CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Castellanos has 17 career at-bats in Great American Ball Park. Six times, he reached base on a hit. Three times, he touched them all after putting the ball in those oh-so-close outfield seats.It's a small sample size, but it makes the Cincinnati Reds' new outfielder eager to find out how that translates over an entire season.Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal with the Reds, matching the biggest in franchise history for a free agent. The former Tigers and Cubs slugger likes the way the Reds are going all out to try to emerge from their six-year losing streak.He also likes the way the ball carries in their small, hitter-friendly park.“Just some places you feel good, others not so good,” Castellanos said Tuesday at an introductory news conference. “I guess so far, I feel good every time I swing the bat at this ballpark. So I'm excited to be able to play 81 games for a season here.”Castellanos provides another significant boost to an offense that prevented... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Castellanos has 17 career at-bats in Great American Ball Park. Six times, he reached base on a hit. Three times, he touched them all after putting the ball in those oh-so-close outfield seats.It's a small sample size, but it makes the Cincinnati Reds' new outfielder eager to find out how that translates over an entire season.Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal with the Reds, matching the biggest in franchise history for a free agent. The former Tigers and Cubs slugger likes the way the Reds are going all out to try to emerge from their six-year losing streak.He also likes the way the ball carries in their small, hitter-friendly park.“Just some places you feel good, others not so good,” Castellanos said Tuesday at an introductory news conference. “I guess so far, I feel good every time I swing the bat at this ballpark. So I'm excited to be able to play 81 games for a season here.”Castellanos provides another significant boost to an offense that prevented... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Free agent outfielder Nick Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal Monday with the Reds, Cincinnati's latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing.The deal allows Castellanos to opt out and become a free agent after the 2020 or 2021 seasons. He gets salaries of $16 million in 2020, $14 million in 2021, and $16 million in 2022 and 2023. There's a mutual option for 2024 at $20 million with a buyout of $2 million.It was the fourth significant move by the Reds, among the most active teams in free agency since their sixth consecutive losing season.“This is an off-season where we have prioritized adding to the offensive side of the club,” said Dick Williams, president of baseball operations. “Nick was one of the most attractive options on the market. He has been a consistently elite producer offensively and that complements our existing team well.”The Reds have has committed $164 million to new players, including the two biggest free agent deals in club history.Cincinnati... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the club hadn't announced the deal, which would allow Castellanos to opt out and become a free agent after the 2020 or 2021 seasons. If he cuts the deal short after one year, he would receive $16 million.It was the fourth significant move by the Reds, among the most active teams in free agency since their sixth consecutive losing season. The Reds have has committed $174 million to new players, including the two biggest free agent deals in club history.Cincinnati signed second baseman Mike Moustakas to a $64 million, four-year contract and added left-handed starter Wade Miley on a $15 million, two-year deal. Japanese All-Star outfielder Shogo Akiyama got a $21 million, three-year deal.Castellanos'... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the club hadn't announced the deal, which would allow Castellanos to opt out and become a free agent after the 2020 season.It was the fourth significant move by the Reds, among the most active teams in free agency since their sixth consecutive losing season. The Reds have has committed $174 million to new players, including the two biggest free agent deals in club history.Cincinnati signed second baseman Mike Moustakas to a $64 million, four-year contract and added left-handed starter Wade Miley on a $15 million, two-year deal. Japanese All-Star outfielder Shogo Akiyama got a $21 million, three-year deal.Castellanos' deal raised the offseason total of contracts negotiated by agent Scott... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal Monday in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the club hadn't announced the deal, which would allow Castellanos to opt out and become a free agent after the 2020 season.It's the fourth significant move by the Reds, who have been among the most active teams in free agency since they wrapped up their sixth consecutive losing season. Cincinnati has committed $174 million to new players, including the two biggest free agent deals in club history.The Reds signed second baseman Mike Moustakas to a $64 million, four-year deal and added left-handed starter Wade Miley on a $15 million, two-year deal. Japanese All-Star outfielder Shogo Akiyama got a $21 million, three-year deal.The Reds' biggest weakness last season was offense. They... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Shogo Akiyama knew the Cincinnati Reds were the only Major League Baseball team that never had a player born in Japan. The chance to break a barrier was part of his impetus to sign.Akiyama got a $21 million, three-year deal this week with the Reds. They introduced him Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, where the five-time Japanese All-Star figures to play one of the outfield spots and bat high in the order.“The fact that they’ve never had a Japanese player was something that was very attractive, and their presentation was impressive," Akiyama said, through translator Roger Kahlon. "It made me want to play here.”The Reds scouted the 31-year-old outfielder for the last few seasons in Japan's Pacific League and made the biggest push to sign him when he became a free agent, which also made an impression.“We were the first team to approach him, the first to give him scouting materials, the first team he met with at the winter meetings and the first to offer him a contract,”... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Outfielder Shogo Akiyama agreed to a $21 million, three-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, the only major league team that hasn't had a player born in Japan.Akiyama, 31, became a free agent after his ninth season with the Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League, where he was a five-time All-Star. The center fielder could move to one of the corner spots in Cincinnati's unsettled outfield.Akiyama gets $6 million this year, $7 million in 2021 and $8 million in 2022.Center fielder Nick Senzel is returning from surgery on his right shoulder, and the addition of Akiyama gives the Reds another option at that spot. They also have outfielders Aristides Aquino, Jesse Winker and Phillip Ervin."We scouted Shogo for several years in anticipation of his free agency," said Dick Williams, Cincinnati's president of baseball operations. “We like his approach at the plate as well as his outfield defense, and we think he will complement our team very well.”It's the second significant offseason... [More]

