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  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 8:52 PM EST2013-02-21 01:52:07 GMT
    Mike Leake cut his long hair before the start of spring training, and that's not the only major change for the right-hander.    The 25-year-old right-hander is no longer assured a spot in the rotation.
    Mike Leake cut his long hair before the start of spring training, and that's not the only major change for the right-hander.    The 25-year-old right-hander is no longer assured a spot in the rotation.

  • Monday, February 18 2013 8:54 PM EST2013-02-19 01:54:14 GMT
    Reds manager Dusty Baker acknowledges he wasn't feeling back to normal when he returned to the dugout for last season's playoffs.    Baker was in a hospital when the Reds clinched the NL Central title,
    Reds manager Dusty Baker acknowledges he wasn't feeling back to normal when he returned to the dugout for last season's playoffs.    Baker was in a hospital when the Reds clinched the NL Central title,

  • Friday, February 15 2013 6:48 PM EST2013-02-15 23:48:53 GMT
    Joey Votto is eager to see how his left knee holds up during spring training. The Cincinnati Reds first baseman also is looking forward to his first home run.    Votto didn't hit a homer after June 24
    Joey Votto is eager to see how his left knee holds up during spring training. The Cincinnati Reds first baseman also is looking forward to his first home run.    Votto didn't hit a homer after June 24

  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 8:47 PM EST2013-02-14 01:47:11 GMT
    Johnny Cueto says he's fully recovered from the injury that scuttled his playoffs after only eight pitches.    The right-hander pulled muscles in his right side during the first game of the Cincinnati
    Johnny Cueto says he's fully recovered from the injury that scuttled his playoffs after only eight pitches.    The right-hander pulled muscles in his right side during the first game of the Cincinnati

  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 6:51 PM EST2013-02-06 23:51:09 GMT
    The Reds have agreed to a one-year deal, $3.06 million deal with right-hander Mike Leake, avoiding salary arbitration with their fifth starter.    The deal on Wednesday leaves three Reds still facing arbitration:
    The Reds have agreed to a one-year deal, $3.06 million deal with right-hander Mike Leake, avoiding salary arbitration with their fifth starter.    The deal on Wednesday leaves three Reds still facing arbitration:

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 9:39 PM EST2013-02-01 02:39:23 GMT
    The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to one-year contracts with outfielder Chris Heisey and right-hander Alfredo Simon, avoiding arbitration.    Heisey will make $1,325,000 and Simon will earn $890,000. The
    The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to one-year contracts with outfielder Chris Heisey and right-hander Alfredo Simon, avoiding arbitration.    Heisey will make $1,325,000 and Simon will earn $890,000. The

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 3:36 PM EST2013-01-24 20:36:41 GMT
    Danny Sheaffer, a veteran minor league manager and also a player on both the minor and major league levels, was announced on January 24 as the new manager of the 2013 Princeton Rays.  The balance of
    Danny Sheaffer, a veteran minor league manager and also a player on both the minor and major league levels, was announced on January 24 as the new manager of the 2013 Princeton Rays.  The balance of

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 3:32 PM EST2013-01-24 20:32:51 GMT
    Billy Hamilton is ready to show the major leagues that he can steal a base anywhere.    The Reds invited the 22-year-old outfielder to spring training, giving him a chance to see firsthand what it's like
    Billy Hamilton is ready to show the major leagues that he can steal a base anywhere.    The Reds invited the 22-year-old outfielder to spring training, giving him a chance to see firsthand what it's like

  • Wednesday, January 23 2013 6:27 PM EST2013-01-23 23:27:44 GMT
    The Reds have started counting down to the 2015 All-Star game, which will be played in their own yard.    Commissioner Bud Selig awarded the All-Star game to Cincinnati on Wednesday, rewarding years of
    The Reds have started counting down to the 2015 All-Star game, which will be played in their own yard.    Commissioner Bud Selig awarded the All-Star game to Cincinnati on Wednesday, rewarding years of

  • Tuesday, January 22 2013 8:59 PM EST2013-01-23 01:59:37 GMT
    The Reds will host the 2015 All-Star game at Great American Ball Park, the city's first since 1988, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press.    Commissioner Bud Selig will discuss
    The Reds will host the 2015 All-Star game at Great American Ball Park, the city's first since 1988, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press.    Commissioner Bud Selig will discuss

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:58:10 GMT
    Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about. "I wrestled for a long time and then after high
    Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:36:59 GMT
    Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie
    Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie

  • Friday, May 10 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:54:20 GMT
    If you Google Kelshawn Grant, you'll find football articles.  If you youtube him, you'll find a 3 year old video of him playing basketball.  Recently, this athlete added a new sport to his resume."He runs
    Kelshawn Grant is a middle school track star that is putting up stats comparable to high school scores.
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