Johnny Cueto

CINCINNATI — Dusty Baker had a lot to think about on his flight from California to Arizona to open spring training, managing a Cincinnati team coming off a breakthrough season. The Reds broke their long drought of misery last season, pulling off...

TODAY HOCKEY North American Hockey League Robertson Cup Tournament Dr. Pepper Arena At Frisco, Texas No. 2 Bismarck vs. No. 3 Wenatchee (Wash.), 4:30 p.m. No. 1 Amarillo vs. No. 4 Jamestown (N.Y.), 7:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD...

Last week's ranking in parentheses 1. Rangers (4): They're 6-1 in starts by No. 5 and 6 starters Nick Tepesch and Justin Grimm. Move to the first spot because other teams ranked in the top 5 were 9-17 last week. 2. Tigers (6): Very impressive in...

Adam LaRoche’s slump is now at 26 hitless at-bats with strikeouts accounting for half the outs. Unfamiliarity with Reds rookie pitcher Tony Cingrani had the Nationals collectively looking awkward at the plate. With a chance to complete a four-...

|TODAY| |COLLEGE TENNIS| Northern State at Sioux Falls, noon   |TV SPORTS| NHL Hockey—New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers, 6:30 p.m. (NBCSN); Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Major League Baseball—Los...

Johnny Cueto ordered three runs. His Cincinnati teammates dutifully delivered. The Reds pitcher came off the mound after the sixth inning of his start Sunday against the Washington Nationals with the score tied, 3-all. “I said, ‘I want three...

1. Tigers: Forget the concern at closer. They were loaded last year, and they're a lot better with Victor Martinez, Torii Hunter and a full year of Anibal Sanchez. 2. Dodgers: Hanley Ramirez's injury could slow them out of the gate, but they're deep and...

CINCINNATI — An Angels club that was supposed to bludgeon opponents with its bats, smother them with its gloves and duck and cover when its relievers entered the game seemed to suffer a little identity crisis Monday. Either that, or this team's...

The same suspects Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times If you liked last season's NL playoffs, chances are you'll like this fall's version since you'll be seeing many of the same teams. Washington, with Stephen Strasburg cleared to pitch a full season...

MARK GONZALES AL Central: Tigers NL Central: Reds AL East: Blue Jays NL East: Nationals AL West: Rangers NL West: Dodgers AL wild cards: Rays, Athletics NL wild cards: Braves, Giants AL pennant: Tigers NL pennant: Reds World Series champion:...

Score: Diamondbacks 11, White Sox 9. Spring record: 6-4-2. At the plate: Paul Konerko had a string of seven straight hits broken but clubbed his third homer in the last two games. Josh Bell hit his second homer and is hitting .500. On the mound: Matt...

CINCINNATI — When Joey Votto comes to the plate at Great American Ball Park, the Rolling Stones' "Paint it Black'' plays over the ballpark's speakers. It's a tough song for a tough town, and the Reds' fans love it. Only one thing could make it...