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FILE - In this Thursday, April 22, 2021, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Todd Frazier plays during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, At 35 and close to the end of his baseball career, Frazier is on the U.S. Olympic team for the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Todd Frazier brings passion, power to US Olympic baseball

By Ronald Blum Jul. 09, 2021 12:31 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' Nick Castellanos (2) is congratulated by third base coach J.R. House after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 23, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Molina HR, double before exit with sore foot, Cards top Reds

By David Solomon Apr. 23, 2021 11:52 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' 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

Pittsburgh Pirates' Erik Gonzalez, left, celebrates a solo home run by Colin Moran, right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Monday, April 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Castellanos, Moustakas lift Reds to third straight win

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 05, 2021 10:27 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

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

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Mar. 11, 2021 11:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell talks during the teams' first spring training baseball workout in Goodyear, Ariz. Just when the Cincinnati Reds started to roll last year, the strange, pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell saw his team developing cohesiveness and momentum down the stretch he believes can carry over into 2021. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Bell says late-season momentum will power 2021 Reds team

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 17, 2021 04:44 PM EST

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Kim 6 neat innings for 1st MLB win, Cardinals blank Reds 3-0

By Joe Harris Aug. 22, 2020 11:45 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina walks off the field after a ground out by Cincinnati Reds' Freddy Galvis to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cards finally back home, rally for 3 in 9th to beat Reds 5-4

By Steve Overbey Aug. 21, 2020 12:15 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

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) greets Kris Bryant at home after Bryant's home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cubs slugger Bryant returns following stomach ailment

By Jay Cohen Aug. 03, 2020 06:13 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

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) tags out Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend

By Jake Seiner Jul. 26, 2020 10:29 PM EDT

Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Francisco Cervelli, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
LEADING OFF: Virus fears force changes in lineups, plans

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2020 08:05 PM EDT

Miami Marlins' manager Don Mattingly looks out from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Miami Marlins postpone trip home amid fear of virus outbreak

By Steven Wine Jul. 26, 2020 05:55 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