Archive for May, 2008
Ross homers, drives in 4 during Reds’ 9-1 win (AP)
David Ross’ first homer put the finishing touch on a six-run first inning off left-hander Tom Gorzelanny, and the Cincinnati Reds extended their home winning streak to nine games Wednesday night with a 9-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ross drove in four runs overall, and rookie Jay Bruce had a double and a pair [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2008.
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Jay Bruce still agog from memorable debut (AP)
Crusted shaving cream clung to the side of the red baseball cap hanging from the side of Jay Bruce’s locker, a reminder of one of the best debuts in Cincinnati Reds history. The 21-year-old center fielder isn’t going to get rid of the cap — or the grin — anytime soon. “Pretty much the only [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2008.
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Reds send slumping Patterson to minors (AP)
Slumping Reds center fielder Corey Patterson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, with Cincinnati hoping he will work the kinks out of his swing. Patterson pinch hit and flied out Tuesday night in a 9-6 win over Pittsburgh, leaving him in an 0-for-18 slump that dropped his average to .200. His on-base percentage was .240, [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2008.
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Reds option OF Patterson to minors (PA SportsTicker)
Corey Patterson, the Cincinnati Reds’ $3 million mistake, has landed in the minor leagues.
Posted: May 28th, 2008.
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Bruce makes more than impressive debut (PA SportsTicker)
By Zachary Ingraham PA SportsTicker Staff Writer
Posted: May 28th, 2008.
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Bruce shines in major league debut (PA SportsTicker)
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce proved why he is widely considered baseball’s top prospect after being called up prior to Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Posted: May 27th, 2008.
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Dunn’s 3-run homer leads Reds past Pirates 9-6 (AP)
Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer that set a club record for left-handed batters, and Jay Bruce went 3-for-3 in his eagerly awaited debut Tuesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds beat the Pirates for the first time in four games this season and wiped away [...]
Posted: May 27th, 2008.
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Reds call up Jay Bruce, designate Hatteberg (AP)
Outfielder Jay Bruce, the Cincinnati Reds’ top prospect, has been called up from the minors in a move that represents another step toward the franchise’s future. The Reds promoted the 21-year-old outfielder from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday and designated first baseman Scott Hatteberg for assignment, ending his three-year stay in Cincinnati.
Posted: May 27th, 2008.
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Reds recall prospect Bruce (PA SportsTicker)
The Cincinnati Reds officially recalled outfielder Jay Bruce, widely considered baseball’s top prospect, from the minors prior to Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Posted: May 27th, 2008.
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Past time to speed baseball up (AP)
The Red Sox apparently didn’t get the memo in time, which caused a lot of consternation when all J.D. Drew wanted to do was slather some “Manny Mota Grip Stick” on a new piece of wood. The Mota stick itself wasn’t the problem the other night in Oakland. Not since George Brett went berserk [...]
Posted: May 27th, 2008.
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