Reds second. Josh VanMeter lines out to center field to Pablo Reyes. Phillip Ervin grounds out to shortstop, Kevin Newman to Jose Osuna. Tucker Barnhart homers to right field. Jose Iglesias grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 1, Pirates 0.Pirates second. Jose Osuna singles to left field. Kevin Kramer walks. Jose Osuna to second. Jake Elmore flies out to center field to Phillip Ervin. Jose Osuna to third. Erik Gonzalez grounds out to shortstop, Jose Iglesias to Joey Votto. Kevin Kramer to third. Steve Baron doubles to deep left field. Kevin Kramer scores. James Marvel grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 2, Reds 1.Reds fourth. Phillip Ervin doubles to left field. Tucker Barnhart grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna. Phillip Ervin to third. Jose Iglesias singles to shallow center field. Phillip Ervin scores. Brian O'Grady lines out to shortstop to Kevin... [More]

Reds first. Jose Peraza doubles to deep left field. Phillip Ervin walks. Eugenio Suarez called out on strikes. Aristides Aquino doubles to deep right field. Phillip Ervin to third. Jose Iglesias grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna. Aristides Aquino to third. Phillip Ervin scores. Curt Casali strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Reds 2, Pirates 0.Reds fifth. Alex Blandino walks. Jose Peraza singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Alex Blandino to third. Phillip Ervin singles to center field. Jose Peraza scores. Alex Blandino scores. Eugenio Suarez strikes out swinging. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Jose Iglesias lines out to center field to Pablo Reyes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 4, Pirates 0.Pirates fifth. Erik Gonzalez singles to center field. Steven Brault singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Erik Gonzalez to third. Fielding error by Eugenio Suarez. Kevin Newman homers to left field. Steven Brault scores. Erik Gonzalez... [More]

Reds first. Jose Peraza pops out to Eric Thames. Joey Votto called out on strikes. Aristides Aquino homers to left field. Josh VanMeter walks. Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 1, Brewers 0.Brewers fourth. Yasmani Grandal walks. Keston Hiura walks. Yasmani Grandal to second. Manny Pina called out on strikes. Cory Spangenberg reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Keston Hiura out at second. Yasmani Grandal to third. Travis Shaw walks. Orlando Arcia doubles to left center field. Travis Shaw scores. Cory Spangenberg scores. Yasmani Grandal scores. Ben Gamel doubles to deep left field. Orlando Arcia scores. Chase Anderson strikes out swinging.4 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 4, Reds 1.Brewers fifth. Trent Grisham flies out to right center field to Aristides Aquino. Yasmani Grandal walks. Keston Hiura singles to center field. Yasmani Grandal to second. Manny Pina doubles to deep left field. Keston Hiura out at home. Yasmani Grandal... [More]

