1 month ago
Big league rosters have officially expanded now that we've reached the month of August. The Cincinnati Reds responded in kind by promoting both Brandon Williamson and Juan Brito earlier on Tuesday, the latter providing depth across the infield as the Reds face something of a short-term crisis there.
Ke'Bryan Hayes resides on the 10-day IL at the moment. Superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz has a quad strain, and given how much his leg problems sapped his overall production last season the Reds are going to keep him at DH for the foreseeable future until he's absolutely 100%. That means Matt McLain has moved from 2B over to SS, and to compound things Eugenio Suarez has been absent from team activities the last few days as he works towards gaining US citizenship.
So, the Reds need some infield depth. Edwin Arroyo was recalled to help bridge that gap, and Brito will, too, but that only serves to thin the mix at AAA behind them. Cincinnati responded to that cascade of infield inputs on Tuesday evening by signing veteran infielder Orlando Arcia to a minor league deal.
Arcia, 32, began the 2026 season with in the Minnesota Twins organization and hit .271/.300/.354 with them across 50 PA before being released in late July. He posted an .834 OPS with Minnesota's AAA affiliate in St. Paul along the way, but ended up playing in the Mexican League for a trio of games before the Reds scooped him up.
He was an All Star with Atlanta in 2023 and is a veteran of over 1000 big league games, so he'll certainly provide a stable floor of depth across the middle infield even if the Reds are a) going nowhere this season and b) decide to slow the roll of Elly and others as the final month of the season dwindles down. That said, he owns just a career 76 OPS+, so one can hardly expect him to be lightning in a bottle for the club at this time.
#reds #league #tuesday
Ke'Bryan Hayes resides on the 10-day IL at the moment. Superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz has a quad strain, and given how much his leg problems sapped his overall production last season the Reds are going to keep him at DH for the foreseeable future until he's absolutely 100%. That means Matt McLain has moved from 2B over to SS, and to compound things Eugenio Suarez has been absent from team activities the last few days as he works towards gaining US citizenship.
So, the Reds need some infield depth. Edwin Arroyo was recalled to help bridge that gap, and Brito will, too, but that only serves to thin the mix at AAA behind them. Cincinnati responded to that cascade of infield inputs on Tuesday evening by signing veteran infielder Orlando Arcia to a minor league deal.
Arcia, 32, began the 2026 season with in the Minnesota Twins organization and hit .271/.300/.354 with them across 50 PA before being released in late July. He posted an .834 OPS with Minnesota's AAA affiliate in St. Paul along the way, but ended up playing in the Mexican League for a trio of games before the Reds scooped him up.
He was an All Star with Atlanta in 2023 and is a veteran of over 1000 big league games, so he'll certainly provide a stable floor of depth across the middle infield even if the Reds are a) going nowhere this season and b) decide to slow the roll of Elly and others as the final month of the season dwindles down. That said, he owns just a career 76 OPS+, so one can hardly expect him to be lightning in a bottle for the club at this time.
#reds #league #tuesday
1 month ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was hard to tell which Washington rookie was more excited after his big league debut, Yohandy Morales or Jared Simpson.
Morales had three hits, including a homer. Simpson threw three perfect innings and got the win. Both were called up from the minors before the game, and the Nationals' expanded roster beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night.
"Unbelievable from both of those guys," Nationals manager Blake Butera said.
This was the second time since 1901 a player homered in his debut, while a different player on the same team earned the win on the mound in his debut, according to Sportradar. It also happened on April 4, 2005, when Colorado's Jeff Baker homered against San Diego, and Ryan Speier of the Rockies got the win in the season opener.
On five other occasions, the same player has both homered and earned the win in his debut: Kenta Maeda of the Dodgers in 2016, Jason Jennings of the Rockies in 2001, John Montefusco of the Giants in 1974, Hal Haydel of the Twins in 1970 and Denny McLain of the Tigers in 1963.
#morales #Rockies #three
Morales had three hits, including a homer. Simpson threw three perfect innings and got the win. Both were called up from the minors before the game, and the Nationals' expanded roster beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night.
"Unbelievable from both of those guys," Nationals manager Blake Butera said.
This was the second time since 1901 a player homered in his debut, while a different player on the same team earned the win on the mound in his debut, according to Sportradar. It also happened on April 4, 2005, when Colorado's Jeff Baker homered against San Diego, and Ryan Speier of the Rockies got the win in the season opener.
On five other occasions, the same player has both homered and earned the win in his debut: Kenta Maeda of the Dodgers in 2016, Jason Jennings of the Rockies in 2001, John Montefusco of the Giants in 1974, Hal Haydel of the Twins in 1970 and Denny McLain of the Tigers in 1963.
#morales #Rockies #three
2 months ago
CHICAGO -- Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz is facing a possible second stint on the injured list this year after exiting in the seventh inning Sunday (Aug. 30) because of "left quad tightness."
The extent of the injury was not immediately clear. The Reds led 7-3 when De La Cruz left the game, with second baseman Matt McLain shifting to short.
De La Cruz spent close to four weeks on the injured list in June because of a right hamstring strain. It was the first IL move of his career.
De La Cruz, who didn't miss a game in 2025, played through left quad tightness much of the second half that season.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz exits game with quad problem
#cincinnati #list
The extent of the injury was not immediately clear. The Reds led 7-3 when De La Cruz left the game, with second baseman Matt McLain shifting to short.
