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The Cincinnati
Reds finished the 2006 season at 80-82. The Reds have the potential
to make a run at the NL Central division championship with some big
seasons from key players on the team. The Reds will need career years
from Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, Brandon Phillips, Adam Dunn, and
most importantly Ken Griffey Jr to make a playoff push. The Reds last
played in the playoffs in 1995, sweeping the LA
Dodgers then being swept by the Atlanta Braves
in the NL Championship. The Reds built Great American Ball Park in
2003 and tearing down Riverfront Stadium. The Reds do have a chance
to make a postseason run in 2007, unlikely, but possible. The Reds
last won the world series in 1990
sweeping Mark McGwire
and the Oakland Athletics. Choose from
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- In the first ever
professional baseball game the Cincinnati Red Stockings defeated
the Mansfield Independents 48-14 with a total payroll of $11,000.
The star shortstop was George Wright who made $2,000 per year.
- The Red Stockings
along with being the first professional baseball team also hold
the record for the longest winning streak at 130 games. Their
streak ended in 1870 as the Brooklyn Atlantics defeated them 8-7
in 11 innings.
- Since the formation
of the National League the Reds have won 5 World Championships
in their 9 trips to the World Series including their first in
1919 which was tarnished by the Black Sox scandal.
- The Reds hosted the
first Major League night game on May 24, 1935 as they defeat the
Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in front of 20,422 fans. In their seven
night games that year the Reds attracted an average of 18,000
fans, 13,400 more than the average that day games brought into
the stadium.
- The Reds welcomed
fans to the first game played at the Great American Ballpark on
opening day of 2003. The home of the Reds had been Riverfront
Stadium, also known as CINergy field, since 1970. Buy Reds Tickets
2002 was the final season at CINergy field and started off as
it would be very successful. Despite losing Ken Griffey Jr. to
an early knee surgery the Reds were dominating and held on to
first place when Griffey returned. However, the return of Griffey
seemed to drag the Reds down as he hit only 8 HRs and 23 RBIs
in 70 games. The Reds struggled in the 2nd half and finish below
.500 with a 78-84 record. Fans hoped with the opening of their
new stadium the Great American Ballpark would bring the Reds a
winning season to rebound from the struggles of the year before.
Unfortunately the opening day 10-1 loss to the Pirates was a prediction
of the unsuccessful season. The Reds would lose 14 of their first
20 games as Ken Griffey Jr. was injured early once again. April
showers must bring May flowers because as May came the reds won
15 of their next 21 games to climb back over .500. July brought
the return of Griffey as he hit 5 homers in his first 5 games
back. After playing a total of 55 games in 2003, Griffey was forced
to sit out again due to an ankle injury. The Reds finished the
season in 5th place with a record of 69-93.
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Reds Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)<p><p>Right-hander Daryl Thompson's stay was short, but manager Dusty Baker said it isn't over, even though Thompson was optioned back to Class AAA Louisville Thursday.</p>
<p>Thompson, 0-2 with a 6.91 ERA in three starts, was beat up by Pittsburgh in his third start Wednesday—hits by the first five Pirates.</p>
<p>"He's close, real close," said Baker. "Most guys with his experience have command problems, throwing strikes. He was throwing strikes, but he was up in the zone. He was throwing middle-of-the-plate strikes.</p>
<p>"He is not afraid and has tremendous desire and athleticism," Baker added. "For his best sake, well, he is one of the best guys in our future plans. He has to tighten his slider a little bit and that will make everything else better."</p> <p> Reds 5, Nationals 3:...
