http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Cincinnati Reds News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742650&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742650&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds lose on Phils' walk-off hit in ninth With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Shane Victorino's RBI single off David Weathers sent the Reds to a 3-2 defeat against the Phillies on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. Mark Sheldon javascript:void(popWin('http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html' ,'asgfvBallot',456,700,'scrollbars=yes'));?partnerId=rss_cin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:10:00 EDT javascript:void(popWin('http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html' ,'asgfvBallot',456,700,'scrollbars=yes'));?partnerId=rss_cin <b>VOTE NOW: Cast your Final Vote</b> Fans have until Thursday to select the final members of the American and National league All-Star squads. FOR USE IN TEAM NEWS STACKS http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742656&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742656&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Hernandez happy in new surroundings Chalk up another example for why the term "change of scenery" has become cliche. Take catcher Ramon Hernandez, who was miserable with the Orioles and traded to the Reds in the offseason for three players. Since coming to Cincinnati, Hernandez has been a positive presence in the clubhouse and is often clutch on the field. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5763846&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5763846&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds near deals with top two '09 picks Neither side has urgently tried to put pen to paper, but the Reds are nearing deals with their top two selections from the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742644&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742644&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds put loss behind them, edge Phils In a Tuesday game that had the makings of another rough night, the Reds not only staved off another blowout, but fought their way to a 4-3 win over the Phillies. It also pushed the 22-1 loss to the Phils from Monday from fresh wound to healing scab. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742646&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5742646&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds 'pen a mix of experience, youth In the back end of the Reds' bullpen, you can't get much more experienced than Francisco Cordero, David Weathers and Arthur Rhodes. Among some of the remaining relievers, it's difficult to get less experienced. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5744928&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5744928&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Manuel makes first trip to big leagues In a clubhouse in Indianapolis on Monday night after his Triple-A Louisville team played its game, reliever Robert Manuel was watching TV highlights of the Reds' loss when he got the word from manager Rick Sweet that he was going to the big leagues for the first time. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5730384&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5730384&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds lose big after Cueto hit hard early In a historical night for all the wrong reasons, the Reds were jumped by the Phillies for 10 first-inning runs before going on to lose a 22-1 rout during Monday's series opener at Citizens Bank Park. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5737412&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5737412&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds' Encarnacion playing catchup Missing 58 games on the disabled list put Reds third baseman Edwin Encarnacion in a pretty unenviable position. Offensively, Encarnacion essentially had to start from scratch like it was Spring Training -- only this time the pitchers aren't rusty. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5735644&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5735644&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Infielder Janish forced back to the hill Position players are rarely summoned to pitch, but it's now happened twice in 2009 to the Reds and infielder Janish. He worked the eighth inning of Cincinnati's 22-1 defeat to the Phillies. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5731026&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5731026&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds sign four Venezuelan amateurs For the second consecutive year, the Reds have scored during the international signing period, this time adding four amateur prospects from Venezuela. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5708460&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5708460&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Arroyo hit hard in loss to Cardinals Chris Carpenter continued his dominance of the Reds while Bronson Arroyo was hit hard by the Cardinals in Cincinnati's 10-1 loss to St. Louis on Sunday. Steve Gartner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706402&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706402&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds' Cordero selected to Classic Reds closer Francisco Cordero has 20 saves in 21 chances this season, and on Sunday was rewarded with a selection to the National League All-Star roster. Mark Sheldon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717912&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717912&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Reds 'pen looks to strand runners A relief pitcher's ERA doesn't always tell the entire story of his success in late-game situations. The number of inherited runners that score is also important. Steve Gartner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5689002&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5689002&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Owings again powers Reds A day after blowing a late lead, the bullpen didn't let Micah Owings down Saturday against the Cardinals. Owings pitched 6 2/3 solid innings, and the Reds' relievers held on to give the Reds a 5-2 victory. Steve Gartner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5718472&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5718472&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Wiley hits three homers at Class A Byron Wiley did his best to help Dayton try to overcome an early 11-run deficit Sunday, hitting three homers in a 20-11 loss to West Michigan. Kira Jones http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673820&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673820&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Bailey stellar, but Reds can't hold on The Reds' bullpen unraveled late, putting a damper on what was arguably the best start of Homer Bailey's career in a 7-4 loss to the Cardinals on Friday. Steve Gartner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5686222&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5686222&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Baker warns against headfirst slides With two Reds players injuring their shoulders on headfirst slides in the past two weeks, Reds manager Dusty Baker has made it a point to make sure his team recognizes the danger of that. Steve Gartner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675498&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675498&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin&partnerId=rss_cin Encarnacion activated from DL Edwin Encarnacion wasn't expected to be activated from the 60-day DL until Sunday, but he rejoined the club Friday after Danny Richar was put on the 15-day DL. Steve Gartner