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Homer Bailey

Starting Pitcher for Cincinnati Reds

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Reds | Bailey in mix
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:49:01 -0700

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.

Reds | Bailey to miss next start
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:13:20 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (knee) will miss his next scheduled start with Triple-A Louisville Thursday, Aug. 28. An examination Monday, Aug. 25, revealed a mild sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Bailey will be re-evaluated at the end of the week.

Reds | Bailey sent to Triple-A
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:00:28 -0700

The Cincinnati Reds have optioned SP Homer Bailey to Triple-A Louisville, according to The Associated Press.

Reds | Bailey's fastball picks back up
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:07:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey, whose fastball dipped below 90 mph earlier this season, saw his fastball pick back up around 93 consistently Wednesday, Aug. 6. He occasionally hit 96 mph as well.

Reds | Bailey continues to lose
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:02:37 -0700

Joe Kay, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey was hit with the loss Wednesday, Aug. 6, and has failed to last six innings for his third straight start. In his last three starts he has given up 30 hits and 16 runs in 12 1/3 innings pitched.

Reds | Bailey receives start Wednesday
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:07:19 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (0-5, 7.55 ERA) received the start Wednesday, Aug. 6, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Reds | Bailey roughed up Friday
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:53:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey gave up five runs and seven hits in just two innings Friday, Aug. 1.

Reds | Bailey to start Friday
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:05:51 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (0-4, 6.52 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 1, against the Washington Nationals.

Reds | Bailey suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:36:52 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed five runs (four earned) on 15 hits over 4 2/3 innings Saturday, July 26, against the Colorado Rockies, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two, falling to 0-4 on the season.

Reds | Bailey looking for a victory
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:50:03 -0700

USA Today reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey has not won a game in the majors or minors since April 30.

Reds | Bailey to start Monday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:15:09 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (0-3, 7.00 ERA) will start Monday, July 21, against the San Diego Padres.

Reds | Bailey has decent outing in no-decision Sunday
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:54:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey pitched well Sunday, July 13, but wound up without a decision. He gave up two runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts. He left the contest with a runner on first and a one-run lead, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead.

Reds | Bailey recalled from AAA
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:31:52 -0700

Confirming previous reports, the Cincinnati Reds have recalled SP Homer Bailey from Triple-A Louisville, according to The Associated Press.

Reds | Bailey to be recalled
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:01:26 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will recall SP Homer Bailey from Triple-A Louisville to receive a spot start Sunday, July 13, in place of SP Aaron Harang (forearm).

Reds | Bailey criticized
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:34:19 -0700

Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports a major league scout saw Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey pitch in a minor league game last week and said his fastball was straight. "He was throwing 94 miles an hour batting practice fastballs. No movement. Gave up 10 hits, some to guys in the lineup who can't hit," said the scout.

Reds | Bailey optioned to Triple-A
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:55:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds have optioned SP Homer Bailey to Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | No decision made on Bailey's latest start
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:36:22 -0700

The Dayton Daily News reports the Cincinnati Reds have not decided yet whether SP Homer Bailey will make his next start Saturday, June 21, against the New York Yankees.

Reds | Team uncertain about Bailey
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:07:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds are uncertain about SP Homer Bailey, who is 0-3 in three starts this season.

Reds | Bailey off to rough start
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:12:15 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey has struggled this year through three starts, reports The Associated Press' Joe Kay. He's allowed 12 earned runs in 12 1/3 innings in that span, while giving up six homers and walking 10.

Reds | Bailey to start Tuesday
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:53:20 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (0-1, 2.84 ERA) will start Tuesday, June 10, against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Reds | Bailey hit with loss in first start of year
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:51:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey was hit with the loss Thursday, June 5, in his first start of the season. Bailey allowed five runs (two earned) and four hits in 6 1/3 innings pitched.

Reds | Bailey recalled
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:20:54 -0700

The Associated Press' Rachel Folz reports the Cincinnati Reds recalled SP Homer Bailey from Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | Bailey to start Thursday
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:35:25 -0700

Confirming a previous report, C.L. Brown, of The Louisville Courier-Journal, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey was told that he will start Thursday, June 5, replacing SP Josh Fogg (back) in the starting rotation.

Reds | Bailey may get call from Triple-A for Thursday start
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:36:14 -0700

Hal McCoy, of The Dayton Daily News, is reporting Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will likely be called up from Triple-A Louisville in time to make a start June 5 against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Reds | Bailey roughed up again at Triple-A
Tue, 13 May 2008 10:06:30 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed six runs on 11 hits in just 4 1/3 innings in his last start at Triple-A May 10. He's now 4-3 with a 3.55 ERA.

Reds | Bailey has rough start at Triple-A
Tue, 06 May 2008 09:15:10 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks but struck out seven over seven innings at Triple-A Louisville Monday, May 5. The start raised his ERA to 2.72.

Reds | Bailey has 1.95 ERA at Triple-A
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:59:14 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey is 3-2 with a 1.95 ERA and has walked just seven batters in 32 1/3 innings at Triple-A Louisville. He has struck out 22 batters.

