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Cards reliever, rookie manager get heated on mound in win
Read full article: Cards reliever, rookie manager get heated on mound in winCardinals reliever Genesis Cabrera slammed the ball to the ground in frustration when he was removed from the game, prompting a stern response from manager Oliver Marmol moments before St. Louis closed out a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4
Read full article: Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4Josh Rojas hit a go-ahead single during a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4, earning a split in the four-game series.
Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over Reds
Read full article: Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over RedsLane Thomas had a three-homer game for the first time in his career, and Nelson Cruz and Juan Soto also went deep, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Pirates' VanMeter struggles as catcher, Reds-Bucs split DH
Read full article: Pirates' VanMeter struggles as catcher, Reds-Bucs split DHPittsburgh emergency catcher Josh VanMeter had a rough time in his first try behind the plate since he was a teenager, and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage to end a nine-game losing streak, beating the Pirates 9-2 in the opener of a doubleheader.
LEADING OFF: Freeman vs Braves, Hill's special Patriots' Day
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Freeman vs Braves, Hill's special Patriots' DayFreddie Freeman faces the Braves in Los Angeles for the first time since leaving the World Series champions and signing a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers last month.
LEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Turner on a roll
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Turner on a rollThe Padresā hopes of shaking off a disappointing 2021 arenāt off to a great start ā San Diego has lost four of five heading into its series finale against the World Series champion Braves.
Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener
Read full article: Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home openerJosĆ© RamĆrez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnatiās home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.
Braun retires with Brews legacy that includes MVP, drug ban
Read full article: Braun retires with Brews legacy that includes MVP, drug banRyan Braun threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Milwaukee Brewersā game Sunday as part of his farewell, a 30-minute celebration of a 14-year major league career that included the 2011 NL MVP award and a lengthy suspension for a drug violation.
LEADING OFF: Angels' dual threat Ohtani starts at Astros
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Angels' dual threat Ohtani starts at AstrosBig league home run leader Shohei Ohtani is unbeaten in his last 13 starts going into this outing for the Los Angeles Angels against the AL West-leading Astros in Houston.
O'Neill homers, Cards win 2-1 to salvage split with Dodgers
Read full article: O'Neill homers, Cards win 2-1 to salvage split with DodgersTyler OāNeill hit a tiebreaking homer, Cardinals relievers combined for five scoreless innings, and St. Louis salvaged a split of its four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2-1 win.
LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skid
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skidOne day after firing pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the slumping San Diego Padres begin a three-game series Tuesday night against the NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat Mets
Read full article: Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat MetsRookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets 7-1.
LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds
Read full article: LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs RedsAfter no-hitters on consecutive nights by Detroit right-hander Spencer Turnbull and Yankees newcomer Corey Kluber, is there a pitcher on the docket who can make it three days in a row.
Reds keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to back Castillo, sweep Pirates
Read full article: Reds keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to back Castillo, sweep PiratesTyler Naquin hit another leadoff home run and the high-scoring Cincinnati Reds kept rolling, backing Luis Castillo to rout the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4 for their fifth straight win.
Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6
Read full article: Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, stetting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cardinals 9-6.
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Read full article: Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening dayScherzer will make his Nationals-record sixth opening day start April 1, facing the New York Mets in Washington. The original lineup released by Washington before the game featured a designated hitter; that was revised to include Scherzer batting for himself. DeGrom struck him out, part of his 4 2/3 scoreless innings with three hits and five Ks. YANKEES 8, BLUE JAYS 3Gerritt Cole struck out eight in five innings, allowing one run in his fourth spring start for New York. BRAVES 11, RAYS 1Atlanta starter Max Fried gave up three hits and struck out five over six innings.
Bez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds
Read full article: Bez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over RedsVintage Javier Bez, in time to keep the Cubs' surge going. Bez took it from there, emerging from a slow start that included only a pair of singles in the first four games. Mills, who made four spot starts last season, held the Reds to two hits in six innings. Bez had a solo shot and a two-run homer as the Cubs pulled away, loudly cheering each hit and celebrating each run in the dugout. Reds: Sonny Gray (1-0) tries to extend his major league record streak of 34 consecutive starts without allowing more than six hits.
Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7
Read full article: Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7Down 8-1 in the seventh inning, the Reds cut it to 8-5 on Joey Vottos two-run single. Miley hit Kris Bryant with his second pitch, walked Rizzo, and gave up Wilson Contreras' double. Rizzo hit a solo homer in the sixth off Tejay Antone. Jesse Winker got the Reds' first hit an inning later, an RBI single off Rowan Wick. TRAINER'S ROOMCubs: Bryant, Rizzo, Contreras and Albert Almora Jr. were hit by pitches Rizzo twice but stayed in the game.