Jose Iglesias Heeding Wisdom From Joey Votto

At some point last season, José Iglesias got on Joey Votto’s routine. As far as routines go, it is not the easiest to adhere to. A known perfectionist, the Reds slugger has long held the reputation as one of baseball’s most tireless workers, famous for his marathon cage sessions and attention to detail.

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Orioles Signed Jose Iglesias To One-Year/$3M Deal

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Jose Iglesias' Slam Punctuates Ten-Run Inning

When the Reds were hitting poorly throughout the first half of the season, the front office thought about adding offense before the Trade Deadline. Even if the Reds remains buyers going into the 4 p.m. ET Deadline on Wednesday, their offensive issues might already be solved.

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Paul DeJong Wins 2019 Heart & Hustle Award

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced the 30 preliminary winners of the 2019 Heart and Hustle Award on Tuesday. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game. The Heart and Hustle Award is also the only award in Major League Baseball that is voted on by former players. Voting is conducted prior to the All-Star break.
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Just a few days ago, St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong enjoyed his first All-Star experience and now he has another honor to add to his resume–Heart and Hustle Award winner.
STL Baseball Weekly

Sonny Gray Fans 12 & Feels Love From Reds Fans

Reds starter Sonny Gray appeared to have 22,685 fans all in his corner Wednesday when manager David Bell paid him a mound visit in the eighth inning after a two-out walk. The din of crowd noise at Great American Ball Park increased to show support for Gray, and it roared when Bell’s talk was brief before he returned to the dugout.

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Not So 'Stupid': Yasiel Puig Gives Reds Walk-Off Win

Yasiel Puig saw his opening, took the risk and the Reds reaped the reward on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park.

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Christian Yelich Ties Prince Fielder's Record With 29th Home Run

The Brewers are playing their worst baseball since a similar stretch ahead of last year’s All-Star break. But someone forgot to tell Christian Yelich.

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Derek Dietrich Wears Three Hit By Pitches As Badge Of Honor In Win

The box score from a wild 11-7 Reds victory over the Brewers on Friday at Miller Park will show some big hits and important add-on runs from Cincinnati’s lineup to extend the club’s season-high winning streak to six games. But Derek Dietrich’s 0-for-1 night in five plate appearances stands out the most because of what the left fielder did with his other moments in the batter’s box.

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Jose Iglesias' First Grand Slam Leads Reds In Game Two

Shortstop José Iglesias has continued to be the gift that keeps on giving for the Reds. Signed during Spring Training to a Minor League deal to be a defensive-minded role player, the former All-Star has proven to be so much more as the regular shortstop.

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Unlikely Hero Jose Iglesias Shows Off Staying Power

Shortstop José Iglesias was supposed to be no more than a backup player when he signed with the Reds in February. He was expected to provide solid defense in the late innings. But a groin injury to Scooter Gennett has allowed Iglesias to play every day, and it paid off for the Reds on Wednesday night against Mets closer Edwin Diaz.

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Jose Iglesias Does The Expected -- And Unexpected

Reds shortstop José Iglesias spends lots of pregame time sharpening his defensive skills during infield work. The former All-Star often practices making backhand plays to improve his timing and rhythm. But the types of plays Iglesias made on Wednesday, supporting the Reds in a 2-1 victory over the Marlins at Great American Ball Park, showed he can improvise also.

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Reds Purchased The Contracts Of Derek Dietrich & Jose Iglesias From Triple-A Louisville

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Derek Dietrich Putting Versatility To Use With Reds

Facing the Mariners' new Japanese left-handed pitcher, Yusei Kikuchi, in the second inning on Thursday night, Reds utility player Derek Dietrich got all of a 1-0 pitch and everyone in the ballpark knew it. All Kikuchi could do was put his hands on his hips and watch as the ball carried well over the right-field fence to the outer reaches of Goodyear Ballpark.

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Matthew Bowman To Throw Live Batting Practice On Thursday

Right-handed pitchers Matt Bowman (strained right lat) and Robert Stephenson (right shoulder inflammation) are scheduled to throw live batting practice sessions Thursday. Like Gray, they could begin pitching in games within the next week.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Reds Signed Jose Iglesias To A Minors Deal With MLB Spring Invite

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Reds Talking With Jose Iglesias

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If The Cardinals Have Payroll Muscle To Flex, Why Aren't They Lifting?

Once upon a time, St. Louis Cardinals' General Manager at the time and current President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak, told the media that the team had payroll muscle to flex.

KSDK

Phillies, Yankees Lead Ten Contenders To Sign Bryce Harper, Manny Machado

There are more than 100 players left on the free agent market, or to put it another way, all but the few who have signed in what looks like another slower than slow market. Which makes us (and everyone else, too) think that the two mega stars – Bryce Harper and Manny Machado -- that make this market one of the most special ever, will be free for a while. Quite a while.

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Cardinals' Alternative With Josh Donaldson Off Market

Linked in rumors for years, the Cardinals and Josh Donaldson seemed as good a match as ever this offseason, with Donaldson a free agent and St. Louis looking to add a corner infielder with an impact bat. Then came Monday's news that the Braves inked Donaldson to a one-year, $23 million deal, sparking baseball's Hot Stove season and putting the dance between St. Louis and the All-Star third baseman on hold again.

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How Should Cardinals Fans View Josh Donaldson?

Did you buy a Mega Millions ticket last month?

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