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Reds beat Yankees in a classic national anthem standoff on July 4th

Nothing could match Graham Ashcraft's Fourth of July patriotism.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 4, 2024

Spencer Steer's Grand Slam Lifts Reds Over Phillies

Spencer Steer's grand slam leads Cincinnati Reds to victory over Philadelphia Phillies in a thrilling game under challenging weather conditions. Stay tuned...

Top News · Apr 2, 2024

Sept. 1 primer: How the Cubs are navigating roster expansion, playoff roster rules

Teams get two extra roster spots beginning Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

Key misses against Reds cost Vince Velasquez in Pirates debut

CINCINNATI — The upside of Vince Velasquez, one of two starting pitchers the Pirates added via free agency this winter, can be really good. With multiple breaking balls, as well as a spin-heavy, riding fastball, it’s certainly not weaponry Velasquez lacks. For the large part of his career, however, it’s…

Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023

Michael Chavis helps Pirates complete walk-off victory over Reds

PITTSBURGH — Michael Chavis sprinted toward first base and raised his right fist in the air, the emotion evident as his line drive into left field easily finding some grass, the Pirates walking it off for one of their more enjoyable victories during a frustrating season.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Clay Holmes blows three-run lead in ninth as Yanks fall to Reds

NEW YORK — The Yankees had lost back-to-back-to-back games just once in this fabulous first half. So the odds were in favor of baseball’s best breaking a two-game slide Tuesday night, especially with one of its All-Stars on the mound and one of baseball’s worst wearing road red.

Newsday · Jul 13, 2022

Mets stage late comeback to beat Reds in extra innings, take series

CINCINNATI — The Mets’ 8-3 win over the Reds in 10 innings Wednesday night was plenty dramatic, sure, but it was less thrilling comeback and more relieving avoidance of a would-be series loss against perhaps the worst team in the National League.

Newsday · Jul 7, 2022

An ump made Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft take his wedding band off thanks to an obscure rule

This was weird.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 19, 2022

Ashcraft Told to Remove Wedding Band During Foreign Substance Check

The right-hander was informed of a newly-enforced MLB rule in an unexpected way on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19, 2022

Alex Wood loses battle vs. old friend as Giants drop second in a row to Reds

CINCINNATI — Alex Wood spent a season here — not a very memorable one, mind you, missing most of it with a back injury — but that wasn’t why he would have had this game circled on his calendar.

Tribune News Service · May 28, 2022