Reds | Belisle has torn ACL
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:54:35 -0700

Updating previous reports, Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Matt Belisle (knee) had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Reds | Fogg moved up a day
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:17 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Josh Fogg will start Thursday, Aug. 21, instead of Friday, Aug. 22.

Reds | Harang's start pushed back
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:05:41 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Aaron Harang (neck) had his start pushed back from Thursday, Aug. 21, to Friday, Aug. 22, after experiencing neck spasms.

Reds | Burton to throw simulated game Wednesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:05:05 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Jared Burton (back) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to manager Dusty Baker.

Reds | Cueto pitches well in loss Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:04:39 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto gave up four hits in seven innings pitched Tuesday, Aug. 19, despite suffering the loss. He also gave up one run while walking two and striking out six.

Reds | Cueto struggling in first inning
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:02:06 -0700

Jeff Wallner, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto has been struggling in the first inning during his last two starts. He threw 26 first-inning pitches two starts ago and 27 in the first inning of his last start.

Reds | Belisle done for season
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:42:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Matt Belisle (knee) is out for the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee Tuesday, Aug. 19. He underwent the surgery to repair a torn ligament.

Reds | Cueto to start Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:57:10 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (8-11, 4.90 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Chicago Cubs.

Reds | Votto to start Tuesday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:27:02 -0700

Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (personal) will return to the lineup Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Reds | Volquez getting an extra day of rest
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:52:08 -0700

Reds.MLB.com's Jeff Wallner reports Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez will pitch Saturday, Aug. 23, as the team is giving him an extra day of rest. "We wanted to give Edinson an extra day," said manager Dusty Baker. "He's approaching innings that he's never done before. I'm encouraging these young guys to stay on the program, to continue to run and stay strong."

Reds | Fogg to pitch Friday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:33:20 -0700

Reds.MLB.com's Jeff Wallner reports Cincinnati Reds SP Josh Fogg will pitch Friday, Aug. 22.

Reds | Phillips goes deep
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:26:23 -0700

The Associated Press' Joe Kay reports Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips hit a three-run homer Sunday, Aug. 17. It was his 20th homer of the year.

Reds | Volquez wins 15th
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:09:31 -0700

The Associated Press' Joe Kay reports Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez won his 15th game Sunday, Aug. 17. He pitched seven innings of shutout ball, allowing three hits and walking four. He also fanned four.

Reds | Harang suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:32:33 -0700

Cincinnati Reds SP Aaron Harang allowed eight runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 16, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out four, and fell to 3-13 on the season. Harang tied his career high for losses in a season, and is two losses behind San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito for most in the National League this year.

Reds | Rosales optioned to Triple-A
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:40:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds have optioned IF Adam Rosales to Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | Votto reinstated from bereavement list
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:39:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds have reinstated 1B Joey Votto from the bereavement list.

Reds | Alonso contract details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:27:32 -0700

Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds 1B Yonder Alonso received a five-year major league contract worth $4.55 million, making him one of only two players from the 2008 MLB Draft who received major league contracts, according to The Associated Press.

Reds | Alonso agrees to terms
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:35:37 -0700

The Dayton Daily News reports the Cincinnati Reds agreed to terms with 1B Yonder Alonso Friday, Aug. 15. The deal is believed to be worth $4.55 million and extends through 2012.

Reds | Dickerson goes deep Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:15:50 -0700

Joe Kay, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Dickerson hit a solo home run and recorded a double Friday, Aug. 15. He has six hits since being recalled Tuesday, Aug. 12, all of which have gone for extra-base hits.

Reds | Castillo acquired
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:12:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds acquired C Wilkin Castillo as one of the players to be named in the deal that sent OF Adam Dunn to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castillo was assigned to Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | Hairston could play this weekend
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:01:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (hamstring) could play this weekend, according to Reds manager Dusty Baker. Hairston has only seen five at-bats since the All-Star break.

Reds | Cueto returns to win column Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:58:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto won his eighth game Thursday, Aug. 14, after giving up just one run on four hits and three walks in five innings. He also fanned seven. He had been winless in his six previous starts.

Reds | Cordero reaches saves milestone Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:54:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero recorded the 200th save of his career Thursday, Aug. 14. It was his 23rd of the year.

