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Homer Bailey, SP, Cincinnati RedsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsReds | Bailey may finally get it Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey admitted that he didn't put in the work like he should have in the past and appeared more comfortable with himself last year. Bailey was 6-1 with a 1.70 ERA over his last nine starts, and the bullpen blew two other potential wins. He wasn't afraid to mix in offspeed pitches and developed a split-fingered pitch. Last winter he amped up his offseason workouts and seemed committed to doing so again this offseason. Reds | Bailey named NL Player of the Week MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey was named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 4. Reds | Bailey finishes season strong The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the season finale Sunday, Oct. 4. He allowed seven hits and three walks while fanning seven in six shutout innings to finish the season 8-5 with a 4.53 ERA. He went 6-1 with a 1.70 ERA down the stretch. Reds | Seven is Bailey's magic number Tuesday The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey picked up his seventh win of the season Tuesday, Sept. 29, when he held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run and seven hits over seven innings while striking out seven and walking one. The Reds won 7-2. Reds | Bailey solid Wednesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (6-5) gave up two runs in six innings to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Sept. 23. He is 4-1 with a 1.99 ERA since beating the Pirates Aug. 23. Bailey has allowed only 12 baserunners and two runs in his last 13 innings. Reds | Bailey hurls quality start Friday Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed three hits over seven shutout innings Friday, Sept. 18, against the Florida Marlins, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out eight, but ended up with a no-decision. Reds | Lehr feeling fine MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (groin) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Sept. 9, and was feeling fine. He is likely to start against the Chicago Cubs Friday, Sept. 11. SP Johnny Cueto will receive extra rest and start Saturday, Sept. 12. SP Homer Bailey will pitch Sunday, Sept. 13. Reds | Rotation shuffled due to Lehr's injury The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (groin) has a slight groin pull and will defer his start Monday, Sept. 7, to SP Homer Bailey. SP Matt Maloney will be called up to make the start Tuesday, Sept. 8. Reds | Bailey strikes out eight in win The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (5-4) struck out a career-high eight hitters while giving up three runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Sept. 2. Reds | Bailey earns win Friday Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed seven hits over eight scoreless innings Friday, Aug. 28, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out seven, improving to 4-4 on the season. It was the longest outing of Bailey's major league career. Reds | Bailey pitches well Sunday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed a run on four hits, four walks and struck out four in his victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, Aug. 23. He retired his final eight hitters. Reds | Bailey ineffective Tuesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey gave up five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Aug. 18. Reds | Bailey expected to be fine for next start Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (foot) is expected to be fine for his next start Tuesday, Aug. 18. Reds | Bailey leaves game early Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (foot) left the game early Wednesday, Aug. 12, after suffering a bruised left foot after being hit by a line drive. X-rays on his foot were negative for a fracture. Bailey will be examined Thursday, Aug. 13. Reds | Bailey back on track Monday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey, who had allowed 16 runs in only eight innings over his previous two starts, limited the San Diego Padres to six hits in a 6-4 win Monday, July 27. Reds | Bailey struggles again The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed eight hits and nine runs, six of which were earned, in 2 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out none in a 12-2 loss Tuesday, July 21, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reds | Bailey pitches well in no-decision The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey gave up two runs and seven hits while striking out a career-high six in six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, July 8. It was his second straight solid start that resulted in a no-decision. Reds | Bailey has solid start Friday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed two earned runs over 7 1/3 innings during his no-decision Friday, July 3. Bailey struck out five while walking two and giving up three hits. Reds | Bailey earns win Saturday Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed three runs on three hits over five innings Saturday, June 27, against the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press. He improved to 1-0 on the season despite walking seven batters and only striking out two. Bailey blamed his control issues on his problems gripping the ball. "There must have been something in the air," he said. "After every pitch, I constantly had to lick my hands. Then after about three innings, you get pretty dry-mouthed out there." Bailey threw 106 pitches in the game, only 54 of which were strikes. Reds | Bailey recalled Updating a previous item, The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds recalled SP Homer Bailey from Triple-A Louisville Friday, June 26. Reds | Bailey to start Saturday MLB.com's Mark Sheldon posted on his Twitter page that Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will be recalled and start Saturday, June 27, against the Cleveland Indians. Reds | Bailey adds split to repertoire Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey is 4-0 with a 0.46 ERA in his last five starts in the minors since learning a split-fingered fastball. He is expected to rejoin the rotation Saturday, June 27. Reds | Bailey could start Saturday John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey could be recalled to start Saturday, June 27, against the Cleveland Indians. Reds | Bailey on fire The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey is 4-0 with a 0.47 ERA and has struck out 38 in 38 1/3 innings over his last five starts at Triple-A Louisville. Reds | Possible replacements for Volquez Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Cincinnati Reds could use SP Bronson Arroyo or SP Homer Bailey on three days' rest when SP Edinson Volquez's turn comes around Saturday, June 6. SP Matt Maloney, who is 4-3 with a 2.00 ERA in 10 starts at Triple-A Louisville, could come up and make his major league debut for that start as well. Reds | Bailey optioned to Triple-A The Cincinnati Reds have optioned SP Homer Bailey to Triple-A Louisville, according to USAToday.com. He allowed six runs on three hits over 4 1/3 innings in his start Saturday, May 23, against the Cleveland Indians, with six walks and three strikeouts, but ended up with a no-decision. Reds | Bailey to start Saturday Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will start Saturday, May 23, against the Cleveland Indians, according to Tom Groeschen of The Cincinnati Post. Reds | Bailey recalled Updating a previous report, CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds recalled SP Homer Bailey from the minors Friday, May 22. Reds | Bailey to be called up The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds plan to call up SP Homer Bailey from the minors to take SP Edinson Volquez's (back) spot in the rotation. Bailey would receive his first start against the Cleveland Indians Saturday, May 23. Reds | Four players optioned to Triple-A The Cincinnati Reds have optioned SP Homer Bailey, RP Bill Bray, C Wilkin Castillo and IF Adam Rosales to Triple-A Louisville, according to USAToday.com. Reds | Bailey strikes out eight Wednesday Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey gave up two runs and four hits while striking out eight in six innings against the Houston Astros Wednesday, April 1. Reds | Owings in lead for rotation spot Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Micah Owings is apparently in the lead to win the team's No. 5 starting spot this year. The Reds are asking SP Homer Bailey if he is comfortable moving into a long-relief role. Reds | Decision coming soon for Bailey John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said he could assign SP Homer Bailey to the long-relief role very soon. Bailey gave up three runs and four hits while striking out six in a five-inning intrasquad game Monday, March 16. Reds | Bailey, Thompson to pitch Monday Cincinnati Reds SPs Homer Bailey and Daryl Thompson are expected to pitch Monday, March 16, in the team's minor league intrasquad game, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds | Bailey throws two scoreless innings Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey gave up three hits while striking out one in two scoreless innings Wednesday, March 11. Reds | Bailey has encouraging outing Saturday Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed one run and six hits over four innings Saturday, March 7, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. Reds | Dead heat for fifth starter spot John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SPs Micah Owings, Homer Bailey and Nick Masset are in a dead heat for the No. 5 starting spot in Spring Training. Reds | Baker impressed with Bailey's focus The Columbus Dispatch's Bob Hunter reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said SP Homer Bailey is as focused as he has seen him this spring. Reds | Bailey impressive Monday John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey tossed three shutout innings in Spring Training Monday, March 2, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out four. Reds | Agree to terms with two The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to terms with SP Homer Bailey and P Nick Masset on one-year contracts, according to USAToday.com. Reds | Bailey throws scoreless inning Wednesday Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey threw a perfect inning Wednesday, Feb. 25, and struck out two hitters. Bailey is scheduled to start the team's Spring Training game Monday, March 2. Reds | Three favorites for No. 3 pitching spot John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SPs Micah Owings, Nick Masset and Homer Bailey are the three favorites to win the team's No. 3 starting spot this year. Reds | Three favorites for No. 5 pitching spot John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SPs Micah Owings, Nick Masset and Homer Bailey are the three favorites to win the team's No. 5 starting spot this year. Reds | Six pitchers vying for fifth spot Starting pitchers Homer Bailey, Micah Owings, Ramon A. Ramirez, Matt Maloney, Daryl Thompson and Nick Masset are vying for the fifth spot in the Cincinnati Reds rotation, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds | Still talking deal for Dye Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds continue to have moderate discussions with the Chicago White Sox for OF Jermaine Dye. However, the White Sox continue to plan for Dye to be their Opening Day right fielder, according to major league sources. A trade for Dye in exchange for SP Homer Bailey was close before Thanksgiving, but the trade stalled due to questions about how much the White Sox would pay of Dye's $11.5 million salary in 2009. Reds | Dye deal denied by club The Chicago Sun-Times reports a trade involving the Cincinnati Reds acquiring OF Jermaine Dye from the Chicago White Sox for SP Homer Bailey was denied by the Reds. Rangers | Interested in Cincinnati's prospects T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers are interested in several of the Cincinnati Reds pitching prospects, which include P Josh Roenicke, SP Daryl Thompson, SP Homer Bailey, RP Carlos Fisher, SP Pedro Viola and P Robert Manuel. White Sox | Team shopping Dye to Reds WhiteSox.MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports the Chicago White Sox offered OF Jermaine Dye to the Cincinnati Reds for SP Homer Bailey and another player, according to 1530 WCKY in Cincinnati's Lance McCalister. Reds | Could be interested in Dye Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have been rumored to be interested in Chicago White Sox OF Jermaine Dye. According to a posting on 1530 WCKY in Cincinnati, the White Sox started trade talks involving Dye, Reds SP Homer Bailey and another player. Reds | Bailey in mix Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will be in the mix for the No. 5 spot in the rotation next season. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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