Joey Votto

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton makes a diving catch of a fly ball off the bat of Texas Rangers' David Dahl in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

LEADING OFF: Twins' Buxton, Reds' Votto added to IL

By The Associated Press May. 08, 2021 03:07 AM EDT

LEADING OFF: Twins' Buxton, Reds' Votto added to IL

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith scores a run during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The Diamondbacks won 8-5. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

VanMeter's homer ties it, Diamondbacks beat Reds in the 10th

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 21, 2021 06:29 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

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo RodrÃguez (57) works against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2021 08:13 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

2 MLB players test positive for COVID-19 in past week

Mar. 12, 2021 07:24 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Two tests were positive for COVID-19, both among players, during 14,704 samples collected in the past week under Major...

Cleveland Indians' Josh Naylor, right, and Franmil Reyes watch from the dugout after the Indians lost 10-9 to the New York Yankees in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Over in a hurry: A couple bad days end MLB seasons

By David Brandt Oct. 02, 2020 01:12 AM 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

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

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell (55) reacts to drawing a walk as Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart (16) reacts in the first inning during a baseball game at in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Reds, Pirates won't play Monday, awaiting COVID test results

By Joe Kay Aug. 16, 2020 05:56 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi, left, talks with Bryce Harper, right, prior to a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Leading Off: Phillies end layoff, visit Judge, Cole, Yankees

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, July 16, 2020, file photo, the Miami Marlins take batting practice during a baseball workout at Marlins Park in Miami. The Marlins, one of the most under-the-radar teams in sports, have making news lately, all of it bad. Overtaken by a coronavirus outbreak, the team must scramble for roster replacements as they try salvage a season barely underway.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

AP Source: Marlins get 2nd straight day of no positive tests

By Steven Wine Aug. 02, 2020 01:07 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates with teammates after the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-7 in a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, July 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7

By Joe Kay Jul. 28, 2020 01:02 AM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Sergio Romo runs up steps in the ballpark at a baseball camp Friday, July 3, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel stretches during team baseball practice at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Friday, July 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Votto, Reds resume with unsettled feelings as workouts start

By Joe Kay Jul. 03, 2020 05:10 PM EDT