April 24th, 2011 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Usually when the Cincinnati Reds rally and steal a win, it is usually one of their big bats (Joey Votto, Scott Rolen, Brandon Phillips, etc.) that save the day for them. But it is that rare occasion that a bench player comes off the bench and becomes the hero with his bat. Saturday found that [...]
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Cairo 2-RBI Single Helps Reds Rally, Beat Cardinals 5-3
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Pirates Dominate, Slash Reds 9-3
I do not want to sugest that this is a pattern, but some of the Cincinnati Reds starting pitchers have so far this season exhibited a penchant for starting their season slowly, with the prime example being Edinson Volquez. Volquez’s main problem is the first inning, doing his best imitation of Bert Blyleven and giving [...]
Rolen Helps Reds Remain Undefeated, Double Up Brewers 4-2
As opposed to Edinson Volquez’s efforts on the mound on Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, Travis Wood seemed almost Cy Young-ish. Because of injuries to the starting rotation, Wood got bumped up to #2 in the rotation; however, after his stint on the mound Saturday night against these same Brewers. he cetainly looked like [...]
2011 Reds Bring Swagger To Opening Day
The Reds take nothing for granted, but have carried a confidence throughout Spring Training that they can repeat as National League Central division champions. No, there weren’t any major upgrades or additions to the roster during the winter — or spring — while rivals like the Brewers and Cardinals were busy. Then again, when you [...]
Volquez Gets Opening Day Nod
The Cincinnati Reds have already named a starting pitcher for their season opener at Great American Ball Park, naming Edinson Volquez as their starting pitcher to start the 2011 regular season against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to the Coshocton Tribune. Now that he gets the starting assignment for Opening Day, there is some pressure to [...]
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 [...]
Votto, Gomes Round The Bases 4 Times Each, Reds Declaw Cubs 11-4
The Cincinnati Reds, while they are technically a professional baseball team, could have very well been a track team, based on how busy they were on the basepaths Sunday afternoon against the host Chicago Cubs. Suffice it to say, they pounded 13 hits. While 13 hits seems almost normal to the Reds, they made those [...]
