http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/ Latest articles for the Reds section at daytondailynews.com. en-us Copyright 2012 Sun, 27 May 2012 15:41:12 GMT 2012-05-27T15:41:12Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-hit-3-homers-in-big-win-over-rockies-1382081.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Chris Heisey had come close enough to hitting a home run this season that he knew one eventually would come. Sun, 27 May 2012 06:21:22 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-hit-3-homers-in-big-win-over-rockies-1382081.html 2012-05-27T06:21:22Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/ask-hal-imitation-of-others-just-part-of-the-game-1382087.html?cxtype=rss_reds Q: Did Johnny Cueto consult with Luis Tiant prior to imitating his back-turning pitching style or might he be guilty of plagiarism? Sun, 27 May 2012 04:40:00 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/ask-hal-imitation-of-others-just-part-of-the-game-1382087.html Hal McCoy 2012-05-27T04:40:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-minor-league-players-break-out-of-slumps-1382065.html?cxtype=rss_reds Neftali Soto, a first baseman for Triple-A Louisville, is one of two Reds minor leaguers who broke out of a slump in a big way this week. Sun, 27 May 2012 04:16:00 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-minor-league-players-break-out-of-slumps-1382065.html Jay Morrison 2012-05-27T04:16:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/hanigan-catching-on-with-reds-pitchers-1382100.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Here’s a Cincinnati Reds Scoreboard Stumper question that wouldn’t force fans to dig into their memory banks but still would have the same desired challenging effect: Which Reds position player entered the weekend series against the Colorado Rockies leading the team in batting average? Sun, 27 May 2012 03:52:44 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/hanigan-catching-on-with-reds-pitchers-1382100.html Jay Morrison 2012-05-27T03:52:44Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-six-game-winning-streak-broken-1381709.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - The breaking ball went everywhere. The fastball was way off, too. Johnny Cueto just didn't have it. Sat, 26 May 2012 05:01:43 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-six-game-winning-streak-broken-1381709.html JOE KAY 2012-05-26T05:01:43Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/commentary-reds-fans-determined-not-to-give-dusty-his-due-1381695.html?cxtype=rss_reds Listen to any radio sports show between here and Kentucky and it takes about five minutes for a host or caller to gripe about Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:20:17 GMT smcclelland@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/commentary-reds-fans-determined-not-to-give-dusty-his-due-1381695.html Sean McClelland 2012-05-26T01:20:17Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/mesoracos-slam-sends-reds-over-braves--1381140.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Memo to Reds' clubhouse staff: Buy more shaving cream. Fast. Rookie catcher Devin Mesoraco capped a series full of homers with his first career grand slam on Thursday night, leading Cincinnati to a 6-3 victory and four-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:38:58 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/mesoracos-slam-sends-reds-over-braves--1381140.html Joe Kay 2012-05-25T11:38:58Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/fraziers-home-run-lifts-reds-to-5th-straight-win-1380583.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Todd Frazier hit a one-out homer in the ninth inning Wednesday night, extending the Cincinnati Reds’ best surge of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:20:28 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/fraziers-home-run-lifts-reds-to-5th-straight-win-1380583.html Joe Kay 2012-05-24T14:20:28Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/phillips-hits-2-hrs-reds-beat-braves-1380010.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - All joking aside, Brandon Phillips' renewed power has more to do with his hamstring than his biceps. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:26:02 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/phillips-hits-2-hrs-reds-beat-braves-1380010.html JOE KAY 2012-05-23T17:26:02Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-aroldis-chapman-arrested-1379410.html?cxtype=rss_reds Pitcher Aroldis Chapman was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license early Monday. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:12:03 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-aroldis-chapman-arrested-1379410.html JOE KAY 2012-05-22T17:12:03Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-topple-braves-with-solo-home-run-barrage-1379348.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Mike Leake was a sophomore at Arizona State the last time he got to round the bases at his own pace. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:05:19 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-topple-braves-with-solo-home-run-barrage-1379348.html Joe Kay 2012-05-22T13:05:19Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-fan-catches-2-hr-baseballs-1379523.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - What's more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back homers? How about one fan catching both of them. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:17:00 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-fan-catches-2-hr-baseballs-1379523.html 2012-05-22T11:17:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/do-the-reds-have-problems-winning-on-saturdays--1378945.html?cxtype=rss_reds Q: It seems in the last few years the Reds have lost most of the games they’ve played on Saturday. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:01:18 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/do-the-reds-have-problems-winning-on-saturdays--1378945.html Hal McCoy 2012-05-21T13:01:18Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/ask-hal-votto-has-power-to-the-left-to-the-right-and-possibly-in-caves-1378421.html?cxtype=rss_reds Hall-of-fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about America’s pastime. If you’d like to tap into that knowledge, send a question to halmccoy1@hotmail.com. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:21:20 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/ask-hal-votto-has-power-to-the-left-to-the-right-and-possibly-in-caves-1378421.html Hal McCoy 2012-05-20T20:21:20Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/votto-arredondo-helps-reds-hold-off-yankees-1378371.html?cxtype=rss_reds NEW YORK - Joey Votto hit a three-run homer, Jose Arredondo worked out of a ninth-inning jam for his first major league save and the Cincinnati Reds held off the New York Yankees 6-5 Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:48:06 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/votto-arredondo-helps-reds-hold-off-yankees-1378371.html MIKE FITZPATRICK 2012-05-19T23:48:06Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-unable-to-compete-with-yankees-pitching-1378003.html?cxtype=rss_reds NEW YORK - Zack Cozart reached on a strikeout leading off the game and wound up on second base because of a passed ball and a throwing error. Sat, 19 May 2012 05:56:29 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-unable-to-compete-with-yankees-pitching-1378003.html RONALD BLUM 2012-05-19T05:56:29Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-baker-encounters-trouble-getting-into-yankee-stadium-1377978.html?cxtype=rss_reds NEW YORK - After going to old Yankee Stadium for four decades, Dusty Baker had a slight delay on his first trip to the new ballpark. