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Jo Adell scores the tiebreaking run in the Angels' 2-1 victory over the Padres

The Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 2-1

JUNE 4, 2024 • Associated Press

RBI singles by Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward in the 9th inning lead Angels beat past Rays 5-4

Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward hit run-scoring singles off struggling closer Pete Fairbanks in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4

APRIL 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Released by Cincinnati Strickland was released by the Reds on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Strickland had been lit up for 14 earned runs on 13 hits and 12 walks through 11 innings of relief this season at Triple-A Louisville. The 34-year-old right-hander is now a free agent and will look to latch on with a new organization.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox get 3 HRs in 5-3 win; Reds set mark for hit batters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Realmuto homers as Phillies top lowly Reds 7-5

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Loses hold of closer's role Strickland struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday in the Reds' 10-2 loss to the Mets. Manager David Bell said prior to the contest that Strickland will be moved out of...

Impact The role change comes after Strickland blew his fourth save of the season in Sunday's loss to the Brewers while surrendering at least one run for the fourth time in his last five appearances. Though Bell didn't formally name a new closer, Alexis Diaz is the most logical candidate to serve as the lead option in what could be a committee approach to save situations. Strickland's usage Wednesday in the final inning of a blowout loss would seem to suggest that his next few opportunities will come in low-leverage spots.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How moving Hunter Strickland from closer would affect the rest of the Reds' bullpen Despite Hunter Strickland’s struggles, the Reds’ bullpen owns a collective 2.47 ERA since the All-Star break, tied for the fourth-lowest in...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Bullpen woes, late error doom Brewers in 4-2 loss to Reds

Donovan Solano had a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Barrero hits first 2 HRs, Reds drop Brewers into 2nd place

José Barrero hit his first two major league home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 7-5, dropping the Brewers into second place in the NL Central

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Secures seventh save Strickland earned the save over the Marlins on Monday, pitching one inning and allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two batters.

Impact Strickland was activated from the bereavement list early Monday and was immediately thrust back into closing duties. He came on in the ninth inning with the Reds holding a 3-0 lead and quickly ran into trouble, allowing each of the first two batters he faced to reach base. However, Strickland struck out the following two hitters before allowing a run-scoring single, and he was able to close out the contest on a flyout. The veteran has seven saves on the season, and he appears to be manager David Bell's closer of choice in spite of an unsettling 5.79 ERA and 1.63 WHIP.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greene wins 1st since June, Reds beat reeling Marlins 3-1

Rookie Hunter Greene won for the first time in nearly two months, allowing one hit in six scoreless innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the reeling Miami Marlins 3-1

AUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Rejoins roster Strickland (personal) was activated from the bereavement list Monday.

Impact Strickland left the team July 29 to tend to a personal matter, but he has rejoined the club and will be available out of the Reds' bullpen moving forward. Strickland was operating as Cincinnati's close when he landed on the bereavement list, so chances are he will reclaim that role.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drury's 20th homer gives Red 3-2 win over Os, winning July

Brandon Drury reached 20 homers for the first time in his big league career when he hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 win over the Balt...

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Mullins 2-run single in 4-run 9th lifts O's over Reds 6-2

Cedric Mullins hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a four-run ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 to move two games over

JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Lands on bereavement list Strickland (personal) was placed on the bereavement list Friday.

Impact Strickland picked up two saves this week before allowing three runs to take a blown save and a loss Thursday against the Marlins, and he'll now step away from the Reds due to an unspecified personal situation. The right-hander can remain on the bereavement list for 3-7 days, so he should rejoin the team next week. Alexis Diaz should operate as Cincinnati's primary closer in the meantime.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castano hit on head by 104 mph liner in Marlins' 7-6 win

Daniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104 mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano in the first inning of the Miami Marlins’ 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up save Wednesday Strickland earned a save against the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Strickland came on in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and overcame a leadoff single to secure the save. The right-hander has picked up a save twice in the past four days after failing to record any saves through the first 23 days of July. Cincinnati doesn't have a clearly defined closer, but Strickland appears to be the leading candidate to close things out when the opportunity arises.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth save Strickland picked up the save Sunday against St. Louis, tossing a perfect ninth inning in a 6-3 victory.

Impact Strickland got Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman and Tommy Edman to pop out in foul territory and needed just nine pitches to close out the game. It was his first save since June 28 and first save opportunity since blowing consecutive chances at the beginning of July. He and Alexis Diaz will likely continue to receive the bulk of the save chances for Cincinnati.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves up three-run blast Strickland allowed three runs on three hits -- including a home run -- over one inning Saturday against the Cardinals. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Lars Nootbaar turned the game into a laugher with his three-run shot off Strickland in the eighth inning. The 33-year-old Strickland remains tied for the team lead in saves with four, but he now has a 5.40 ERA and 1.65 WHIP this season. Manager David Bell figures to turn to Alexis Diaz and other younger players for saves more in the second half.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt, Pujols lift Cardinals to 11-3 win over Reds

Paul Goldschmidt hit his 300th career homer and drove in three runs, Albert Pujols reached another milestone and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-3

JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Blows second save Strickland gave up a run on two hits in an inning of relief to blow his second save of the season in Wednesday's 8-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact Tasked with protecting a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning, Strickland instead gave up a run-scoring double to Starling Marte to send the game to extras, when Dauri Moreta completely imploded. Strickland has blown his last two save chances and has a 5.34 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 26:18 K:BB through 28.2 innings on the year, but Cincinnati doesn't have a clear alternative for closing situations at the moment.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects second win Tuesday Strickland (2-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the Mets, pitching a perfect ninth inning without a walk or a strikeout.

Impact The right-hander entered a scoreless tie in the top of the ninth and needed only nine pitches (seven strikes) to knife through the bottom of the Mets' order. Strickland then got rewarded when Mike Moustakas brought home Tommy Pham with a sacrifice fly in the Reds' half of the frame. Strickland has two wins and two saves in his last four appearances, but the other win came as a result of a blown save. Despite his current assignment as Cincinnati's closer, his job security seems very low -- he carries a 5.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB through nine innings since the beginning of June, and that ERA doesn't account for three unearned runs.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another save Strickland picked up the save Tuesday against the Cubs. He allowed one hit and zero walks while striking out one over one scoreless inning.

Impact Strickland has now earned both of the Reds' last two saves and three of the team's last four. Granted it took injuries to Tony Santillan (back), Alexis Diaz (biceps) and Lucas Sims (back) to get him there, but for his part Strickland has pitched well since the end of April. Diaz may return as soon as this weekend, but manager David Bell could opt to reward Strickland for the stability he has provided lately and keep him in the ninth inning.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks like primary closer Manager David Bell intimated Sunday that Strickland is the Reds' preferred closing option, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "Hunter is definitely somebody that...

Impact Alexis Diaz (biceps) and Tony Santillan (back) recently joined Lucas Sims (back) on the injured list, with their absences thrusting Strickland into a more prominent role out of necessity. Strickland, who claimed the Reds' most recent save chance in Friday's win over the Giants, looks like he could operate as the team's primary ninth-inning option, at least until the Reds add some healthy arms back into the mix. Of the three injured relievers, Diaz looks to be the closest to a return; he threw a bullpen session Sunday and could be activated from the IL on Friday when first eligible.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft fulfills Strickland's prophecy in dominant outing SAN FRANCISCO -- Just to set the record straight, Hunter Strickland called the outcome of Friday night's 4-2 win over the Giants the night b...

JUNE 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

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