Good news. The road trip is half over. Cincinnati Reds 4 • Miami Marlins 7 || Box || Play Log || Statcast Sal Romano labored through 3.2 innings. He struck out five, but walked six. He also gave up two hits. Romano showed flashes of good stuff, but his lack of control kept him in trouble. Things unraveled for Romano (and the … Continue reading
Here’s a little Friday grab bag for your reading pleasure. Not Gonna Happen With Monday’s July 31 trade deadline looming, circumstances are conspiring against Dick Williams and the Reds front office. It looks increasingly unlikely they’ll be able to make a trade of any importance to further the agenda of rebuilding a winning team. Scott … Continue reading
The Reds lost the opening game of their four-city road trip to first-place Cleveland. The loss means a split in the 4-game inter-Ohio series, leaving the Ohio Cup in northern Ohio. Although last year Cleveland swept the four games with the Reds, so there’s that. The Reds are now 5-10 in interleague games with series … Continue reading
The Reds won their 41st game this afternoon, defeating the Miami Marlins. It was the second glorious win for the club on this home stand. In those two games, they far outscored their opponents 10-6. Combined with Milwaukee’s loss to the Phillies, the Reds sliced another game off the Brewers lead in the NL Central. … Continue reading
“Filling a current need.” Bryan Price was asked before today’s game if Michael Lorenzen might be used as a starting pitcher. That’s an idea long advocated by many here at Redleg Nation. Lorenzen himself says he would like to start. Price’s response was horrifying. He said, in part: “(Lorenzen’s) not a reliever because we don’t … Continue reading
The Reds have been outscored 61-20 in the 7-game home stand. They’ve given up 19 home runs. Tomorrow, they welcome Mr. Giancarlo Stanton and the Miami Marlins to GABP for a 3-game series. Hiding women and children is nowhere near enough. Cincinnati Reds 2 • Arizona Diamondbacks 12 || Box || Play Log || Statcast Luis Castillo pitched well after his first 11 … Continue reading
The last three days have been rough to watch. I’m sure they haven’t been pleasant for the team, manager, coaches and front office. But let’s focus on silver linings. Did you know the Cincinnati Reds are squarely in the running for the third selection in next June’s amateur draft? If Madison Bumgarner returns to form … Continue reading
