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Jay Bruce, OF, Cincinnati RedsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsReds | Bruce homers twice in Tuesday win Hal McCoy, of The Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce homered twice and had five RBIs in a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Sept. 29. Bruce now has 22 home runs in 330 at-bats this season. Reds | Bruce drives in three runs Saturday Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce went 2-for-3 Saturday, Sept. 26, against the Houston Astros, with a double, home run, three RBIs, three runs scored and two walks, according to The Associated Press. Bruce is 10-for-27 (.370) with 11 RBIs in 10 games since returning from the disabled list two weeks ago. Reds | Bruce to play winter ball Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce plans to play winter ball for a month in the Dominican Republic. "I am not assuming anything for next year," Bruce said. "I'll play and act like it is my job, my job to lose, but everyone who comes to Spring Training should come to camp with the feeling they are going to be the starter." Reds | Bruce gets big hit The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce hit a pinch-hit two-run single that gave the team the lead in the seventh inning Monday, Sept. 14. Reds | Bruce activated CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds activated OF Jay Bruce (groin, wrist) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, Sept. 14. Reds | Bruce's status in limbo The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (groin), who suffered a groin injury during the Triple-A playoffs with the Louisville River Bats, is day-to-day. Reds manager Dusty Baker wasn't sure what Bruce's status would be. Reds | Bruce update Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) will stay on his rehab assignment through the first round of Triple-A Louisville's playoffs. Reds | Bruce rehab update The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports that Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) was hitless in three at-bats Friday, Sept. 4, during his first rehab game with Triple-A Louisville. Manager Dusty Baker does not want him to return to the parent club until he has regained his stroke. "I told with him to check back in with me on Sunday," Baker said. "We'll check with the people down there. Sometimes, your numbers aren't indicative of the way you're swinging for sure." Reds | Bruce, Hanigan to begin rehab Thursday John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) and C Ryan Hanigan (concussion) will begin their rehab assignments with Triple-A Louisville Thursday, Sept. 3. Bruce could join the team at some point on their 10-day road trip. Reds | Bruce takes batting practice Tuesday Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) took batting practice Tuesday, Sept. 1, and is close to returning. "It felt normal, real good, no pain," said Bruce. "And that's what I was looking for. No discomfort. After eight weeks, it was fun more than anything. And I've done more running than I'd do if I was playing." He wants to go on a rehab assignment as quickly as possible. However, manager Dusty Baker said Bruce will be analyzed by a doctor first. Reds | Bruce will be checked Friday The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) will be re-examined Friday, Aug. 28, in Cincinnati by Dr. Tim Kremchek. If Bruce's broken right wrist checks out, he'll begin swinging the bat. He'll start with dry swings, followed by soft toss, before beginning batting practice. Reds | Bruce close to swinging John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) is moving closer to being able to swing a bat. He is hoping to return from his broken right wrist by early September. "I've gotten a lot more rigorous with the rehab," Bruce said. "The strength is back. It's going great, everything is coming along fine." Reds | Bruce making progress John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) had his cast removed Wednesday, Aug. 5, and is now wearing a brace on his injured wrist. "It feels as good as can be expected," Bruce said. "It's not 100 percent healed. I'm starting to do range-of-motion work. I'm lifting, running, throwing." He is hoping to return to the team in early September. Reds | Bruce update Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) had his full-length cast cut below his elbow Monday, July 27, and he will wear the cast for another 10 days before he is re-evaluated. "I'm pretty much back to normal activity as far as physical stuff - throwing, running, lifting," Bruce said. "I'm just getting ready so when I do get the cast off, the only thing I'd have to do is get my arm ready and not anything else." Reds | Bruce to be examined Thursday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) will be examined again Thursday, July 16. Reds | More on Bruce The Cincinnati Reds' official Twitter page reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) had an MRI show no ligament or tendon damage in his fractured right wrist. He's expected to miss six to eight weeks. Reds | Bruce placed on 15-day disabled list Updating previous reports, the Cincinnati Reds have placed OF Jay Bruce (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list, due to a fractured right wrist, according to ESPN.com. Reds | Bruce may be out 4-6 weeks Updating a previous report, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said during the telecast on FOX Sports that OF Jay Bruce (wrist) probably will be out four to six weeks because of his fractured wrist. Reds | Bruce fractures wrist Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) suffered a fractured wrist while trying to make a catch Saturday, July 11. He will return to Cincinnati for further examination. It is not known how long he will be out. Reds | Bruce sits Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce was out of the lineup Thursday, July 9, to clear his head. He'll be out of the lineup Friday, July 10, as well. Manager Dusty Baker wants Bruce to study other hitters. Reds | Bruce to sit for two games Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce will sit the bench for two games, according to manager Dusty Baker. Bruce is hitting .209 this year and has no hits in his last 12 at-bats. Reds | Bruce out of lineup Thursday Joe Kay, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (rest) was given the day off Thursday, July 2. Reds | Baker says Bruce is safe The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce has been assured his job is safe, despite 54 hits and a .214 average, 18 of which are home runs. "We can't thwart his development," said manager Dusty Baker of Bruce. "That would prevent him from being what he is going to be." Reds | Bruce goes deep Wednesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce hit his 16th home run of the season Wednesday, June 17, and first in 21 at-bats since June 10. Reds | Bruce breaks out of slump The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce singled Friday, June 5, to break out of an 0-for-17 skid. Reds | Bruce moved up to No. 2 spot Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce has been moved up to the No. 2 spot in the lineup recently in a move to help him see more fastballs. "It's a matter of having better pitch selection," manager Dusty Baker said. "You can tell he's getting frustrated. I have to talk to him about it. He's getting upset after at-bats and I'd rather him spend that energy and time more focused on concentration instead of frustration." Reds | Bruce continues scuffling at plate The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce finished the Reds' seven-game road trip 1-for-27 and hitless for his last 17 at-bats. Reds | Bruce continues to slump The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce went 0-for-4 Wednesday, June 3, to extend his slump to 1-for-24. His average has dropped to .216 this year. Reds | Bruce homers twice Wednesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce homered twice in a victory Wednesday, May 27. Bruce ended a 1-for-18 slump with his two home runs and later tripled in the game. Reds | Bruce ends slump Tuesday Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce singled Tuesday, May 26, to break out of an 0-for-16 slump. Reds | No Phillips, Bruce, Votto Monday Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips (thumb), OF Jay Bruce and 1B Joey Votto (ear) aren't in the starting lineup Monday, May 25. Reds | Bruce, Taveras extend hit streaks The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce and OF Willy Taveras each extended their hitting streaks to 11 games Sunday, May 10. Reds | Bruce, Taveras extend hitting streaks to 11 games Cincinnati Reds OFs Jay Bruce and Willy Taveras each extended their hitting streaks to 11 games Sunday, May 10, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press. Reds | Bruce extends hitting streak to nine games Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce went 1-for-4 Friday, May 8, against the St. Louis Cardinals, to extend his hitting streak to nine games, according to The Associated Press. Reds | Bruce homers Thursday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce homered Thursday, May 7, to extend his hitting streak to eight games. Reds | Bruce, Phillips hit Oswalt well MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce and 2B Brandon Phillips have both hit Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt well in their careers. Bruce is .313 in 16 at-bats and Phillips is hitting .308 in 26 career at-bats off Oswalt. Reds | Bruce homers twice Sunday Sports Network reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce hit a pair of two-run homers Sunday, April 26, as the Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2. Reds | Bruce goes yard Wednesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce hit his second home run in as many days Wednesday, April 22. Reds | Bruce returns The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (hand) returned to the lineup Tuesday, April 21. Reds | Bruce out again Monday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (hand) missed his third straight game with a bruise on his right hand. Reds | Bruce sits Monday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (hand) missed his third straight game Monday, April 20. Reds | Bruce sits again The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (hand) was out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday, April 19, due to a sore right hand. Reds | Bruce day-to-day Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (hand) was held out of the lineup Saturday, April 18, against the Houston Astros, because of a sore right hand, according to The Associated Press. He is listed as day-to-day. Reds | Bruce struggling in early going Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce went 1-for-3 Monday, April 13, and is hitting .217 (5-for-23) to start the season. However, his one hit Monday was his first home run of the year. Pirates | Pittsburgh turns first triple play since 1993 The Pittsburgh Pirates turned their first triple play in 16 years Sunday, April 12, during the bottom of the eighth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press. With Brandon Phillips on second base and Jay Bruce on first base, Edwin Encarnacion hit a blooper into short left field which was caught by SS Jack Wilson for the first out. Wilson then threw to 2B Freddy Sanchez at second base to retire Phillips for the second out. Finally, Sanchez threw to 1B Adam LaRoche to complete the triple play. It was the first triple play turned by the Pirates since Aug. 10, 1993, against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the first time the Reds had hit into a triple play since April 21, 2007, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Reds | Bruce trying to cut back on strikeouts John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce said he is focusing on limiting his strikeouts this season. He is having a good start to Spring Training, going 3-for-10 with a home run and two walks. Reds | Bruce homers Wednesday Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce homered again Wednesday, March 4. Reds | Bruce, Encarnacion homer Tuesday Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce and 3B Edwin Encarnacion both hit home runs in Spring Training Tuesday, March 3. Reds | Agree to terms with 11 players The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to terms with 11 players on 2009 contracts, according to USAToday.com. The players agreeing to terms were: OF Jay Bruce; IFs Juan Francisco and Adam Rosales; C Craig Tatum; Ps Sam Lecure, Matt Maloney, Robert Manuel and Josh Roenicke; and RPs Jared Burton, Carlos Fisher and Daniel Herrera. Reds | Bruce at camp early Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce has reported to the team's Spring Training camp early to receive extra work. He will be the team's everyday right fielder going into the 2009 season. Bruce has been lifting weights, hitting and throwing for several weeks. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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