De La Cruz spent close to four weeks on the injured list in June because of a right hamstring strain. It was the first IL move of his career.
De La Cruz, who didn't miss a game in 2025, played through left quad tightness much of the second half that season.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds SS Elly De La Cruz exits game with quad problem
#cincinnati #list
2 months ago
Aug. 20—PULLMAN — Somehow, in the blink of an eye, Washington State has all but wrapped up fall camp.
After going through a gameday walk-through on Thursday morning, technically speaking the Cougars' 13th practice of fall camp, they have just two more to go: A second and final scrimmage on Friday, then a practice on Sunday evening to complete the 15-session slate.
Across the last two weeks, WSU has solidified almost all positions on both sides of the ball, even if coaches are reticent to acknowledge how they have unfolded in public settings. They have been loath to detail the QB race, for example, but all signs point toward UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick getting the starting nod over returners Julian Dugger and Owen Eshelman. And their starting defensive ends will be Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk, transfers from Idaho and Vanderbilt, respectively.
In fact, even with two more practices ahead of them, the Cougars have likely established their starting lineups. It's possible many of those players don't play the entirety of Friday's scrimmage, set for 11 a.m. at Gesa Field, for rest and injury-prevention reasons.
So what will they get out of the scrimmage, and what will their final practice of camp entail? Details on the latter have yet to materialize, but here are a few guesses at questions head coach Kirby Moore and **** istants might look to answer on Friday morning.
#fall #even
After going through a gameday walk-through on Thursday morning, technically speaking the Cougars' 13th practice of fall camp, they have just two more to go: A second and final scrimmage on Friday, then a practice on Sunday evening to complete the 15-session slate.
Across the last two weeks, WSU has solidified almost all positions on both sides of the ball, even if coaches are reticent to acknowledge how they have unfolded in public settings. They have been loath to detail the QB race, for example, but all signs point toward UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick getting the starting nod over returners Julian Dugger and Owen Eshelman. And their starting defensive ends will be Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk, transfers from Idaho and Vanderbilt, respectively.
In fact, even with two more practices ahead of them, the Cougars have likely established their starting lineups. It's possible many of those players don't play the entirety of Friday's scrimmage, set for 11 a.m. at Gesa Field, for rest and injury-prevention reasons.
So what will they get out of the scrimmage, and what will their final practice of camp entail? Details on the latter have yet to materialize, but here are a few guesses at questions head coach Kirby Moore and **** istants might look to answer on Friday morning.
#fall #even
2 months ago
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Hoogland Restaurant Group, Marco's Pizza's largest franchisee, is reiterating its confidence in the chain by adding five new stores to its portfolio and bringing its footprint to 120 locations in 14 states. The new stores are located in Lewisville, Fort Worth, Saginaw, and North Richland Hills, Texas, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
"With the economic headwinds in today's QSR environment, it's a testament to our team to be growing rather than contracting," HRG President McLain Hoogland said in a statement. "We're proud to add these locations to our family of stores."
This expansion comes as Marco's accelerates its national and international growth. The company is targeting more than 80 new store openings this year, including the West Coast. In 2025, Marco's domestic footprint included 1,196 locations, marking a 2.9% increase versus 2024, according to Technomic.
To support this growth, Marco's is currently developing a new Operations Center of Excellence in Orlando, Florida, designed to elevate franchisee training and strengthen operational execution. The hub, expected to open in the fall, is backed by an investment of more than $1 million and includes a training kitchen and office ****** e to house approximately 50 corporate team members. Marco's also recently added two industry veterans to its leadership team in Steve Kennedy, chief marketing officer, and Bill Schaffler, chief financial officer.
#footprint #chief
Hoogland Restaurant Group, Marco's Pizza's largest franchisee, is reiterating its confidence in the chain by adding five new stores to its portfolio and bringing its footprint to 120 locations in 14 states. The new stores are located in Lewisville, Fort Worth, Saginaw, and North Richland Hills, Texas, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
"With the economic headwinds in today's QSR environment, it's a testament to our team to be growing rather than contracting," HRG President McLain Hoogland said in a statement. "We're proud to add these locations to our family of stores."
This expansion comes as Marco's accelerates its national and international growth. The company is targeting more than 80 new store openings this year, including the West Coast. In 2025, Marco's domestic footprint included 1,196 locations, marking a 2.9% increase versus 2024, according to Technomic.
To support this growth, Marco's is currently developing a new Operations Center of Excellence in Orlando, Florida, designed to elevate franchisee training and strengthen operational execution. The hub, expected to open in the fall, is backed by an investment of more than $1 million and includes a training kitchen and office ****** e to house approximately 50 corporate team members. Marco's also recently added two industry veterans to its leadership team in Steve Kennedy, chief marketing officer, and Bill Schaffler, chief financial officer.
#footprint #chief
2 months ago
Aug. 18—PULLMAN — When ever the opposing quarterback drops back, it's not a matter of if Washington State defensive ends Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk will sack the signal-caller.
It's a matter of which one will get there first.
This was the case Monday during the Cougar football team's 10th practice of fall camp. McLain appeared to have the edge to open the week, whipping past left tackle Ashton Tripp to tally a simulated sack of sophomore quarterback Caden Pinnick; then doing it again on the very next snap.
