Matt McLain - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Not in Wednesday's lineup McLain is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Impact McLain will receive a rare day off Wednesday, with Juan Brito drawing the start at second base and batting sixth against Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. McLain has gone 4-for-24 with one steal, two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored through seven games in September.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal in loss McLain went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact McLain has hit safely in four of his last five games, but he hasn't had a multi-hit effort over his last 18 contests. In that span, he has gone just 9-for-65 (.138) with two steals, four home runs and 10 RBI. The infielder is batting .189 with a .630 OPS, 15 home runs, 17 steals, 39 RBI, 54 runs scored and 17 doubles over 121 contests.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Terry Francona Says 'You Can't Quit' on Players Like Matt McLain After Saturday's Win Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is still going to bat for second baseman Matt McLain after Saturday's win.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Comes up clutch in win McLain went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact McLain gave the Reds a lead they wouldn't relinquish with a solo shot in the seventh inning. It marked the third time the 27-year-old has homered in consecutive contests this season, though those are his only hits in 13 at-bats so far in September. He's slashing a lowly .190/.285/.351 with 39 RBI and 52 runs scored for the year but has provided solid power and speed with 15 homers and 16 steals across 442 plate appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

3 key homers help Reds prevail despite rainy conditions CINCINNATI -- The Brewers and Reds rewarded those who stayed through a two-hour, 22-minute rain delay with a thrilling ending. Elly De La Cr...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Reds hit 3 home runs and hold on for 5-3 victory over Brewers

Matt McLain snapped a seventh-inning tie with a leadoff homer and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pratt drives in 4 runs in the Brewers' 10-7 win over the Reds

Cooper Pratt drove in a season-high four runs with a bases-loaded triple and a groundout, Brice Turang had a two-run double and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-7...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brito, Bleday and Rodríguez homer, Reds score 7 unanswered runs to beat Padres 7-3

Rookie Juan Brito hit his first home run, JJ Bleday and Héctor Rodríguez also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds scored seven unanswered runs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-3

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Covers shortstop Sunday McLain moved from second base to shortstop during Sunday's game after Elly De La Cruz was removed in the seventh inning with a quadriceps injury.

Impact De La Cruz's injury is not considered significant, and he could return in time for Monday's game pending an evaluation. McLain has been the primary second baseman since Spencer Steer (wrist) landed on the injured list July 27.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suarez's grand slam highlights 7-run 9th inning as the Reds rally past Giants 10-9

Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam as part of Cincinnati’s seven-run ninth inning as the Reds overcame a six-run deficit and beat the San Francisco Giants 10-9

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Reds play the Diamondbacks after Bleday hit for the cycle

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after JJ Bleday hit for the cycle against the Diamondbacks on Saturday

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Goes yard in Saturday's win McLain went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a second RBI in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact McLain has homered three times among nine hits over his last nine games, adding seven RBI and two steals in that span. The second baseman is inching closer to the Mendoza Line -- he's now hitting .198 with a .658 OPS on the year. He's added 13 homers, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored, 17 doubles and 15 stolen bases over 106 contests.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bleday hits for cycle, De La Cruz also has 4 hits as Reds rout Diamondbacks 11-5

JJ Bleday hit for the cycle, Elly De La Cruz also had four hits and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 on Saturday night

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds meet in game 2 of series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Diamondbacks to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Finding power stroke McLain went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact McLain matched a season high in RBI on Thursday, launching his first grand slam of the year. The infielder is enjoying a strong month in both the power and speed department, banging out four homers and four doubles while swiping four bags in 59 at-bats on the month so far. McLain is looking to close out the campaign on a high note, still slashing just .200/.298/.358 with 12 long balls, 17 doubles, 33 RBI and 15 steals over 385 plate appearances.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Routine fly turns into nightmare as Reds unravel in 9th CINCINNATI -- It almost felt like a car accident you could see developing in slow motion. The Reds were poised for a feel-good win to claim...

AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM

Dane Myers' dropped fly with 2 outs in 9th gives Cardinals a wild 10-9 win over Reds

Cincinnati’s Dane Myers dropped a fly ball with two outs in the ninth, opening the flood gates in a six-run inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 10-9 win over the Reds

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

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...

AUGUST 20 • 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.

AUGUST 16 • 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

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