Drew Koch

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Nolan Arenado's no-trade clause is looking like a blessing for the Astros

1 day ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

There was a lot of buzz around Arenado during the offseason. The Houston Astros were in deep negotiations with the St. Louis Cardinals this past offseason and have every intention of trading for eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado. But Arenado turned his nose up to the Astros and exercised the no-trade clause in his contract, preferring to remain in St. Louis. Things couldn't have worked out better for the Astros.
Terry Francona’s lineup logic has Reds fans completely fed up

2 days ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Hello?! Anybody home?! Huh, think McFly, think!It didn't take long for the Cincinnati Reds fanbase to turn on Terry Francona. Frankly, the honeymoon period was over after Francona gave the ball to Ian Gibaut on Opening Day only to see the right-hander give up a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning. It's been a difficult first season in Cincinnati for Francona and Reds fans are getting restless.
Wade Miley reunion says the quiet part out loud about this top Reds prospect

2 days ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

It's not time yet. After losing Hunter Greene to the injured list with a groin strain, the Cincinnati Reds have re-signed Wade Miley to a major-league contract. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, Rhett Lowder was moved to the 60-day IL. Adding Miley to the active roster is a clear message to top prospect Chase Petty — you're not ready yet. Miley was signed to a minor-league deal during spring training, and after seven rehab assignments, opted out of his deal this past weekend.
Jeremy Peña's 2025 breakout could result in more than his first All-Star appearance

2 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

He's coming for some hardware. Voting for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game begins today and every single fan throughout the city of Houston will undoubtedly be casting their ballot for shortstop Jeremy Peña. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign this season and should be well on his way to being named a starter for this year's Midsummer Classic. Peña, however, might have something bigger in mind than an invite to the All-Star Game in Atlanta.
TJ Friedl is making it impossible for the Reds to shop him at the MLB trade deadline

2 days ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Is TJ part of the Reds core? TJ Friedl just bailed out the Cincinnati Reds — and more specifically Elly De La Cruz — with a game-saving catch up against the wall on Tuesday night. After a De La Cruz throwing error left the door open for the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning, Jake Bauers' would-be game-tying home run to center field was robbed by Friedl, and the Reds escaped with a 4-2 win.
MLB insider maps out bold Astros trade deadline strategy that would spark a riot

2 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

He said what now?!Should the Houston Astros be sellers at this year's MLB trade deadline? New York Post columnist and MLB insider Joel Sherman sure thinks so. But Sherman's rationale goes well beyond the notion of selling off expiring assets — he wants Houston to have a full-blown fire sale. Before diving into the details of Sherman's trade deadline blueprint for Houston, it should be noted that he doesn't believe Astros GM Dana Brown will take his advice.
This Reds roster decision suddenly looks worse after Hunter Greene's injury

2 days ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Not again. After Hunter Greene exited Tuesday's game with groin injury, Nick Krall was probably on the phone with Wade Miley's representation trying to negotiate a new deal. Rather than add Miley to the 40-man roster over the weekend, the Cincinnati Reds made the bold decision to let him re-enter free agency. The veteran left-hander had an opt-out clause in his contract and is back on the open market and looking for work.
Reds’ roster worry just became reality after Dodgers’ quiet move

3 days ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

He wouldn't last for long. The Cincinnati Reds have held on to three catchers for more than a month and the fanbase has had enough. The idea of keeping three backstops is even more ridiculous when you learn that Austin Wynns hasn't started a game behind the plate since the end of April. The Los Angeles Dodgers, however, just made a recent addition to their roster and it reveals exactly why Cincinnati has been so adamant about keeping Wynns around.
Reds refuse to lose underrated bullpen arm despite rival interest

3 days ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

He's not going anywhere. Cincinnati Reds reliever Joe La Sorsa exercised his upward mobility clause earlier this month. Despite interest from other organizations, La Sorsa is staying put in Cincinnati with MLB insider Ari Alexander reporting that the Reds plan to add the left-hander to the 40-man roster. Cincinnati currently has an opening on the 40-man roster after trading away Alexis Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers last week.
Matt McLain might need the same wake-up call that fixed this Cubs rookie

3 days ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

The Reds can't keep prolonging the inevitable. Matt McLain was out of the Cincinnati Reds lineup on Monday night against the Milwaukee Brewers. Even when the situation called for it in the ninth inning, Reds manager Terry Francona refused to use McLain as a pinch-hitter despite Garrett Hampson stepping into the on-deck circle with Cincinnati trailing 3-2. McLain's role with the Reds has changed drastically since Opening Day.