McLain, the Priest River, Idaho native who spent the past three years eight miles east with the Idaho Vandals, has been a star of WSU's spring and fall camps — much to the delight of his coaches and perhaps to the annoyance of the offensive linemen he tries again and again.
Tripp has frequently been opposite McLain. The two have tested one another, WSU coach Kirby Moore said.
#mclain #idaho #matter #sack
It's a matter of which one will get there first.
This was the case Monday during the Cougar football team's 10th practice of fall camp. McLain appeared to have the edge to open the week, whipping past left tackle Ashton Tripp to tally a simulated sack of sophomore quarterback Caden Pinnick; then doing it again on the very next snap.
McLain, the Priest River, Idaho native who spent the past three years eight miles east with the Idaho Vandals, has been a star of WSU's spring and fall camps — much to the delight of his coaches and perhaps to the annoyance of the offensive linemen he tries again and again.
Tripp has frequently been opposite McLain. The two have tested one another, WSU coach Kirby Moore said.
#mclain #idaho #matter #sack
2 months ago
With both clubs finishing the previous season in mid-table and level on the same number of points, Derby County and Sunderland's 1951/1952 opener seemed like it could be an intriguing affair between two evenly matched sides.
It was the second season running that the Lads were facing the Rams in their first fixture and they went into the game hoping to repeat their 1-0 Roker Park victory of a year before.
In the meantime, the teams had also played out a cracker in December 1950 that ended with the hosts winning 6-5, giving Bill Murray's men a painful memory to avenge, whilst there was a friendly rivalry between ex-teammates to be considered as well, with former Sunderland man Ken Oliver coming up against his old pals including Tommy McLain, who he had first encountered when they served in the RAF together in Sri Lanka during World War II.
Oliver proved to be one of Derby's stronger performers in the end, although McLain came away the happiest, scoring what was to be his only goal in Sunderland colours — and a beauty at that.
Whereas it was a rare strike for the half-back, it was one of several in the match itself as another end-to-end affair ensued, and it brought the visitors level following a lightning start from County that had initially caught their opponents cold.
#county
It was the second season running that the Lads were facing the Rams in their first fixture and they went into the game hoping to repeat their 1-0 Roker Park victory of a year before.
In the meantime, the teams had also played out a cracker in December 1950 that ended with the hosts winning 6-5, giving Bill Murray's men a painful memory to avenge, whilst there was a friendly rivalry between ex-teammates to be considered as well, with former Sunderland man Ken Oliver coming up against his old pals including Tommy McLain, who he had first encountered when they served in the RAF together in Sri Lanka during World War II.
Oliver proved to be one of Derby's stronger performers in the end, although McLain came away the happiest, scoring what was to be his only goal in Sunderland colours — and a beauty at that.
Whereas it was a rare strike for the half-back, it was one of several in the match itself as another end-to-end affair ensued, and it brought the visitors level following a lightning start from County that had initially caught their opponents cold.
#county
2 months ago
The St. Louis Cardinals have momentum, but would that translate into a sweep of the day/night doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds Monday night? The ball was in the hands of Andre Pallante who's turned into one of the Cardinals most reliable starters this season. The question was if the Cardinals bats would give him the run support he needed. The answer would come from the bat of Herrera and the hits and hustle of Jordan Walker, but the outcome would eventually fall into the hands of the Cardinals bullpen.
The Cincinnati Reds were the first to score Monday night in the bottom of the 1st inning when Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart and JJ Bleday hit back-to-back-to-back singles to open their half of the inning loading the bases. Eugenio Suarez lifted a sacrifice fly to center to give the Reds a 1-0 lead, but that's all they would get in the 1st after Pallante was able to nurse a double play out of Toglia.
In the top of the 4th inning, the Cardinals would begin their own rally when Iván Herrera (who had just remarkably thrown out Elly De La Cruz) blasted a 93 mph sinker into the right-centerfield seats to tie the game 1-1.
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker hit back-to-back singles before Joshua Báez grounded into a fielder's choice advancing Burleson to third. Alec would then score when Masyn Winn slapped a single into right field giving St. Louis a 2-1 advantage.
The Reds would squander a great scoring chance in the bottom of the 4th inning when Bleday and Suarez hit back-to-back singles leading off the inning giving Cincinnati runners at 1st and 3rd with no outs. However, they would get nothing when Pallante struck out Toglia and McLain before getting Rodriguez to weakly ground out to Burleson at first to end the inning. No soup for you!
#back #cincinnati #night #louis
The Cincinnati Reds were the first to score Monday night in the bottom of the 1st inning when Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart and JJ Bleday hit back-to-back-to-back singles to open their half of the inning loading the bases. Eugenio Suarez lifted a sacrifice fly to center to give the Reds a 1-0 lead, but that's all they would get in the 1st after Pallante was able to nurse a double play out of Toglia.
In the top of the 4th inning, the Cardinals would begin their own rally when Iván Herrera (who had just remarkably thrown out Elly De La Cruz) blasted a 93 mph sinker into the right-centerfield seats to tie the game 1-1.
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker hit back-to-back singles before Joshua Báez grounded into a fielder's choice advancing Burleson to third. Alec would then score when Masyn Winn slapped a single into right field giving St. Louis a 2-1 advantage.
The Reds would squander a great scoring chance in the bottom of the 4th inning when Bleday and Suarez hit back-to-back singles leading off the inning giving Cincinnati runners at 1st and 3rd with no outs. However, they would get nothing when Pallante struck out Toglia and McLain before getting Rodriguez to weakly ground out to Burleson at first to end the inning. No soup for you!
#back #cincinnati #night #louis
2 months ago
Uh-oh.
Don't look now, but the latest, greatest power sideshow in baseball is coming to Cincinnati this week after the most jaw-dropping debut in MLB history.
"Hopefully he got it out (of his system)," Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson said. "Hopefully he can cool off these next four days that we get him."
"He," of course, is Joshua Báez, the St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect, who on Saturday (Aug.15) at Wrigley Field delivered a debut for the ages – that age being 23.
Reds record Matt McLain Check out the Reds franchise history Matt McLain made against Marlins
#mclain #debut
Don't look now, but the latest, greatest power sideshow in baseball is coming to Cincinnati this week after the most jaw-dropping debut in MLB history.
"Hopefully he got it out (of his system)," Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson said. "Hopefully he can cool off these next four days that we get him."
"He," of course, is Joshua Báez, the St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect, who on Saturday (Aug.15) at Wrigley Field delivered a debut for the ages – that age being 23.
Reds record Matt McLain Check out the Reds franchise history Matt McLain made against Marlins
#mclain #debut
2 months ago
On an otherwise tough night for the Cincinnati Reds, in an otherwise tough season for Matt McLain, the second baseman managed to pull off a franchise first Saturday night (Aug. 15) against the Miami Marlins.
With his 108th consecutive errorless game, McLain broke Brandon Phillips' 12-year-old franchise record for a second baseman.
"I'm just playing second base," he said, downplaying the achievement when asked about it. "What happens out there is always a result of work. If you want a result you have to work for it. I'm just going to continue to do that."
McLain's streak dates to Aug. 11 last season.
McLain, who entered the game hitting .190, also got a big-game reprieve at the plate, delivering three hits, including a go-ahead homer in the fifth before the bullpen blew the lead in an 8-4 loss.
#game #otherwise #night
With his 108th consecutive errorless game, McLain broke Brandon Phillips' 12-year-old franchise record for a second baseman.
"I'm just playing second base," he said, downplaying the achievement when asked about it. "What happens out there is always a result of work. If you want a result you have to work for it. I'm just going to continue to do that."
McLain's streak dates to Aug. 11 last season.
McLain, who entered the game hitting .190, also got a big-game reprieve at the plate, delivering three hits, including a go-ahead homer in the fifth before the bullpen blew the lead in an 8-4 loss.
#game #otherwise #night
2 months ago
Aug. 11—PULLMAN — When it's at its best, when players are zigging and zagging and swimming and powering through, Washington State's defensive line can look like a tidal wave. The Cougars can overwhelm anyone in their way, offensive linemen from the first or second team, tight ends staying in for extra protection, poor running backs trying their best to chip block to buy their quarterback a half-second of time.
They come crashing from all angles. Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk from the edges, Paul Hutson and Kaden Beatty and Jirah Leaupepetele from the interior, all surging forward to crash toward the quarterback like a tsunami leveling a city square. It isn't so much about if they'll force the offense into a mistake. It's more about when.
That group made its presence felt in Tuesday's fall camp practice, WSU's fifth of the slate, terrorizing all manner of offensive counterparts in the second half of practice, which unfolded at Gesa Field. Highlights belonged to all kinds of linemen: Leaupepetele beat his matchup to stack up several inside runs, as did fellow lineman Malachi Wrice, and on one sequence, a sea of Cougars converged to drive running back Leo Pulalasi backward for a loss.
And that's to say nothing of one succession of plays in particular. On three straight plays in 11-on-11 settings, quarterback Julian Dugger took three straight sacks: one from cornerback Ishmael Gibbs, who cashed in on a well-designed cornerback blitz; one from emerging defensive tackle Josh Wedel; and one from redshirt freshman defensive tackle Malijah Tucker. Each defender beat his matchups up front to surge into the backfield for simulated tackles.
It was by far the best day of fall camp for WSU's defensive front, which might be the deepest position on the team. On Tuesday, the Cougars got big plays from Leaupepetele, Wrice, Wedel and Tucker, but as camp unfolds and the season approaches, they've gotten the same from Hutson, SMU transfer Damarjhe Lewis, Balaam Miller and others.
#camp #plays #wrice
They come crashing from all angles. Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk from the edges, Paul Hutson and Kaden Beatty and Jirah Leaupepetele from the interior, all surging forward to crash toward the quarterback like a tsunami leveling a city square. It isn't so much about if they'll force the offense into a mistake. It's more about when.
That group made its presence felt in Tuesday's fall camp practice, WSU's fifth of the slate, terrorizing all manner of offensive counterparts in the second half of practice, which unfolded at Gesa Field. Highlights belonged to all kinds of linemen: Leaupepetele beat his matchup to stack up several inside runs, as did fellow lineman Malachi Wrice, and on one sequence, a sea of Cougars converged to drive running back Leo Pulalasi backward for a loss.
And that's to say nothing of one succession of plays in particular. On three straight plays in 11-on-11 settings, quarterback Julian Dugger took three straight sacks: one from cornerback Ishmael Gibbs, who cashed in on a well-designed cornerback blitz; one from emerging defensive tackle Josh Wedel; and one from redshirt freshman defensive tackle Malijah Tucker. Each defender beat his matchups up front to surge into the backfield for simulated tackles.
