Reds offer arbitration to Weathers
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:14:00 EDT)
Before Monday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline, the Reds offered salary arbitration to free-agent reliever David Weathers.

Reds make pitch for Rhodes
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:47:00 EDT)
Free agent Arthur Rhodes' agent, Dan Horwits, confirmed to MLB.com on Monday that Cincinnati has recently made a contract offer to the veteran reliever.

Parker firmly believes he's Hall-worthy
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EDT)
There was a time during the late 1970s when Dave Parker was arguably the best player in baseball, and he seemed destined to one day be immortalized in the hallowed halls of the Baseball Hall of Fame. However, after 12 years on the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Hall of Fame ballot, the man known as "The Cobra" is still waiting.

Vaughn gets first crack at Hall ballot
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EDT)
Greg Vaughn, who is on the ballot for the Hall of Fame for the first time, made hitting home runs look easy during a 15-year career that saw him hit 355 dingers in 15 seasons with Milwaukee, San Diego, Cincinnati, Tampa Bay and Colorado from 1989-2003.

Gant makes debut on Hall ballot
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EDT)
When thinking about the young players who helped the Braves make their dramatic turnaround during the early 1990s, it's easy to remember Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. But nobody should ever forget the remarkable contributions provided by Ron Gant.

Mailbag: Alonso in a starting role?
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:00:00 EDT)
Could Yonder Alonso have a starting job in 2009? What are the Reds' top priorities this offseason? Mark Sheldon answers these and other questions.

Deadline for Reds comes Monday
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Reds have eight remaining free agents, but only reliever David Weathers is likely to be offered salary arbitration before Monday's midnight ET deadline.

Reds support local youth baseball
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EDT)
The Reds Community Fund made community investments worth $1.7 million in 2008, with much of the money going to local youth baseball initiatives.

Alonso impresses in Hawaiian league
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:59:00 EDT)
Yonder Alonso, the Reds first-round Draft pick in June, recently completed his season with Waikiki in the Hawaii Winter Baseball. The 21-year-old first baseman batted .308 (32-for-104) with four home runs and 21 RBIs. He had an on-base-plus slugging percentage (OPS) of .929.

Cincy baseball writers hand out awards
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:30:00 EDT)
The Cincinnati chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America recently handed out postseason awards to three members of the Reds' 2008 club.

Mailbag: Can Cordero be a leader?
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Can Francisco Cordero step up as a veteran presence in the bullpen? Beat reporter Mark Sheldon answers this question and more in this week's mailbag.

Reds interested in Weathers
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:25:00 EDT)
Don't count David Weathers out from the Reds yet. Weathers, a veteran right-handed reliever, recently said he had "flipped the page" about pitching again in Cincinnati. However, the Reds and the pitcher's agent still have communication lines open.

Auction set up to assist Ricky Stone
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:40:00 EDT)
Former Major League pitcher Ricky Stone, diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor earlier this year, and his family need financial assistance, and the baseball community has stepped up to help the cause.

Reds focused on acquiring bullpen help
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:41:00 EDT)
Following free-agent left-handed reliever Jeremy Affeldt's departure earlier this week, the Reds have increased their efforts to get more bullpen help. Team is also looking to trade for a right-handed slugger.

Official scorer Sample dies at 77
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EDT)
The Reds learned Friday that longtime official scorer Glenn Sample has died at the age of 77. Next season would have been the 30th season for Sample as a Major League official scorer.

Reds add four to 40-man roster
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:55:00 EDT)
The Reds added pitchers Matt Maloney, Carlos Fisher, Robert Manuel and Sam Lecure to their 40-man roster on Thursday to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.

Votto and Bruce named Topps All Stars
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:30:00 EDT)
Reds first baseman Joey Votto and outfielder Jay Bruce were named to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star team on Thursday.

Dickerson making baseball green
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:39:00 EDT)
A native of Southern California, Chris Dickerson has been recycling since he was a child, and the Reds outfielder is encouraging other Major Leaguers to do the same.

Reds break ground on spring facility
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:38:00 EDT)
The Reds and Goodyear, Ariz., city officials broke ground Monday on a practice facility which the National League's charter franchise will make its Spring Training home beginning in 2010.

Griffey named public diplomacy envoy
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:59:00 EDT)
Ken Griffey Jr. has been named a public diplomacy envoy Tuesday by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Mailbag: Is relief in sight?
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:49:00 EDT)
Why have the Reds not been aggressive in signing their free-agent relievers? Beat reporter Mark Sheldon answers this question and more in this week's mailbag.

Affeldt signs deal with Giants
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:55:00 EDT)
Jeremy Affeldt signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Giants on Monday, ending his tenure with the Reds and leaving them lighter at the back end of the 'pen.

Big Red Machine still a big draw
(Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:00:00 EDT)
Nostalgia was in the air on Saturday when several members of the Big Red Machine were on hand for a reunion autograph show in Cincinnati.

Reds eye pop as free agency opens
(Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EDT)
With the passing of the exclusive period for teams to negotiate with their own free agents, the Reds are set to fill a couple of needs and maybe rebuild their bullpen.

Bonifay among additions to Reds' staff
(Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:07:00 EDT)
The Reds announced three additions to their front office Thursday. Cam Bonifay and Mike Squires were hired as special assistants to general manager Walt Jocketty, while Jamie Quirk was named as a professional scout.