Cincinnati Reds Wiretap

Blue Jays Made Play For Joey Votto Last Summer
The Blue Jays were willing to add Joey Votto on top of Troy Tulowitzki and David Price, which would have made the 2015 lineup even more star-studded.

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Brandon Finnegan's Role With Reds Remains Undetermined
The Reds are confident that Brandon Finnegan can start, but the club hasn't decided if that will be his role over the long-term.

Zach Buchanan/Cincinnati Enquirer

Joey Votto Gets Upset With Fan, Signs Ball As Apology
Joey Votto briefly engaged with a fan while attempting to catch a foul ball along the first-base line in the top of the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday night.

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Homer Bailey Questions Reds' Plan To Lose 100 Games
The Reds had gone 9-3 leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline, but they were still 20 games under .500.

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Trade Deadline Brings 18 Deals Involving 49 Players
There were 18 deals completed on Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, the most since at least the 1995 season.

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Mets, Reds Agree To Restructured Jay Bruce Trade
Brandon Nimmo, originally reported as part of the deal, will not be going to the Reds. Cincinnati will instead acquire Dilson Herrera and left-hander Max Wotell.

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Medical Issues May Be Holding Up Jay Bruce Trade
The Mets agreed to a deal for Jay Bruce with the Reds, but medical issues may be holding up the trade.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mets Close To Acquiring Jay Bruce From Reds
The Reds were close to dealing Jay Bruce last summer but never completed the deal.

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Homer Bailey To Make First Start Since Tommy John Surgery
Reds pitcher Homer Bailey will face the Padres on Sunday after being activated from the DL.

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Reds Have Only Received Weak Offers For Jay Bruce
The Reds claim that interest in trading for Jay Bruce has only been moderate this summer.

Zach Buchanan/Cincinnati Enquirer

Mariners, Reds Have Discussed Jay Bruce Trade
The Mariners have inquired with the Reds about trading for Jay Bruce, who has been on the market for the past several months.

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Reds Discussing Jay Bruce With 'At Least' Four Teams
The Reds have picked up the pace on trade talks involving Jay Bruce and are discussing him with "at least" four teams.

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Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza Enter Baseball Hall Of Fame
Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza became a piece of baseball history on Sunday at Cooperstown.

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Six Teams Showing Interest In Trading For Jay Bruce
The Indians, Rangers, Nationals, Orioles, Giants and Dodgers have all shown interest in trading for Jay Bruce, according to a report.

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Jay Bruce Wants To Play In October, Isn't 'Ruling Anything Out'
Jay Bruce has a limited no-trade clause, which he would likely waive to clear the way for a trade to a contender.

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Syndergaard, Cespedes, Fowler Scratched From All-Star Game
Drew Pomeranz. Starling Marte, and Jay Bruce have been added to the NL All-Star Game roster.

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Bryant Should Be OK After Outfield Collision
Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Kris Bryant should be OK after leaving Monday's game in the fifth inning.

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Reds Fire Pitching Coach Mark Riggins
The Reds have named Mack Jenkins to replace Mark Riggins as pitching coach.

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Jay Bruce Willing To Waive No-Trade Clause In Deal To Contender
Jay Bruce has a limited no-trade clause, but doesn't intend to use it to hold up a deal from the Reds to a contender.

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Reds To Sign No. 2 Overall Pick Nick Senzel
The Reds will sign the Tennessee third baseman for a $6.2 million bonus.

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Phillies Take Mickey Moniak; MLB Draft Round 1 Results
The Phillies used the first overall pick on California high school outfielder Mickey Moniak.

RealGM Staff Report

Anthony DeSclafani To Make Season Debut For Reds On Friday
After throwing in the bullpen without any problem, the Reds say Anthony DeSclafani will make his season debut on Friday against the Athletics.

Associated Press

Keith Law Has A.J. Puk, Kyle Lewis, Jason Groome In Latest Mock Draft
With a little more than a week before the Major League Baseball draft, Keith Law of ESPN has posted his second mock draft of the year.

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Reds Acquire International Bonus Slots From Orioles
The Reds have acquired two international signing slots from the Orioles in exchange for Minor League right-hander Franderlyn Romero.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Ross Ohlendorf Wins Appeal Of Three-Game Suspension
Ross Ohlendorf was suspended three games by Major League Baseball for throwing at David Freese on May 11 after warnings had been issued.

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Former MLB Pitcher Sammy Ellis Dies At 75
Pitcher Sammy Ellis was an All-Star with the Reds in 1965.

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Reds Bullpen Allows Run In 21st Consecutive Game
The Reds bullpen came into Tuesday's game with a 6.54 ERA and had allowed 69 runs in 95 innings with 54 walks, all the most in the majors.

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Joey Votto: 'Retiring May Be An Option'
Joey Votto says that if he continues to play at the current level, he'd rather just retire.

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Todd Frazier Sought Extension Prior To Trade
Todd Frazier sought a contract extension with the Reds prior to his trade to the White Sox, according to a report.

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Reds Considering Change At Closer
J.J. Hoover is struggling and Bryan Price says the Cincinnati Reds are considering a change at closer.

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