Haren hits first career homer, pitches Diamondbacks past Reds
Dan Haren held the Cincinnati Reds scoreless into the seventh inning, showing why he’s been the NL’s stingiest pitcher in June, and connected on his first career homer Tuesday night during a 6-2 victory that snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks’ longest losing streak of the season.
Votto’s clutch hit wins duel over D-backs
Votto’s clutch hit, Cueto’s gem wins duel Johnny Cueto hurled six scoreless innings of one-hit ball and Joey Votto had an RBI single in the sixth to win a pitching duel for the Reds, 1-0, against the D-backs’ Jon Garland on Wednesday.
Prado’s four RBI propels Braves past Phillies in 10
Martin Prado singled in the winning run in the 10th inning to finish with a career-best four hits and four RBIs, helping the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-4 on Tuesday night for their first home win over the Phillies since 2007.
Cueto, Reds beat slumping D-Backs 1-0 (AP)
They saw him reach for his back on the mound. They saw him stretching in the dugout. The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Johnny Cueto was hurting. With the exception of a comeback grounder off his leg, they couldn't touch him. Cueto overcame a stiff back on Wednesday night, and Joey Votto singled home a sixth-inning run that sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 1-0 victory over the slumping Diamondbacks, who…
Nats make room after trade for Nyjer Morgan, option Dukes
The Washington Nationals sent outfielder Elijah Dukes to Class AAA Syracuse on Wednesday, making room to add newly acquired outfielder Nyjer Morgan and left-hander Sean Burnett to the 25-man roster.
DeRosa could miss 3-4 games with wrist injury
The Cardinals’ Mark DeRosa has a strained tendon in his left wrist and expects to miss three or four games.
Red Sox stage own comeback, beat O’s in 11 innings
One day after being victimized by the greatest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, the Boston Red Sox staged an improbable rally of their own.
Reds Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Right-hander Edinson Volquez received good news Monday when an examination of his elbow revealed that inflammation is gone.
Volquez, on the disabled list since June 2, was given the clearance to restart his throwing program, starting Friday with a long-toss session.
Volquez had advanced on his throwing rehab program to the point where last week he was scheduled to throw off a mound. An MRI done before he took the mound showed, and it showed inflammation was still in the elbow, so he was held back from throwing.
After he does a period of long-toss sessions and sideline sessions, a third MRI will be taken before he is permitted to throw off a mound.
“I’m starting over, and that’s bad,” Volquez said.
Haren homers, pitches Arizona past Reds 6-2 (AP)
Head down, lips drawn tight, Dan Haren did his best to keep a straight face as he rounded the bases. The right-hander had just ended a month of good moments with another one that made him want to break into a big, beaming smile. That would have to wait. Haren connected on his first career homer Tuesday night, then tried to keep his emotions in check as he rounded the bases during a 6-2 victory over…
Braun drives in four as Brewers hand Mets fifth straight loss
Ryan Braun hit a three-run double and scored on Johan Santana’s throwing error, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-3 victory over the Mets on Tuesday night that extended New York’s losing streak to a season-high five games.
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July 1st, 2009 by Jr\
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Votto needs final All-Star vote push
Votto needs final All-Star vote push Joey Votto returned to the Reds just in time to make one final push for your consideration to make the National League All-Star roster.
Friedman honored as ‘All-Star Among Us’
Friedman honored as ‘All-Star Among Us’ The Cincinnati Reds’ “All-Star” is Sherri J. Friedman of Cincinnati, who was chosen by fans across the nation for founding an organization that distributes unused tickets to children.
Phillips’ birthday gets boost from Reds’ win over Indians
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips jokes with teammates during an interleague baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Cleveland.
Reds’ Volquez cleared to throw again
Reds’ Volquez cleared to throw again Injured Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez was cleared to resume throwing again, but he has to start his program over from square one.
AccuScore: Playoff shifts after week 12 (Yahoo! Sports)
AccuScore uses past player performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,…
Reds return home to face slumping D-Backs
Dan Haren #15 of the Arizona Diamondbacks walks to the dugout against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, California Right-hander Dan Haren looks for a measure of midseason revenge tonight, when his Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Cincinnati for the opener of a three-game series with the Reds at Great American …
Reds shut down by D-backs ace Haren
Reds shut down by D-backs, Haren The Reds could put little together offensively against Dan Haren and were beaten, 6-2, by the D-backs in Tuesday’s three-game series opener at Great American Ball Park.
