McCoy: Rockies Rip Greene, Reds Fall, 9-8
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer The mystery that is Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene added another chapter Monday night in Coors Field. The kid with a wealth of talent hasn’t been able to harness it so far this season and he was at his worst against the Colorado Rockies in a 9-8 defeat. In four […]
McCoy: Reds Run Out of Magic in Miami
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer It was not a memorable Mother’s Day for Alan Busenitz. Who? Busenitz is the latest in a long gray line of pitchers the Cincinnati Reds signed to minor league contracts this year before spring training and have suddenly appeared on the big league roster. He pitched the previous four years […]
McCoy: Fraley Rescues Reds Again
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer What else can Jake Fraley do to help the Cincinnati Reds win baseball game? Well, what magic did he produce Saturday afternoon in Miami’s loanDepot Park? How about another three-run home run to go with the three-run home run he hit Friday night to give the Reds a 7-4 victory […]
McCoy: Fraley Ignites Reds Comeback
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer The Cincinnati Reds were down two runs entering the seventh inning Friday night in Miami. . .and judging by the way things have unfolded this season, they had the Miami Marlins right where they wanted them. They scored two in the seventh to tie it and Jake Fraley unloaded a […]
Verlander Silences Reds, 2-1
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer The Cincinnati Reds were force-fed the reason why the New York Mets are paying Justin Verlander $43.3 million this year. The 40-year-old future Hall of Fame pitcher staggered in the first inning, then retired 17 of 18 batters from the second through the seventh inning. And his practically peerless pitching […]
Reds Hold Off Mets, 7-6, after leading 7-1
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer The best news for the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night came before the first pitch. . .scheduled pitcher Max Scherzer was not going to pitch. Neck spasms forced the man the New York Mets are paying $43.3 million this year to miss his turn. And the Reds celebrated by abusing Scherzer’s […]
Chisox Score 11 in One Inning Against Reds in 17-4 Win
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer The Cincinnati Reds clubbed four home runs Sunday afternoon in Great American Ball Park. . .and lost by 13 runs to the Chicago White Sox, 17-4. That’s what happens when starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft and relief pitcher Casey Legumina give up 11 runs in one inning. . .yes, 11 runs. […]
ASK HAL: A Rebuild Takes Time
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer Q: The dictionary defines rebuilding as to dismantle and reassemble with new parts, so how can the Reds say they are rebuilding when 13 of their 26 players are 29 or older? — DAVE, Miamisburg/Centerville/Beavercreek. A: Merriam-Websters knows words, not baseball. A baseball rebuild is not done overnight. It takes […]
Friedl, India Whip White Sox
By Hal McCoy Contributing Writer It looks more and more as if TJ Friedl might be making a trip to a local tattoo emporium to have ‘Cincinnati Reds MVP’ inked on his biceps. He can bunt for hits. He can spray singles to the entire acreage. He can run and he can steal bases like […]