Bailey tries to deliver rare four-game sweep of Braves
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:40:00 -0400)
Ten days after they met in a good pitchers' duel won by the Reds, Homer Bailey and Randall Delgado meet again in Thursday evening's series finale at Great American Ball Park. The Reds are looking to sweep a four-game series at home vs. the Braves for the first time in 32 years.

Frazier's walk-off homer bests Braves
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:30:00 -0400)
The Reds' season-best winning streak moved to five games Wednesday when Todd Frazier hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth for a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Braves.

Masset could throw on Thursday
(Wed, 23 May 2012 18:39:00 -0400)
There is a good chance on Thursday that injured Reds reliever Nick Masset will throw a baseball for the first time in about a month. Masset has not pitched all season due to a strain in his right shoulder.

Stubbs gets Wednesday off to rest
(Wed, 23 May 2012 18:39:00 -0400)
For the first time since May 3, center fielder Drew Stubbs was out of the starting lineup as the Reds played the Braves on Wednesday. It was just a break for Stubbs and not due to an injury.

Baker's advice kickstarts Cozart's season
(Wed, 23 May 2012 18:39:00 -0400)
It wasn't quite a phone a friend, or ask the audience, but Reds rookie shortstop Zack Cozart found a lifeline that might have helped him escape a prolonged slump. It was advice from manager Dusty Baker, who was loath to take any credit for helping Cozart.

Meggie: Zerhusen's voice booms for Reds
(Wed, 23 May 2012 11:59:00 -0400)
As a kid, Joe Zerhusen wanted to be the Reds' shortstop when he grew up, but he's more than happy to be serving as the team's PA announcer at Great American Ball Park.

Bakersfield's Lohman homers twice, drives in six
(Wed, 23 May 2012 02:44:18 -0400)


Phillips, Latos lead Reds to fourth straight win
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:37:00 -0400)
The Brandon Phillips-Mat Latos dual contributions flowed during the Reds' 4-3 victory over the Braves, which gave them four consecutive wins. Phillips knocked out two home runs, while Latos worked seven innings in one of his best outings of the season.

Without Chapman, Reds mix, match to get save
(Tue, 22 May 2012 17:52:34 -0400)
The ninth inning of the Reds' 4-1 win over the Braves on Monday was a prime example of the mixing and matching that will be needed in games when new closer Aroldis Chapman isn't available. Chapman was shelved after he worked four games in five days.

Feeling stronger, Masset hopes to throw soon
(Tue, 22 May 2012 17:52:00 -0400)
Injured Reds reliever Nick Masset hopes that his recovery from shoulder problems have indeed, finally, turned the corner.

Casey to represent Reds at 2012 Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:38:00 -0400)
When the Reds reveal their first-round selections at the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, they will be turning to help from Sean Casey.

Chapman arrested for allegedly speeding
(Tue, 22 May 2012 00:55:00 -0400)
Reds reliever Aroldis Chapman was arrested for allegedly driving 93 mph early Monday morning, according to a WLWT-TV report.

Leake hits first HR, earns first win of season
(Mon, 21 May 2012 23:46:00 -0400)
Mike Leake earned his first victory of the season and helped himself by hitting one of the Reds' four home runs during a 4-1 victory over the Braves on Monday night.

Fan catches two homers during Reds' fourth
(Mon, 21 May 2012 22:43:00 -0400)
Caleb Lloyd, a 20-year-old junior and soccer player at Thomas More College from Cincinnati, caught back-to-back home runs off of the bats of Reds pitcher Mike Leake and shortstop Zack Cozart in the bottom of the fourth inning while Cincinnati played the Braves.

Chip off the old base: Reds honoring Jones
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:20:07 -0400)
To honor the career of Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, the Reds are using special commemorative bases for the four-game series. One of the bases will be presented in a ceremony on Thursday to Jones, who will retire at season's end.

K not Bruce's or Reds' favorite letter at moment
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:20:05 -0400)
During the past week on the road, the Reds filled their share of the K Korner against the opposition. Cincinnati's hitters racked up double-digit strikeout totals in each of the previous four games entering Monday.

Ludwick appreciative of support for nephew
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:20:00 -0400)
After his 3-for-5, three-RBI game in Sunday's 5-2 win vs. the Yankees, the Reds' Ryan Ludwick mentioned for the first time in a postgame interview with FOX Sports Ohio that he was thinking of his young nephew, Cody, who is battling cancer.

Rolen not sure when he'll resume activities
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:20:00 -0400)
Reds third baseman Scott Rolen, who went on the 15-day disabled list on May 12 because of a strained left shoulder, has yet to pick up a bat and swing.

Cueto outduels CC as Chapman closes it out
(Sun, 20 May 2012 18:41:00 -0400)
After Johnny Cueto gave up two runs in the bottom of the sixth, the Reds responded with three runs against CC Sabathia in the seventh to take a 5-2 win over the Yankees on Sunday.

Mark Sheldon's MLBlog
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:51:23 -0400)