Mark Sheldon
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Senior reporter covering the Reds for MLB.com.
How the seventh inning doomed the
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to their fifth-straight loss while facing the Padres on Monday.
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Reds unravel in pivotal 7th inning to spoil Abbott's quality start
SAN DIEGO -- Based on how well Andrew Abbott had been pitching for the Reds on Monday and how poorly their bullpen has fared lately, it seemed perfectly logical for manager Terry Francona to try and s...
https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-bullpen-woes-continue-in-loss-to-padres?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
about 5 hours ago
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LHP Brandon Leibrandt and RHP Lyon Richardson were outrighted after clearing waivers. Leibrandt accepted assignment to Louisville. Richardson elected to be a free agent.
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5 days ago
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The
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traded recently DFAâd reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Orioles for cash considerations.
5 days ago
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I talked to Nick Krall and Sal Stewart about a possible contract extension for the
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rookie.
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Stewart, Reds in no rush with long-term extension talks
CINCINNATI -- Sal Stewart's performances for the Reds so far this season have made him a clear National League Rookie of the Year Award contender. Could Stewart also be a candidate to get a long-term ...
https://www.mlb.com/news/sal-stewart-talks-potential-contract-extension-with-reds?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
5 days ago
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Coming off an illness, Chase Burns looked good vs. the Royals but Tony Santillanâs struggles continued in the latest
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defeat.
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Burns shakes off illness, early dinger to deliver another gem
CINCINNATI â Chase Burns was pushed back two extra days because of an illness that caused the Reds to scratch his scheduled Monday start. His recent stretch of strong performances was slightly bothere...
https://www.mlb.com/news/chase-burns-continues-strong-season-in-reds-loss?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
5 days ago
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TJ Friedl will go to Triple-A Louisville to try and recapture the form that was missing all season. And Noelvi Marte is returning confident that he can be more consistent as a hitter. More on today's
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roster moves...
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Reds send struggling Friedl to Triple-A, recall Marte
CINCINNATI â Struggles at the plate prompted the move of outfielder TJ Friedl from lineup regular to role player and then, on Wednesday, back to the Minor Leagues. The Reds have optioned Friedl to Tri...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/tj-friedl-sent-to-triple-a-noelvi-marte-recalled
6 days ago
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Rhett Lowder came out of his start for Louisville ok. Francona plans to start Lowder Sunday at STL
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6 days ago
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have optioned TJ Friedl to Louisville and recalled OF Noelvi Marte.
6 days ago
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JJ Bleday was just announced as the National League player of the month. Bleday batted .301/.387/.631 with eight homers in May.
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6 days ago
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The
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had only four hits but made each one of them count to pull out an extra innings win over KC.
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Reds walk it off to complete rally ... and they only needed 4 hits to do it
CINCINNATI -- Especially after Elly De La Cruz went on the injured list Monday, the Reds will need multiple hitters to step up to produce big hits. Against the Royals on Tuesday, there weren't many hi...
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6 days ago
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If/when he enters a game, it will be reliever Zach McCambley's big league debut and he will be the latest pitcher to get a crack at helping a struggling
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bullpen. âWhat I would say is right now weâre like the land of opportunity,â manager Terry Francona said.
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McCambley gets long-awaited big league callup after whirlwind '26
CINCINNATI -- It's not even the All-Star break yet, but it's already been a 2026 filled with upheaval and change for reliever Zach McCambley, and the right-hander is grateful for all of it. That's bec...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/zach-mccambley-called-up-from-triple-a-by-reds
7 days ago
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Chase Burns is feeling better and will now start on Wednesday vs the Royals. Chris Paddack will be available from the bullpen in that game too.
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7 days ago
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A second opinion for reliever Graham Ashcraft confirmed the original diagnosis of a right UCL sprain. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection today and likely will miss a couple of months.
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7 days ago
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called up two relievers from Louisville Up are RHPâs Luis Mey and Zach McCambley RHP Lyon Richardson and LHP Brandon Leibrandt were designated for assignment.
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The Trade Deadline is two months away. The
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top priority? Hereâs a hint: It starts with a âBâ and ends in âullpen.â
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Krall discusses Reds' needs ahead of fast approaching Trade Deadline
This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldonâs Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
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7 days ago
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8 days ago
Reds prospect Edwin Arroyo didn't waste much time before showing off in his MLB debut
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Edwin Arroyo joined the
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for his big league debut on Monday and started at second base vs. the Royals. âI just talked to him and congratulated him and said you should have been here a long time ago," Elly De La Cruz said.
