TUCKER BARNHART NEWS

Swats sixth homer Barnhart went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-0 win over the Pirates.

Impact He took JT Brubaker deep as part of a seven-run first inning for the Reds. Barnhart could remain behind the plate all weekend while Tyler Stephenson nurses a minor hamstring issue, but while the veteran catcher has gone yard in consecutive starts, his .214/.267/.357 slash line in 14 games since the All-Star break isn't very appealing from a fantasy standpoint.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati

The Pirates will start Mitch Keller on Saturday and the Reds are expected to counter with Vladimir Gutierrez

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moustakas has big return, Reds easily handle Pirates 10-0

Mike Moustakas went 3 for 4 with three doubles and two RBIs in his return from the injured list to spark the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday nigh...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Thursday Barnhart is not starting Thursday's game against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barnhart, who has gone 8-for-38 with four RBI in 12 games since the All-Star break, sits for a second consecutive day. Tyler Stephenson is catching and batting fifth Thursday.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Barnhart will get a breather in the series finale after he caught in four of the Reds' past five games. Tyler Stephenson will be behind the dish Wednesday, working in a battery with Luis Castillo.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats fifth homer Barnhart went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.

Impact He went back-to-back with Eugenio Suarez to lead off in the third inning, giving the Reds an early 2-1 lead in the back-and-forth affair. Barnhart had an .815 OPS at the end of May but he hasn't contributed much since, slashing .243/.304/.348 over his last 38 games with two of his five homers on the year.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco's 3-run blast stuns Reds in 7-5 Twins win

Jorge Polanco delivered a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Barnhart will receive some routine maintenance in the series finale after he had caught each of the Reds' last three games. Tyler Stephenson will replace Barnhart behind the dish Sunday while batting out of the cleanup spot.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4

Joey Votto has set a Cincinnati Reds franchise record by homering in six consecutive games

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Barnhart isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Barnhart has gone 0-for-9 with three strikeouts in his last three appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat third.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Barnhart is not starting Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact An 0-for-4 effort Monday lowered Barnhart's average to .167 in eight games since the All-Star break. He has drawn only one walk and driven in just one run in that span. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the dish and bat third Tuesday.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miley expected to start for the Reds against Cubs

The Reds will start Wade Miley on Monday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle Hendricks

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Sunday Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Barnhart will get a breather for the second time in the series, allowing Tyler Stephenson to pick up a turn behind the plate. Cincinnati should continue to hand Barnhart the bulk of the starts against right-handed pitching for the foreseeable future, though he could fall into more of a timeshare at the position with Stephenson if the 51-47 Reds start to fade in the National League playoff picture.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Farmer sparks Reds comeback for 6-5 win over Cardinals

Tyler Stephenson drove in Kyle Farmer with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Friday Barnhart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Barnhart and Tyler Stephenson had alternated starts behind the plate for the last eight games, but it's now Stephenson who will get the nod for the second game in a row. Stephenson's .774 OPS makes a great case for more playing time, though Barnhart's .754 mark isn't far behind, so a fairly even split should be expected down the stretch unless something changes.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Barnhart will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last six games as he continues to alternate starts behind the dish following the All-Star break. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat third.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Barnhart is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Barnhart has the playing-time edge over Tyler Stephenson overall, starting 59 games behind the plate to Stephenson's 35 (with Stephenson starting an additional 13 at first base), but the pair appear to be converging lately. They've alternated starts over the last six games, which could mean Barnhart starts Tuesday before retreating to the bench again Wednesday.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Barnhart will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Barnhart is having a good season at the plate, as his .762 OPS represents a career high. Fellow backstop Tyler Stephenson owns an even better .807 OPS, however, so the Reds will likely continue to give Barnhart fairly frequent rest in the second half. Stephenson will catch Luis Castillo on Saturday.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Barnhart is on the bench for Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee.

Impact The 30-year-old has started the last four games, collecting four hits and a pair of RBI in 16 at-bats. Barnhart is hitting .306 in his last 36 at-bats dating back to June 22. Tyler Stephenson will catch Luis Castillo and hit fifth Sunday afternoon.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Tucker Barnhart was surprisingly in the Reds starting lineup on Friday All season, Tucker Barnhart has usually come off the bench when the Reds faced left-handed starters. Here's why Friday was different.

JULY 9, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

García HR in 8th, Brewers beat Reds to boost NL Central lead

Avisaíl García hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gray, India leads Reds over Royals 5-2 with late rally

Sonny Gray gave up two runs over seven innings, and Jonathan India hit a two-run double as the Cincinnati Reds rallied for three runs in the seventh inning and beat the Kansas City...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Tuesday Barnhart isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's series finale against the Cubs, but he'll be excluded from the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate and bat second.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Barnhart is on the bench for Monday's game against the Royals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact He sits after going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's contest, raising his batting average to a respectable .269 on the season. Tyler Stephenson is catching and batting cleanup in the series opener Monday.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen strong again as Reds hand Cubs 9th straight loss

Amir Garrett escaped a jam in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their ninth straight loss with a 3-2 win

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS