Reds' Akiyama returns after wife seriously injured
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama returned to spring training after a week away to be with his wife, who was seriously injured when a tree fell on her in a Ohio park.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
The most interesting non-roster invitee for all 30 MLB teams
From former All-Stars trying to make one more roster to top prospects getting a first chance, there are some intriguing players to watch in every spring training camp.
MLB Stock Watch: First look at win projections, playoff odds and more
Here's how we rank baseball's 30 teams as spring training games begin.
Which teams had the best and worst MLB offseason? Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the winter
Some front offices crushed their hot stove to-do list while others sat back and watched.
Votto wants to get back 'to being dangerous'
After a rough start to the 2020 season, Jory Votto is determined to be a power hitter again and says he wants to "get back to being dangerous."
Ranking the top 10 (and beyond) prospects for every National League team
Which NL teams are loaded with future MLB stars? We rank the top players in every system.
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
Everyone is looking at up at the Rays on this year's list, but Tampa Bay isn't the only system loaded with talent.
Reds' Bell thinks late-season surge will carry over
Just when the Reds started to roll last year, the pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell saw his team developing cohesiveness and gaining momentum down the stretch that he believes can carry over into 2021.
The biggest storyline to watch on all 30 MLB teams as spring training begins
Baseball is back! Here's the key topic in every camp as players report across Florida and Arizona.
One 2021 breakout prospect for all 30 MLB teams
They didn't make our top 100, but these players could shoot up prospect lists in the coming season.
Top 100 MLB prospects for 2021: The best No. 1 since Mike Trout and Bryce Harper
Here's how baseball's stars of tomorrow stack up as the sport returns to a full season.
Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out
Here's a look at where things stand now that Major League Baseball has officially announced its 120-team minor league alignment.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB starting rotation rankings
With more free-agent arms still available, here's how baseball's 30 starting staffs stack up today.
Reds add veteran left-hander Doolittle to bullpen
Veteran left-handed reliever Sean Doolittle has signed a one-year deal with the Reds.
Source: Reds, Strange-Gordon reach minors deal
The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Dee Strange-Gordon, a source tells ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.
Let's predict 2021 MLB All-Star rosters for AL and NL
The Midsummer Classic is still months away, but we didn't let that stop us from picking teams now.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB starting lineup rankings
With free agents still on the board -- and the NL DH still a question mark -- we rank MLB's 30 batting orders as they stand today.
Jeff Passan ESPN
The Cincinnati Reds are acquiring shortstop Kyle Holder in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, sources tell ESPN. Holder, 26, was taken in the Rule 5 draft by the Phillies this year after spending six years in the New York Yankees organization.
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
Astros trade LHP Perez to Reds for minor leaguer
The Astros traded left-hander Cionel Perez to the Reds for minor league catcher Luke Berryhill on Saturday.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
The closer I examine Nick Castellanos' numbers, the more I'm amazed his career high for homers is just 27. He's never had a (full-year) ground ball rate as high as 40%. He's made hard contact at least 40% of the time in each of the past five years.
Lorenzen among 6 to avoid arbitration with Reds
The Reds reached one-year deals with all six of their arbitration-eligible players on Friday, including pitcher and outfielder Michael Lorenzen.
Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
Longtime baseball man Joe Amalfitano retiring
Longtime baseball adviser, major league coach and former player Joe Amalfitano is calling it a career following 67 years in professional baseball.
Warren sent from Rangers to Reds for $100K
Right-hander Art Warren was sent by the Texas Rangers to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday for $100,000.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W3 |
| Kansas City | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W2 |
| LA Dodgers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | L1 |
| Colorado | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | W1 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | L1 |
| Oakland | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| LA Angels | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Arizona | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | W2 |
| Texas | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L1 |
| San Diego | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3 | L2 |
| Chicago | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3 | L3 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average7.7628th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.8326th
BAA.31027th
Runs17Tied-13th
Batting Average.26410th
On Base Percentage.4056th
Slugging Percentage.45310th