Mat Latos

Latest Updates

Looking at Mat Latos

For a guy that carries the reputation of being a slow starter, Mat Latos has taken the corner, turned and obliterated it thus far in 2013. Anyone could sift through the numbers, pitch data, and what other…Read More

Johnny Cueto or Mat Latos? Who Should Be the Opening Day Starter?

Apparently, according to the MLB Preview Player Rankings, the Cincinnati Reds should be starting Mat Latos on Opening Day. They have Latos penciled in as the best starter on the Reds squad. They actually…Read More

Reds, Latos Agree on Two-Year Deal

Mark Sheldon tweeted the following: Mat Latos and #reds avoids arbitration with new two year deal — Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) February 12, 2013 That two-year deal is worth $11.5MM for Latos. …Read More

Reds in 2013: Mat Latos

For all the brouhaha the Mat Latos deal produced prior to the beginning of the 2012 season, the end result after one year’s worth of reflections is this. Mat Latos was maybe a little better than…Read More

Best of 2012: #4 Performances

As we approach the beginning of a new year, we continue to look back at some moments from the 2012 season. Today, we have a substitute star, a pitcher that started to build more momentum (if you believe…Read More

And more..

Latos Locked in as Season Progressed

If you watched any of the Reds post-clinching celebration, you simply had to listen to the Mat Latos…Read More

Entire City Teeters on Game 5

How did we get here? No more than two business days ago, Reds fans were hounding StubHub and making…Read More

Champions Rise From Adversity: A NLDS Story

I was mesmerized last night as the saga played out.  Before the opening pitch I read tweet after tweet…Read More

Reds Salvage Series Closer Against Marlins

The Reds “pulled off” an 11-inning, 5-4 win against the Marlins, yet Mat Latos‘ pitching…Read More

Sunday Funnies: Hackers, Knowing the Roster, Old Men

What a way to begin this week’s edition of the Sunday Funnies because this is funny. Hacked! Apparently,…Read More

Strange Days in the National League Central

I read an article on the Pirates FanSided website rumbunter.com that really triggered my thinking on…Read More

Mat Latos is Right at Home at GABP

Yes, I’m bringing up the trade that brought Mat Latos to the Cincinnati Reds. I do so for one…Read More

Mat Latos’ Baseball Card Says Best Days Ahead

Mat Latos got rocked, again, which means it’s time to talk about the trade with San Diego and expand…Read More

Reds Complete Sweep of Tribe

When this past Monday morning rolled around, there was one prevailing question concerning the Cincinnati…Read More

Reds Need Quality Starts

The Pirates, for the 15th time in the last 24 games, managed to find another way to beat the Reds. This…Read More

What’s in Store for the Reds in June?

The month of May proved to be a success. Entering May, the Reds were 4 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.…Read More

BP, Latos Lead Reds to Win Over Braves

Maybe it is all starting to come together. Last night, Mike Leake. Tonight Mat Latos and Brandon Phillips.…Read More

Reds Notebook: Lefty Bats and the Month of May

When you mention lefty bats and the Cincinnati Reds, the first name to pop into your head is Joey Votto.…Read More

Can Devin Mesoraco Lead the Cincinnati Reds to Victory?

The Cincinnati Reds and Devin Mesoraco have a problem.  The Reds have a rookie catcher who needs playing…Read More

Reds Welcome Washington for a Quickie Homestand, then Back to the Road

A home series doesn’t get much shorter than three games on the baseball schedule (excluding that “special…Read More