Phillips drives in 3 runs in Reds' 5-3 win (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rpbkde9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280703117&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080704/thumb.a60b50e5d1b447c487d828832bbd9016.nationals_reds_baseball_csb108.jpg" width="130" height="101" alt="Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero pitches against the Washington Nationals in a light rain in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 5-3. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Two-out runs have been scarce for the Cincinnati Reds this season. They began to cut into the deficit Thursday night. The Reds scored all of their runs with two outs, three driven in by Brandon Phillips, and Cincinnati capitalized on a Washington error to rally for a 5-3 victory over the Nationals. "Two-out hitting is something we haven't done much of lately -- or earlier," Phillips said.</p><br clear="all" />
Reds claim INF Phillips off waivers (AP)The Cincinnati Reds claimed infielder Andy Phillips off waivers from the New York Mets on Thursday and optioned right-hander Daryl Thompson to Triple-A Louisville. Phillips, 31, is back for his second stint of the season with the Reds. He played in 15 games from May 29 to June 22 before being designated for assignment to make room for the return of infielder Jeff Keppinger.
Reds claim IF Phillips off waivers (PA SportsTicker)The Cincinnati Reds on Thursday claimed infielder Andy Phillips off waivers from the New York Mets.
Inoa becomes a sign of the times (Yahoo! Sports)The small-market Oakland A's won bidding war for 16-year-old Dominican pitcher, signaling an economic sea change.
Reds' Gonzalez schedules knee surgery (Yahoo! Sports)Alex Gonzalez worked and worked at rehabilitating his right knee. "But I see no progression," he said.
Xavier Nady's 2 homers lead Pirates over Reds 9-5 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r889pmq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280702117&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/thumb.e7102fe266b44396b04e5496cbf663d9.pirates_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg" width="130" height="93" alt="Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam LaRoche (25) slides safely into third as Cincinnati Reds third baseman Edwin Encarnacion (28) waits for the throw in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Cincinnati. LaRoche drove in a run with the hit. Pittsburgh won the game 9-5. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>A Pirates bullpen missing its closer managed to pull one out. Xavier Nady homered twice and drove in four runs Wednesday night, setting up a 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds shortly after Pittsburgh lost yet another pitcher to injury. Closer Matt Capps will be gone for about eight weeks after a medical test detected bursitis and tightness in his pitching shoulder.</p><br clear="all" />
Reds SS Gonzalez will have knee surgery (AP)Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez is scheduled for surgery Monday on his troublesome left knee, which has sidelined him all season. Gonzalez sustained a compression fracture in the knee at the start of spring training, and it hasn't fully healed. The surgery will end his chances of returning this season. "It was a tough decision, but you don't want to wait too long," Gonzalez said Wednesday.
Pirates blow two late leads, beat Reds 6-5 in 11 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rccat6f/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280701117&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080702/thumb.b83dea54c5b4417eb2d28f3509b7dcb9.pirates_reds_baseball_csb108.jpg" width="129" height="98" alt="Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) argues a call at third base with umpire Chad Fairchild in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh won 6-5 in 11 innings. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The situation called for a bunt to set up one run. After seeing all the late-inning craziness of the last two days, Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell knew he needed more. The Pirates blew two more late leads Tuesday night, but Jack Wilson -- swinging instead of bunting -- saved them with a triple in the 11th inning that set up a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.</p><br clear="all" />
Reds 3B Encarnacion ejected (PA SportsTicker)Cincinnati Reds third baseman Edwin Encarnacion was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates for arguing a call with third base umpire Chad Fairchild.
Pass out the midterm report cards (Yahoo! Sports)We don't grade on a curve, and that's why only the Rays get an A-plus while three teams are given Fs.
Griffey's 603rd homer ends Reds' 4-3 win (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rrpqva5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280630117&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080701/thumb.ae0aa16d6c9f468e8b3c3ada52abc86d.pirates_reds_baseball_csb111.jpg" width="99" height="130" alt="Pittsburgh Pirates closer Matt Capps walks off the field after giving up a walk off two-run home run to Cincinnati Reds' Ken Griffey Jr. in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 30, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-3. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Darren Baker hasn't yet learned the distinction between old and vintage. The 9-year-old son of Reds manager Dusty Baker playfully called Ken Griffey Jr. old on Monday, then watched the 38-year-old outfielder end the game with a swing that was as sweet as ever. His two-run shot -- the 603rd of his career -- sent Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.</p><br clear="all" />
A look back at June blooms, swoons (Yahoo! Sports)Interleague action benefited the AL, Jim Edmonds benefited from Chicago, and home cooking benefited many.
Dunn's homer helps Reds' Arroyo beat Indians 9-5 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r3guh7s/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280629105&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080629/thumb.49619cc8d7be42bf819fc33a3e0b5e7b.reds_indians_baseball_ohdr107.jpg" width="129" height="128" alt="Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco, left, rounds third base before scoring on a double by Shin-Soo Choo in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, June 29, 2008, in Cleveland. Third base coach Joel Skinner, right, watches. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Bronson Arroyo pitched worse and somehow got much better results. The Cincinnati Reds' right-hander bounced back from the worst start of his career and Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer in a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Arroyo (5-7) struck out six and gave up two runs over six innings for the Reds, who took five of six from their interleague and intrastate rivals this season.</p><br clear="all" />
Cueto, 4 Reds relievers shut out Indians 5-0 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rokq822/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280628105&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080629/thumb.87a323db0076478a8d95619fc09efc0b.reds_indians_baseball_ohtd109.jpg" width="129" height="81" alt="Cleveland Indians' , from left to right, Shin-Soo Choo, Casey Blake and Kelly Shoppach watch from the dugout in the bottom of the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Cleveland. The Reds won 5-0. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Johnny Cueto added a few wrinkles and changes to go with his crackling fastball. The rookie right-hander won for the first time in four starts for Cincinnati, combining with four Reds relievers to shut out the Cleveland Indians 5-0 on Saturday night. "I've been working on my changeup and slider," Cueto said through an interpreter.</p><br clear="all" />
Sabathia, Sizemore lead Indians past Reds, 6-0 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rfc5tgi/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280627105&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080628/thumb.a147c2721f6446a5bf663210f23019fc.reds_indians_baseball_ohtd109.jpg" width="129" height="81" alt="Cleveland Indians pitcher Masa Kobayashi, right, and catcher Kelly Shoppach celebrate after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 in a baseball game, Friday, June 27, 2008, in Cleveland. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>C.C. Sabathia can't even allow himself to watch his latest masterpiece. The reigning AL Cy Young winner, with trade rumors swirling around him, struck out 11 over eight innings, including Ken Griffey Jr. three times, to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 on Friday night. "I can't watch any sports (news) on TV because it is so crazy," said Sabathia (6-8), who has insisted since...</p><br clear="all" />
Rolen homers off Volquez to help Jays beat Reds (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r4f1mmv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280626114&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080627/thumb.8459b715639e4676a770578545e1308c.reds_blue_jays_baseball_cptm106.jpg" width="129" height="101" alt="Toronto Blue Jays' Scott Rolen, left, and Vernon Wells celebrate Toronto's 7-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, June 26, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Even before the game began, Edinson Volquez knew this wasn't going to be his day. Volquez was tagged for a season-high seven runs, including two on a home run by Scott Rolen, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Thursday night. The hard-throwing right-hander, who was 3-0 in his previous five starts, struggled with his command, his footing on the mound and was gone after 4 1-3...</p><br clear="all" />
Fan to sell Griffey HR ball at auction (AP)The Florida Marlins fan who says he caught the baseball that Ken Griffey Jr. hit for his 600th career home run plans to sell it in an auction. Joe Scherer said Thursday he decided to put the ball in the Aug. 1 auction after consulting with other people, including family and friends, in the aftermath of the June 9 game in Miami.
Reds activate INF Jerry Hairston from DL (AP)The Cincinnati Reds activated infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the 15-day disabled list Thursday. Hairston broke his left thumb stealing second base in a 9-4 victory over Florida on June 9. He will wear a protective sleeve over his thumb while batting and fielding, and said he may start holding batting gloves while running the bases to help protect his fingers from further injury.
Reds activate Hairston from DL (PA SportsTicker)The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Jerry Hairston, Jr. from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday.
Bruce, Griffey lead Reds past Jays in 10 innings (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11ru7qi6e/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280625114&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080626/thumb.60cd35e56d1e4121862f4f3b61ee1dd8.reds_blue_jays_baseball_fng113.jpg" width="98" height="129" alt="Cincinnati Reds pitcher Francisco Cordero celebrates his save in the Reds' 3-2 win in 10 innings over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Jay Bruce figured bunting for a base hit might shake him out of a slump. Six innings later, a fly ball worked much better. Bruce drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 602nd home run and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all" />
Dunn, Ricciardi dispute takes strange twist (AP)The dispute between Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn and Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi took a strange twist Tuesday. Last week, Ricciardi criticized Dunn on a Toronto radio station, accusing the slugger of lacking passion for the game. "We've done our homework on guys like Adam Dunn and there's a reason why we don't want Adam Dunn," Ricciardi responded to a caller asking about...
Blue Jays back Burnett with 3 homers, rout Reds (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r5rg67c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280624114&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080625/thumb.30b91f33963b467391defdfad3d019e4.reds_blue_jays_baseball_fng110.jpg" width="128" height="73" alt="Cincinnati Reds shortstop Paul Janish dives to catch a ground ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Brad Wilkerson during seventh inning baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The Blue Jays made Cito Gaston's return to Toronto one to remember. Scott Rolen hit one of his team's three home runs, A.J. Burnett pitched eight strong innings and the Blue Jays routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 on Tuesday night in Gaston's first game in Toronto since being rehired as manager. The crowd chanted Gaston's name as Toronto's long-dormant offense finally showed some life.</p><br clear="all" />
Starting rotation has become the strength of the Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)Those two speed bumps Friday night and Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds notwithstanding, you can understand...
Pettitte puts Yankees back on track against Reds (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rvjtg9a/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280622110&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080622/thumb.9f7e45521e8d460281a52eae6db5f495.reds_yankees_baseball_nyy115.jpg" width="94" height="129" alt="Home plate umpire Charlie Reliford, far left, watches as New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, second from left, and a trainer, far right, tend to reliever Kyle Farnsworth, center, as they remove Farnsworth after he was hit in the hand by Brandon Phillips eighth inning chopper to the mound in their interleague baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, June 22, 2008. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>During his 11 years in pinstripes, Andy Pettitte has always been at his best when the New York Yankees need to stop a losing streak. Pettitte put the Yankees back on track again Sunday, running his shutout stretch to 19 consecutive innings and helping New York avoid a three-game sweep with a 4-1 victory over the last-place Cincinnati Reds.</p><br clear="all" />
Reds activate SS Keppinger from DL, cut Phillips (AP)The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Jeff Keppinger from the disabled list Sunday and designated infielder Andy Phillips for assignment. Keppinger was in the lineup as Cincinnati tried for a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees. He batted second and started at shortstop, then moved to third base in the third inning to replace injured Edwin Encarnacion.
Reds activate INF Keppinger from DL (PA SportsTicker)The Cincinnati Reds activated infielder Jeff Keppinger from the 15-day disabled list prior to Sunday's interleague finale with the New York Yankees.
Dunn the most likely Red to be moved out of Cincy (Yahoo! Sports)The Cincinnati Reds are heading for last place if they don't watch out, so you wonder whether Walt Jocketty...
Thompson helps Reds beat Yankees 6-0 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rrurbvt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280621110&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080621/thumb.1f92f1cd800f43bebef41cb05dff432f.reds_yankees_baseball_nyff107.jpg" width="130" height="105" alt="New York Yankees relief pitcher Dan Giese hands the ball to manager Joe Girardi (27) before leaving the game during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 21, 2008 in New York. The Yankees lost the game 6-0. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Daryl Thompson woke up early Saturday, too excited to sleep. His major league debut just hours away, he joined two teammates for the subway ride to Yankee Stadium, got lost and ended up in Brooklyn. "That's why I got here late," Thompson said. "Kind of a bad impression, you know, first day." Thompson made quite the impression once he arrived, working out of a couple of jams in five innings to lead...</p><br clear="all" />
Reds place SS Cabrera on DL (PA SportsTicker)A bad season just got worse for Cincinnati Reds' shortstops.
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