Archive for August, 2010

Klinker Promoted to Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds have made one roster move impacting their Double-A affiliate Carolina Mudcats prior to Monday night’s game against the Birmingham Barons. RHP Matt Klinker has been promoted to Triple-A Louisville, with no corresponding move being announced. The Mudcats’ roster is at 23, one shy of the Southern League limit.

Votto Powers Reds Past Dodgers 5-2, Maintain 3 1/2 Game Edge On Cardinals

If Joey Votto continues to swing that hot bat of his, the buzz about winning the Triple Crown will not only increase, but likely happen at season’s end. The Cincinnati Reds first baseman once again supplied some ample offense Sunday when the Reds took on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Votto’s tie-breaking home run in the [...]

Dodgers Dial Long Distance, Blast Reds 8-5

One doesn’t usually accuse Dodger Stadium of being a hitters paradise on most days – or nights, for that matter. Unfortunately for Johnny Cueto and the Cincinnati Reds, that is exactly what it was as he played the role of Bert Blyleven, allowing four home runs and allowing Los Angeles to take an early lead [...]

Reds Win Streak Reaches 7, Beats Dodgers 3-1

You’d have thought that with the Cincinnati Reds missing Johnny Cueto from their starting rotation, the team would be floundering a bit, right? Prior to his suspension, he was arguably the ace of the staff. Fortunately for the Reds, Homer Bailey returned from injury and has acquitted himself quite well in Cueto’s absence. In any [...]

Mudcats’ Cochran Moved To DL

The Cincinnati Reds have made a pair of transactions impacting their Double-A affiliate Carolina Mudcats prior to tonight’s game with the Mobile BayBears. LHP Tom Cochran has been placed on the disabled list, with RHP Jordan Hotchkiss joining the Mudcats from High-A Lynchburg.

Slight Change In Reds Rotation

Some slight changes to the Cincinnati Reds’ rotation have already taken place, with the results looking good so far. For right now, Mike Leake will move from the rotation to the bullpen to lessen his load, with Homer Bailey staying in the rotation; obviously Bailey’s last appearance on the mound cemented that development. Look for [...]

Reds Flex Offensive Muscles Again, Blast Diamondbacks 9-5

With the Cincinnati Reds, one thing is consistent: their potent offense. With their recent trip to Phoenix and Chase Field, this would provide the perfect oopportunity to increase their lead over the St. Louis Cardinals, which they have done with ease the past couple of days. Thursday night would pit the Reds against the Arizona [...]

Baker Mulling Over Reds Contract Extension Proposal

A lot of teams, depending on their individual circumstances in terms of their win-loss record, approach their manager about the possibility of a contract extension. when that happens, that usually means that the team in question is happy with their overall progress. The Cincinnati Reds are obviously happy with the direction that they are headed [...]