Gordon Wittenmyer
@gdubmlb.bsky.social
Cincinnati Reds beat writer for Cincinnati Enquirer, co-host of the ReKap Cubs podcast. Formerly Chicago Sun-Times, NBC Sports Chicago.
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For Pete's sake! Why Cincinnati Reds need to target New York Mets' Pete Alonso
New York Mets free agent-to-be Pete Alonso has a career .516 slugging % that would be third only to Frank Robinson and Adam Dunn in franchise history.
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“You have to wonder if you put somebody with 40-home run power behind Elly De La Cruz, how many runs scored would he have."
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Final from New York:
Rangers 3, Mets 2.
Mets have lost eight in a row. Giants now in virtual tie for final NL playoff spot.
Giants host Dodgers tonight.
Reds, now one game back of both Mets and Giants, at Sacramento vs. A's tonight.
Rangers 3, Mets 2.
Mets have lost eight in a row. Giants now in virtual tie for final NL playoff spot.
Giants host Dodgers tonight.
Reds, now one game back of both Mets and Giants, at Sacramento vs. A's tonight.
September 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Final from New York:
Rangers 3, Mets 2.
Mets have lost eight in a row. Giants now in virtual tie for final NL playoff spot.
Giants host Dodgers tonight.
Reds, now one game back of both Mets and Giants, at Sacramento vs. A's tonight.
Rangers 3, Mets 2.
Mets have lost eight in a row. Giants now in virtual tie for final NL playoff spot.
Giants host Dodgers tonight.
Reds, now one game back of both Mets and Giants, at Sacramento vs. A's tonight.
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2025 POSTSEASON FIELD
Teams to clinch a postseason spot:
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September 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
2025 POSTSEASON FIELD
Teams to clinch a postseason spot:
1. Brewers, 9/13
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Teams to clinch a postseason spot:
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“You have to wonder if you put somebody with 40-home run power behind Elly De La Cruz, how many runs scored would he have."
www.cincinnati.com/story/sports...
www.cincinnati.com/story/sports...
For Pete's sake! Why Cincinnati Reds need to target New York Mets' Pete Alonso
New York Mets free agent-to-be Pete Alonso has a career .516 slugging % that would be third only to Frank Robinson and Adam Dunn in franchise history.
www.cincinnati.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
“You have to wonder if you put somebody with 40-home run power behind Elly De La Cruz, how many runs scored would he have."
www.cincinnati.com/story/sports...
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The Dodgers are the first team on record to lose a no-hit bid in the ninth twice in a 3-game span
September 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The Dodgers are the first team on record to lose a no-hit bid in the ninth twice in a 3-game span
Reds LF Austin Hays (bone bruise, foot) heads today to Double-A Chattanooga, where he is to DH for the Lookouts Tuesday and play in the OF Wednesday.
Then to be re-evaluated during Reds' off day Thursday for possible activation from IL.
Then to be re-evaluated during Reds' off day Thursday for possible activation from IL.
June 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Reds LF Austin Hays (bone bruise, foot) heads today to Double-A Chattanooga, where he is to DH for the Lookouts Tuesday and play in the OF Wednesday.
Then to be re-evaluated during Reds' off day Thursday for possible activation from IL.
Then to be re-evaluated during Reds' off day Thursday for possible activation from IL.
Reds DFA Jeimer Candelario halfway through $45m, three-year deal.
June 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Reds DFA Jeimer Candelario halfway through $45m, three-year deal.
“Even when a guy’s ready you never know, but he’s passed every test. I don’t think he’s going to be overwhelmed by the situation.”
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Cincinnati Reds to call up top prospect Chase Burns to debut Tuesday vs. New York Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds Chase Burns, drafted No. 2 overall out of Wake Forest last year, is 7-3 with a 1.77 ERA in 13 starts at three minor-league levels.
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June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
“Even when a guy’s ready you never know, but he’s passed every test. I don’t think he’s going to be overwhelmed by the situation.”
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Source: RHP Connor Phillips, who hasn't pitched the majors since 5-start debut in 2023, is joining Reds in St. Louis Friday.
Corresponding move is not immediately clear.
Phillips has 3.06 ERA in 17 appearances across two minor-league stops this season.
Corresponding move is not immediately clear.
Phillips has 3.06 ERA in 17 appearances across two minor-league stops this season.
June 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Source: RHP Connor Phillips, who hasn't pitched the majors since 5-start debut in 2023, is joining Reds in St. Louis Friday.
Corresponding move is not immediately clear.
Phillips has 3.06 ERA in 17 appearances across two minor-league stops this season.
Corresponding move is not immediately clear.
Phillips has 3.06 ERA in 17 appearances across two minor-league stops this season.
SCHEDULE ALERT: Tonight’s Reds-Guardians game at GABP has been moved up to a 5:10 pm start because of weather forecast (from original 6:40 schedule).
May 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
SCHEDULE ALERT: Tonight’s Reds-Guardians game at GABP has been moved up to a 5:10 pm start because of weather forecast (from original 6:40 schedule).
“The thing that people don’t talk about is how players used to think, between black and white (players). It was a big difference.”
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'No cliques': The untold legacy of Cincinnati's Pete Rose on the Big Red Machine and MLB
"In some ways, he was ahead of his time, or the game. That’s how I choose to remember him."
