Chapman signs six-year contract

Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman has signed a six-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, who view him as an addition to their rotation down the road.

Chapman deal Cincy's gain, MLB's blunder

...big-innings guy. By 2012, the Reds could feature a rotation with Chapman, a fully recovered Edinson Volquez, Johnny Cueto, 2009 first-round pick Mike Leake and Homer Bailey, none of whom is likely...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 11, 2010

Arroyo taking conservative approach

Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo has decided against surgery on his right wrist for the carpal tunnel syndrome that has nagged him for years.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Cincinnati Reds

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Cincinnati Reds, who were unable to overcome Dusty Baker's highly questionable managerial tactics.

Story | Conversation | October 2, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Insider's MLB Kiss 'Em Goodbye

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rise and fall of all 30 teams.

Reasons to watch the noncontenders

Baseball's playoff races may be anticlimactic, but there are still many reasons to watch the noncontenders.

Reds call up Maloney, option Barker

The Cincinnati Reds have called up left-hander Matt Maloney from Triple-A Louisville to start the second game of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Baseball Mega-Preview -- AL/NL Central

AL/NL Central 1. Minnesota Twins -- This pick is based solely on pitching. Francisco Liriano is a mini-Johan Santana when healthy and once Scott Ba...

Gomes hits three home runs as Reds dismantle Nationals

Jonny Gomes homered in his first three at-bats to back Bronson Arroyo's two-hitter and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 on Thursday night.

Hamilton: 'I hate that this happened'

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged a January bar incident Saturday in which he became drunk and was photographed with several women, not including his wife, in lurid poses in Tempe, Ariz.

Burnett looking to go low against Boston

A.J. Burnett likes to work down in the zone, presenting an interesting matchup Friday since the Red Sox like to hit low pitches.

Story | Conversation | August 6, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Mets keep getting hurt; surgery updates

...will return as a Yankee remains to be seen. This week, we add Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez, who struggled with back spasms earlier in the season before developing numbness in his throwing hand...

MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Pitcher Edinson Volquez #36 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches the baseball against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on...

Peavy, Harden worth the risk

Christopher Harris breaks down the top starting pitchers in fantasy baseball, and discusses why Jake Peavy and Rich Harden are worth the risk.

The return of baseball's great divide

There have been nine different teams that have won championships in the past 10 seasons, from the Yankees to the Diamondbacks to the Angels and Marlin...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 4, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT