17 May 2008, 12:30 am
"I don't think we feel comfortable that we have the adequate playing time. At some point, we just have to do it." Jay Bruce might be the hottest hitter on the planet. His bat is ready for the big leagues. via The Cincinnati Enquirer ... read more
16 May 2008, 8:12 pm
"We walked two guys to set that up. But that was our best guy out there. You tip your hat to the kid." Paul Janish's first day in the major leagues ended with a game-winning hit and a bloody nose. via Nbc4i.com ... read more
16 May 2008, 3:35 pm
"We think we'll have between 105,000 and 110,000 for this weekend's series and possibly more" The Reds are off to a rocky start on the field and in the stands, but the team, which opens interleague play tonight against the cross-state rival Cleveland Indians, still thinks it can top last season's h... read more
16 May 2008, 11:00 am
The battle of Ohio kicks off this evening at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, where the Reds will host the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians in the first of three straight interleague games. via Belleville News-Democrat ... read more
16 May 2008, 6:20 am
"A lot of guys started slow or are hurt. But, look, (Boston's David) Ortiz is hitting now. (Boston third baseman Mike) Lowell is back. At the end of the year, what's that going to mean? OK, maybe (a star like Ortiz) won't get 130 RBI, just 115." The first weekend of interleague play finds the AL an... read more
16 May 2008, 1:32 am
"I underestimated how stiff the competition was from top to bottom when I first went Cup racing" Sprint Cup Series driver Travis Kvapil is like a minor league baseball player getting a second chance at the majors. via WFAA ... read more