Aroldis Chapman News

Let's recap today's titanic struggle. FINAL Colorado 5 Cincinnati 7 W: M. Latos L: J. Moyer S: A. Chapman BOX SCORE POSITIVES -It was... It was sunny and a sweltering 90 degrees when the game began, a perfect baseball storm that saw the Reds and Rockies combine for a Great American Ball... Make your 4th of July holiday or Memorial Day holiday taste ... (more)

Despite out-homering the Reds 5-4, the Rockies dropped their third consecutive series as they fell short in the finale in Cincinnati.

If you're a fan of the Reds or Indians -- or both -- the idea of an All-Ohio World Series has crossed your mind.

The recent winning streak the Good Guys have mustered is a wondrous sight. Seeing "Cincinnati" as the first name listed when you look at the National League divisional standings can only bring a smile to the face of any Reds fans.

Q: Did Johnny Cueto consult with Luis Tiant prior to imitating his back-turning pitching style or might he be guilty of plagiarism? - Dave, Miamisburg/Centerville/Beavercreek A: Only if Cueto smokes a cigar off the field, which he doesn't. Baseball players are The Great Imitators - batting stances, pitching motions and pointing to the heavens to ... (more)

Here's a Cincinnati Reds Scoreboard Stumper question that wouldn't force fans to dig into their memory banks but still would have the same desired challenging effect: If you guessed catcher Ryan Hanigan, you may have received some weird looks from your friends.

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto is tagged out at home plate by Colorado Rockies catcher Wil Nieves, right, after a Jay Bruce fly-out in the seventh inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Cincinnati.

With the high school baseball season just behind us, American Legion ball under way and the Gastonia Grizzlies slated to open at home on Tuesday, America's Pastime is settling into its spot on the local sports calendar.

Which National League team has won more games over its last 30 contests than the Reds ? Answer: nobody.

It's become the coolest scene in the grand panorama of Cincinnati sports. Possibly even cooler than fans who catch two home-run balls in the space of about a minute and a half.

And the Rockies' recent dominance of the Reds. Colorado owns Cincinnati. Manager Jim Tracy has a key to nearby Hamilton, but this is ridiculous.

Prior to the Reds final game in a series against the New York Yankees, manager Dusty Baker made an announcement: Aroldis Chapman will be his closer .

Following a four-game series sweep of the Braves , the Cincinnati Reds find themselves atop the NL Central with a record of 25-19. Winners of six in a row overall, the Reds have mostly relied on pitching; during their streak, they have allowed more than three runs just once - a 6-5 victory over the Yankees in the Bronx.

Brandon Phillips, Todd Frazier and Chris Heisey congratulate Devin Mesoraco at home plate after he hit a grand slam against the Atlanta Braves in the 6th inning.

Well that was fun! The Reds completed the 4-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves last night, stretching their winning streak to 6. Devin Mesoraco hit his first career grand slam and Homer Bailey gave the Reds their 6th straight quality start.

Braves color commentator Joe Simpson, 1995 "Georgia Sports Broadcaster of the Year," dropped several interesting nuggets of information and analysis during the Braves v. Reds ass-handing embarrassment of the Atlanta National League Base Ball Club.

Fingers crossed Nick Masset should be throwing some baseballs today. He hasn't thrown in over a month due to soreness in his shoulder.

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In a year full of uncertainty in the ninth inning, it's safe to expect the heavy amount of closer turnover to continue throughout the year.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Cincinnati.