Reds Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
When first baseman Joey Votto was on the disabled list with stress-related issues, the Reds were 8-13. Before he left, they were 26-21, 1 1/2 games out of first place.
During his 21-game absence, the Reds scored two or fewer runs nine times.
In the six games since he has been back, he has picked up as if he had never been gone—.320 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI.
“Joey sets up our lineup the way it should be,” manager Dusty Baker said of his No. 3 hitter. “You know he is going to hit, he makes the pitcher work, you know he is going to drive in runs and he makes things go, even if it’s taking a walk.”
That happened Sunday in Cleveland with the Reds down, 1-0, in the third.
June 30th, 2009 by Jr\
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In-market Padres games follow Yankees with web broadcasts
The San Diego Padres are following the New York Yankees onto the Internet with live local-market video broadcasts.
Brewers minor league prospect suspended 100 games
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jeremy Jeffress was suspended for 100 games Monday after his third violation of baseball’s minor league program for a drug of abuse.
Teams hope former All-Stars catch fire after mini-break
After four games on the bench, Jimmy Rollins gets a do-over.
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June 29th, 2009 by Jr\
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Lopez helps Mariners top Dodgers as Beltre heads for surgery
Jose Lopez had three hits including a two-run double, Adrian Beltre singled home a run in his last game before undergoing shoulder surgery, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Sunday.
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Danks, Linebrink blank Cubs; Getz steals home
John Danks pitched seven shutout innings, Chris Getz stole home against Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago White Sox got another run on a bases-loaded infield fly rule Sunday to beat the Cubs 6-0.
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June 28th, 2009 by Jr\
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Yankees rout Mets as A-Rod passes Reggie on career home run list
Alex Rodriguez hit his 564th home run to pass Reggie Jackson on the career home run list, and CC Sabathia pitched the Yankees to a 9-1 win Friday night in the first Subway Series game at Citi Field.
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Bailey triumphant as Reds handle Tribe
Bailey tops Tribe in return Staked to an early lead on Jay Bruce’s 18th home run as part of the Reds‘ four-run second, Homer Bailey did enough to beat the Indians, 7-3, for his first victory of the season.
June 27th, 2009 by Jr\
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Bailey returns to Reds with new pitch
Bailey returns with new ally Homer Bailey is set to return to the Reds‘ rotation vs. the Indians, and the young righty is hoping a split-fingered pitch he discovered while dominating Triple-A leads to better success in the Majors.
Reds Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
With Alex Gonzalez on the disabled list and out four to five weeks, more play time is being handed to Paul Janish, who was starting his fourth game since June 3 on Friday against the Indians.
On Thursday in Toronto, Janish produced two hits in his third start June 3 and it was his fourth two-hit game. Janish has started only 13 games and has hit safely in nine.
“It’s a tough gig to sit for so long and come in and get hits,” said Janish. “It is easier to stay sharp defensively, but not so easy to do it offensively because you can’t simulate game-like conditions on offense.”
Janish is a defensive wizard with the glove and has a weak bat.
When Gonzalez went down, manager Dusty Baker moved Jerry Hairston Jr.
Baseball Today (AP)
Miller returns in deal for Hopper
Miller returns in deal for Hopper The Reds announced Friday that they have traded outfielder Norris Hopper to the Chicago White Sox for catcher Corky Miller.
Ex-Yankees IF Phillips signs with Japan team (AP)
Former New York Yankees infielder Andy Phillips has signed a one-year contract worth $400,000 with the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Central League. “I'm really looking forward to playing for a team that has a long history in such a great country,” Phillips said on the team's official Web site.
Offense, Harang struggle against Tribe
Harang’s off as Reds fall to Tribe Aaron Harang pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs and 10 hits in Cincinnati’s 9-2 loss to Cleveland on Friday at Progressive Field.
Reds, Tribe Resume Battle Of Ohio In Cleveland
Skidding former ace Aaron Harang takes the mound in search of a first win in more than a month tonight, when the Cincinnati Reds head to Progressive Field for the opener of the “Battle of Ohio” interleague series with the Cleveland Indians.
Reds Send Hopper To White Sox For Miller
The Cincinnati Reds have sent outfielder Norris Hopper to the Chicago White Sox for catcher Corky Miller in a trade of minor league players.