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:35:00 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-baker-encounters-trouble-getting-into-yankee-stadium-1377978.html RONALD BLUM 2012-05-19T00:35:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-bullpen-suffers-major-meltdown-in-loss-1377379.html?cxtype=rss_reds NEW YORK - Aroldis Chapman left the game with his 0.00 ERA intact. Yet the rocket-armed reliever and his Cincinnati bullpen pals were far from perfect. Fri, 18 May 2012 02:32:15 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-bullpen-suffers-major-meltdown-in-loss-1377379.html BEN WALKER 2012-05-18T02:32:15Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-offense-comes-alive-in-win-over-mets-1376864.html?cxtype=rss_reds NEW YORK - Todd Frazier homered twice, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 Wednesday night. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:07 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-offense-comes-alive-in-win-over-mets-1376864.html RICK FREEMAN 2012-05-17T14:30:07Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/vottos-on-base-streak-reaches-26-games-1376828.html?cxtype=rss_reds Joey Votto singled Tuesday night to extend his streak of reaching base to 26 games, the second longest current streak in the majors. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:50:01 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/vottos-on-base-streak-reaches-26-games-1376828.html 2012-05-17T01:50:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/commentary-reds-chapman-being-wasted-in-bullpen-1376861.html?cxtype=rss_reds I still think there’s time for the Cincinnati Reds to become the contender they were purported to be, but they need to make one move before that will happen: turn reliever Aroldis Chapman into a starter. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:48:00 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/commentary-reds-chapman-being-wasted-in-bullpen-1376861.html Doug Harris 2012-05-17T01:48:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/cueto-reds-hurt-by-bad-3rd-in-loss-1376280.html?cxtype=rss_reds ATLANTA - The Braves jumped on Cincinnati’s Johnny Cueto early Tuesday night and beat the Reds 6-2, giving the right-hander his first loss of the season. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:17 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/cueto-reds-hurt-by-bad-3rd-in-loss-1376280.html Charles Odum 2012-05-16T14:43:17Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-packed-to-play-both-teams-in-new-york-1375966.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - A little extra money in the wallet? Check. Those earplugs for sleeping in the hotel? Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:01 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-packed-to-play-both-teams-in-new-york-1375966.html Joe Kay 2012-05-15T17:49:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/eighth-inning-runs-push-reds-past-braves-1375668.html?cxtype=rss_reds ATLANTA - Brandon Phillips wasn't sure what pitch he hit from Jonny Venters. He just knew it gave the Reds the lead. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:50:01 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/eighth-inning-runs-push-reds-past-braves-1375668.html Charles Odum 2012-05-15T13:50:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/vottos-walk-off-slam-3-homers-carry-reds-1375167.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Joey Votto is finally swinging like an MVP again. Votto hit a grand slam in the ninth inning for his third home run of the game on Sunday, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a rain-delayed 9-6 victory over the Washington Nationals with the biggest game of his career. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:42:56 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/vottos-walk-off-slam-3-homers-carry-reds-1375167.html Joe Kay 2012-05-14T17:42:56Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/shouldnt-chapman-be-the-reds-closer--1375330.html?cxtype=rss_reds Q: With the explosion of summer select youth baseball, meaning games at night and travel on the weekend, isn’t that the reason the Reds have a hard time getting families to Great American Ball Park? Mon, 14 May 2012 13:33:11 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/shouldnt-chapman-be-the-reds-closer--1375330.html Hal McCoy 2012-05-14T13:33:11Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-fall-again-to-the-nationals-1374862.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Jordan Zimmermann extended Washington's streak of dominant starts, and Danny Espinosa homered for the second straight game Saturday night, leading the Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:44:00 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-fall-again-to-the-nationals-1374862.html JOE KAY 2012-05-13T02:44:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-rolen-back-on-dl-due-to-sore-shoulder-1374878.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Reds third baseman Scott Rolen went back on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of more soreness in his left shoulder, a chronic problem late in his career. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:26:01 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-rolen-back-on-dl-due-to-sore-shoulder-1374878.html JOE KAY 2012-05-13T02:26:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/ask-hal-larkins-earlier-hall-visit-halted-by-plane-1374854.html?cxtype=rss_reds Hall-of-fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about America’s pastime. If you’d like to tap into that knowledge, send a question to halmccoy1@hotmail.com. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:16:00 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/ask-hal-larkins-earlier-hall-visit-halted-by-plane-1374854.html 2012-05-13T02:16:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-fall-to-nationals-offensive-explosion-1374532.html?cxtype=rss_reds CINCINNATI - Roger Bernadina and Danny Espinosa each hit a two-run homer Friday night in one of Washington's biggest scoring splurges of the season, leading the light-hitting Nationals to a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:24:02 GMT http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/cincinnati-reds/reds-fall-to-nationals-offensive-explosion-1374532.html JOE KAY 2012-05-12T05:24:02Z daytondailynews_news