Olney: Keep an eye on these starting pitchers as deadline nears
The trade market for starting pitching is thin, but a few good outings could convince contenders to come calling.
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43-53, 5th in NL Cent
Winning isn't the only thing: Realistic second-half goals for all 30 teams
Is your favorite team down for the count? Probably. But there's still something for it to accomplish coming out of the All-Star break.
Keith Law's midseason top 50 prospects update
Wait, Vlad Jr. isn't No. 1? Find out which other young slugger with a familiar name edges the most famous prospect in the minors atop our list.
From the All-Star Game to the trade rumor mill
Manny Machado wasn't the only player who spent All-Star Week wondering what jersey he would be wearing by the end of July.
Monumental mashing: Ranking D.C.'s record 10 All-Star Game homers
The 2018 Midsummer Classic turned into Home Run Derby Part 2 on an epic night at Nationals Park. We break down which dingers brought the most drama.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Edwin Diaz leads the majors with 36 saves, a huge season the Mariners are sitting in a playoff position. In fact, the Mariners describe their game plan as "Get the ball to Eddie." So of course Scooter Gennett hits a game-tying home run off him in the bottom of the ninth, joining Fred McGriff and Ralph Kiner with game-tying homers in the ninth, and we go to extras.
Machado trade chips dominate Futures Game
Before Manny Machado arrived for the All-Star Game, the Futures Game on Sunday was a who's who of prospects bandied about in trade talks for the Orioles shortstop and others expected to be moved before the July 31 non-waiver deadline.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Taylor Trammell smashes a long fly ball to deep center and flashes two fingers to the dugout as he heads to first base to signal his second home run of the day ... only the ball hits the top of the wall and he has to settle for a standup triple. OK, I kind of like the cockiness there, but you better be sure it's out. Still, an impressive display all day from the Reds prospect.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Reds outfielder Taylor Trammell had the most impressive batting practice session of anybody on the U.S. team, smashing line drives and several long home runs and he just crushed one over the fence in right-center with his pretty left-handed swing in his first at-bat in the Futures Game. The 35th pick in the 2016 draft, he's developed into of the most intriguing power-speed players in the minors.
Cardinals win in interim manager Shildt's debut
The Cardinals snap a six-game home losing streak in interim manager Mike Shildt's first day on the job with a 6-4 win over the Reds.
Peraza's 5 hits lead Reds past Cardinals, 8-2
Jose Peraza had a career-best five hits, Scooter Gennett drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds waited out a pair of rain delays before beating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Saturday night.
Gennett, Herrera homer to lead Reds past Cardinals, 9-1
Scooter Gennett and Dilson Herrera homered, Matt Harvey tossed five solid innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Friday night.
Ramirez homers twice as Indians rattle Reds 19-4
Jose Ramirez homered twice and drove in five runs as the Cleveland Indians took out some frustrations following a brutal loss with a 19-4 thumping of the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
BBTN Scoreboard: The Indians Waste A Bauer Masterpiece And Machado Dominates His Future Employer?
Buster breaks down Tuesday's action, including chaos late in a pair of games and Manny Machado making a statement against the Yanks.
Indians allow 7 in 9th, lose to Reds 7-4 after Bauer's gem
Joey Votto hit a go-ahead three-run double during a seven-run ninth inning and the Cleveland Indians bullpen wasted a gem from Trevor Bauer in a 7-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Carl Willis on the Dan Otero/Oliver Perez confusion: ‪"I made the mistake. I brought the wrong guy up. Not that (Dan Otero) can't get the job done; just wasn't the right match-up."
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Wow, what a ninth inning for the Reds. After Trevor Bauer dominated with 12 strikeouts over eight scoreless innings, the Reds scored seven off Cody Allen and Dan Otero -- all with two outs -- to take a 7-4 lead. Joey Votto's bases-loaded double plated the go-ahead runs. One deadline trade you can expect: Bullpen help for the Indians.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
The Indians had a 4-0 lead at the top of the 9th inning after a brilliant outing by Trevor Bauer. The Reds scored 7 runs against the Indians bullpen in the top of the 9th and now lead 7-4.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
After a pair of first inning home runs, José RamÃrez (25) and Francisco Lindor (24) have a combined 49 HR this season, second-most by any duo in MLB behind J.D. MartÃnez and Mookie Betts (50). The Indians record for most HR before the All-Star break is 27 by Albert Belle in 1996.
Reds expect 'nice increase' in payroll for 2019
The last-place Cincinnati Reds, who have been one of the majors' best teams over the last month, plan to increase their payroll next season, according to president of baseball operations Dick Williams.
The one player all 30 teams should trade before the deadline
Whether looking for that final piece or building for the future, every team has a reason to make a deal. Here's whom they should be shopping around.
DeSclafani allows 1 run, Schebler homers; Reds top Indians
Anthony DeSclafani allowed one run in seven innings, Scott Schebler was 4 for 5 with a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-5 on Monday night.
Who's your team's most important player for the second half?
Contenders and also-rans have one thing in common: They need these stars, regulars or prospects to deliver big things.
Real or not? Stars can be found on the scrap heap
Jesus Aguilar, Max Muncy, J.D. Martinez and even Matt Kemp are among the very productive players who once could have been had for peanuts.
2018 All-Star Game rosters
Bryce Harper and Mookie Betts are set to star in D.C. Here are the complete lineups for the All-Star Game at Nationals Park.
2018 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 56 | 39 | .589 | - | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 55 | 44 | .556 | 3 | L7 |
| St. Louis | 49 | 47 | .510 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 48 | 49 | .495 | 9 | W6 |
| Cincinnati | 43 | 53 | .448 | 13.5 | L1 |
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Team Leaders 2018
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs4617th
Batting Average.2604th
On Base Percentage.3412nd
Slugging Percentage.40516th
Earned Run Average4.6926th
Quality Starts3627th
WHIP1.4227th
BAA.26427th