It was by far the best day of fall camp for WSU's defensive front, which might be the deepest position on the team. On Tuesday, the Cougars got big plays from Leaupepetele, Wrice, Wedel and Tucker, but as camp unfolds and the season approaches, they've gotten the same from Hutson, SMU transfer Damarjhe Lewis, Balaam Miller and others.
#camp #plays #wrice
2 months ago
Last night Nats fans saw something odd and unique. We saw the back end of the Nationals bullpen come in and lock down a game. The trio of Yovanny Cruz, Orlando Ribalta and Clayton Beeter were lights out last night. They did not allow a single hit in their three innings of work.
It was only one game, but for the first time all season I felt like the Nats had a back end of the bullpen that could bring real success. Cruz, Ribalta and Beeter all have filthy stuff and have the ability to get out of tight situations. We saw Cruz bail out Cade Cavalli last night with some help from Nasim Nunez.
That trio, at least last night, is what a back end of a bullpen is supposed to look like. All three of them throw in the upper 90's, or triple digits in Cruz's case. However, they also have elite secondary pitches to back up those heaters. Beeter and Cruz have electric sliders that just drop off the table. Meanwhile, Ribalta also has a good slider, but throws a nasty changeup as well.
Of the three, Yovanny Cruz has the best stuff in my opinion. The slider he throws is legitimately one of the nastiest I have ever seen. It is 90-93 but gets real slider movement instead of being a glorified cutter. The pitch he struck out Matt McLain with was just unfair.
For Cruz to reach his closer ceiling, his fastball needs to make some improvements. That is a weird thing to say about a guy who averages over 100, but it is true. Cruz's fastball command has been less than impressive in his two outings. Even when he is in the zone with it though, it has not really been fooling anyone.
#back
It was only one game, but for the first time all season I felt like the Nats had a back end of the bullpen that could bring real success. Cruz, Ribalta and Beeter all have filthy stuff and have the ability to get out of tight situations. We saw Cruz bail out Cade Cavalli last night with some help from Nasim Nunez.
That trio, at least last night, is what a back end of a bullpen is supposed to look like. All three of them throw in the upper 90's, or triple digits in Cruz's case. However, they also have elite secondary pitches to back up those heaters. Beeter and Cruz have electric sliders that just drop off the table. Meanwhile, Ribalta also has a good slider, but throws a nasty changeup as well.
Of the three, Yovanny Cruz has the best stuff in my opinion. The slider he throws is legitimately one of the nastiest I have ever seen. It is 90-93 but gets real slider movement instead of being a glorified cutter. The pitch he struck out Matt McLain with was just unfair.
For Cruz to reach his closer ceiling, his fastball needs to make some improvements. That is a weird thing to say about a guy who averages over 100, but it is true. Cruz's fastball command has been less than impressive in his two outings. Even when he is in the zone with it though, it has not really been fooling anyone.
#back
2 months ago
CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Reds are 12-6 since the All-Star break to improve to 55-58. The Athletics have lost seven straight to fall to 45-69. They have dropped 12 series in a row.
Lowder (4-7) allowed two earned runs on four hits in sixth innings. It was his first win since April 20, spanning 11 starts and three relief appearances.
Emilio Pagán pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 13th save.
Sal Stewart reached on an infield single and scored on Marte's sacrifice fly to give Cincinnati a 3-2 lead in the sixth.
#since #april #first
The Reds are 12-6 since the All-Star break to improve to 55-58. The Athletics have lost seven straight to fall to 45-69. They have dropped 12 series in a row.
Lowder (4-7) allowed two earned runs on four hits in sixth innings. It was his first win since April 20, spanning 11 starts and three relief appearances.
Emilio Pagán pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 13th save.
Sal Stewart reached on an infield single and scored on Marte's sacrifice fly to give Cincinnati a 3-2 lead in the sixth.
#since #april #first
3 months ago
A couple of quiet roster moves at the outset of this week's series against the Pittsburgh Pirates might have ramifications that ripple into next season for the Cincinnati Reds.
That is, **** uming there is a season next season and MLB owners don't make the worst business decision since Blockbuster refused to buy 3-year-old Netflix in 2000, and shut down the game over a money-grab obsession with a salary cap.
Reds schedule 'Sunday Night Baseball' Cincinnati Reds Aug. 30 game flexed to 'Sunday Night Baseball'
Until then, the Reds have reinstalled Matt McLain – once considered a part of their competitive foundation — at second base after a week at Louisville on a rehab **** ignment for a calf injury.
That follows an extended look at top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo at that position, during a rocky, defensively sloppy, two-month big-league debut.
#next #game
That is, **** uming there is a season next season and MLB owners don't make the worst business decision since Blockbuster refused to buy 3-year-old Netflix in 2000, and shut down the game over a money-grab obsession with a salary cap.
Reds schedule 'Sunday Night Baseball' Cincinnati Reds Aug. 30 game flexed to 'Sunday Night Baseball'
Until then, the Reds have reinstalled Matt McLain – once considered a part of their competitive foundation — at second base after a week at Louisville on a rehab **** ignment for a calf injury.
That follows an extended look at top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo at that position, during a rocky, defensively sloppy, two-month big-league debut.
#next #game
3 months ago
CINCINNATI (AP) — Third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes was activated off the injured list by the Cincinnati Reds before their game Friday night against the Chicago Cubs.
