Charlie Hustle: the definitive Pete Rose book that deconstructs a disgraced legend
A new biography offering an unflinching look at Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king has ignited fresh debates as the latest gambling scandal to affect the sport unfolds
September 2023
Pittsburgh Pirates rally from nine down for first time since club’s 1882 inception
The Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time in the franchise’s 141-year history, rallying for a 13-12 victory over the Reds on Saturday
August 2023
‘This is surreal’: Alex Cobb loses no-hitter bid with two outs in the ninth
Alex Cobb came within one out of a no-hitter before Spencer Steer doubled with two outs in the ninth inning of San Francisco’s 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds
July 2023
Cincinnati Reds legend Johnny Bench sorry for antisemitic joke at team event
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologized for an antisemitic comment made at an event to honor former Reds general manager Gabe Paul, who was Jewish
January 2023
Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday with five votes to spare above the 75% needed
August 2022
Pete Rose dismisses questions over statutory rape claims in Phillies return
Pete Rose dismissed questions on Sunday about a woman’s claim she had a sexual relationship with the former MLB star when she was a minor
July 2022
Miami Marlins’ Daniel Castano hit in head by ‘scary’ 104mph line drive
Daniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano during the Marlins’ 7-6 win over the Reds on Thursday
May 2022
MLB bans Tommy Pham for slapping opponent over fantasy football dispute
Cincinnati Reds allow no hits against Pittsburgh Pirates … and still lose
November 2020
Cleveland's Shane Bieber, Cincinnati's Trevor Bauer win Cy Young Awards
Shane Bieber won the AL Cy Young unanimously while Trevor Bauer became the first pitcher to take home the NL honor for the majors’ oldest franchise
August 2020
Brazen, entitled, comfortable: why hot-mic debacles like Thom Brennaman's happen
Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman uses anti-gay slur on air
February 2020
Will mindbending proposed changes to MLB's playoffs change the game?
'It's time!': Donald Trump lobbies to end Pete Rose's lifetime ban from baseball
July 2019
Yasiel Puig is ejected and traded in same inning as Reds and Pirates brawl
Four Pirates and four Reds were ejected in Pittsburgh’s 11-4 win on Tuesday, including Yasiel Puig, who was in the process of being traded
April 2019
Yasiel Puig puts batting coach in headlock during Pirates-Reds mass brawl
Tension between Chris Archer and Derek Dietrich ended in a fight in Pittsburgh - and four players being ejected
February 2019
Frank Robinson, hall of famer and MLB's first black manager, dies aged 83
Hall of famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, has died
May 2018
Free-falling New York Mets lose to Reds after batting out of order
The slumping Mets have found many ways to self-destruct through the years, but Wednesday’s gaffe was one of the most creative yet
July 2017
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Scouting the next Vin Scully: All 30 MLB broadcast teams ranked
David Lengel puts MLB’s 30 local telecasts to the test as he takes a tour round baseball’s broadcast booths
September 2016
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Major League Baseball overcome by emotion during its final week
David Lengel: MLB experienced both celebratory and tragic goodbyes this week with the retirement of legendary broadcaster Vin Scully and the death of pitcher José Fernández. Plus, a review of Major League Baseball’s have nots