Reds | Valentin homers Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:48:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Javier Valentin homered Thursday, Aug. 14, for his third big fly of the year. He also homered in his second straight start behind the plate. He went deep against Pittsburgh Pirates SP Ian Snell, against whom he is now 10-for-19 with three homers over his career.

Reds | Dickerson contributes three hits Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:41:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds rookie OF Chris Dickerson had an RBI double and a triple among his three hits Thursday, Aug. 14. He also scored on a squeeze play after his three-bagger.

Reds | Cueto .500 against Pittsburgh
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:53:06 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto is 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds | Harang's struggles due to relief outing?
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:49:02 -0700

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports Cincinnati Reds SP Aaron Harang has gone 1-6 with an 8.49 ERA in the last 2 1/2 months, and many wonder if his struggles and his forearm injury could be a direct result of manager Dusty Baker using Harang in a relief outing. Harang threw 63 pitches on two days' rest in a May 25 18-inning game and started on three days' rest afterward.

Reds | Cueto to start Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:27:48 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (7-11, 5.01 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds | Signing Alonso a priority
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:36:38 -0700

Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Cincinnati Reds have made signing first-round pick 1B Yonder Alonso a priority.

Reds | Bruce snaps hitless streak
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:08:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce snapped an 0-for-11 streak with a home run Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Reds | Cabrera starts in left field
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:08:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds IF Jolbert Cabrera made his first start of the season in left field Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Reds | Dickerson named Minor League Player of the Month
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:07:54 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Dickerson was named the Minor League Player of the Month for the month of July.

Reds | Keppinger breaks out of slump
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:05:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Jeff Keppinger broke out of a 4-for-37 slump Wednesday, Aug. 13, with two singles.

Reds | Fogg hit with loss Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:04:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Josh Fogg was hit with the loss Wednesday, Aug. 13, and falls to 1-2 with a 10.42 ERA in four starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He gave up four runs and six hits in four-plus innings. Fogg is the all-time leader in wins at PNC Park with 20.

Reds | Owings part of Dunn deal
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:47:33 -0700

The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Micah Owings is one of the players to be named later in the deal that sent OF Adam Dunn to the Diamondbacks. Owings must clear waivers before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds. However, if another team claims him off waivers, the Diamondbacks would have to pull him back off waivers and a trade could not be completed until after the 2008 season.

Reds | Alonso remains unsigned
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:38:18 -0700

Kevin T. Czerwinski, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Yonder Alonso remains unsigned. The deadline to sign draft picks is Friday, Aug. 15. Alonso has said he would be open to returning to school, according to The Miami Herald.

Reds | Hairston on hold
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:50:36 -0700

Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (hamstring) remains on the bench due to a sore right hamstring. "He's better," manager Dusty Baker said. "I just don't think he's quite to the point where he thinks he is to play center field every day."

Reds | Votto expected back Saturday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:44:05 -0700

Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto is expected to return Saturday, Aug. 16, from bereavement leave. The reason for his absence was kept private at Votto's request.

Reds | Fogg to pitch Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:09:16 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Josh Fogg (2-4, 7.98 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds | Rosales records first major league hit
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:32:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds IF Adam Rosales recorded his first major league hit Tuesday, Aug. 12, with a single in the ninth inning.

Reds | Dickerson records first major league hit
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:31:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Dickerson recorded his first major league hit Tuesday, Aug. 12, with a double in the seventh inning.

Reds | Valentin consistent of late
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:31:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds C Javier Valentin has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 starts.

Reds | Volquez snaps slump Tuesday
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:13:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez pitched into the seventh inning Tuesday, Aug. 12, to earn the win. He gave up just one run and five hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched. Volquez entered the game 1-2 with a 6.64 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break.

Reds | Volquez struggling lately
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:41:40 -0700

Justice B. Hill, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez has allowed 19 runs in 21 1/3 innings in his last four starts.

Reds | Dickerson recalled
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:34:11 -0700

The Dayton Daily News reports the Cincinnati Reds recalled OF Chris Dickerson from Triple-A Louisville Tuesday, Aug. 12.