The Reds also placed Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain. The move is retroactive to July 8.
Hayes missed 42 games due to a bulging disc in the lower area of his back. He was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates near the trade deadline last year and won his second NL Gold Glove.
However, Hayes has struggled at the plate this season, batting .142 with two home runs and five RBIs in 42 games. Hayes is hoping that some work he did in Arizona building back his swing will lead to improvement the rest of the season.
"I've never really been a drill guy, but I think those have helped with kind of rewiring the brain to help my body move a certain way, because once you swing for a month, two months, three months, a certain way, it's hard to just flip a switch and change those movement patterns," he said.
The Reds also placed Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain. The move is retroactive to July 8.
Hayes missed 42 games due to a bulging disc in the lower area of his back. He was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates near the trade deadline last year and won his second NL Gold Glove.
However, Hayes has struggled at the plate this season, batting .142 with two home runs and five RBIs in 42 games. Hayes is hoping that some work he did in Arizona building back his swing will lead to improvement the rest of the season.
"I've never really been a drill guy, but I think those have helped with kind of rewiring the brain to help my body move a certain way, because once you swing for a month, two months, three months, a certain way, it's hard to just flip a switch and change those movement patterns," he said.
3 months ago
One of FSU baseball's top commits has added another national accolade to an already decorated high school career. Seminoles commit Landon Thome was named to Baseball America's 2026 High School All-America Second Team, earning recognition as one of the nation's top prep players following a standout senior season.
The annual teams honor the best high school talent across the country and feature many of the players expected to be selected near the top of future MLB Drafts. The honor marks Thome's third All-America selection, further highlighting the consistency he displayed throughout his final high school season.
Thome put together an eye-popping offensive campaign, finishing the season with a .533 batting average, eight home runs, 16 doubles, nine triples, 35 RBIs, 63 runs scored and a 1.676 OPS. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 49 bases in 50 attempts, making him one of the most dynamic all-around players in the country.
The combination of power, speed and consistent contact helped separate Thome from one of the nation's deepest high school talent pools. His ability to impact games in multiple ways made him a natural fit for Baseball America's All-America squad and further cemented his reputation as one of the premier position players in the 2026 recruiting class.
The recognition also continues a strong offseason for Florida State's future recruiting. Earlier this summer, Seminoles softball signee McLaine Hudson was honored as the Rivals High School Softball Offensive Player of the Year, while several current Florida State players earned invitations to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine. Thome's latest All-America honor adds another nationally recognized prospect to Florida State's incoming recruiting class.
The annual teams honor the best high school talent across the country and feature many of the players expected to be selected near the top of future MLB Drafts. The honor marks Thome's third All-America selection, further highlighting the consistency he displayed throughout his final high school season.
Thome put together an eye-popping offensive campaign, finishing the season with a .533 batting average, eight home runs, 16 doubles, nine triples, 35 RBIs, 63 runs scored and a 1.676 OPS. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 49 bases in 50 attempts, making him one of the most dynamic all-around players in the country.
The combination of power, speed and consistent contact helped separate Thome from one of the nation's deepest high school talent pools. His ability to impact games in multiple ways made him a natural fit for Baseball America's All-America squad and further cemented his reputation as one of the premier position players in the 2026 recruiting class.
The recognition also continues a strong offseason for Florida State's future recruiting. Earlier this summer, Seminoles softball signee McLaine Hudson was honored as the Rivals High School Softball Offensive Player of the Year, while several current Florida State players earned invitations to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine. Thome's latest All-America honor adds another nationally recognized prospect to Florida State's incoming recruiting class.
4 months ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell tripled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to cap a four-hit night to help the NL Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The Brewers (53-31) moved a season-high 22 games over .500 with their sixth straight victory over the Reds this season.
Aaron Ashby (12-1) won his major league-leading 12th game with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. He took over for starter Shane Drohan with two outs in the sixth. Trevor Megill pitched the ninth for his 12th save.
In the seventh, Reds center fielder Matt McLain, who was playing that position for the second time in his career after 77 games in the middle infield, dove and missed Andrew Vaughn’s sinking liner. Mitchell followed with his triple giving him a career-high fourth hit in a game. He then scored on a wild pitch by Brock Burke (3-4).
Drohan allowed two runs on six hits and matched his season high with seven strikeouts.
The Brewers (53-31) moved a season-high 22 games over .500 with their sixth straight victory over the Reds this season.
Aaron Ashby (12-1) won his major league-leading 12th game with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. He took over for starter Shane Drohan with two outs in the sixth. Trevor Megill pitched the ninth for his 12th save.
In the seventh, Reds center fielder Matt McLain, who was playing that position for the second time in his career after 77 games in the middle infield, dove and missed Andrew Vaughn’s sinking liner. Mitchell followed with his triple giving him a career-high fourth hit in a game. He then scored on a wild pitch by Brock Burke (3-4).
Drohan allowed two runs on six hits and matched his season high with seven strikeouts.
4 months ago
The Cincinnati Reds welcomed back closer Emilio Pagán prior to Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, getting back the would-be anchor of their bullpen after a roughly two month absence due to a serious hamstring injury. That good news, of course, was offset by more bad news on the injury front, as that’s just apparently how things are going to be for the Reds this year.
Dane Myers hit the IL after he hit the wall in fifth gear last night’s crushing 5-3 loss to the Beers, so Ivan Johnson will get his first day as a big leaguer after being called up for bench depth.
