In a season in which we did not expect rookies to be key figures for the Cincinnati Reds, they were the bright spots on this evening. Catcher Tyler Stephenson and righthander Tejay Antone both made their major league debuts in notable fashions. Unfortunately, that happened because the Reds got behind very early, 6-0, after two innings, as the Chicago Cubs rode that early margin to an eventual 8-7 win. The loss dropped Cincinnati to a 1-3 record in their first four games.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin likes the addition of the designated hitter to the National League and would embrace the role if given the chance.
The Cincinnati Reds have several spots that could be up for grabs this spring, but the competition for the bench may be the most intriguing of them all.
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates play the penultimate game of their 2019 season tonight. Friday's loss rekindled frustration among Reds fans.
Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez hopes to add to his single season MLB record for home runs by a third baseman (currently at 49) versus the Pirates tonight.