News Category: Cincinnati Reds

Reds’ Nick Martinez looks to stifle Padres in return to Petco Park

For Nick Martinez, it’s a homecoming game. The former San Diego Padre is now pitching for the Cincinnati Reds. The right-hander will return to Petco Park on Tuesday night for the middle contest of the teams’ three-game series. “I absolutely loved my time here,” Martinez said of pitching for the Padres in 2022 and 2023. “It was a really cool chapter in my career. We went on some fun rides. I love the city. I

Rangers looking to secure home series win vs. Reds

Dane Dunning takes the mound Sunday afternoon as the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers look to win their first home series since March when they host the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber-game of their three-game series. Dunning (2-2, 4.61 ERA) has made just one appearance against the Reds in his career and comes in with a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA. The right-hander will be opposed by left-hander Andrew Abbott (1-2, 2.60), who will

Elly De La Cruz, Reds hope to run past Phillies again

The Cincinnati Reds will look to finish off a successful homestand and add to their season series win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies when the teams conclude a four-game series with a Thursday matinee. The Reds clinched a season series with a 7-4, come-from-behind win on Wednesday. They ran their record to 5-1 on the current homestand with just the one game remaining. Cincinnati has claimed four wins in six games against the Phillies heading

With rotation surging, Phillies begin 4-game set vs. Reds

The National League’s top rotation will be tested starting Monday evening as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies open a four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds. In Sunday’s 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola allowed two earned runs in the first inning, snapping a streak of 31 1/3 innings without a Phillies starter allowing an earned run, their longest streak since a 37-inning run in 1969. On Friday, Turnbull took a no-hitter

With Anthony Rendon ailing, Angels try to avoid being swept in Cincinnati

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was booed during introductions before the club’s home opener on April 5, in part because he has been a bust since signing a $245 million free-agent contract. Over the last two weeks, however, he’s heated up, collecting hits in 16 of his last 42 at-bats and looking like the player the Angels were hoping they got in December 2019. But the Angels likely will be without Rendon on

Elly De La Cruz, Reds look to run roughshod over Angels

The Cincinnati Reds will look to ride the hot bat and fast legs of Elly De La Cruz when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday evening in the second contest of their three-game series. De La Cruz did it all for the Reds in a 7-1 win over the Angels on Friday. The star second-year player hit a three-run homer, stole three bases, scored twice and made a pair of impressive plays in

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners seek sweep of Reds

Julio Rodriguez already has two Silver Slugger Awards. Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais tried to make the case after Tuesday’s 3-1 victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds that there also should be a Gold Glove in Rodriguez’s future. “Julio, what he did defensively, it won us the game tonight,” Servais said. “I know that they have the stat, defensive runs saved. I don’t know how many runs he saved tonight. It seemed like four or

Amid ‘different’ pregame meetings, M’s look to top Reds again

It took one-tenth of the season, but the Seattle Mariners finally showed what they’re capable of doing offensively Monday night. Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homered as the Mariners defeated Cincinnati 9-3. The three-game interleague series between the teams will continue Tuesday night in Seattle. Monday marked a season high in runs for the Mariners, whose previous best came in a 6-1 victory in 10 innings at Toronto on April 10. “Fun game,” Mariners manager

Reds, host White Sox looking for consistency on offense

Shut out four times in their first 10 games, the Chicago White Sox have erupted for 13 runs over their past two contests. With lineup regulars Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert Jr. all occupying the injured list, the White Sox will take contributions from any corner. First baseman/designated hitter Gavin Sheets has been the one delivering lately as Chicago prepares for Friday’s series opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Sheets boasts two multi-hit