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Reds' Tyson Lewis Just Keeps Getting Better

21 hours ago | baseballamerica.com | Doug Gray

“Our first impressions were that he was a strong, athletic, physical kid,” Reds senior director of player development Jeremy Farrell said. “He went out and had a good offseason and came into spring training prepared.”Nearly 10 months after being drafted, the 19-year-old Lewis took the field in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League. In his first professional at-bat, Lewis connected for a single with an exit velocity near 110 mph.
Friday night's Diamondbacks and Reds game suspended by rain

1 day ago | redlegnation.com | Doug Gray

The Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks had their game halted by rain on Friday night at Great American Ball Park. Following the 6th inning the umpires couldn’t wait any longer as the infield had become saturated and was unplayable, so they called on the grounds crew to pull the tarp. And a few minutes later the Reds gave the thumbs up to start the fireworks show that was supposed to follow the game.
Reds activate Christian Encarnacion-Strand, DFA Austin Wynns

1 day ago | redlegnation.com | Doug Gray

The Cincinnati Reds made two roster moves today prior to the start of their home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand was activated from the 15-day injured list. Catcher Austin Wynns was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for him, but since he had no options he has to be placed on waivers once removed. There is some news, though, of a move that didn’t happen. Elly De La Cruz is not going on the bereavement list.
Should the Cincinnati Reds be sellers? Buyers?

1 day ago | redlegnation.com | Doug Gray

We are still quite a bit away from the trade deadline, but that hasn’t stopped plenty of talk from both the local and national media about the trades that should be made. Two weeks ago Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote about how he believed the Reds should be sellers at the trade deadline. Two days later Cincinnati’s general manager Brad Meador pushed back on that idea – at least for the time being.
Reds offense sputters again, Cincinnati loses 9-1 to the Brewers

3 days ago | redlegnation.com | Doug Gray

After the Cincinnati Reds ended the 8-game winning streak of the Brewers on Tuesday night, Milwaukee came back on Wednesday afternoon and was able to get things back on track. They took the lead in the 3rd inning and they just kept on adding to their lead and never trailed as they picked up a 9-1 win that also gave them a series victory.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds - June 4, 2025

3 days ago | redlegnation.com | Doug Gray

Last night saw the Reds win on a thrilling final play as TJ Friedl robbed what would have been a game-tying home run for the final out of Cincinnati’s 4-2 win over the Brewers. The loss for Milwaukee ended their 8-game winning streak. This afternoon’s contest will decide the winner of the 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 12:40pm ET.
Reds sign Wade Miley, place Hunter Greene on the injured list

3 days ago | redlegnation.com | Doug Gray

The Cincinnati Reds made some roster moves this morning before their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. Hunter Greene, who left last night’s start after the 5th inning when he experienced some soreness in his right groin, was placed on the 15-day injured list. The club also signed left-handed pitcher Wade Miley to a big league contract. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for him the Reds moved right-handed pitcher Rhett Lowder to the 60-day injured list. Let’s start with Hunter Greene.
Taranto set to host World Triathlon Para Series for first time

4 days ago | triathlon.org | Doug Gray

The Italian city of Taranto hosts World Triathlon Para Series racing for the first time this weekend, marking the third stop on the 2025 Series following on from season-opener WTPS Devonport and last month's WTPS Yokohama. The 750m swim in the Mare Piccolo transitions to a fast, 5-lap 21km bike and from there it's just 2 laps and 5km remaining to the tape.
Hunter Greene's groin soreness returns in Reds win on Tuesday

4 days ago | bvmsports.com | Doug Gray

By Doug Gray via Redleg Nation, Photo: Redleg Nation Staff Hunter Greene's groin soreness returns in Reds win on Tuesday Doug Gray 06/03/2025 1 Just minutes after feeling jubilation of watching the Cincinnati Reds hold on for a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers that ended when TJ Friedl robbed Jake Bauers of a game-tying home run to record the final out, news came out that Hunter Greene's night was cut short because he felt soreness in his groin in the 5th inning.
TJ Friedl robs a home run to seal the Reds 4-2 win over Milwaukee

4 days ago | redlegnation.com | Doug Gray

The Milwaukee Brewers were inches away from tying the game up in the 9th inning, but TJ Friedl robbed Jake Bauers of a game-tying home run to end the game as the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 4-2 win that ended the Brewers 8-game winning streak. FinalRHEMilwaukee Brewers (33-29)250Cincinnati Reds (30-32)481W: Ashcraft (4-4) L: Peralta (5-4) SV: Pagan (15)Statcast | Box Score | Game ThreadThe Brewers began the game like they had no intentions of not winning their 9th game in a row.