Luis Castillo
Dominican Republic's Jose Bautista score during a baseball game against Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bautista's hit, and bat flip, helps Dominicans oust Israel

By Ronald Blum Aug. 03, 2021 09:07 AM EDT

Israel's Assaf Lowengart, from right, celebrates with Ty Kelly, Danny Valencia and Benjamin Wanger after Israel won a baseball game against Mexico at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Israel gets 1st Olympic baseball win; Mexico eliminated

By Ronald Blum Aug. 01, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Burnes returns, Mariners bring up big prospects

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez (7) celebrates as he walks off the field with Nick Castellanos (2) after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The Reds won 5-1.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, April 24, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Gant sharp for 6 innings, Cards send Reds to 6th loss in row

By Warren Mayes Apr. 24, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher Luis Castillo (58) pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirate at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Reds keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to back Castillo, sweep Pirates

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 07, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, center, celebrates with staff and teammates after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Naquin stars as Reds pound Pirates for 4th straight win

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 06, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Shogo Akiyama, of Japan, follows through on his swing as he hits an infield grounder against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. Reds' Akiyama was out at first base on the play. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Akiyama, Gray among hurting Reds who will miss opening day

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 30, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Sonny Gray (54) throws during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. The Cincinnati Reds will begin the 2021 season without two of last year’s most important pitchers — National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer and closer Raisel Iglesias. How manager David Bell will work around those blockbuster departures is a major question as his pitchers begin throwing this week in spring training. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Optimistic Reds believe key pieces are in place to win now

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 17, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo, center left, is relieved by manager David Bell during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds again to sweep series

By Charles Odum Oct. 01, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 01:20 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:21 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto tries to get control of the ball after Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield reached first on a fielding error during the first inning of game one of a baseball double-header Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Keller dominant, holds Reds hitless into 6th, KC wins opener

Aug. 19, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel (15) fields the ball hit for a single by Pittsburgh Pirates' Cole Tucker (3) in the fifth inning during a baseball game at in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The Reds won 8-1. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Harvey to pitch for Royals in doubleheader against Reds

By Dave Skretta Aug. 18, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Shogo Akiyama watches team baseball practice from the dugout at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Friday, July 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Reds know all about interrupted seasons, ready for this one

By Joe Kay Jul. 14, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Sonny Gray participates in baseball practice at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Sonny Gray moves to front of Reds' rotation, starts opener

By Joe Kay Jul. 08, 2020 04:59 PM EDT