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No. 3 prospect Arroyo looks to provide infield spark for Reds after his callup
CINCINNATI â It was a whirlwind three hours Monday that carried infield prospect Edwin Arroyo (No. 98 overall, Reds' No. 3) from being groggy at his apartment in Louisville to the thrill of entering a...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/edwin-arroyo-called-up-by-reds-after-elly-de-la-cruz-sent-to-il
8 days ago
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The plan for Elly De La Cruz and what he thought after going on the injured list for the first time on Monday.
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De La Cruz (hamstring) heads to 10-day IL for first time in his career
CINCINNATI -- Since he made his Major League debut just under three years ago, shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been the Reds' best player and their biggest game-changer. Now Cincinnati will have to find...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/edwin-arroyo-called-up-elly-de-la-cruz-injured-list
8 days ago
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If Chase Burns is feeling better tomorrow, Francona said he could start on Wednesday vs. the Royals.
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8 days ago
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De La Cruz has between a Grade 1-2 strain in his right hamstring. Initial timeline out is 2-4 weeks, Francona said. He will get a second MRI in around two weeks to check the healing.
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8 days ago
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Chase Burns was scratched with an illness. Lyon Richardson will start but it appears it will be a bullpen day for the
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vs KC
8 days ago
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Edwin Arroyo will wear No. 2 for the
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8 days ago
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First version of the story: Elly De La Cruz goes on the injured list for the first time in his career. Edwin Arroyo coming up.
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With De La Cruz (hamstring) on IL, Reds call up prospect Arroyo
CINCINNATI -- For the first time in his Major League career, Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday after being diagnosed with a right hamstring strain. To replace...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/edwin-arroyo-called-up-elly-de-la-cruz-injured-list
8 days ago
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Elly De La Cruz was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain. That has IF Edwin Arroyo coming up from Triple-A Louisville. LHP Brandon Leibrandt was selected from Louisville and RHP Yunior Marte was DFA'd
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8 days ago
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Even with Sundayâs win over the Braves, that was one brutal month of May for the
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Despite injury, bullpen issues, Reds squarely in mix for NL Central
CINCINNATI â It's safe to say two things about the state of the Reds right now. Where they are so far this season isn't how they drew it up before heading to Spring Training. And, that was one very ro...
https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-remain-in-nl-central-race-after-tough-may?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
9 days ago
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Elly De La Cruz discussed his right hamstring tightness and his expectation that it might not be a serious injury.
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Elly exits Reds' win with hamstring tightness, set to undergo MRI
CINCINNATI â Elly De La Cruz has been durable and played through injuries since debuting for the Reds in 2023. So when De La Cruz pulled up running to first base on a hit to the wall, it was clear som...
https://www.mlb.com/news/elly-de-la-cruz-exits-game-vs-braves-with-right-hamstring-injury?adobe_mc=TS%3D1780266635%7CMCMID%3D68169703284010047598904082385985220076%7CMCORGID%3DA65F776A5245B01B0A490D44@AdobeOrg
9 days ago
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De La Cruz has an MRI scheduled for Monday morning. Francona said he might have stopped running before doing anything serious
9 days ago
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One correction from an earlier post. De La Cruz's consecutive games played streak is at 276 including today.
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9 days ago
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Will be updating after the game, of course, but here's the latest on Elly De La Cruz after he left with right hamstring tightness.
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Elly leaves Sunday's game vs. Braves with right hamstring tightness
CINCINNATI â Elly De La Cruz has been durable and played through injuries since debuting for the Reds in 2023. So when De La Cruz pulled up running to first base on a hit to the wall, it was clear som...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/elly-de-la-cruz-exits-game-vs-braves-with-right-hamstring-injury
9 days ago
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Elly De La Cruz exited in the 5th inning with right hamstring tightness, say the
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He has a consecutive games played streak of 277 at the moment.
9 days ago
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Singer got a week off to reset but didnât have success in another
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loss to the Braves.
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After reset week, Singer's struggles still present in latest start
CINCINNATI â The Reds were hoping that a week off might be restorative for Brady Singer as their starting pitcher looked to turn around from a string of lackluster outings.
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9 days ago
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Pierce Johnson got an MRI that showed nothing more than elbow inflammation. He got a cortisone injection and the club hopes he will only miss 15 days.
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9 days ago
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The
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bullpen will not have RHP Pierce Johnson, who went on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. That's Pagan, Ashcraft and now Johnson on the IL and Phillips in Triple-A after his struggles.
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Reds' relief corps takes another hit with Johnson placed on IL
CINCINNATI -- A Reds bullpen that's already burdened by dwindling numbers lost another reliever on Saturday, when veteran right-hander Pierce Johnson was placed on the 15-day injured list with right e...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-place-pierce-johnson-on-injured-list
10 days ago
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Center fielder Dane Myers was scratched from the
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starting lineup because of illness. TJ Friedl now starting in center field and batting ninth. Right fielder Blake Dunn moved to the leadoff spot vs. ATL.
10 days ago
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Another
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reliever just went down. RHP Pierce Johnson going on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Contract of RHP Lyon Richardson selected, RHP Kyle Nicolas DFA'd
10 days ago
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Hunter Greene is back in Cincinnati with the club to throw a couple of bullpen sessions, including on Friday. The latest on him is here:
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Greene rejoins Reds in Cincy, with encouraging reports from Arizona rehab
CINCINNATI -- For the first time since Spring Training, injured Reds pitcher Hunter Greene was back in the clubhouse with the team on Friday. After camp broke, Greene remained in Goodyear, Ariz., to r...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/hunter-greene-back-in-clubhouse-as-reds-open-homestand
11 days ago
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Already without its closer, the
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bullpen must now plow ahead without another late-inning reliever in Graham Ashcraft.
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Reds lose leverage reliever Ashcraft to 60-day IL with right UCL sprain
CINCINNATI -- Just as the Reds' bullpen has appeared to have regained some of its footing this week, it was dealt another injury blow that will definitely affect how the club navigates the later innin...
https://www.mlb.com/news/graham-ashcraft-to-injured-list-with-right-ucl-sprain?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
11 days ago
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I meant 60-day IL. Sorry.
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11 days ago
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Graham Ashcraft just went on the 50-day IL with a UCL sprain. Reliever Yunior Marte called up
11 days ago
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Two solo homers and an unearned run foiled Andrew Abbott on Wednesday vs. Mets. The
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leaving 17 stranded on base meant he wasnât picked up. But he finished a solid month strong.
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Abbott's quality start a silver lining in Reds' loss
NEW YORK â Even after losing to the Mets on Wednesday, Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott wasn't deterred from believing he's still well on the right track after a rough beginning to 2026.
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/andrew-abbott-pitches-a-quality-start-in-reds-loss
12 days ago
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12 days ago
The Mets tried to replicate Cincinnati's famous Skyline Chili, but in eggroll form. Reds broadcaster Jim Day tried it and...I don't think he was a fan.
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Lowder and Francona on the live BP session and what's next for the
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starting pitcher.
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Lowder takes positive step in rehab with successful sim game
NEW YORK -- For the first time since going on the injured list earlier this month with right shoulder discomfort, Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder faced hitters in a simulated game, aka live BP, on ...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/rhett-lowder-throws-simulated-game-in-rehab-from-injury
13 days ago
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Incidentally, I'm doing quasi-regular videos with Reds news and updates on Instagram. Please also follow me there @sheldonMLB
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13 days ago
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Rhett Lowder had a successful session of facing hitters. More on that and whatâs next.
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13 days ago
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Chase Burns has been one of baseballâs best pitcher this season, especially this month. He won again on Tuesday vs. the Mets.
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Burns (8 K's) baffles Mets while continuing dominant May
NEW YORK -- It felt like Chase Burns reached the big leagues in a New York minute when he arrived to the Reds last year and was still learning and developing as he went. Early on in his sophomore seas...
https://www.mlb.com/news/chase-burns-dominates-mets?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
13 days ago
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A perfectly dropped bunt single by Matt McLain ended a 0-for-19 skid. Ball stayed fair down the third base line and stopped.
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14 days ago
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Hunter Greene threw a side bullpen session today in Arizona. He will be in Cincinnati during the next homestand and then go back to Goodyear.
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Greene throws 1st bullpen session since right elbow surgery
NEW YORK -- In a small but important step in his rehabilitation back from right elbow surgery, Reds pitcher Hunter Greene threw his first side bullpen session on Tuesday. Manager Terry Francona estima...
https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/hunter-greene-throws-first-bullpen-session-as-he-recovers-from-elbow-surgery
14 days ago
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The
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have played great outside of their division and poorly vs the NL Central, which has been the toughest division in baseball. How much does it matter?
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The NL Central is off to a historic start ... can the Reds keep up?
This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldonâs Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
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14 days ago
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âDefinitely a lot better, for sure.â After three lackluster starts,
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starter Nick Lodolo was pleased with his six-inning performance in Mondayâs win over the Mets.
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With 6-inning gem, Lodolo back to looking like himself
NEW YORK -- After Nick Lodolo's saga with a blister and three lackluster starts since returning on May 8, Monday's performance for the Reds vs. the Mets was much more to his liking and expectations. L...
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14 days ago
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JJ Bleday was in a 3-for-27 funk before he hit a 2-out solo HR to right-center field in the 3rd inning for a 3-0
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lead.
15 days ago
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