– Terry Francona on Pete Rose's legacy.
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May 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“The thing that people don’t talk about is how players used to think, between black and white (players). It was a big difference.”
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Refs’ Hunter Greene (groin) diagnosed with Grade 1 strain. But no IL. At least for now.
May 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Refs’ Hunter Greene (groin) diagnosed with Grade 1 strain. But no IL. At least for now.
Reds OF Austin Hays (IL/hamstring) is with the team in Atlanta. Francona says he might be on track to be activated from IL on his first eligible date, Friday (at Houston).
May 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Reds OF Austin Hays (IL/hamstring) is with the team in Atlanta. Francona says he might be on track to be activated from IL on his first eligible date, Friday (at Houston).
There it is. First hit off Reds' Lodolo comes with two out in the sixth on a hot grounder to De La Cruz at short that he gloves falling down, then pulls first baseman off bag with throw. Call upheld on replay challenge.
Reds 7, Rockies 0, B6
Reds 7, Rockies 0, B6
April 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
There it is. First hit off Reds' Lodolo comes with two out in the sixth on a hot grounder to De La Cruz at short that he gloves falling down, then pulls first baseman off bag with throw. Call upheld on replay challenge.
Reds 7, Rockies 0, B6
Reds 7, Rockies 0, B6
Nick Lodolo takes the mound in the sixth for the Reds in Colorado having allowed three base runners on a walk, hit batter and E6.
The only no-hitter in Coors Field history was twirled by Hideo Nomo in 1996, the second year of the ballpark.
The only no-hitter in Coors Field history was twirled by Hideo Nomo in 1996, the second year of the ballpark.
April 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Nick Lodolo takes the mound in the sixth for the Reds in Colorado having allowed three base runners on a walk, hit batter and E6.
The only no-hitter in Coors Field history was twirled by Hideo Nomo in 1996, the second year of the ballpark.
The only no-hitter in Coors Field history was twirled by Hideo Nomo in 1996, the second year of the ballpark.
Rehabbing Reds pitcher Wade Miley exited Sunday's rehab start after one pitch to the fourth batter of the game, with apparent injury.
Awaiting more details.
Miley is rehabbing from May 2024 Tommy John surgery.
Awaiting more details.
Miley is rehabbing from May 2024 Tommy John surgery.
April 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Rehabbing Reds pitcher Wade Miley exited Sunday's rehab start after one pitch to the fourth batter of the game, with apparent injury.
Awaiting more details.
Miley is rehabbing from May 2024 Tommy John surgery.
Awaiting more details.
Miley is rehabbing from May 2024 Tommy John surgery.
Reds' Nick Lodolo has retired 9 of first 10 Rockies (one walk), striking out 5.
Reds 3, Rockies 0, T4
Press box wag: "No-hitter in progress."
Reds 3, Rockies 0, T4
Press box wag: "No-hitter in progress."
April 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Reds' Nick Lodolo has retired 9 of first 10 Rockies (one walk), striking out 5.
Reds 3, Rockies 0, T4
Press box wag: "No-hitter in progress."
Reds 3, Rockies 0, T4
Press box wag: "No-hitter in progress."
Longtime Reds and Cardinals exec Walt Jocketty, one of the most respected front office figures in baseball for decades, has died. He was 74.
April 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Longtime Reds and Cardinals exec Walt Jocketty, one of the most respected front office figures in baseball for decades, has died. He was 74.
Reds' Santiago Espinal strikes out to end Reds' three-run third. Ends the majors' longest active streak without a strikeout (32 plate appearances).
Reds 4, Rockies 1, B3
Reds 4, Rockies 1, B3
April 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Reds' Santiago Espinal strikes out to end Reds' three-run third. Ends the majors' longest active streak without a strikeout (32 plate appearances).
Reds 4, Rockies 1, B3
Reds 4, Rockies 1, B3
Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (oblique) starts minor-league rehab assignment today at AAA Louisville. LHP Sam Moll (shoulder) also starts his today at Louisville.
April 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (oblique) starts minor-league rehab assignment today at AAA Louisville. LHP Sam Moll (shoulder) also starts his today at Louisville.
Reds' 11 hits with men in scoring position today in Baltimore is most for the team since they had 14 against Houston in a game in 1989.
Reds 15, Orioles 1, B7
Reds 15, Orioles 1, B7
April 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Reds' 11 hits with men in scoring position today in Baltimore is most for the team since they had 14 against Houston in a game in 1989.
Reds 15, Orioles 1, B7
Reds 15, Orioles 1, B7
Wynne-Wynns situation for the Reds in today's seventh:
Just-recalled reliever Randy Wynne takes over for the in the Orioles seventh, throwing to Austin Wynns.
Press box wag: "As opposed to their traditional no-win situation?"
Just-recalled reliever Randy Wynne takes over for the in the Orioles seventh, throwing to Austin Wynns.
Press box wag: "As opposed to their traditional no-win situation?"
April 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Wynne-Wynns situation for the Reds in today's seventh:
Just-recalled reliever Randy Wynne takes over for the in the Orioles seventh, throwing to Austin Wynns.
Press box wag: "As opposed to their traditional no-win situation?"
Just-recalled reliever Randy Wynne takes over for the in the Orioles seventh, throwing to Austin Wynns.
Press box wag: "As opposed to their traditional no-win situation?"