Jeff Hoffman, Jose De Leon Make Cincinnati Rotation

The Cincinnati Reds finalized their starting rotation on Saturday, awarding the final two spots to right-handers Jeff Hoffman and Jose De Leon. Those two will follow Luis Castillo, Tyler Mahle, and Wade Miley in the rotation when the regular season begins next week. Hoffman and De Leon needed some injuries in front of them to […]

Wade Miley Solid In Spring Start

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley turned in a solid outing in a 7-3 Cactus League win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Miley allowed one run over four innings while notching three strikeouts and walking one. The only damage Miley allowed came via a solo homer in the third inning. Miley appears to be over […]

Sonny Gray Throws Simulated Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (back) threw a 30-pitch simulated game on Friday as he works his way back from a strained muscle in his back. Afterward, Gray told reporters that the session went great and that he feels good. He has been sidelined for over three weeks since getting scratched from a Cactus League […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Released By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds released shortstop Dee Strange-Gordon on Friday, ending his bid to make the team after signing as a non-roster invitee earlier in the spring. Strange-Gordon, a former NL batting champion and All-Star, saw his chances to make the team hurt by the Reds' decision to shift Eugenio Suarez over to shortstop from third […]

Jonathan India Scores Once

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a 9-4 Cactus League loss to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. India continues to stake his claim on the open second base job in Cincinnati, hitting .333 with two homers, nine runs, five RBI, and a steal in 39 […]

Jose De Leon Fans Seven In Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jose De Leon continued to rack up the strikeouts, although it wasn't all good news in his Cactus League start against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. De Leon allowed seven runs over four innings of work while striking out seven. The veteran hurler cruised through the first three innings before giving […]

Michael Lorenzen Expects To Return Soon

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) is confident that he will be able to return to the field soon. Lorenzen is dealing with a slight strain in his right shoulder but he could be back in time to not miss a regular-season start. "We can get creative with it. If there's a start here that […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-5 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Suarez ripped a fifth-inning pitch over the fence for his first long ball of the spring. Overall, the veteran infielder is hitting .278 with six runs and five RBI in 36 at-bats […]

Amir Garrett Strikes Out The Side

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett looked dominant in a Cactus League appearance against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Garrett threw a scoreless sixth inning, striking out the side in the frame, the second straight outing where the big lefty has gotten all three outs via the strikeout. Garrett missed the early part of Cactus […]

Tejay Antone Expects To Begin Regular Season On Time

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone (groin/hip) has been out of action since leaving his March 17 start with a mild right groin strain. He since added a right hip flexor irritation to his list of injuries during a bullpen session on Saturday. Despite the two nagging injuries, Antone indicated on Tuesday that he expects to […]

Nick Castellanos Rips Third Spring Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos continued his torrid spring, going 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in a 5-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The veteran outfielder belted a third-inning pitch over the fence, bringing Jesse Winker around to score. Castellanos is hitting a robust .406 with three homers, six runs, […]

Tyler Mahle Allows Five Runs In Cactus League Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in an 11-6 Cactus League loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Mahle allowed five runs over 3 2/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one. All of Chicago's damage came via the homer as Mahle allowed three long balls, back-to-back shots in the first inning […]

Nick Lodolo Allows One Runs In Cactus League Start

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo made the start in a 6-2 Cactus League win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The lefty allowed one run over one inning of work while striking out one in the outing, bringing him to a 6.00 ERA across three innings of work this spring. Lodolo is ranked as […]

Amir Garrett, Lucas Sims Expect To Be Ready For Opening Day

Despite not appearing in a Cactus League game yet, Cincinnati Reds relievers Amir Garrett (forearm) and Lucas Sims (elbow) both expect to be ready for Opening Day. Both relievers are being counted on as key members of the Cincinnati bullpen, with one of them expected to serve as the Reds' primary closer. Left-hander Sean Doolittle […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster agreed upon a one-year, $8 million deal on Friday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens made a significant offer to Smith-Schuster but he chose to take less money to remain in Pittsburgh. The Kansas City Chiefs were also reportedly interested in his services and […]

