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De La Cruz and Steer help the Reds back Abbott in a 5-0 win over the Astros

Andrew Abbott allowed three hits in six sharp innings and Spencer Steer homered to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 5-0

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

After Difficult Week Off the Field, Pierce Johnson and Graham Ashcraft Deliver for Reds Saturday's win over the Astros was a huge one for Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Busch and Crow-Armstrong help the Cubs beat the Reds 7-6 for their 8th straight win

Michael Busch drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning after Pete Crow-Armstrong connected for a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs beat t...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blows save chance Wednesday Ashcraft blew his save opportunity during the Reds' 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. He allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning.

Impact The Reds' four-run rally in the top of the ninth inning gave the team a two-run lead. With Tony Santillan being used Tuesday, manager Terry Francona turned to Ashcraft to close things out in the bottom of the frame. Ashcraft opened the inning strongly by striking out Michael Busch, but after yielding a single to Carson Kelly, Ashcraft's 89 mph slider was smacked to left-center field by Pete Crow-Armstrong for a two-run homer to tie the game at 6-6. With Emilio Pagan expected to miss the next 4-to-8 weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Ashcraft and Santillan figure to be the top closer options for the Reds. However, more outings like Wednesday's could result in Ashcraft being used as the setup arm for Santillan for as long as Pagan is sidelined.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back from bereavement list The Reds activated Ashcraft (personal) from the bereavement list Saturday.

Impact Ashcraft went on the team's bereavement list Wednesday, but he is back with the Reds and available for the rest of the weekend road series against the Pirates. He has not given up an earned run since April 3 and boasts a 1.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 15 innings this season. Zach Maxwell was optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on bereavement list The Reds placed Ashcraft on the bereavement list Wednesday.

Impact By rule, he will be away from the team for at least three and as many as seven games. Luis Mey has absorbed Ashcraft's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe's two-run walk-off HR lifts Reds to wild 9-8 win over Tigers

Nathaniel Lowe, who replaced Eugenio Suarez who was scratched with back pain, hit a two-out, two-run walk-off homer off Kenley Jansen to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 9-8 win...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Earns save with ABS assist Ashcraft walked one and struck out one over a scoreless 10th inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.

Impact Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan was unable to lock down the win in the ninth, necessitating Ashcraft's appearance in the extra frame. His final pitch was originally called a ball but was overturned on an ABS challenge for strike three and earned the reliever his first career save. Ashcraft, who has a 1.50 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six holds over 12 innings, is a key component of what has been MLB's best bullpen in terms of ERA (2.31 over 85.2 innings).

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Friedl has 3-run double in 9th, and Reds rally for 7-4 win in 10 for 3-game sweep of Twins

TJ Friedl hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the ninth inning, Rece Hinds added a two-run double in the 10th, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunda...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Reds chase Alcantara in 9th, beat Marlins 6-3 in 10th keyed by McLain for 5-game winning streak

Anthony Bender threw a game-tying wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning after Cincinnati chased Sandy Alcantara and Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead single that sparked a four-...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Earns hold Saturday Ashcraft walked one and struck out one over a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold in Saturday's 2-0 win over Texas.

Impact Ashcraft recorded his third hold in six appearances while working mostly in the seventh innings of games. He has a 3.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts and three walks over six innings.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reds blank Rangers 2-0 as Lowder pitches scoreless innings in first win since 2024

Rhett Lowder allowed three hits over six innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 2-0

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Fans two in spring debut Ashcraft struck out two and walked one over a scoreless inning during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Impact Ashcraft was charged with taking care of the third inning Sunday, and while his day started with a walk to Cal Raleigh, he struck out the next two batters and induced a groundout to end the frame. The 28-year-old is expected to begin the regular season in a high-leverage role, though this is the southpaw's first spring working as a reliever. He recently spoke on his focus entering camp, stating "I've got to keep pounding the zone like I was last year and let stuff happen. I'm a ground ball guy," said Ashcraft, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati. "Stay after them. Don't back down. You have to go in there and shut the door."

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1

The Baltimore Orioles have won their salary arbitration case against pitcher Keegan Akin

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Wins arbitration case Ashcraft will earn $1.75 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Reds, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The three-person arbitration panel sided with Ashcraft rather than the Reds' $1.25 figure. Ashcraft had a solid 2025 campaign in his first year as a full-time reliever, posting a 3.99 ERA and 64:25 K:BB over 65.1 regular-season innings. He's slated for a middle relief role again in 2026.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0

Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta have won their salary arbitration cases, improving players to 5-0 this year

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Are Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft and Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft related? Fanduel Sports Network's Jim Day said Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft was curious, and had to check with his dad about their relatives from Tex...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Surging Reds blank Cubs, move into tie for NL wild card spot

The surging Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday and moved into a tie with the New York Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: It (Somehow) Could Have Been Even Worse for The Mets

The Mets keep losing until they don't, the Mariners stand alone in the AL West, Nick Kurtz hit a ball how far?! and more from the weekend's...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: It (Somehow) Could Have Been Even Worse for The Mets

Deadspin | Reds activate pitchers Chase Burns, Graham Ashcraft from IL Deadspin | Reds activate pitchers Chase Burns, Graham Ashcraft from IL

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Burns, Ashcraft back, ready to give Reds a lift down the stretch Two key members of the Reds' pitching staff are back in the club's fight for a playoff spot. On Thursday, Cincinnati reinstated right-hander...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

Makes return from IL The Reds activated Ashcraft (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Ashcraft was shelved for the past two weeks with a right forearm strain, but he'll skip a rehab assignment and rejoin the Reds' bullpen for their weekend series against the Athletics. The right-hander has posted a 3.72 ERA and 56:24 K:BB over 58 innings in 2025 in his first season as a full-time reliever.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres play the Reds with series tied 1-1

The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds aim to stop road losing streak, take on the Padres

The Cincinnati Reds visit the San Diego Padres looking to end a four-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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