Edinson Volquez has declared himself ready to return to the starting rotation. He threw a successful bullpen session on Monday. “I felt good,” Volquez said. “No pain. I threw all my pitches.” Volquez was expected to miss just one turn through the rotation and he is expected to return when he is eligible on [...]

Darnell McDonald was designated for assignment by the Reds. He has since accepted an assignment for the Louisville Bats.
The decision on McDonald came after hitting .175. The 30-year-old minor league veteran may not get another shot in the majors.
I would say he is behind Norris Hopper and Drew Stubbs to get the next call-up.
Go [...]

Nick Massett was activated from the 15 day disable list today and got the win tonight. The Reds sent back down Wilkin Castillo.
He threw the ball really well tonight. He had good movement on the ball.
Go Reds,
Tim

Brandon Phillips (thumb) hit off a tee again on Tuesday and hit underhand tosses. Indications are that he’ll be ready to return to action on Friday. “The doctor said he can’t do any more damage to it unless something insane happens,” manager Dusty Baker said. “Which is out of your control anyway.”
Brandon was leading [...]

Cincinnati beat Houston 6-4 tonight in another wet and delayed game. The big story is that Roy Oswalt started for the Astros and didn’t beat us. He has started 3 times against the Reds this season and does not have a win. He has a lifetime record of 23-1 against Cincinnati.
Joey [...]

The Houston Astros had 3 errors which led to eight unearned runs for the Reds. Cincinnati won 8-5 in this rain delayed game.
Aaron Harang got the win after coming back from a 2 hour rain delay. The game was stopped with one out from an official game but Aaron Harang came back out [...]

The Reds needed 11 innings to beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3. Alex Gonzalez had a walk-off hit, off of the wall to drive home Paul Janish.
Carlos Fisher got the win, in his major league debut, no less. He pitched the eleventh inning and struck out one. Luis Vizcaino was tagged for the [...]

Joey Votto is sitting out again today. He homered twice last night but he still has some lingering effects from his inner ear infection