TUCKER BARNHART NEWS

Slugs second homer Barnhart went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over Cleveland.

Impact Barnhart gave Cincinnati an early lead with a 412-foot shot to center field in the second inning. The long ball was his second this season and pushed his RBI total to eight. The career .249 hitter is slashing .387/.424/.710 across 33 plate appearances in 2021. There's ample reason to be skeptical that he can sustain his early-season success, but it's not the worst idea to ride his offensive surge for as long as he's swinging a hot stick.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians

Josh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnati’s tying...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Friday Barnhart will remain on the bench for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Barnhart sits for back-to-back games for the first time this season. He's now been in the lineup for eight of the Reds' first 13 games, with Tyler Stephenson, who starts Friday, getting the nod five times.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday against the Giants.

Impact Barnhart went 0-for-5 with a run, one walk and three strikeouts in the first two games of the series against the Giants. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate for Wednesday's series finale, batting eighth.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Barnhart started the first two games of the season but will take a seat Sunday after going 4-for-9 with three doubles, one run and two RBI. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate in the series finale for Cincinnati.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locastro's speed, Smith's pitching help D-backs top Reds 8-3

Riley Smith pitched six effective innings in his first career start, Tim Locastro had four hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks cooled off the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot with three-hit game Barnhart went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Barnhart doubled to drive home a run in the sixth inning, then plated the eventual winning run with a single in the 10th. The backstop extended his hitting streak to five games in the process and has notched consecutive three-hit performances. Barnhart is slashing .444/.474/.778 through 19 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barnhart's two-out single leads Reds over D-backs 6-5 in 10

Tucker Barnhart hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning, Tyler Naquin crushed his big league-best fifth homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rests for day game Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact He'll be getting a routine maintenance day while the Reds and Pirates wrap up their series with a day game. Tyler Stephenson checks in behind the dish, batting eighth in the lineup.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in rout Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact The bottom of the Reds' order was a wrecking ball Tuesday, as Nick Senzel, Jonathan India and Barnhart combined for nine hits, nine runs and seven RBI from the 6-7-8 spots. The veteran catcher is better known for his defense, but Barnhart is having a strong start to the season at the plate, going 5-for-13 (.385) with a homer and five RBI in five games.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin stars as Reds pound Pirates for 4th straight win

Tyler Naquin homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds pound the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat in series finale Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Barnhart will be getting a routine day off after starting at catcher in each of the Reds' first two games of the season. Tyler Stephenson will check into the starting nine for the first time in 2021, batting eighth while catching for starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6

Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, stetting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow bat this spring Barnhart has just four hits in 33 at-bats this spring, albeit with five walks.

Impact Despite the slow start and a poor 2020 campaign with the bat, Barnhart is expected to be the primary starter behind the plate ahead of teammate Tyler Stephenson thanks to his superior defensive skills.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic Reds believe key pieces are in place to win now

The Cincinnati Reds say the key pieces are in place for them to make a run in the National League Central

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday's Sports in Brief

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barnhart joins Bench, Edwards with 2nd GG For the second time in his career, Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart was recognized as the best at his position defensively. Barnhart was named a...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Arenado, Gordon each win 8th Gold Glove; Betts gets 5th

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has won his eighth consecutive Gold Glove and right fielder Mookie Betts snared his fifth in a row, his first with the World Series cha...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tucker Barnhart's 'game-changing plays' earn a second Gold Glove The veteran's ball-blocking and pitch-framing skills garner praise from the team's pitchers and help secure league honor.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bell: Late season surge leaves Reds optimistic for 2021

The Cincinnati Reds made a quick exit from the playoffs but a surge late in the season has them feeling optimistic about the future

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Over in a hurry: A couple bad days end MLB seasons

The Cincinnati Reds had a quick, disappointing trip the MLB playoffs in 2020

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tucker Barnhart hopes playoff berth is stepping stone for 2021 Cincinnati Reds Tucker Barnhart discusses the Reds' anemic offense in their postseason series loss to the Braves and why he wanted a slider vs. Ronald Acuña...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting in Game 1 Barnhart is not in Wednesday's Game 1 lineup against Atlanta.

Impact It's not surprising to see Barnhart, who bats left-handed, go to the bench with southpaw Max Fried starting for Atlanta. Curt Casali gets the nod behind the dish while batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Barnhart started the last two games and went 0-for-6 with one walk and one strikeout during that time. Curt Casali will handle the catching duties Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE