Layne Somsen Archives - Redleg Nation

On Cincinnati’s abysmal pitching staff

09/26/2016

Yes, we have known for a long time that Cincinnati's pitching has been brutal this year. Yes, this staff broke the record for most home runs allowed in a single season. Yes, they've been almost impossible to wa... Read More...

The first half is over. Let’s move on.

Chad Dotson

07/16/2016

The second half of the 2016 season began yesterday, and it couldn't have gotten here quickly enough, right? I'm sure you're all excited to see how the last 73 games of the season play out for the ol' Redlegs. ... Read More...

Just how bad has the Reds’ bullpen been?

Matt Wilkes

05/18/2016

If you've watched a single second of a Reds game this year, you know just how bad the relief corps has been. Once the baseball is taken from the starter and the outfield gates open, fans are left holding their ... Read More...

Recap: Somsen pays the Price

Steve Mancuso

05/16/2016

Cleveland came to bat in the bottom of the sixth inning with a 1-run lead. Rookie reliever Layne Somsen had thrown 23 pitches for the Reds in the fifth. Twenty-three. Not one of the six other members of the Red... Read More...

Recap: Jose can you see

Steve Mancuso

05/14/2016

The Reds and their fans got an early glimpse of the Rebuild Binder tonight, with Jose Peraza starting his first game in a Cincinnati uniform. Peraza, who recently turned 22, was called up for three games to rep... Read More...

The Farm as viewed from the Old Recliner

The Editors

05/05/2016

The past week tested the mettle of Reds fans with the setbacks and injuries to key contributors. As always, such events also create opportunities and this week was no exception. Tim Adleman received a promo... Read More...

Sunday Game Thread!

Steve Mancuso

03/27/2016

The Reds play the LA Dodgers today at 4:05 p.m. ET at Camelback Ranch, a beautiful facility the Dodgers share with the Chicago White Sox. The game will be televised nationally on the MLB Network, you can watch ... Read More...

This time, create and implement a pitching plan

The Editors

03/17/2016

By my count from the Old Recliner, the Reds now have 38 players on the 40-man roster, so there is room to add players and make starting rotation moves necessary to begin the season.Ã‚Â Bryan Price previous... Read More...

Thursday lineup, news and reading

Steve Mancuso

03/10/2016

The Reds head on the road to play the Colorado Rockies. The only broadcast is online radio streaming at MLB.com. The game starts at 3:10 p.m. ET. Here is the lineup: Jake Cave CF Eugenio Suarez 3B Brand... Read More...

Saturday lineup, news and reading

Steve Mancuso

03/05/2016

Our Reds look to bounce back after their first spring training defeat, losing to the Giants 4-3 yesterday. Today's game against the Chicago Cubs is the first the Reds will play away from the friendly confines o... Read More...

This Week on the Farm

Tom Diesman

04/17/2014

The Reds are out of the gate this year with a 6-9 start that has them sitting in 4th place in the NL Central.Ã‚Â This week let's take a look across the minors to see how each of the Red's full season minor lea... Read More...

Down on the Farm

Greg Dafler

09/06/2013

Game played on 09/05/13 Rookie Missoula 6 - Billings 4 Jose Guzman started and pitched perfect baseball for the first three innings of the game. However, Guzman started the 4th inning, faced 6 batters, and w... Read More...

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