Reds | Bailey unlikely to be recalled now
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:17:53 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team has considered recalling SP Homer Bailey from Triple-A Louisville, but Baker would prefer to keep him down in the minor leagues because he does not want to stunt Bailey's progression. Bailey is 3-1 this season with a 1.03 ERA. He has 16 strikeouts and four walks in 26 1/3 innings.

Reds | Bailey off to good start
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:56:57 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey has a 1.42 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP and has struck out 13 batters in 19 innings at Triple-A Louisville. He has walked just three batters.

Reds | Scout says Bailey still struggling on first pitch
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:18:46 -0700

The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports an American League scout that watched Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey's first start in the minors said he continues to struggle on first-pitch strikes. He threw 82 pitches in all, 53 for strikes, but his velocity was around 91 mph.

Reds | Bailey throws seven strong innings in opener
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:12:47 -0700

MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed one run in seven innings in the Triple-A opener Thursday, April 3.

Reds | Bailey optioned to Louisville
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:24 -0700

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds have optioned SP Homer Bailey to Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | Bailey effective against Twins
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:40:57 -0700

Chris Girandola, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey pitched effectively Thursday, March 20, in a Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins. Bailey pitched four innings and allowed one run, three hits and walked two batters.

Reds | Bailey competing for fifth spot in rotation
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:59:27 -0700

Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey is competing for the fifth spot in the Reds' starting rotation.

Reds | Bailey gave up two runs Wednesday
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:00:22 -0800

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed two runs and five hits in three innings in the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 5.

Reds | Bailey to start Wednesday
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:34:34 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey is scheduled to start the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 5.

Reds | Bailey could be used in long relief
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:19:18 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds may move SP Homer Bailey to the bullpen instead of the minors if he does not make the starting rotation out of spring training.

Reds | Bailey to start team’s third exhibition game
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:21:39 -0800

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will start the team's third exhibition game.

Reds | Bailey remains candidate for rotation spot
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:45:38 -0800

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey remains a candidate for one of the team's final two spots in their rotation.

Reds | Team talks with A's about Blanton
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:23:15 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds have talked with the Oakland Athletics about the possibility of acquiring SP Joe Blanton. The Athletics have requested either SP Homer Bailey or P Johnny Cueto, plus 1B Joey Votto and a player to be named in exchange for Blanton.

Athletics | Team talks with Reds about Blanton
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:21:02 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Oakland Athletics have talked with the Cincinnati Reds about the possibility of trading SP Joe Blanton to Cincinnati. The Athletics have requested either SP Homer Bailey or P Johnny Cueto, plus 1B Joey Votto and a player to be named in exchange for Blanton.

Reds | Projected rotation for 2008 season
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:53:56 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds' projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Aaron Harang, SP Bronson Arroyo, SP Matt Belisle, SP Homer Bailey and P Jeremy Affeldt.

Reds | Bailey to compete for one of three remaining rotation spots
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:28:16 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will compete for one of the remaining three spots on the Reds' starting rotation.

Reds | Bailey a candidate for rotation spot
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:28:12 -0800

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey is one of four young pitchers who are candidates for the last two rotation spots, according to Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky. However, there is still a chance the team could bring in a veteran.

Reds | Price too steep for Bedard
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:22:05 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds are unlikely to trade for Baltimore Orioles SP Erik Bedard because the Orioles' asking price is too high. The Orioles are believed to be asking for three of the Reds' top prospects - most likely SP Homer Bailey, 1B Joey Votto and SP Johnny Cueto.

Reds | Only three rotation spots safe, says GM
Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:59:26 -0800

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Cincinnati Reds only have the first three rotation spots set in the roster, with SP Aaron Harang, SP Bronson Arroyo and SP Matt Belisle assured to pitch. General manager Wayne Krivsky said SP Homer Bailey has a shot at the fourth spot.

Reds | Team needs starting pitching
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:43:44 -0700

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, in his blog at blogs.chron.com, states the Cincinnati Reds are looking hard for another starting pitcher, preferably one who could serve as a No. 2 or No. 3 behind SP Aaron Harang and SP Bronson Arroyo. They could really use two new starters, but they are hopeful that rookie SP Homer Bailey is ready.

Reds | Bailey to pitch in season finale
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:59:16 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (3-2, 5.67) will start in the Reds' season finale Sunday, Sept. 30, against the Chicago Cubs.

Reds | Bailey pitching Tuesday
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:32:03 -0700

Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (3-2, 6.09 ERA) will pitch Tuesday, Sept. 25, against the Houston Astros.

Reds | Bailey pitches well in return to majors
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:21:12 -0700

C. Trent Rosecrans, of the Cincinnati Post, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey pitched well in his return to the major leagues Thursday, Sept. 20, allowing three hits and one earned run to the San Francisco Giants through 5 2/3 innings. Bailey hadn't pitched in the majors since July 7 before getting the call Thursday.