Close but no cigar as rally gets wasted
Apparently, the Jays offence wasn’t. There was a smattering of the of old, and more of the wonderful hitting and fielding wizardry shown by Scott Rolen over the past month, as the Jays bounced back from a 5-1 deficit last night against the Cincinnati Reds , but ultimately lost 7-5. There was no heroic ending - Toronto’s coming up a triple shy of …
June 26th, 2009 by Jr\
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Tigers win seventh straight thanks to Ordonez’s HR
Magglio Ordonez ended a career-long, 40-game drought without a home run by connecting for the go-ahead shot, leading the Detroit …
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June 25th, 2009 by Jr\
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Reds RHP Volquez still bothered by sore elbow (PA SportsTicker)
The Cincinnati Reds will have to make do without right-hander Edinson Volquez for a little bit longer.
Blue Jays batter Arroyo again, beat Reds 8-2 (AP)
One year later, Bronson Arroyo took another beating in Toronto. Aaron Hill, Adam Lind and Vernon Wells homered in a five-run first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays again battered Arroyo, beating the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 Wednesday night. Toronto won its third straight game. Cincinnati lost its fourth in a row and dropped two games under .500 for the first time this season.
Arroyo has annual struggle in Toronto
Arroyo has annual struggle in Toronto Bronson Arroyo was rocked for three first-inning home runs as the Reds lost an 8-2 game to the Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
Reds Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Right-hander Edinson Volquez and the Reds suffered a setback when a second MRI revealed that inflammation remains in his elbow. His plan to throw off a mound was put on hold, but it is doubtful he’ll return before the All-Star break.
Volquez hasn’t pitched since June 1 and was making progress with his throwing program. He was to throw off a mound this week, but the first MRI was cloudy because of swelling in his arm, so the second MRI was taken.
The problem is where the forearm muscle meets the bone, and there is no ligament damage. However, trainer Mark Mann said that with the length of time Volquez has been off the mound, by the time he gets through side sessions, on-the-mound sessions and a rehab assignment, it’s doubtful he would return until after the All-Star…
Volquez to be out longer than expected
Volquez to be out longer than expected It wasn’t considered a setback, but a clarification of a condition. Either way, the Reds will be without starting pitcher Edinson Volquez for longer than they anticipated.
Redsa Gonzalez Has Elbow Surgery
Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez has had surgery to remove four bone chips in his right elbow.
Reds‘ GM keeping eye out for a hitter
Reds‘ GM keeping eye out for a hitter All is quiet on the trade landscape, while all has been too quiet with the Reds‘ offensive production. That has general manager Walt Jocketty keeping an eye out for an additional bat.
Reds-Blue Jays Preview
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker used the words “excellent” and “masterful” when discussing Bronson Arroyo ’s most recent performance.
Reds RHP Volquez still bothered by sore elbow
The Cincinnati Reds will have to make do without right-hander Edinson Volquez for a little bit longer.
June 24th, 2009 by Jr\
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Same old story
The sign on the clubhouse door says, “Welcome to the home of the Cincinnati Reds.” They should change it to, “Welcome to the home of the Cincinnati/Louisville RedBats.” How long can it last, this hanging near the front of the National League Central like a street person at the door of a five-star restaurant? By necessity, much of the team is here …
Votto ready to return, comes off DL
Reds activate Votto On the DL since May 30, Joey Votto is ready to return and is set to be activated on Tuesday before the Reds begin a three-game series in Toronto vs. the Jays.
Votto: ‘I felt I was going to die’
Reds outfielder Joey Votto explained the stress-related issues that put him on the disabled list.
Pineiro, Cardinals dominate Mets with two-hitter
Joel Pineiro pitched a career-best two-hitter to end a five-start losing streak, dominating the New York Mets again and leading …
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Reds-Blue Jays Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays managed to end their batting slump over the weekend. They’ve never had much trouble at the plate against the Cincinnati Reds .
Angels rally in the eighth to cool off red-hot Rockies
Bobby Abreu drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with a bases-loaded single in the eighth inning after Colorado third baseman …
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Nevada prep baseball phenom: ‘I’m not LeBron yet’
Bryce Harper didn’t flinch with television cameras focused on him, even though his upper body was tangled in microphone wires.”Part …
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Phillies snap skid, rout Rays in World Series rematch
Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs Tuesday night, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rout the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in the …
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