Last Game
After the tape-delayed shutout fiasco against the Giants on Sunday, the Reds had some redeeming to do. And redeem themselves they did, drubbing the Giants 10-3. Jared Burton got the vulture win after blowing a save opportunity.

Next Game
Aaron Harang is the scheduled starter in a road game against the Colorado Rockies at 4:05pm EDT. He will be followed by Justin Lehr, Nick Masset, and a passel of minor leaguers with no chance of making the team this year.

The Reds Offensive Middle
The team did score 10 runs yesterday, but it was still not thanks to the heart of the lineup. The low averages and punchless production from Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips is getting some notice, but I have a feeling that both will come around. Of course, it should be no surprise that the team has trouble scoring runs. They were about the worst at that last year. Any slump from those in the middle could make for some long stretches.

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Although certainly not to the apocalyptic Eric Milton levels, the Reds have a fly-ball happy starting rotation. In a “park that inflates home run rates by 12%”, that may not be the best accumulation of pitchers.

Last Game
Cincinnati had their only day off of Spring Training yesterday. Hopefully, the players took their sole opportunity to get in some sight-seeing. Or, at the very least, not getting injured.

Next Game
Homer Bailey starts against the San Francisco Giants today at 4:05pm EDT. Hopefully, Bailey will continue to showcase his growth as a pitcher as he heads towards the stat of the season.

The Back Strain that Shook the Internet
In the Reds last game, Aroldis Chapman strained his back, and the amount of words that were devoted to it online were impressive. Heck, even the guest poster on C. Trent’s blog devoted a treatise of almost a dozen paragraphs to it. The overall opinion seems to be that this will allow the Reds to more easily have Chapman start in the minors. Whatever makes him the best for the majors. One thing’s for sure: his next appearance will garner even more attention than before.

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Johnny Bench, the best catcher in the history of ever, will be the grand marshal of the 91st Findlay Market Parade on Reds’ Opening Day. He’ll also serve as an honorary captain of the Reds for that game.

Last Game
The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Colorado Rockies yesterday, dropping their record to 8-9 on the Spring. Bronson Arroyo was the loser, in more ways than one, but Aroldis Chapman provided the scare, being taken out early with a stiff lower back.

Next Game
The Reds have their only off-day of Spring Training today. They host the San Francisco Giants at 4:05pm EDT on Wednesday the 24th. If you can’t let a day go by without Reds baseball, you may need some counseling. However, if you’re in denial, you can catch the MLB Network’s 30 Clubs in 30 Days episode about the Reds at 10pm.

Time to Upgrade to HD
Looks like the RHM household chose the right year to upgrade to HD satellite, which is happening Wednesday. This year, FSN Ohio will be simulcasting all 145 televised Reds games in HD. This will be our first year watching baseball in HD, and I can’t wait. Especially after seeing the wretched video quality coming from the standard feeds offered by MLB Network and FSN Ohio the last couple days.

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Chris Heisey, Zack Cozart, and Todd Frazier were all cut from big league camp and will have to pray for injuries to get called up during the season.

Last Game
The Reds had a split-squad day yesterday. One group traveled to face Oakland, where Johnny Cueto got the start. The Reds won 4-3, and Jared Burton picked up the win.

The second group of Reds stayed in Goodyear to welcome the Chicago Cubs. Justin Lehr started, but the game ended in a tie after 10 innings.

Next Game
The Reds take on the Colorado Rockies at Goodyear in a game televised by FSN Ohio at 4:05pm. Bronson Arroyo will start, and Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to pitch, as well.

Who Wants to Be the Reds’ 5th Starter?
Mike Lincoln was voted off the island this weekend in the Reds’ reality-show-like competition for the 5th starter spot. There are 7 contenders left in camp: left-handers Matt Maloney, Aroldis Chapman, and Travis Wood and right-handers Justin Lehr, Micah Owings, Kip Wells, and Mike Leake.

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Edinson Volquez started throwing off the mound this weekend and is optimistic he’ll return in mid-July.