During batting practices over the years, Noelvi Marte would often go out to the outfield and shag fly balls. He thought that he did a pretty good job at that, so he always believed that he could play the outfield if he was asked.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has coaxed significantly better performance in his first year with every team he's managed.

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Heading into spring training, the hope for the Cincinnati Reds’ bullpen was to have Alexis Díaz as the team’s closer, Taylor Rogers as one of the group’s top setup relievers and a wave of talented rookies forcing their way into high-leverage innings.

With the MLB trade deadline looming, the Arizona Diamondbacks have traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two pitching prospects. The Mariners sent their 13th-ranked prospect Brandyn Garcia and their 16th-ranked prospect Ashton Izzi in return, both pitchers.

What's in the weather forecast for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays games and the Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium?

The late Reds outfielder and Cincinnati native Dave Parker was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. His son, Dave Parker II, accepted the induction on his behalf.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott was dominant in Saturday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The left-hander gave up one run on two hits over six innings of work. He walked three and struck out seven.

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to continue a five-game home winning streak. Cincinnati is 31-22 in home games and 56-50 overall. Reds hitters have a collective .393 slugging percentage to rank seventh in the NL.