In a decision sure to send shockwaves through the baseball world, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred ruled Tuesday that players receiving lifetime bans will come off the ineligible list once they die. Notably, this means Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, among others, are now eligible for Hall of Fame consideration. ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. was the first to report Manfred’s … [Read more...] about Manfred Lifts Lifetime Ban on Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Others
Reds Option Alexis Diaz to Triple-A After Rough Start
The Cincinnati Reds have optioned former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz to Triple-A Louisville. The demotion comes following a disastrous start to the season. Diaz, once seen as a cornerstone of the Reds’ bullpen, has struggled to regain his dominant form from previous years. In a corresponding move, the team has called up right-hander Luis Mey, who is set to make his major league … [Read more...] about Reds Option Alexis Diaz to Triple-A After Rough Start
Reds Top Prospect Scheduled for MLB Debut for Doubleheader
Top Cincinnati Reds prospect Chase Petty will make his major league debut Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rain postponed Tuesday’s game between the National League Central rivals, prompting a day-night doubleheader. Right-hander Brady Singer, originally scheduled to start Tuesday, will pitch the opener, while Petty will take the … [Read more...] about Reds Top Prospect Scheduled for MLB Debut for Doubleheader
Noelvi Marte’s Hot Start In a Hopeful Comeback Season
Former top prospect Noelvi Marte broke into the scene in 2023 where he slashed .316/.366/.456 for an .822 OPS and 118 OPS+ in 35 games, accumulating 0.8 bWAR. The following season was not so kind to him, as he served an 80 game PED suspension to begin the season, and never got off on the right foot afterwards, struggling on both sides of the ball. Now coming into 2025, there … [Read more...] about Noelvi Marte’s Hot Start In a Hopeful Comeback Season
Reds Getting a Lot of Bench Production to Start the Season
The Cincinnati Reds are 11-12 and third in the National League Central. Their pitching has been fantastic to start the season, but the offense has struggled early on. They have been better as of late, most notably putting 24 runs on the board against the Baltimore Orioles in Sunday’s victory. While their mainstays have had an on and off start to the season, the Reds bench … [Read more...] about Reds Getting a Lot of Bench Production to Start the Season