Brewers first. Trent Grisham lines out to third base to Eugenio Suarez. Yasmani Grandal walks. Mike Moustakas walks. Yasmani Grandal to second. Keston Hiura singles to right field. Mike Moustakas to second. Yasmani Grandal to third. Ryan Braun homers to center field. Keston Hiura scores. Mike Moustakas scores. Yasmani Grandal scores. Eric Thames homers to center field. Lorenzo Cain singles to center field. Cory Spangenberg singles to left field. Lorenzo Cain to second. Jordan Lyles singles to shortstop. Cory Spangenberg to second. Lorenzo Cain to third. Trent Grisham reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Jordan Lyles out at second. Cory Spangenberg to third. Lorenzo Cain scores. Yasmani Grandal strikes out swinging.6 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 6, Reds 0.Reds first. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep center field to Lorenzo Cain. Joey Votto strikes out swinging. Eugenio Suarez homers to left field. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on.... [More]

Reds first. Phillip Ervin grounds out to shortstop, Orlando Arcia to Eric Thames. Joey Votto doubles to deep right field. Eugenio Suarez called out on strikes. Aristides Aquino doubles to left center field. Joey Votto scores. Tucker Barnhart singles to left field. Aristides Aquino scores. Jose Iglesias reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Tucker Barnhart out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Brewers 0.Brewers second. Keston Hiura strikes out swinging. Ryan Braun homers to center field. Eric Thames strikes out swinging. Lorenzo Cain flies out to center field to Phillip Ervin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 2, Brewers 1.Brewers third. Orlando Arcia singles to right center field. Adrian Houser out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Eugenio Suarez to Jose Peraza. Orlando Arcia to second. Trent Grisham walks. Yasmani Grandal doubles to deep right field. Trent Grisham to third. Orlando Arcia scores. Mike Moustakas walks. Keston Hiura out on a sacrifice... [More]

Reds first. Phillip Ervin singles to shallow left field. Joey Votto walks. Phillip Ervin to second. Eugenio Suarez reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Joey Votto to second. Phillip Ervin to third. Fielding error by Todd Frazier. Aristides Aquino singles to third base. Eugenio Suarez to second. Joey Votto to third. Phillip Ervin scores. Tucker Barnhart strikes out on a foul tip. Jose Iglesias singles to center field. Aristides Aquino to second. Eugenio Suarez to third. Joey Votto scores. Brian O'Grady pops out to shallow infield to Todd Frazier. Derek Dietrich grounds out to first base, Pete Alonso to Zack Wheeler.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Reds 2, Mets 0.Mets third. Todd Frazier singles to shallow center field. Amed Rosario doubles to deep right center field. Todd Frazier to third. Zack Wheeler grounds out to second base, Derek Dietrich to Joey Votto. Amed Rosario to third. Todd Frazier scores. Brandon Nimmo strikes out swinging. Jeff McNeil strikes out swinging.1 run,... [More]

Mets sixth. Brandon Nimmo grounds out to second base, Jose Iglesias to Joey Votto. Jeff McNeil homers to right field. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging. Robinson Cano strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Reds 0.Mets seventh. Wilson Ramos grounds out to second base, Jose Peraza to Joey Votto. Michael Conforto called out on strikes. J.D. Davis walks. Amed Rosario homers to center field. J.D. Davis scores. Jacob deGrom strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 3, Reds 0.Mets eighth. Brandon Nimmo called out on strikes. Jeff McNeil singles to right center field. Pete Alonso homers to center field. Jeff McNeil scores. Robinson Cano doubles to left center field. Wilson Ramos called out on strikes. Michael Conforto walks. J.D. Davis grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mets 5, Reds 0.Mets ninth. Amed Rosario grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto. Joe Panik pops out to shallow... [More]

Reds fourth. Joey Votto grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to Victor Caratini. Eugenio Suarez homers to center field. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Phillip Ervin singles to left field. Jose Iglesias grounds out to second base, Ben Zobrist to Victor Caratini.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fourth. Nicholas Castellanos doubles to left center field. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Aristides Aquino. Nicholas Castellanos scores. Willson Contreras grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 1, Cubs 1.Reds seventh. Jose Iglesias singles to center field. Curt Casali singles to left field. Jose Iglesias to second. Michael Lorenzen lines out to right field to Nicholas Castellanos. Jose Iglesias to third. Jose Peraza pinch-hitting for Tyler Mahle. Jose Peraza walks. Curt Casali to second. Alex Blandino out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Kyle Schwarber.... [More]

