Pirates face the Reds with 1-0 series lead
The Pittsburgh Pirates lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI REDS 77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
How to Watch Pirates vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 23
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Nick Lodolo - Continues to struggle Lodolo (9-6) took the loss against Pittsburgh on Thursday, allowing five runs on two hits and three walks while striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings.
Impact On the plus side, Lodolo racked up 17 whiffs and nine punchouts -- his most since he struck out 11 Padres on April 29. Despite that, the left-hander's outing ended on a very sour note, as he followed four scoreless frames with a disastrous fifth. In that inning, Lodolo gave up only one hit -- an infield single -- but also experienced a loss of control, hitting two batters and walking two more. He gave up two runs before departing with two outs and the bases loaded, then watched from the dugout as all three of the runners he passed over to the bullpen came around to score. Lodolo is 1-3 in his past five starts and has an ugly 9.75 ERA over that span.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
One rough sequence spoils Lodolo's bounceback bid PITTSBURGH -- Nick Lodolo was on track to get exactly the kind of start he needed to rebound from a shaky stretch on Thursday at PNC Park. T...
AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM
Buck Farmer - Opener for Friday Farmer will start Friday's game against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Farmer is tabbed as the official starter, but he has completed no more than two innings in any appearance this season. That said, he'll almost certainly serve as an opener, with Andrew Abbott the leading candidate to throw in bulk behind him.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Abbott - Likely for bulk innings Friday Abbott will not start Friday against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Abbott was originally listed as the probable pitcher for Friday's game but Buck Farmer will be the official starter. Farmer hasn't completed more than two innings in any appearance this season, meaning Abbott will likely enter the game early on and pitch for several frames.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Skenes strikes out 9 in 6 innings, De La Cruz hits a three-run double and Pirates beat Reds 7-0
Paul Skenes struck out nine in six dominant innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a three-run double during a six-run fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Lodolo Struggles Again, Reds Lose to Pirates 7-0 That was ugly...
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Joey Votto Goes Into Detail About Emotional Decision to Retire From Baseball The Reds legend explained why he chose to retire from MLB.
AUGUST 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pirates vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 23
Preview the August 23 matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 23 • DATA SKRIVE
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Reds sign first baseman Dominic Smith, two days after he was released by the Red Sox
The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran first baseman Dominic Smith before their game against the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ty France - Sitting down Thursday France isn't in the Reds' lineup for Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh.
Impact France will get a breather during Thursday's series opener after going 2-for-11 with two RBI and two runs scored in Cincinnati's last series against Toronto. The newly signed Dominic Smith will get the nod to start at first base while Jonathan India serves as the DH, allowing Santiago Espinal to cover second.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Stephenson - Sitting Thursday Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Stephenson is currently enjoying a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-29 with a home run and five RBI. He'll get a breather Thursday while Luke Maile catches for Nick Lodolo and bats ninth.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Brent Suter - Cleared for rehab assignment Suter (shoulder) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment.
Impact Suter has been shelved since late July with a partial tear of his left teres major muscle but has been cleared to try things out in games. The lefty reliever is expected to require at least three rehab appearances, so he could be looking at an early September return.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Brooks Kriske - Exits 40-man roster The Reds designated Kriske for assignment Thursday.
Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Dominic Smith. Kriske has spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Louisville, where he's posted a 3.10 ERA and 72:29 K:BB over 49.1 innings. The control has been a problem, but Kriske's swing-and-miss ability could mean some interest on waivers.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Fraley - Lands on injured list The Reds placed Fraley on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right knee sprain, retroactive to Aug. 21.
Impact Fraley was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to his knee, and he'll now sit down for at least another nine days while he recovers. Will Benson figures to start most days in right field while Fraley is sidelined, and the open roster spot will be given to Dominic Smith, who signed a major-league deal with the Reds on Thursday.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Votto Cracked the Code of Hitting Over the course of his 17-year career, the future Hall of Famer bested pitchers more frequently than almost any other player.
AUGUST 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dominic Smith - Agrees to MLB deal with Cincinnati The Reds have agreed to a major-league contract with Smith, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith was recently cut loose by the Red Sox following the return of Triston Casas from injury, but he's managed to quickly land another major-league deal. The 29-year-old slashed just .237/.317/.390 in 83 games for Boston, although he had collected a respectable .747 OPS since the All-Star break. Smith could see some action at first base while Jeimer Candelario (toe) is out.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Breaking down the career of Joey Votto | 08/22/2024 MLB Central breaks down the great career of Reds' first baseman Joey Votto after he announces his retirement from baseball
AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM
Jon Morosi discusses the retirement of Joey Votto | 08/22/2024 Jon Morosi on the top stories in baseball, including Joey Votto's retirement announcement after 17 MLB seasons all with the Reds
AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM
David Bell: 'Our results are my responsibility' TORONTO -- Just under 13 months ago, on July 28, 2023, David Bell signed a three-year contract extension to remain as Reds manager. It came...
AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM
Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions The Pittsburgh Pirates (59-67) welcome the Cincinnati Reds (62-65) to PNC Park Thursday to open a 4-game series. First pitch is set for 6:40...
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Jonathan India - Strong showing in comeback win India went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact The Reds found themselves in a 6-0 hole after three innings, but by the time India launched back-to-back homers with Noelvi Marte to lead off the top of the sixth, the visitors held a 9-6 lead. Cincinnati's offense also showed off its athleticism in the comeback, as India, Marte, Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer all collected a homer and a steal. India has flipped a switch in August, and over the last seven games he's batting .370 (10-for-27) with three homers, five runs and seven RBI.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ump Had Blunt Seven-Word Message After Ending Joey Votto's Last MLB Game on Ejection Votto’s big-league career ended unceremoniously, but with fanfare.
AUGUST 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
