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Umpires, MLB agree on deal

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball and its umpires have reached an agreement on a five-year labor contract running through December 2014.

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The sides worked into Tuesday evening to reach the deal and announced it Wednesday morning.

Owners and the World Umpires Association hope to ratify the agreement next month. Owners meet Jan. 14 in [...]

Reds extend Rolen through 2012

CINCINNATI — In a move that creates some budget wiggle room for next season, the Reds have restructured third baseman Scott Rolen‘s contract for 2010 and extended him through the 2012 season.

In a deal that was completed on Friday, Rolen will receive $23.63 million over the next three seasons. Originally set

The Reds restructure Scott [...]

Laynce Nix re-joins Reds

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Laynce Nix has rejoined the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing to a minor league contract.

The 29-year-old hit .239 with 15 homers and 46 RBIs last season, his first with Cincinnati. He made 60 starts in left

Laynce Nix

field and set a career high with 116 games.

Nix refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues [...]

Reds, Dodgers discuss Harang

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds were getting close to a deal that would send pitcher Aaron Harang to Dodgers in exchange for one or two players on the Dodgers major league roster.

Harang went 6-14 last season with a 4.21 ERA.

One problem is the owners Frank and Jamie McCourt have left the front [...]

Reds decide to get weaker in left field

CINCINNATI — Outfielder Jonny Gomes became a free agent after the Cincinnati Reds did not tender him a contract. Gomes, 30, hit .267 with 20 homers and 51 RBIs this year in only 281 at-bats. He started the season at Triple-A Louisville and was brought up May 22.

Cincinnati Reds appear to be ready to forward [...]

Reds lose lefty Jukich in Rule 5 Draft

The Cincinnati Reds did not select any players in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday, but lost one. Triple-A Louisville left-handed pitcher Ben Jukich was taken by the Cardinals.  Full Story »

Reds ink Burke to Minor League deal

The Cincinnati Reds have signed Louisville native, Chris Burke, to a Minor League deal on Thursday. Burke, a former first-round pick of the Houston Astros in 2001 played in 32 games with the Padres last year while batting .207.

In six seasons in the majors, Burke has a .239 overall batting average. Chris can fill in [...]

Reds hire OSU’s Keels for TV broadcasts

CINCINNATI — Paul Keels, radio voice of Ohio State athletics, will serve as play-by-play broadcaster for televised Cincinnati Reds games not led by Thom Brennaman on Fox Sports Ohio.

Both Brennaman, who will broadcast a majority of the games, and Keels will team with color analysts Chris Welsh and Jeff Brantley.

Budget in mind as Reds ready for Indy

By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com

CINCINNATI — At least publicly to those who are not general managers of the baseball world, the Reds have been one of the mystery teams of the Hot Stove season.

Is Cincinnati slashing payroll, or is it staying level? Will the Reds trade away high-salaried players, or keep the roster together?

As his [...]

Larkin on ballot for 2010 Hall of Fame

During his 19-year career with the Reds, Barry Larkin helped revolutionize the persona of the shortstop position by being both a superb fielder and hitter. Full Story »