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Sal Stewart's 3-run homer helps the Reds rally to beat the Cardinals 5-4

Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and the Cincinnati Reds added runs on a throwing error and an infield hit, rallying for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday nig...

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Shines in loss McLain went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Miami.

Impact McLain's third-inning double triggered a two-run rally, and then he and Ke'Bryan Hayes hit back-to-back homers in the fifth to give the Reds a 4-3 lead. The double snapped an 0-for-10 stretch for McLain, who's had a disappointing season at the dish with a .197/.296/.352 slash line over 363 plate appearances. It's been a different story in the field, as he extended an errorless streak to 108 games, setting a new franchise record for second basemen.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luis Castillo strikes out 10 as the Chicago White Sox blank the Cincinnati Reds 5-0

Luis Castillo struck out 10 in seven sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat Rhett Lowder and the Cincinnati Reds 5-0

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Reds rally late, beat the White Sox 5-4 in the 10th to spoil pope hat giveaway night

Elly De La Cruz drove in automatic runner Matt McLain with a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning as the Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 comeback win ov...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Lile and Ford homer to give the Nationals all their runs in a 5-3 victory over the Reds

Daylen Lile and Harry Ford homered for Washington, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 for just their second win in the last 10 games

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Notches homer in win McLain went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the A's.

Impact McLain has been an active part of Cincinnati's lineup, starting in every game, since returning from the 10-day injured list (calf). The second baseman has continued his light hitting (4-for-19 with two extra base-hits), but hit a clutch long ball to right to give the Reds a 2-1 lead. This was McLain's first home run in almost two months.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

McLain homers to back Lowder in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the A's

Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4

Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart drew walks leading off the eighth inning against Hogan Harris and both scored on wild pitches to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Logs steal in loss McLain went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates.

Impact McLain has started all three games since coming off the injured list, slotting in at second base and ninth in the order. The stolen base was his 12th of the season and a sign that the calf injury, which landed him on the IL, is no longer an issue.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs hit, run in return McLain started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact McLain, who was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, singled in his first at-bat and scored on an Elly De La Cruz double. The Reds cleared a roster spot for McLain's return by optioning Edwin Arroyo. That, coupled with Spencer Steer's wrist injury, should create a path to regular plate appearances for McLain as the team's primary second baseman.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz scores in the ninth as the Reds beat the Pirates 3-2

Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder’s choice in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening game of a four-game series

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Why the Reds Believe Matt McLain Can Still Be a Difference-Maker Despite Offensive Struggles The Reds still believe in him.

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Activated from 10-day IL The Reds activated McLain (calf) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact McLain has been sidelined since early July with a left calf strain, but he's been cleared to return to action after going 5-for-17 with a 2:5 BB:K in five rehab games with Triple-A Louisville. The Reds also optioned Edwin Arroyo on Thursday, which could allow McLain to become the club's regular at second base again. McLain has slashed just .190/.293/.328 with eight homers and 11 stolen bases this season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Pirates in first of 4-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a four-game series

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Reds play the Guardians in series rubber match

Both the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Remaining on rehab assignment Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that McLain (calf) will stay with Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment to begin the week, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati re...

Impact Though McLain has been on the shelf for less than three weeks due to a left calf strain, the Reds aren't looking to rush him back from his rehab assignment. Francona said he believes that picking up some more at-bats at a lower-pressure environment at Triple-A will be beneficial for McLain, who was hitting just .190/.293/.328 over 309 plate appearances on the season for Cincinnati before going on the injured list. After going 3-for-10 with two doubles through his first three games with Louisville, McLain will likely play in at least a couple more contests in the minors before the Reds consider activating him. Once he's reinstated, McLain could have an avenue to steady playing time after the Reds placed Spencer Steer (wrist) on the IL on Monday.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians aim to end slide in matchup with the Reds

The Cleveland Guardians look to end their five-game slide with a victory against the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Gets four ABs in rehab game McLain (calf) served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact This was McLain's second rehab game with the Bats, after he started at shortstop and played six innings Friday. He can be activated at any point and could rejoin the Reds prior to the start of a three-game set against the Guardians on Monday.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals and Reds meet with series tied 1-1

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment McLain (calf) went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact McLain was assigned to Louisville on Friday to begin a rehab assignment. He started at shortstop and played six innings. The Reds are hopeful he can return this coming week.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reds try to prolong win streak, play the Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds are looking to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JULY 25 • Associated Press

McLain begins rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville Reds infielder Matt McLain, sidelined since July 10 with a left calf strain, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

JULY 25 • MLB.COM

Cardinals host the Reds to begin 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds to start a three-game series

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Rehab assignment coming McLain (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.

Impact McLain is scheduled to play both shortstop and second base while on rehab, which suggests at least a two-day stay on assignment. Prior to the calf injury, McLain got emergency work in center field, but he may no longer be needed in the outfield, as Dane Myers returned from his injury.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners and Reds meet in series rubber match

Both the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 22 • Associated Press

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