To say that it’s been a poor start to the season for Jeimer Candelario would be an understatement. The infielder has nine hits in 21 games. He’s hitting .118, has a .207 on-base percentage, and he’s slugging .224. Among qualified hitters he’s the worst in baseball with a 17 wRC+. There are a lot of red flags in the underlying data, too. His strikeout rate is higher than it’s … [Read more...] about The Reds Dilemma: What to do with Jeimer Candelario?
Austin Wynns has another big game as the Reds win 5-2
The Cincinnati Reds fell behind early, but battled back to take the lead in the 5th inning. They would tack on runs in the final two innings against the Marlins bullpen and held on for a 5-2 win to avoid being swept in Miami. Final R H E Cincinnati Reds (12-13) 5 8 0 Miami Marlins (11-13) 2 6 0 W: Singer (4-0) L: Alcantara (2-2) SV: Pagan (5) Statcast | Box Score | … [Read more...] about Austin Wynns has another big game as the Reds win 5-2
Reds Notebook: Tyler Stephenson, Sam Moll look good on rehab
The Cincinnati Reds sent catcher Tyler Stephenson to join the Louisville Bats for a rehab assignment earlier today. Working his way back from an oblique strain, Stephenson found himself in the Bats lineup at the #2 spot and starting behind the plate. In his first at-bat of the day, Tyler Stephenson struck out against Javier Assad. The next time he came to the plate he came … [Read more...] about Reds Notebook: Tyler Stephenson, Sam Moll look good on rehab
Cincinnati Reds comeback falls short in 6-3 loss to Miami
Max Meyer was dominant for the Marlins on Monday night and struck out 14 Cincinnati hitters without allowing a run or a walk. The Reds fell behind 6-0 before breaking through against Miami’s bullpen, but it was too little and too late as the Marlins held on for a 6-3 win to open up the 3-game series in Florida. Final R H E Cincinnati Reds (11-12) 3 8 0 Miami Marlins … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds comeback falls short in 6-3 loss to Miami
Austin Wynns has a career day in Reds 24-2 win over Baltimore
The Cincinnati Reds didn’t just bring the whoopin’ stick to Camden Yards on Sunday. They brought all of the whoopin’ sticks on planet Earth. Career days by Austin Wynns and Noelvi Marte played a big part in the win, but everyone got their chance to contribute on a record breaking day as the Reds pummeled the Baltimore Orioles 24-2 to pick up a series … [Read more...] about Austin Wynns has a career day in Reds 24-2 win over Baltimore