1. Rockies Knock Around Cubs' Pitchers

    The Cubs have made great use of the concept of "core" players, as their repeated statements that Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro are part of their core indicate...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 11 days ago 95 reads 0 comments

  2. Late-Inning Struggles Doom Brewers

    Just when it appeared the Milwaukee Brewers might be regaining a little momentum against their favorite punching bag, the Pittsburgh Pirates , they had the rug pulled out from beneath them Tuesday night...

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  3. Cubs' Villanueva Rocked by Rox -- All the Way to Pen?

    Cubs manager Dale Sveum said before Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies that he wasn't running "tryout camps" for his starting pitchers as the Cubs near decision time on which starter gets bumped out for the imminent return of Matt Garza...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 11 days ago 96 reads 0 comments

  4. Johnny Cueto Impresses in Dayton Rehab Start

    Dayton Dragons pitching coach Tony Fossas served as Johnny Cueto's translator after his five-inning rehab start at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday, but Cueto couldn't wait for a translation when asked if he was ready to rejoin the Reds ...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 11 days ago 21 reads 0 comments

  5. Bailey Tosses 6-Hitter for First Win Since April 5

    MIAMI -- Homer Bailey pitched a six-hitter to earn his first victory since April 5, and the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Miami Marlins 6-2 Tuesday night...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 11 days ago 62 reads 0 comments

  6. Russell Martin Back in Action Tuesday

    When Russell Martin got back in action Tuesday, it marked the end of a weeklong stretch during which the Pirates ' bench was short-handed practically every day. It is not always immediately clear whether a player needs to go on the disabled list...

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  7. Braun, Weeks Back in Lineup

    Ryan Braun and Rickie Weeks are both back in the Milwaukee Brewers ' lineup tonight as the team tries to make it two in a row against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park...

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  8. Sveum: Six-Man Rotation a Possibility

    Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum left the door open for a six-man rotation when injured pitcher Matt Garza returns from a lat injury he suffered early in spring training...

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  9. ESPN Gamecast: Reds vs. Marlins

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  10. Report: Brewers Offered Extension to Jean Segura

    The Brewers offered a long-term contract to shortstop Jean Segura about a month ago, agent Joe Klein told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. No deal is close at this time, however. Klein told Rosenthal, "They contacted me...

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  11. Russel Martin Returns to Lineup After Missing 3 Game Due to Stiff Neck

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  12. Ryan Braun Returns After Sitting 1 Game with Neck Injury

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  13. Dusty Baker and the Cincinnati Reds: On the Road Again

    Dusty Baker 's Reds currently own the third-best record in the National League, 2.5 games behind the Cardinals and one full game behind San Francisco ...

    Illya Harrell Written by Illya Harrell about 11 days ago 360 reads 5 comments

  14. Reds Sit Jay Bruce for 1st Time This Season

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  15. Of Chris Heisey Left Rehab Game Early

    Outfielder Chris Heisey left Monday's rehab game in Pensacola after the top of the first when he made a shoestring catch to end the inning.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 60 reads 0 comments

  16. Reds Shuffle Upcoming Rotation

    The Reds have pushed Tony Cingrani back a day in their rotation, keeping right-hander Mat Latos on his regular rest, pitching Thursday in Miami, with the lefty Cingrani pitching Friday in Philadephia...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 60 reads 0 comments

  17. Reds Outright Corky Miller to Triple-A

    The Reds have announced, via a tweet by Assistant Director of Media Relations Jamie Ramsey, they have outrighted catcher Corky Miller to Triple-A Louisville. Miller was designated for assignment on Friday...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 28 reads 0 comments

  18. Milwaukee Brewers (16-20) at Pittsburgh Pirates (21-17) 7:05 P.M.

    Skidding right-hander Kyle Lohse will try to snap a three- start skid on Tuesday night when the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for game two of a four-game set at PNC Park...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  19. Ron Roenicke Finally Gives Rickie Weeks a Day Off

    Pittsburgh -- With Rickie Weeks showing no signs of breaking out of his season-long slump, Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke benched his second baseman in favor of Yuniesky Betancourt...

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  20. Wood's Hot Streak Adds to Cubs' Confidence

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  21. Things We Learned About the Cubs Through the First Quarter of the Season

    Can you believe it, baseball fans? A quarter of the 2013 MLB season is already in the books and the Cubs are, well, the Cubs. Standing seven games below .500 and 8.5 games behind the Cardinals , the boys in blue have struggled (as expected)...

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  22. Pirates Activate Second Baseman Neil Walker from DL

    After being sidelined since April 26 with a lacerated hand, Pirates second baseman Neil Walker is back in the fold. On Monday, Pittsburgh activated Walker from the 15-day disabled list...

    Samantha Talavera Written by Samantha Talavera about 12 days ago 28 reads 0 comments

  23. Wigginton's Run, Holliday's Power Capsize Mets

    ST. LOUIS • It took Ty Wigginton stealing an extra 90 feet from the New York Mets and Matt Holliday putting a ball where even Rick Ankiel couldn't reach for the Cardinals to turn a taut game into another in a recent run of improvised wins...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 12 days ago 129 reads 0 comments

  24. Cardinals Surge Past Slumping Mets

    St. Louis, MO – Matt Holliday hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run seventh inning in the St. Louis Cardinals ' 6-3 victory over the New York Mets on Monday in the opener of a four-game set at Busch Stadium...

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  25. Cubs Hit Home Run with Anthony Rizzo Contract

    Late Sunday night, news broke that the Cubs and first baseman Anthony Rizzo had agreed on a seven-year, $41 million contract. All indications point to this deal being a major bargain for the Cubs...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 12 days ago 45 reads 0 comments

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