Watch: Billy Hamilton Scores From 3rd On Sac Fly Barely Into Outfield
(CBS) Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is renowned for his speed — it’s the overwhelming reason he’s in the majors — and on Wednesday he had his crowning day in displaying his best trait in Cincinnati’s...
View ArticleWatch: Sometimes Fly Balls Have A Way Of Humbling You
(CBS) Poor Travis Snider. The effort was all there for the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder trying to make a catch last night against the Reds in Cincinnati. The execution just wasn’t. And to make matters...
View ArticleReds Beat Reeling Cubs 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Alfredo Simon lowered his ERA to 0.86, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Friday for their 16th win in their last 17 games at Wrigley Field. Making his third start, Simon...
View ArticleWatch: Billy Hamilton Goes 1st-To-3rd On Chopper To Pitcher
(CBS) At some point, Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton will stop being a novelty. We’ll be used to his all-world speed and won’t think much of it. Less than a month into his first major league season,...
View ArticlePreview: Cubs at Reds
Chicago's Jeff Samardzija opposes Cincinnati's Alfredo Simon tonight.
View ArticleCubs At Reds Game Postponed For Rain
CINCINNATI (AP) — The opening game of a series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds was postponed because of rain on Monday night. The game never began and was called after a 57-minute...
View ArticleBernstein: Abreu Story Obscuring Truth
By Dan Bernstein- CBSChicago.com Senior Columnist (CBS) It has been quite a season so far for the young Chicago first baseman, and he’s well deserving of all the attention. He has already compiled a...
View ArticleWatch: MLB’s New Player Tracking System
(CBS) In early March, MLB Advanced Media announced it was unveiling a new player tracking system that would was a first of its kind for the regular consumer and change the way scouts and fans evaluate...
View ArticleCarlos Marmol’s Career Is Still Kicking
(CBS) Former Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol has reached an agreement on a minor league contract with the Reds, CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman reported. The 31-year-old Marmol opened the year with the Marlins...
View ArticleLevine: Teammates Marvel At Samardzija’s Focus
By Bruce Levine- (CBS) Although Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija may be pitching elsewhere in the next 30 days ,support from teammates and the coaching staff remains strong. All parties understand that the...
View ArticleLevine: Arrieta Flirts With History
By Bruce Levine- (CBS) Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta flirted with history Tuesday evening as he attempted to become the first player in franchise history to throw a perfect game. Arrieta had the...
View ArticleEmma: Reds’ Hamilton Has Speed Never Seen In Baseball
By Chris Emma- CHICAGO (CBS) — Through the peaks and valleys of baseball’s 162-game grind, speed never slumps. And the fastest man in the game needed it more than ever during his early season...
View ArticlePreview: Cubs-Reds
Edwin Jackson opposes Mike Leake tonight at Great American Ballpark.
View ArticleReds Top Cubs 9-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jay Bruce played first base for the first time since high school and committed an error that let in a run Monday night, but later homered to help the Cincinnati Reds rally for a 9-3...
View ArticlePreview: Cubs-Reds Playing Doubleheader
Travis Wood and Tsuyoshi Wada, who's making his MLB debut, will pitch for the Cubs today.
View ArticleReds Strike Early, Beat Cubs In Doubleheader Opener
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jay Bruce returned to right field and hit another two-run homer on Tuesday afternoon, and Johnny Cueto extended his winning streak against Chicago, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a...
View ArticleReport: Cubs Calling Up Alcantara For 2-Day Stint
(CBS) At long last, one of the Cubs’ heralded prospects has received a call-up to the big show. Second baseman/outfielder Arismendy Alcantara has been promoted from Triple-A Iowa to the Cubs for a...
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