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'There was never a doubt': How Diamondbacks rookie Tyler Gilbert went from nobody to no-hitter
With rotation struggles, the Diamondbacks turned to Tyler Gilbert for a spot start in Saturday's game. Instead, they got a spotless one. → Read More
‘Words are fun, man’: In baseball, there’s no better way to pass time than with a crossword
Crossword puzzles, that old-timey brain workout popular in generations past, has at least one loyal demographic remaining: Baseball players. → Read More
How David Hernandez rebuilt himself as a pitcher, and as a person
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – David Hernandez hit bottom on July 24 of 2013. → Read More
Cincinnati Reds' triple-A manager Pat Kelly is retired...from wrestling his players
When someone asks Pat Kelly to wrestle this year, he will decline. It will signal the end of an era. → Read More
Tucker Barnhart: New MLB mound visit rule 'messes with the game'
Teams are now limited to six mound visits a game. Tucker Barnhart, the reigning Gold Glover catcher, vehemently objected to the change. → Read More
Cincinnati Reds notes: Billy Hamilton unfazed by trade speculation
This winter was not the first time Billy Hamilton ever has heard his named included in trade speculation. But it was the most often he’s heard it. → Read More
Cincinnati Reds notes: Cliff Pennington happy to be a shortstop again
The chance to play shortstop is part of what led Cliff Pennington to the Reds, who do not have anyone capable of playing it if Jose Peraza is injured. → Read More
Joey Votto: “Something needs to start changing”
Joey Votto has expressed patience with the Cincinnati Reds' rebuild in the past, but Sunday signaled a more urgent desire to start winning. → Read More
Reds notes: Scooter Gennett wins his arbitration hearing
Scooter Gennett won his arbitration hearing over the team, and will make $5.7 million in 2018. The team filed for a salary of $5.1 million. → Read More
Michael Lorenzen is taking his rotation shot seriously
When it comes to making the starting rotation, the odds could be stacked against Michael Lorenzen. Not that he’s concerned. → Read More
Cincinnati Reds notes: Catcher Devin Mesoraco is a realist
Every time Devin Mesoraco got hurt, there always was next year. Not anymore. → Read More
Silver Slugger: Cincinnati Reds' third baseman Eugenio Suarez goes platinum
Eugenio Suarez said he didn’t want to get a tattoo. But he did want to alter something about his look. → Read More
Cincinnati Reds sign reliever David Hernandez to two-year deal
The Reds added another arm to solidify their bullpen, signing right-handed reliever David Hernandez to a two-year deal worth a total of $5 million. → Read More
The MLB draft is in June. The Reds conducted the first two rounds last week.
This year, Chris Buckley decided to try something different. Last week, five months before the real thing, the Reds held a mock draft. → Read More
Cincinnati Reds expect to improve in 2018, but it could be painful if they don't
As Reds GM Dick Williams answered questions from fans Thursday night, the Brewers were completing one of the shortest rebuilds in recent memory. → Read More
How did Scott Rolen do in his first year of Hall of Fame voting?
Scott Rolen remains on the ballot, but it's a daunting uphill climb toward the Hall of Fame. → Read More
B-Lark University: Barry Larkin shapes young stars…until he’s ready to manage the Reds
Every offseason, players like Dee Gordon and Francisco Lindor seek out the private coaching of Barry Larkin. Take a visit to B-Lark University. → Read More
Here are the Reds' minor-league coaching staffs
The Reds on announced the coaching staffs for every minor-league affiliate except their newest one, the affiliate in Greeneville that remains unnamed. → Read More
How the Andrew McCutchen trade affects Billy Hamilton
The Andrew McCutchen trade doesn't significantly alter the likelihood that Billy Hamilton is traded, but a deal was looking doubtful anyway. → Read More
The Reds still are talking with free-agent relievers
The Reds are still involved with relievers on the open market, one of whom is right-hander David Hernandez. A two-year deal isn't out of the question. → Read More