There’s a bit more good news today, however, as Eugenio Suarez is back in the lineup again after being plunked on the hand by Pittsburgh over the weekend in what, at the time, was scary enough to make us all wonder if it was broken. Good news!
Edwin Arroyo gets yet another start as the team’s 2B for the day during his hot streak, and Matt McLain will once again begin the game on the pine.
Brandon Sproat will start for Milwaukee, and with a 6.75 ERA at home (and 5.43 ERA overall) he’s one of the precious few Brewers having a bad season so far. Of course, he fired 6.0 IP of nearly perfect 1-hit ball (wiht 10 K against nary a walk) in his first start of the season against this Reds club, so maybe he just needs to face them a little bit more to make those overall numbers look a lot, lot rosier.
Dane Myers hit the IL after he hit the wall in fifth gear last night’s crushing 5-3 loss to the Beers, so Ivan Johnson will get his first day as a big leaguer after being called up for bench depth.
There’s a bit more good news today, however, as Eugenio Suarez is back in the lineup again after being plunked on the hand by Pittsburgh over the weekend in what, at the time, was scary enough to make us all wonder if it was broken. Good news!
Edwin Arroyo gets yet another start as the team’s 2B for the day during his hot streak, and Matt McLain will once again begin the game on the pine.
Brandon Sproat will start for Milwaukee, and with a 6.75 ERA at home (and 5.43 ERA overall) he’s one of the precious few Brewers having a bad season so far. Of course, he fired 6.0 IP of nearly perfect 1-hit ball (wiht 10 K against nary a walk) in his first start of the season against this Reds club, so maybe he just needs to face them a little bit more to make those overall numbers look a lot, lot rosier.
4 months ago
Two fans tried to go to great lengths to retrieve a baseball on top of the padding on the outfield wall during the series finale June 7 between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
One fan wearing a Reds shirt grabbed a younger spectator by the legs and tried to lower that fan. As the fan tried to reach for the ball, a ballpark official appeared to intervene.
The Reds lost the game, 5-3, despite hitting three home runs. Tyler Stephenson homered in the third inning, and Matt McLain homered in the third and seventh innings.
Bryan Torres hit the only home run of the game for St. Louis.
Video from TSN_Sports via Twitter/X:
One fan wearing a Reds shirt grabbed a younger spectator by the legs and tried to lower that fan. As the fan tried to reach for the ball, a ballpark official appeared to intervene.
The Reds lost the game, 5-3, despite hitting three home runs. Tyler Stephenson homered in the third inning, and Matt McLain homered in the third and seventh innings.
Bryan Torres hit the only home run of the game for St. Louis.
Video from TSN_Sports via Twitter/X:
4 months ago
Two fans tried to go to great lengths to retrieve a baseball on top of the padding on the outfield wall during the series finale June 7 between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
One fan wearing a Reds shirt grabbed a younger spectator by the legs and tried to lower that fan. As the fan tried to reach for the ball, a ballpark official appeared to intervene.
The Reds lost the game, 5-3, despite hitting three home runs. Tyler Stephenson homered in the third inning, and Matt McLain homered in the third and seventh innings.
Bryan Torres hit the only home run of the game for St. Louis.
Video from TSN_Sports via Twitter/X:
One fan wearing a Reds shirt grabbed a younger spectator by the legs and tried to lower that fan. As the fan tried to reach for the ball, a ballpark official appeared to intervene.
The Reds lost the game, 5-3, despite hitting three home runs. Tyler Stephenson homered in the third inning, and Matt McLain homered in the third and seventh innings.
Bryan Torres hit the only home run of the game for St. Louis.
Video from TSN_Sports via Twitter/X:
4 months ago
ST. LOUIS – The Cincinnati Reds got a much-needed pitcher back from the injured list and got two home runs from a struggling hitter in the series finale.
But what they didn't get was enough to beat the Cardinals even once during a Cards' three-game sweep that included back-to-back game-winners in the eighth inning – including errors that allowed the decisive runs to score in St. Louis' 5-3 victory over the Reds on Sunday, June 7.
After a pair of singles to open the eighth put Cards at first and second, reliever Sam Moll fielded No. 9 hitter Victor Scott's bunt and air-mailed it past third base for the run-scoring error. He then walked JJ Wetherholt to load the bases with ***** ody out and exited.
Shortstop Matt McLain, the struggling hitter with two homers in that finale and three in the final two games of the series, followed the eighth-inning pitching change with a backhand ***** of Ivan Herrera's hopper to the drawn-in infield for an error that allowed the insurance run to score.
Just like that, the Reds fell two games under .500 (31-33) for the first time this season, took a four-game losing streak to San Diego for their next series, and dropped to 2-13 against National League Central rivals (without having seen the first-place Brewers yet).
But what they didn't get was enough to beat the Cardinals even once during a Cards' three-game sweep that included back-to-back game-winners in the eighth inning – including errors that allowed the decisive runs to score in St. Louis' 5-3 victory over the Reds on Sunday, June 7.
After a pair of singles to open the eighth put Cards at first and second, reliever Sam Moll fielded No. 9 hitter Victor Scott's bunt and air-mailed it past third base for the run-scoring error. He then walked JJ Wetherholt to load the bases with ***** ody out and exited.