Reds first. Josh VanMeter singles to center field. Joey Votto doubles to deep right field. Josh VanMeter scores. Eugenio Suarez strikes out swinging. Aristides Aquino homers to center field. Joey Votto scores. Tucker Barnhart singles to deep right field. Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging. Brian O'Grady strikes out swinging.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Cubs 0.Cubs first. Ben Zobrist grounds out to shortstop, Jose Peraza to Joey Votto. Nicholas Castellanos walks. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber doubles to deep center field. Nicholas Castellanos scores. Willson Contreras grounds out to shortstop, Jose Peraza to Joey Votto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Cubs 1.Cubs third. Ben Zobrist hit by pitch. Nicholas Castellanos reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Ben Zobrist out at second. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber triples to deep right field. Nicholas Castellanos scores. Willson Contreras called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Cubs 2.Reds fifth. Jose Peraza lines out to third base to Kris Bryant. Sonny Gray singles to right center field. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber. Joey Votto walks. Sonny Gray to second. Eugenio Suarez singles to right center field. Joey Votto to second. Sonny Gray scores. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Reds 4, Cubs 2.

Cubs first. Ben Zobrist singles to right field. Nicholas Castellanos strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant singles to left field. Ben Zobrist to second. Kyle Schwarber homers to center field. Kris Bryant scores. Ben Zobrist scores. Willson Contreras grounds out to shortstop, Jose Peraza to Josh VanMeter. Victor Caratini flies out to left field to Phillip Ervin.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 3, Reds 0.Reds third. Christian Colon pinch-hitting for Kevin Gausman. Christian Colon hit by pitch. Alex Blandino singles to shallow center field. Christian Colon to second. Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging. Eugenio Suarez walks. Alex Blandino to second. Christian Colon to third. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Curt Casali walks. Eugenio Suarez to second. Alex Blandino to third. Christian Colon scores. Michael Lorenzen strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cubs 3, Reds 1.Reds fourth. Jose Peraza doubles to left field. Derek Dietrich pinch-hitting for Josh VanMeter.... [More]

Reds first. Josh VanMeter walks. Joey Votto walks. Eugenio Suarez walks. Aristides Aquino out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Braden Bishop. Joey Votto to third. Josh VanMeter scores. Freddy Galvis walks. Eugenio Suarez to second. Phillip Ervin out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Braden Bishop. Eugenio Suarez to third. Joey Votto scores. Brian O'Grady walks. Freddy Galvis to second. Jose Peraza flies out to right field to Kyle Lewis.2 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Reds 2, Mariners 0.Mariners second. Kyle Lewis doubles to deep left center field. Daniel Vogelbach strikes out swinging. Dylan Moore homers to center field. Kyle Lewis scores. Donnie Walton singles to left field. Braden Bishop strikes out swinging. Shed Long grounds out to second base, Jose Peraza to Josh VanMeter.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Mariners 2.Mariners third. Austin Nola called out on strikes. Kyle Seager walks. Omar Narvaez homers to center field. Kyle Seager scores. Kyle... [More]

Reds third. Jose Peraza singles to left field. Curt Casali singles to right field. Jose Peraza to third. Alex Blandino called out on strikes. Joey Votto doubles to deep right field. Curt Casali to third. Jose Peraza scores. Eugenio Suarez called out on strikes. Aristides Aquino grounds out to first base to Austin Nola.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Reds 1, Mariners 0.Reds fourth. Jose Iglesias strikes out swinging. Phillip Ervin homers to center field. Freddy Galvis doubles to deep left field. Jose Peraza flies out to deep center field to Mallex Smith. Freddy Galvis to third. Curt Casali lines out to third base to Kyle Seager.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Mariners 0.Mariners seventh. Austin Nola hit by pitch. Kyle Seager walks. Austin Nola to second. Omar Narvaez lines out to right field to Aristides Aquino. Austin Nola to third. Kyle Lewis homers to right field. Kyle Seager scores. Austin Nola scores. Daniel Vogelbach singles to left field. Dee Gordon strikes out swinging.... [More]