Malcolm Brown Signs With Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent running back Malcolm Brown to a one-year, $1.75 million contract on Tuesday. Brown spent the first six years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams, rushing for 1,188 yards and 11 touchdowns over 298 carries. The veteran will likely compete for a backup role behind Myles Gaskin, assuming that […]

Luis Castillo Throws Three Scoreless Innings Versus Cleveland

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo threw three scoreless innings in a 12-7 Cactus League win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Castillo struck out two and walked two in the start, his second of the spring. The veteran hurler is still ramping up his workload after missing some time because of travel issues. Despite the […]

Curtis Samuel Signs Three-Year Deal With Washington

The Washington Football Team and wide receiver Curtis Samuel agreed upon a three-year, $34.5 million deal on Wednesday, reuniting Samuel with his former coach Ron Rivera. Samuel broke out with the Carolina Panthers in 2020, finishing with 1,051 all-purpose yards and five total touchdowns. He will join new Washington quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and former Ohio […]

Rashard Higgins Returns To Browns On One-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Rashard Higgins agreed upon a one-year deal on Wednesday. After spending the first five seasons of his career with the Browns, Higgins hit the open market as a free-agent but didn't take very long in returning to Cleveland, which he reportedly wanted to do all along. The veteran wideout […]

Jonathan India Hoping To Make Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India has turned heads in Cactus League action this spring. The former No. 5 overall selection by the Reds in 2018 has hit the ball well, batting .348 with one homer, five runs, three RBI, and a steal in 23 at-bats. Cincinnati is toying with the idea of moving Eugenio Suarez […]

Wade Miley Feels Good After Tuesday Start

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (hamstring) returned to Cactus League action on Tuesday and allowed four runs over three innings of work in an 11-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Miley was forced from his appearance last Thursday with a left hamstring injury but it appears that the ailment was not serious. After the start, […]

Shogo Akiyama Will Open The Season On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) will open the regular season on the injured list. Akiyama felt something while running the bases during Saturday's Cactus League game against the Oakland A's. Through his translator, Akiyama said, "I heard something before I landed on the base, and after I landed on […]

Wade Miley To Start Against Rockies On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (hamstring) will start against the Colorado Rockies in Cactus League action on Tuesday. Miley left his appearance last Thursday early with a left hamstring injury but it appears that the injury was minor with the veteran slated to take the mound again this soon. If he can stay healthy, Miley […]

Eugenio Suarez To Start At SS On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez will shift over and get the start at shortstop in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Colorado Rockies. Suarez was originally a shortstop in the minors and spent some time in the majors at the position as recently as 2015 before getting moved to third base. Manager David Bell […]

Michael Lorenzen Strikes Out Three On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings of work in a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Cactus League action on Monday. Lorenzen struck out three and walked one while giving up two homers, both to Shohei Ohtani. The veteran right-hander now has a 9.39 ERA and seven […]

Browns, John Johnson Agree To Three-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns and safety John Johnson have agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million deal, according to multiple sources. Johnson, formerly of the Los Angeles Rams, will step in as a starting safety for a Cleveland defense that was in need of reinforcements in the secondary last year. The 25-year-old will join veteran Ronnie Harrison […]

Nick Castellanos Doubles, Triples In Spring Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, and two runs in a 10-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Castellanos is having a solid spring, hitting .278 with a homer, four runs, and three RBI in 18 at-bats. The veteran outfielder dealt with a finger issue […]

Eugenio Suarez Reaches Once In Cactus League Loss

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 0-for-2 with a walk in a 10-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Even though he's still looking for his first homer, Suarez has been enjoying a productive spring, hitting .353 with four runs in 17 at-bats. The veteran third baseman is looking to […]

Carson Fulmer Claimed By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds claimed right-hander Carson Fulmer off of waivers after the Pittsburgh Pirates released him last week. Fulmer, a former first-round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox, posted a 4.35 ERA and 11 strikeouts, and five walks in 10 1/3 innings of work in 2020. He will look to catch on in the […]

Sonny Gray Shut Down With Back Spasms

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (back spasms) will be shut down for the next three-to-four days. He was scratched from his Sunday start against the San Diego Padres with what the team initially called a "mid-back injury." Gray doesn't seem too concerned with the back issue as he told reporters that he expects to have […]