Cruz - SS Tyrone Taylor - … [Read more...] about Game 9: Reds vs. Mets (1:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Manaea
Tejay Antone has elbow problems again and I am quite sad about it
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images It’s a pretty awful development. Across the shortened 2020 season and the first two-thirds of 2021, Tejay Antone established himself as one of the absolute most elite relievers in all of Major League Baseball. He pitched to a tidy 2.48 ERA in 69.0 IP in that span, his blend of incredible spin, 98+ degree heat, and a sweeping breaking … [Read more...] about Tejay Antone has elbow problems again and I am quite sad about it
Game 8: Reds vs. Mets (4:10 PM ET) – Martinez vs. Severino
Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images Can the Reds get back to their winning ways? The Cincinnati Reds were defeated by the New York Mets by the score of 3-2 in the series opener at Great American Ball Park last night, a cold, blustery game that left Reds fans feeling blue. Poor defense (again) and a lack of timely hitting spoiled an otherwise awesome start from Hunter … [Read more...] about Game 8: Reds vs. Mets (4:10 PM ET) – Martinez vs. Severino
Reds send RHP Ian Gibaut to Dayton Dragons to begin rehab stint
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images A key bullpen piece from 2023 nears his return. Cincinnati Reds relievers have been swatted around to the tune of a 5.91 ERA so far this season in a sample size that, if called ‘small,’ would be a massive understatement. It’s incredibly early, so I’m urging you to ignore all the numbers down there for the time being. … [Read more...] about Reds send RHP Ian Gibaut to Dayton Dragons to begin rehab stint