MATT MCLAIN NEWS

Laureano hits 2 of the Orioles' 5 homers in their 9-5 victory over Cincinnati

Ramón Laureano came off the bench and hit two home runs, and the Baltimore Orioles went deep five times in their 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks three-run homer McLain went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact McLain belted a three-run homer off Cade Povich in the fourth inning, and the former came across home plate for an additional run in the sixth inning on an infield single by Austin Hays. It was McLain's fourth home run of the season and first since March 31 against the Rangers. He's slashing .205/.340/.538 with seven walks, two stolen bases, 11 runs scored and nine RBI across 47 plate appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reds slug three HRs while cruising past Orioles Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain hammered three-run home runs as the Cincinnati Reds ripped the host Baltimore Orioles 8-3 in Friday night’s...

3 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

De La Cruz, McClain each hit a 3-run HR as Reds beat Orioles 8-3

Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain each hit three-run home runs and the Cincinnati Reds began their first nine-game road trip of the season with an 8-3 victory over the Baltimore Orio...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits starting nine McLain is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Impact McLain started the first two games upon his return from the 10-day injured list, but he'll get a breather for Thursday's series finale. Gavin Lux is at second base and batting fifth for the Reds on Thursday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh and Miller lead the Mariners past the Reds 5-3

Cal Raleigh hit two more homers and Bryce Miller pitched five sharp innings, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt McLain: Good Things Come in Small Packages Matt McLain brings defense, speed, and power to the Reds in a small package.

5 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On base three times in return McLain went 0-for-2 with three walks, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Mariners.

Impact McLain was activated earlier in the day, returning to second base and second in the order. He scored each time after the first two walks, then the final free pass came with the bases loaded. After opening the season with six hits in his first 19 at-bats, McLain is hitless over the last 11 and is batting .200.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lux leads Reds against the Mariners following 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Seattle Mariners after Gavin Lux had four hits against the Mariners on Tuesday

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Hays homers to help the Reds beat Luis Castillo and the Mariners 8-4

Austin Hays drove in four runs in his season debut, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners 8-4

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds activate Diaz, McLain and Hays off injured list ahead of series opener against Mariners

The surging Cincinnati Reds will have all of their key players for the first time this season after making a series of roster moves before Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injured list The Reds reinstated McLain (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The 25-year-old has been sidelined since April 4 due to the hamstring strain, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after a brief stay on the injured list. Prior to the injury, McLain had yet to find much consistency with a .214 average through 31 plate appearances, though he flashed his power with three home runs.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Mariners on home winning streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Seattle Mariners looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds aim to sweep 3-game series over the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back when first eligible Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that he's pretty confident McLain (hamstring) will be ready for activation from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Charlie...

Impact McLain's placement on the IL earlier this week with a left hamstring strain seemed precautionary in nature, so it's not terribly surprising that he's trending toward a minimum absence. It appears the infielder will skip a rehab assignment and go directly back into the Reds' lineup, provided he can avoid setbacks.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reds start 3-game series with the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates to start a three-game series

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants aim to avoid series sweep against the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McLain lands on IL as Marte, Benson return to Majors SAN FRANCISCO -- The Reds placed infielder Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a slight left hamstring strain. Right-hander...

APRIL 9 • MLB.COM

Reds place second baseman Matt McLain on injured list as precaution with left hamstring injury

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring that the team expects will heal quickly by giving him some days to r...

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list The Reds placed McLain (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a left hamstring strain.

Impact McLain was reportedly available off the bench Monday, but the Reds will instead err on the side of caution with the 25-year-old's hamstring and give him more time to recover while on the injured list. He hasn't played since Saturday, so he'll be eligible to return from the IL in a week. While he's out, Santiago Espinal could benefit from increased playing time at second base, or the Reds could move Gavin Lux to the keystone from left field.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Giants leading series 1-0

The Cincinnati Reds play the San Francisco Giants with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench Monday McClain (hamstring) is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Giants on Monday but is available off the bench, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McClain will be out of the Reds' starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game due to left hamstring soreness, but he could be used as a pinch hitter in Monday's contest. Gavin Lux will start at second base and bat out of the cleanup spot against Giants right-hander Logan Webb.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Giants begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

The San Francisco Giants begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Bruin Continues to Deal with Injuries Former UCLA Bruin and Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain once again battles with injury in his second MLB season.

APRIL 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM