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Reds’ Chapman close to majors call-up

Associated Press

Chapman's fastball reaching 103 mph

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CINCINNATI — Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman is learning the important things in the minor leagues — how to control his pitches and how to order a meal in English.

The better he gets, the closer he gets to the big leagues.

The left-hander has reached 103 mph with his [...]

Chapman Finds Groove in 7-1 Bats Victory

By Shannon Siders, MiLB.com

Aroldis Chapman earned his first win on Thursday night, as the Bats won 7-1 over the Indianapolis Indians.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cuban pitching phenomenon Aroldis Chapman earned his first win on Thursday night, as the Bats won 7-1 over the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field in front of a crowd of [...]

Reds’ Chapman struggles, takes loss

Associated Press

Aroldis Chapman threw only 48 of 87 pitches for strikes on Saturday.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman struggled with his command and took the loss in his second minor league start for the Louisville Bats, the Cincinnati Reds‘ Triple-A affiliate.

The hard-throwing left-hander gave up one run on one hit and [...]

Chapman strikes out nine at Triple-A

Staff and Wire Reports

Aroldis Chapman seemed overpowering and was clocked at 100-plus five times. He left the game in the middle of the fifth inning, after throwing 85 pitches, 55 were for strikes, and striking out nine.

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TOLEDO — Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his professional debut on Sunday, striking out nine in [...]

Fruitful offseason buoys Reds’ hopes

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

Chapman will begin the season in the minor leagues, back spasms suffered March 22 having delayed his development.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — When Major League Baseball staged its winter meetings in Las Vegas in December 2008, the expected names — the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels and Mets — were the most [...]

Chapman appears headed to minors

Associated Press

According to Walt Jocketty, Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman will likely start the season in the Cincinnati Reds' farm system.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman will likely start the season in the Cincinnati Reds‘ farm system.

General manager Walt Jocketty said Tuesday that the left-hander has adapted well during spring training — he [...]

Reds’ Chapman throws 1 inning

Associated Press

The Cuban defector pitched one inning of a minor league game for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, having little trouble with the up-and-coming Milwaukee Brewers. He struck out the first two batters he faced — one of them on a nasty slider — and gave up a single up the middle before [...]

Rockies 9, Reds 1

Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman has run into his first setback of spring training, and it has nothing to do with his control.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman has run into his first setback of spring training, and it has nothing to do with his control.

The Cuban defector left the [...]

Brewers 5, Reds 2

Associated Press

The 22-year-old Chapman, making his case for a spot in the Reds' rotation, allowed only one hit in three innings, a solo homer by Rickie Weeks.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman struck out five during his latest impressive showing Wednesday, but a Cincinnati Reds split squad couldn’t manage much against Doug [...]

Reds 3, Dodgers 2

Associated Press

Aroldis Chapman struck out two over two scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Friday.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Aroldis Chapman struck out two over two scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Friday.

Chapman allowed just two infield singles. His strikeouts [...]