Following a wonderful performance from AJ Smith-Shawver in the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Chris Sale is looking to pick up where both he and Smith-Shawver left off in order to keep the good times rolling on the mound for the Atlanta Braves. Just one night after AJ Smith-Shawver pitched eight one-hit shutout innings … Read more
AJ Smith-Shawver threw eight one-hit innings, no-hitting the Reds through seven, as the Braves used a single scoring inning to topple Brady Singer and the Reds on Monday night. While Smith-Shawver mostly let the defense behind him do the work and walked four, it was still a scintillating outing for a guy whose major league … Read more
After a big win last night, the Nationals are looking to win the series against the Reds this afternoon. Hopefully the offense can remain loud this afternoon after putting up double digits in the run column. Interestingly, Amed Rosario remains in the two hole after a big night. This is despite the fact that a … Read more
With almost a quarter of the season played, The Washington Nationals still feel lost, trying to find their identity. With a young bulls and veterans sprinkled in the lineup, the offense has been inconsistent. The most impressive part of the team this season has been the starting rotation, with guys like Mitchell Parker and Jake … Read more
After losing three straight, Washington salvaged what they could against a star-studded Philadelphia squad, winning 4-2 on Thursday. However, things aren’t going to get easier, playing a Cincinnati Reds team that has won six of their last eight. Cincinnati is inching closer and closer to potentially having a division lead in a competitive National League … Read more
Former NL Rookie of the Year and longtime big leaguer Tommy Helms passed away Sunday at age 83. Helms played in 14 seasons with the Reds, Astros, Pirates and Red Sox from 1964-77, and he managed the Reds on an interim basis over 64 games during the 1988-89 seasons. Helms broke into The Show … Read more
Braves Franchise History 1939 – Phil Niekro is born in Belmont County, Ohio. He made his major league debut in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves and won 318 games over a 24-year career before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. 2012 – The Braves acquire infielder Juan Francisco from the Reds in … Read more
Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson has been diagnosed with a low-grade oblique strain and will open the 2025 season on the injured list, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He underwent an MRI Thursday after experiencing discomfort in his back and side, and the imaging has revealed a strain. The team has not yet provided an expected … Read more
The Reds have agreed to a one-year, $5M deal with outfielder Austin Hays, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He can earn another $1M via incentives. The MAS+ client’s deal is still pending the completion of a physical. Hays, 29, gives the Reds the right-handed-hitting complement they’ve been seeking for the lefty-swinging outfield group of TJ … Read more
Image credit: © Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Subscribe to Baseball Prospectus The Reds have a number of prospects who should arrive in short order, but their depth is lacking after a wave of relatively recent promotions. Full access to this article is for Premium Baseball Prospectus subscribers. Sign up today to get access to insightful … Read more