Shortstop Matt McLain, the struggling hitter with two homers in that finale and three in the final two games of the series, followed the eighth-inning pitching change with a backhand ***** of Ivan Herrera's hopper to the drawn-in infield for an error that allowed the insurance run to score.
Just like that, the Reds fell two games under .500 (31-33) for the first time this season, took a four-game losing streak to San Diego for their next series, and dropped to 2-13 against National League Central rivals (without having seen the first-place Brewers yet).
4 months ago
With a couple of exceptions, Michael McGreevy gave the St. Louis Cardinals a good start Sunday. Fortunately, the St. Louis Cardinals woke up in time to complete the sweep of the Cincinnati Reds Sunday.
My fear is that the narrative of this game would be all of the runners the Cardinals stranded on base Sunday. Through the first several innings, St. Louis had left 11 runners on base including a bases-loaded opportunity in the bottom of the 1st inning. That combined with Michael McGreevy leaving two pitches right in the middle of the zone in the top of the 3rd inning resulting in home runs from McLain and Stephenson giving Cincinnati a 2-0 lead.
The St. Louis bats would greet the Cincinnati Reds bullpen in the bottom of the 5th inning as Alec Burleson slapped a double down the left field line followed by Jordan Walker smoking a 93 mph four-seam fastball to the left-center field wall scoring Burleson and cutting the Reds lead in half at 2-1.
Bryan Torres would eliminate that lead altogether giving the Cardinals their first lead of the game when he crushed a 92 mph four-seam fastball into the right field stands making it 3-2 Cardinals.
Michael McGreevy's outing was a successful one. He gave St. Louis 6 solid innings allowing just 5 hits, 2 earned runs with 5 strikeouts and no walks.
My fear is that the narrative of this game would be all of the runners the Cardinals stranded on base Sunday. Through the first several innings, St. Louis had left 11 runners on base including a bases-loaded opportunity in the bottom of the 1st inning. That combined with Michael McGreevy leaving two pitches right in the middle of the zone in the top of the 3rd inning resulting in home runs from McLain and Stephenson giving Cincinnati a 2-0 lead.
The St. Louis bats would greet the Cincinnati Reds bullpen in the bottom of the 5th inning as Alec Burleson slapped a double down the left field line followed by Jordan Walker smoking a 93 mph four-seam fastball to the left-center field wall scoring Burleson and cutting the Reds lead in half at 2-1.
Bryan Torres would eliminate that lead altogether giving the Cardinals their first lead of the game when he crushed a 92 mph four-seam fastball into the right field stands making it 3-2 Cardinals.
Michael McGreevy's outing was a successful one. He gave St. Louis 6 solid innings allowing just 5 hits, 2 earned runs with 5 strikeouts and no walks.
5 months ago
Not many programs can walk into Louisiana, go head-to-head with LSU for an elite defensive back, and come away with a commitment. That is exactly why landing Blaine Bradford was such a significant recruiting victory.
For years, Baton Rouge has been one of the most difficult places in the country for outside programs to win major recruiting battles. Louisiana consistently produces elite defensive back talent, and more often than not, those players end up staying home and playing for LSU. When the Tigers make a prospect a priority, especially an in-state blue-chip defender, they rarely lose.
Yet, Ohio State not only entered the race for Bradford, but they won it. Bradford arrived in Columbus as one of the highest-rated defensive backs in his recruiting class. Recruiting services viewed him as one of the top safeties in America, with some rankings placing him as the No. 1 safety prospect nationally. At roughly 6-foot-1 and 209 pounds, Bradford already possesses the frame that NFL teams covet at the position. He combines size, physicality, range, and football intelligence in a package that projects exceptionally well to the modern game.
The reality is that Buckeye fans probably will not see much of him this season, and that is perfectly fine. In fact, that may be exactly how Ohio State wants it.
The biggest obstacle standing between Bradford and immediate playing time is not talent. It is an opportunity. Ohio State enters 2026 with one of the deepest and most experienced defensive back rooms in the country. Veterans such as Terry Moore, Earl Little Jr, Jaylen McLain, and even Leroy Roker give Matt Patricia and Matt Guerrieri plenty of proven options in the secondary.
For years, Baton Rouge has been one of the most difficult places in the country for outside programs to win major recruiting battles. Louisiana consistently produces elite defensive back talent, and more often than not, those players end up staying home and playing for LSU. When the Tigers make a prospect a priority, especially an in-state blue-chip defender, they rarely lose.
Yet, Ohio State not only entered the race for Bradford, but they won it. Bradford arrived in Columbus as one of the highest-rated defensive backs in his recruiting class. Recruiting services viewed him as one of the top safeties in America, with some rankings placing him as the No. 1 safety prospect nationally. At roughly 6-foot-1 and 209 pounds, Bradford already possesses the frame that NFL teams covet at the position. He combines size, physicality, range, and football intelligence in a package that projects exceptionally well to the modern game.
The reality is that Buckeye fans probably will not see much of him this season, and that is perfectly fine. In fact, that may be exactly how Ohio State wants it.
The biggest obstacle standing between Bradford and immediate playing time is not talent. It is an opportunity. Ohio State enters 2026 with one of the deepest and most experienced defensive back rooms in the country. Veterans such as Terry Moore, Earl Little Jr, Jaylen McLain, and even Leroy Roker give Matt Patricia and Matt Guerrieri plenty of proven options in the secondary.
