CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Claimed by Cincinnati Reds, New York native Harrison Bader hopes for future return to Yankees

The Cincinnati Reds claimed outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader off waivers in an effort to boosts their playoff push

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Reds claim two veteran outfielders off waivers The Cincinnati Reds added two veteran outfielders to the roster Thursday, one day before the start of a four-game series against the Chicago...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Former Red Sox OF joins Cincinnati Reds pennant push The Reds were active claiming reinforcements after this week's waiver dump.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Guardians reportedly win waiver claims for Angels' Lucas Giolito, 2 others

The Guardians won the waiver claims for three Angels pitchers while the Reds nabbed Angels OF Hunter Renfroe and Yankees OF Harrison Bader.

AUGUST 31, 2023

Hunter Renfroe - Heads to Cincinnati on waiver claim Cincinnati claimed Renfroe off waivers from the Angels on Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Renfroe went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double and four total RBI in his final game with the Angels on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The 31-year-old brings an established power stroke to the Reds' lineup, whether at DH or in the corner outfield, as they aim to reach the playoffs for just the second time in the last 10 years. Their other postseason appearance in that span was during the COVID-affected 2020 campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Bader - Claimed by Cincinnati Cincinnati claimed Bader off waivers from the Yankees on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com of ESPN reports.

Impact Bader never really found his groove in New York, partly due to injuries, but he has always been productive against left-handed pitching and plays excellent defense in center field. The 29-year-old is a solid and inexpensive pickup for the Reds as they battle through key injuries and try to make up ground in both the NL Central and NL Wild Card standings. He's only owed what's left of his $5.2 million salary for 2023 and is scheduled to become a free agent this winter.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember The Reds, after losing 100 games a year ago, begin a a 10-game home stretch at Great American Ballpark that could determine their playoff fa...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Big day in Wednesday's win Encarnacion-Strand went 4-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Giants.

Impact The rookie provided the Cincinnati bullpen with some breathing room when he launched a two-run shot off Tyler Rogers in the eighth inning. Encarnacion-Strand hadn't had a multi-hit performance since Aug. 19 and hadn't homered since Aug. 18, but the more important streak he snapped dated back to Aug. 4 -- the last time he avoided striking out. He closes the books on the month having posted a .255/.324/.418 slash line with four homers, nine runs and 12 RBI in 27 games, but his 34.3 percent strikeout rate and 5.6 percent walk rate during that time highlight the biggest obstacle between his loud tools and consistent production.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Díaz - Notches 35th save Diaz walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 35th save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Giants.

Impact He needed 20 pitches (12 strikes) to get the job done after walking Patrick Bailey to begin the frame, but Diaz got a little defensive help from Elly De La Cruz to avoid any further trouble. Diaz's 35 saves ties him for the NL lead with Camilo Doval, but the Reds' closer is showing signs of wearing down -- through 10.1 innings in August, he has a 10:8 K:BB to go along with his 2.61 ERA and 1.26 WHIP.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Greene - Sharp in third win Greene (3-6) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in a 4-1 victory over the Giants. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander got back on track after coughing up 14 runs (13 earned) in only 6.2 innings during his first two starts in August. Greene generated 30 called or swinging strikes among his 90 pitches as he collected his first win since June 17, as a lengthy IL stint due to a hip issue sidelined him for two months. The 24-year-old will look to carry that momentum into September, with his next outing likely to come at home next week against the Mariners.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Encarnacion-Strand shines as Reds top Giants Christian Encarnacion-Strand had four hits, including a home run, Hunter Greene pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Cincinnati...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Greene finds his footing as Reds finish .500 trip SAN FRANCISCO -- When Hunter Greene was sidelined with right hip pain for two months, his presence in the Reds' rotation was sorely missed....

AUGUST 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Encarnacion-Strand homers in first career 4-hit game, Reds beat Giants 4-1

Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered and drove in three runs in his first four-hit game in the majors, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 to avoid a three-ga...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kodai Senga, Eury Pérez highlight Pitching Ninja's filthiest rookies

This season has been a banner one for rookie pitchers across MLB. Check out the best pitches from this group of young hurlers.

AUGUST 30, 2023

Nick Senzel - Draws third straight start Senzel will start in left field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Senzel will stick in the lineup for the third game in a row, with all of his starts coming out of the corner outfield. His brief run as a regular in the Cincinnati outfield could come to an end as soon as Friday, when the Reds are likely to get Jake Fraley (toe) back from the 10-day injured list.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Stephenson - Gets maintenance day Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Stephenson will take a seat for the day game after he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts while catching all eight innings of Tuesday's 6-1 loss. Luke Maile will handle the catching duties for the Reds in the series finale.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Angels put Lucas Giolito, deadline additions on waivers — and what happens next

In just four weeks, the Angels went from all-in to tanking. In light of Tuesday's stunning development, let's address why, how they got here...

AUGUST 30, 2023

After near no-hitter, Giants chase sweep of Reds The San Francisco Giants have an opportunity to put three games between themselves and one of their chief competitors for a National League...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After near no-hitter, Giants chase sweep of Reds The San Francisco Giants have an opportunity to put three games between themselves and one of their chief competitors for a National League...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reds take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Giants

The Cincinnati Reds head into the matchup with the San Francisco Giants after losing three games in a row

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds rally to break up no-hitter, avoid shutout vs. Giants SAN FRANCISCO -- If not for Spencer Steer, the Reds' week would have gone from bad to worse in a hurry. From a disappointing weekend in the...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Giants vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 30

Preview the August 30 matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

MLB roundup: Giants' Alex Cobb flirts with no-no, beats Reds Spencer Steer spoiled Alex Cobb's bid for a first career no-hitter with a two-out double in the ninth inning Tuesday night, but the San Fran...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

MLB roundup: Giants' Alex Cobb flirts with no-no, beats Reds Spencer Steer spoiled Alex Cobb’s bid for a first career no-hitter with a two-out double in the ninth inning Tuesday night, but the San Fran...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MLB roundup: Giants' Alex Cobb flirts with no-no, beats Reds Spencer Steer spoiled Alex Cobb’s bid for a first career no-hitter with a two-out double in the ninth inning Tuesday night, but the San Fran...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM