2023 MLB rookies are making an impact already in different ways after eight weeks of baseball. In the American League, there are some clear favorites including Japanese import Masataka Yoshida. He has been a star for the Boston Red Sox, but two other players are right behind him in terms of performance. Meanwhile, the National League has one potential frontrunner from Arizona. … [Read more...] about 2023 MLB Rookie of the Year Race 1.0
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Cincinnati Reds held to just 3 hits in 11 inning loss to Milwaukee Brewers
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Huh. The Good: Brandon Williamson pitched into the 7th inning, his longest outing as a professional at any level since he was back in A-ball. His breaking pitches were working, he kept the Milwaukee Brewers mostly off-keel, and looked like he was a guy who could go out there every fifth day and do this for a living. The Bad: Up against … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds held to just 3 hits in 11 inning loss to Milwaukee Brewers
Shorthanded Reds try to take down Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon shorthandedly [UPDATED]
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Cincinnati Reds/Getty Images Here we go! With TJ Friedl hurt enough to not play (but not to be on the injured list) and Elly De La Cruz stuck in pre-fabricated baseball purgatory, the Cincinnati Reds are rolling out a lineup today that features Kevin Newman leading off and both Stuart Fairchild and Will Benson in the starting outfield against … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Reds try to take down Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon shorthandedly [UPDATED]
Reds move Nick Lodolo to 60-day IL, call up TJ Hopkins in series of roster moves
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images TJ Friedl’s hamstring injury prompted the shuffle. Nick Lodolo last pitched for the Cincinnati Reds on May 6th, a shin/calf/tibia injury derailing his second season in the big leagues immediately after. Today, the Reds moved him to the 60-day injured list to free up a 40-man roster spot for other moves, meaning the earliest we’ll … [Read more...] about Reds move Nick Lodolo to 60-day IL, call up TJ Hopkins in series of roster moves
Game 58: Reds vs. Brewers (4:10 PM ET) – Ashcraft vs. Rea
Photo by Paul Briol/Cincinnati Museum Center/Getty Images Baseball! Go Reds. Today's Lineups BREWERS REDS Christian Yelich - LF Kevin Newman - 2B Owen Miller - 2B Matt McLain - SS Rowdy Tellez - DH Jonathan India - DH William Contreras - C Jake Fraley - RF Brian Anderson - 3B Spencer Steer - 1B Jon Singleton - 1B Nick Senzel - 3B Andruw Monasterio … [Read more...] about Game 58: Reds vs. Brewers (4:10 PM ET) – Ashcraft vs. Rea