JESSE WINKER NEWS

Hoerner, Happ, bullpen lead Cubs past Reds 8-5

Willson Contreras had four hits to tie a career high, rookie Nico Hoerner added three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs overcame an early three-run deficit to top Sonny Gray and the Cincin...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahle scheduled to start for Reds at Cubs

The Reds will start Tyler Mahle on Tuesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec Mills

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antone, Reds to face Kuhl, Pirates

The Reds will start Tejay Antone on Sunday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Chad Kuhl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suárez hits 3 home runs, leads Reds past Pirates 6-2

Eugenio Suárez hit three homers in a game for the first time in his career, driving in five runs and leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams expected to start as Pirates host the Reds

The Reds will start Anthony DeSclafani on Saturday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Trevor Williams

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brault expected to start for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati

The Reds will start Luis Castillo on Friday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Steven Brault

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati Reds notebook: Nick Senzel begins workouts; Jesse Winker serves suspension Nick Senzel participated in his first workout Tuesday since he was placed on the injured list. He could return to the Reds lineup in about a...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM

Serving one-game suspension Winker is serving his one-game suspension Tuesday against the Cardinals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Winker was appealing his suspension, but he'll elect to serve it against St. Louis on Tuesday, especially with left-hander Kwang-Hyun Kim starting for the Cardinals. He should be available Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Winker is not starting Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Winker has a one-game suspension hanging over his head, stemming from an ejection Saturday, though he appealed the punishment and was in the lineup Monday. There has yet to be a report that he lost the appeal, so his day off Tuesday seems to be just be a routine one with a lefty (Kwang-Hyun Kim) starting for the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Monday Sports in Brief

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals play the Reds after Hudson's solid performance

St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Dakota Hudson

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeJong grand slam helps Cardinals hold off Reds 7-5

Paul DeJong hit his first career grand slam, helping Dakota Hudson to his first win of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Cincinnati Reds 7-5

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appealing suspension Winker is appealing his one-game suspension that he received after being ejected from Saturday's nightcap and will start as the designated hitter Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The C...

Impact Winker was the only player to receive a suspension for his role in Saturday's incident, but he'll still be available while he appeals. If the suspension is upheld, Aristedes Aquino could fill in as the designated hitter for a game.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis visits Cincinnati after Wainwright's strong outing

St. Louis looks to follow up a strong outing by Sunday starter Adam Wainwright

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ejected from nightcap Winker was ejected from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader agianst the Cubs, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The benches cleared during the fourth inning, resulting in Winker, Joey Votto and manager David Bell getting tossed for the Reds. Winker went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and a walk between the two games prior to the ejection.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reds take advantage of wild Kimbrel, beat Cubs for DH split

Nick Castellanos raced home on Craig Kimbrel’s third wild pitch of the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a doubleheader sweep by topping the Chicago Cubs 6-5

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two more extra-base hits Winker went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Winker is on an insane heater; he is 22-for-52 (.423 average) with five doubles, nine homers, nine walks and a stolen base in his last 16 games. He's blossoming into the type of hitter many expected he could be as a prospect and has fought his way out of the strict platoon role he was stuck in last year.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard twice in opener Winker went 3-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in a 6-1 win over the Brewers during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader.

Impact The 27-year-old had been in a bit of a slump, going 3-for-21 with zero RBI over his prior six games, but Winker's bat snapped back to life in impressive fashion in Thursday's matinee. On the season he's now hitting .325 with eight homers, but only 13 RBI, through 29 contests.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marmolejos' slam gives Mariners a twinbill split with Padres

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds sweep Brewers as teams resume play following protest

Wade Miley allowed one hit over four scoreless innings to help Cincinnati to a 6-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, completing a doubleheader sweep one day after the teams opted...

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati Reds: Forget Thom Brennaman, lets talk about Jesse Winker Despite Cincinnati Reds' announcer Thom Brennaman's homophobic slur during Wednesday's Reds-Royals game, Reds fans can smile at Jesse Winker...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Opens scoring in Game 2 Winker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-0 win over the Royal's in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact Winker made sure the Reds would avoid getting shut out in both halves of the doubleheader with his long ball in the third inning. The 27-year-old is up to six homers this season, all of which have come in his last seven games. Winker has added 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and a stolen base in 22 contests overall.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE