JEFF WALLNER

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
De La Cruz powers Reds to 8-1 win to end Phillies’ 7-game streak
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3 for 4 with two RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds ended the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game win streak with an 8-1 victory.
 
Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India uses special glasses to watch the sun during a solar eclipse before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati, Monday, April 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
De La Cruz’s inside-the-park HR helps Reds hold off Brewers 10-8
Elly De La Cruz hit his first two homers of the season, a massive 450-foot solo drive and a sinking liner that turned into his first career inside-the-park drive, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 10-8 win.
 
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone (70) is checked on by manager David Bell, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Injuries continue to pile up for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India has been scratched after he was hit by a batted ball during batting practice, adding another issue to the team’s long list of injuries.
 
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Francisco Lindor hits home run, snaps skid as Mets beat Reds 3-1
Francisco Lindor hit a home run and ended an 0-for-24 skid as the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1. Sean Manaea had another strong outing for the Mets.
 
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' J.D. Martinez watches his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Flexen during the first inning of a baseball game Sept. 28, 2023, in Denver. Martinez has a new home, agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, March 21, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
All-Star J.D. Martinez’s debut with the Mets has been delayed while his conditioning continues
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said J.D. Martinez’s debut with the team will be delayed as the veteran designated hitter continues to ramp up physically after signing late in spring training.
 
Cincinnati Reds' Jeimer Candelario (3) celebrates with Jonathan India, left, after scoring on a fielding error by New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Spencer Steer hits 3-run homer as the Reds rally past the Mets for 9-6 victory
Spencer Steer hit a three-run homer during Cincinnati’s five-run eighth inning, helping the Reds knock off the New York Mets 9-6. Cincinnati trailed 5-4 before Elly De La Cruz singled home pinch-runner Bubba Thompson.
 
New York Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz winds up during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Díaz gets 1st big league save since October 2022 as Mets hold off Reds 3-2
Edwin Díaz pitched out of trouble in the ninth inning to earn his first major league save since October 2022, and the New York Mets held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2.
 
FILE -Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Julio Teheran delivers to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Atlanta. The New York Mets have agreed to a contract with veteran starter Julio Teheran, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, April 3, 2024 because no announcement had been made.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Mets and Julio Teheran finalize 1-year contract, filling hole in rotation
Julio Teheran and the New York Mets have finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract, filling an immediate need in the team’s injury-depleted rotation.
 
Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) drives around Xavier forward Gytis Nemeiksa (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Cincinnati, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Marquette won 86-80. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kam Jones scores 30, No. 8 Marquette snaps skid with 86-80 win over Xavier
Kam Jones had 30 points and Oso Ighodaro scored 24 to help No. 8 Marquette snap a two-game losing streak with an 86-80 victory over Xavier.
 
Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert looks to take a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 10 Iowa State’s defense smothers Cincinnati in 68-59 win
No. 10 Iowa State forced 25 turnovers and had 12 steals in a smothering 68-59 win over Cincinnati. Curtis Jones and Tamin Lipsey each had 15 points to lead the Cyclones, who turned the Bearcats’ turnovers into 26 points.
 
Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks the ball over Xavier forward Sasa Ciani (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Creighton won 78-71. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Ryan Kalkbrenner scores 28, No. 19 Creighton snaps skid with 78-71 win at Xavier
Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 28 points to lead No. 19 Creighton over Xavier 78-71. Baylor Scheierman scored 16 points for the Bluejays, who avoided their first three-game Big East losing streak since 2019.
 
Cincinnati forward Jamille Reynolds, right, prepares to dunk as Oklahoma guard Rivaldo Soares, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
McCollum scores 16, No. 15 Oklahoma holds off Cincinnati 69-65
Javian McCollum scored 16 points and Otega Oweh had 14 helping No. 15 Oklahoma hold off Cincinnati 69-65 on Saturday. John Hugely IV had 11 points for the Sooners (15-3, 3-2 Big 12) who notched their first Big 12 road win.
 
Cincinnati's Jamille Reynolds, top, shoots over TCU's Xavier Cork during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Thomas scores 21, Cincinnati upsets No. 19 TCU 81-77 in OT
Dan Skillings Jr.'s go-ahead layup with 22 seconds left in overtime lifted Cincinnati to an 81-77 victory over No. 19 TCU. Day Day Thomas scored 21 points and John Newman III had 20 to lead the Bearcats.
 
UConn guard Cam Spencer, left, talks with coach Dan Hurley during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cam Spencer scores 19 points, No. 4 UConn holds off Xavier 80-75
Cam Spencer scored 19 points and Tristen Newton had 16 as No. 4 UConn held off Xavier 80-75. Alex Karaban added 14 points and Newton finished with 11 assists to help the Huskies win their fourth straight game since dropping their conference opener by 15 at Seton Hall.
 
Texas' Dylan Disu, left, tries to shoot against Cincinnati's Jamille Reynolds, center, and John Newman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Disu scores career-high 33 points, No. 25 Texas survives at Cincinnati 74-73
Dylan Disu scored a career-high 33 points and Max Abmas hit a go-ahead jumper with eight seconds remaining to help No. 25 Texas beat Cincinnati 74-73. Abmas scored 15 points for the Longhorns, who were coming off a 78-67 loss at home to Texas Tech.
 
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens (12) calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Vikings get improved quarterback play from Nick Mullens, but their playoff hopes take a hit
The Vikings got the improved quarterback play they were looking for with Nick Mullens behind center. Whether he can lead Minnesota to the playoffs remains to be seen.
 
CORRECTS TO SECOND HALF NOT FIRST HALF - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) grabs a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browning’s 354-yard performance rekindles Bengals’ playoff hopes
With Joe Burrow out for the season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of making the playoffs seemed slim. Jake Browning’s performance on Monday night has rekindled those hopes. Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second start.
 
Houston's Ja'Vier Francis (5) blocks a shot by Xavier forward Gytis Nemeiksa (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
L.J. Cryer scores 23 points in No. 6 Houston’s 66-60 victory over Xavier
L.J. Cryer scored 23 points and Jamal Shead had 13 to help No. 6 Houston hold off Xavier 66-60 on Friday night. Houston improved to 8-0 for the second straight season and fifth time in school history.
 
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, right, is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Trenton Thompson (17) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Bengals begin life without Joe Burrow with loss to Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing life without Joe Burrow. The first week didn’t go so well. With a healthy Burrow, the Bengals won four straight games and were firmly back in the AFC playoff picture.
 
Kansas running back Devin Neal, right, pats wide receiver Doug Emilien's helmet after Neal scored a touchdown against Cincinnati during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Carter Skaggs/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Bean returns from injury to help Kansas beat Cincinnati 49-16, snapping two-game skid
Jason Bean returned from injury to throw two touchdown passes and run for two more, helping Kansas snap a two-game losing streak with a 49-16 victory at Cincinnati.
 
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 24-18. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Inconsistent Bills have already surpassed last season’s loss total
The Buffalo Bills entered Sunday night’s prime-time matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals holding the final playoff spot in the AFC. But another inconsistent offensive performance in a 24-18 loss dropped the Bills out of the playoff position.
 
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto acknowledges the crowd as he stands at home plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Reds bounce back from meltdown, rally past Pirates 4-2 in Votto’s possible home finale
TJ Friedl hit a two-run homer and drove in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds bounced back from an historic collapse the night before to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Endy Rodriguez, center, celebrates with Jack Suwinski (65) and Jared Triolo, right, after they scored on a three-run double by Afonso Rivas to tie the score during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12
The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time since the franchise started in 1882 and Alfonso Rivas tied a career high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes.
 
Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Steer’s 3-run homer helps wild-card chasing Reds beat first-place Mariners 6-3
Spencer Steer hit a three-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders. The Reds began the day in a four-way tie for the third NL wild-card spot.
 
Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Renfroe, center, is congratulated by TJ Friedl, left, after hitting a grounder that scored the winning run during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. Friedl scored the winning run. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
De La Cruz and Renfroe help Reds rally in 9th for 2-1 win over Cubs
Elly De La Cruz hit a tying single and newcomer Hunter Renfroe beat out a double-play ball to drive in the winner as the Cincinnati Reds rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning for the second straight night, defeating the Chicago Cubs 2-1.
 
Reds’ Williamson to miss start as team’s COVID-19 outbreak worsens
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss his scheduled start on Sunday. Williamson is the fourth Reds pitcher to test positive this week, further jeopardizing the Reds’ postseason chances.
 
Coco Gauff hits the ball back against Liudmila Samsonova during the semifinals of the DC Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Minh Connors/The Washington Post via AP)
Alcaraz and Djokovic meet Sunday in a rematch of the Wimbledon final; Gauff plays for women’s title
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet Sunday for the Western & Southern Open title in a rematch of their Wimbledon final.
 
Top seeds Swiatek, Alcaraz reach the semifinals at the Western & Southern Open
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a rough start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-6, 6-1, and advance to the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open, a tournament she has never won. Swiatek will face Coco Gauff on Saturday.
 
Djokovic wins first singles match in the US since 2021, Swiatek rolls at Western & Southern Open
Novak Djokovic had a short night in his first singles match in the U.S. since 2021, beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Western & Southern Open after the Spaniard retired early in the second set with a lower back injury.
 
Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl (29) reacts after hitting a two-run triple against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Joey Votto homers as Cincinnati Reds beat Miami Marlins 5-2 to stop 6-game slide
Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Joey Votto homered on consecutive pitches by Eury Pérez in the fourth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds stopped a six-game slide by holding off the Miami Marlins for a 5-2 victory.
 
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