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Reds Recall Volquez for Possible Start on Saturday

Cincinnati recalled pitcher Edinson Volquez from Class A Dayton, and he could start Saturday against Pittsburgh in place of Aaron Harang.

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Cincinnati Reds recall RHP Edinson Volquez from minors

The Cincinnati Reds have recalled pitcher Edinson Volquez from Class-A Dayton, and he could start Saturday against Pittsburgh in place of Aaron Harang.

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Alonso's first-hit ball going to his dad

Yonder Alonso got his first Major League hit out of the way in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Cardinals, and mementos from the occasion are going members of his family.

That’s all the news for today.

Chapman hurls scoreless frame in road win

During the eighth inning of a 6-1 Reds win over the Cardinals on Saturday, the "Cuban Missile" touched down in a road city for the first time as he made his third Major League appearance. And Aroldis Chapman finally faced his most formidable hitter in Albert Pujols.

There is the quick update of the day.

Sharp Wood hits first homer in Reds' win

Travis Wood pitched seven superb innings and hit a home run Saturday as the Reds took a 6-1 win over the Cardinals, extending their lead over St. Louis in the National League Central back to eight games.

That’s all the news for today.

Bruce could miss a few more games

Right fielder Jay Bruce missed his fourth consecutive game Saturday with a sore right side, and manager Dusty Baker didn't expect Bruce back Sunday, and possibly not for the start of the next series at Colorado on Monday.

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Baseball Notes: Reds shift Volquez to ‘pen; Padres make four moves

The Cincinnati Reds moved righthander Edinson Volquez from the rotation to the bullpen Saturday, giving him a chance to try to fix problems in his delivery. He retired only two batters in his last start, an 11-2 loss in San Francisco on Monday.

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Reds move RHP Edinson Volquez to bullpen

Edinson Volquez has lost his spot in the Cincinnati Reds’ rotation. The right-hander was moved into the bullpen Saturday, giving him a chance to try to fix problems in his delivery

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Bruce remains in Reds' leadoff spot

Why mess with success? Reds manager Dusty Baker stuck with Jay Bruce and Chris Valaika at the top of the lineup Saturday for the second straight night.

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Leake warming up to 'pen after first call

For the first time during his brief big league career, Reds pitcher Mike Leake's outing on Saturday wasn't pre-determined as part of a five-man rotation.

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Cueto rocked as Reds' lead trimmed

Johnny Cueto was pummeled for four home runs and the Reds' seven-game winning streak came to a halt with an 8-5 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday night.

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Baker uncertain if Rolen will rest for finale

Reds third baseman Scott Rolen is often rested for day games that follow night games, but manager Dusty Baker wasn't sure yet on Saturday if he would give Rolen the break or not.

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Cueto ready to return from suspension

Reds starter Johnny Cueto's seven-game suspension for kicking Cardinals players during last week's melee in Cincinnati ends on Friday. Cueto will start on Saturday vs.

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Mike Leake snaps losing streak, drives in run for Cincinnati Reds

CINCINNATI — Mike Leake snapped his three-start losing streak and drove in a run, Drew Stubbs homered and the Cincinnati Reds moved back into a tie for the NL Central lead by beating the Florida Marlins 5-4 Saturday night.

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MLB: Cincinnati 5, Florida 4

CINCINNATI, Aug. 14 (UPI) — Drew Stubbs hit what turned out to be the game-winning homer in the eighth Saturday and the Cincinnati Reds survived a shaky ninth to nip Florida 5-4

There is the quick update of the day.

Gomes wins Heart and Hustle Award

Before Saturday's game, Reds left fielder Jonny Gomes was presented as one of 30 winners of the Heart and Hustle Award.

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Bruised foot keeps Phillips out of Reds lineup

The Cincinnati Reds held All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips out of the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Cubs because of a bruised left foot.

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Bruised foot keeps Phillips out of Reds lineup

The Cincinnati Reds held All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips out of the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Cubs because of a bruised left foot.

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Bruised foot keeps Phillips out of Reds lineup

The Cincinnati Reds held All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips out of the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Cubs because of a bruised left foot. Phillips fouled a ball off his foot in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 4-3 win. He struggled getting down the line as he grounded into a double play and was replaced in the ninth inning by Miguel Cairo.

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Bruised foot keeps Phillips out of Reds lineup

The Cincinnati Reds held All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips out of the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Cubs because of a bruised left foot. Phillips fouled a ball off his foot in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 4-3 win. He struggled getting down the line as he grounded into a double play and was replaced in the ninth inning by Miguel Cairo.

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