Kent Mercker News

LOUIS -- Not long after the Reds play the Cardinals in their 2008 season finale on Sunday, players, coaches and manager Dusty Baker will go their separate ways for the offseason.

Baseball players used to be tough. Jackie Robinson went through unspeakable trials as he broke the color barrier.

Louisville Bats pitcher Matt Belisle has had a difficult time figuring out his role.

Scouting report: Cincinnati Reds By Jack Etkin , Rocky Mountain News , Tracy Ringolsby , Rocky Mountain News Thursday, July 24, 2008 * Series history: The Reds lead 70-59 overall, including 43-22 in Cincinnati ...

TV Online Cabrera leaves Dragons with wisdom, energy By Marc Katz Wednesday, July 16, 2008 DAYTON - Jolbert Cabrera has played baseball as a professional since 1990 and was born in 1972.

That's three long years back to the last screwballer, in the Jurassic period before PITCH f/x. So imagine my delight upon receiving this e-mail from SirKodiak: I thought you might be interested in Danny Herrera ...

Gary Majewski became a new dad just in time for Father's Day. Majewski and his wife, Melissa, welcomed their first child at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday.

Neither infielder Jolbert Cabrera nor relief pitcher Danny Herrera were anticipating they would get a callup from Triple-A Louisville to the Reds.

Homer Bailey was added to the Reds' roster to start Thursday's series finale against the Phillies.

Homer Bailey has been called up from Triple-A Louisville to the Reds. Bailey has an excellent chance of being an improvement from the fifth spot.

Danny Ray Herrera's time in the major leagues with Cincinnati didn't last long. The former Lobo pitcher got sent back to the minors.

Zimmerman was shelved for the first time in his career Tuesday, getting a spot on the 15-day DL because of a shoulder injury.

The Cincinnati Reds have put veteran left-handed reliever Kent Mercker on the disabled list and promoted rookie lefty Danny Herrera.

More... Tom Archdeacon Sis keeps up with Bruce's heroics By Tom Archdeacon Monday, June 02, 2008 CINCINNATI - In the Bruce household back in Texas, it's up for debate who has had the bigger week - Jay and what ...

Leo Mazzone hasn't seen much Braves baseball in person lately, but he's no stranger to what's going on with his former team.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Andy Green homered for the second straight day and Andy Phillips added another as the Louisville Bats beat Columbus 2-1 last night.

SAN DIEGO - Matt Belisle had a chance to solidify his spot in the rotation with a good start Sunday.

Reds reliever Kent Mercker, who went on the disabled list May 9 , is scheduled to pitch tonight on a rehab assignment for Dayton.

He will miss four-to-six weeks. LHP Kent Mercker was placed on the DL with a sore lower back, a problem that surfaced several times in his career, but he is expected to be ready when eligible to come off DL on ...

“The thing about Junior is that he played center field and batted third most of his career and when you do that you are carrying most of the weight defensively and offensively. That's double work.”

More... Baker shares Shea stories on final visit Saturday, May 10, 2008 NEW YORK - With the new Citi Field looming behind the left-field bleachers, it is obvious the days are numbered for Shea Stadium. via Dayton Daily News