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Blue Jays tie season-high with five homers in 13-9 win over Reds

George Springer had one of Toronto’s five home runs as the Blue Jays rallied from five runs down to beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-9

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in bullpen over weekend Martinez retired the lone batter he faced in relief and collected his second hold of the season in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Martinez had made four straight appearances as a starter from Aug. 9 through Aug. 26, but his last two outings have come out of the bullpen. Though the Reds scratched Nick Lodolo (illness) ahead of Tuesday's 12-9 loss to the Blue Jays, Martinez wasn't called upon for a spot start, as Cincinnati instead had Scott Barlow open the contest before he was followed by five other relievers. Cincinnati could consider moving Martinez back into the rotation if Lodolo ends up requiring a stint on the injured list, though the expectation at this time is that Lodolo will be ready to go the next time the Reds need a fifth starter.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes 10th loss Martinez (10-10) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Impact In what was likely the last chance to maintain a rotation spot, Martinez didn't put forth a good performance in a tough matchup. He faded in the sixth inning and took his first loss since July 8 versus the Marlins. He's had mixed results in August, allowing 14 runs (13 earned) over 23.1 innings across five appearances (four starts). Martinez is at a 4.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 108:36 K:BB through 150.1 innings over 29 outings (26 starts) this year. He'll likely cede his spot in the rotation to Nick Lodolo (finger), who is expected to return from the injured list to start Wednesday's series finale in Los Angeles.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes 10th loss Martinez (10-10) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' winning streak continues behind Clayton Kershaw against Reds

Clayton Kershaw pitched five innings of one-run ball, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers host the Reds on 4-game home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds looking to extend a four-game home winning streak

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Sheehan's dominant outing and Pages' homers propel Dodgers to sole possession of 1st in NL West

The Los Angeles Dodgers have regained sole possession of first place in the NL West

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Pitches well in no-decision Martinez allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact The only run Martinez allowed came on a Yoan Moncada solo homer in the fourth inning. Aside from that, the veteran hurler was sharp, as he allowed just one other batter to reach second base and finished his outing by retiring the final eight hitters he faced. After a brief move to the bullpen in early August, Martinez has started in each of his past three outings, picking up two quality starts in that span (though his other appearance was a dud during which he allowed five earned runs across 2.2 frames). Both Chase Burns (elbow) and Nick Lodolo (finger) are currently on the injured list, but neither is dealing with what's expected to be a long-term absence, so it's unclear if Martinez will get another turn in the rotation.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well in no-decision Martinez allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rengifo has tiebreaking RBI single in the 8th to back Kikuchi in the Angels' 2-1 win over the Reds

Yusei Kikuchi threw seven strong innings, Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds bring 3-game win streak into game against the Angels

The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Greene has 12 Ks, Marte hits a HR and drives in 2 as Reds beat Angels 6-4

Hunter Greene had 12 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, Noelvi Marte homered, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Hit hard in no-decision Martinez did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Brewers, allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits and no walks with one strikeout over 2.2 innings.

Impact Martinez was spotted an early 8-1 lead before giving up five runs in the third inning. He generated just two whiffs on 61 pitches and allowed four extra-base hits, including two homers. It ended a streak of six straight outings with two earned runs or fewer for the 35-year-old, who now owns a 4.73 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 98:33 K:BB across 139 innings (24 starts) this season. With Chase Burns (elbow) hitting the injured list Friday, Martinez should remain in the rotation, lining up for a road matchup with the Angels next week.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in no-decision Martinez did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Brewers, allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits and no walks with one strikeout over 2.2 innings.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich hits 2 HRs as MLB-best Brewers rally past Reds 10-8, tie club record with 13th straight win

Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 for their club rec...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers seek to prolong win streak, play the Reds

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to keep a 12-game win streak alive when they take on the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Andujar hits a grand slam to help Greene and the Reds beat the Phillies 8-0

Miguel Andujar hit a grand slam and Hunter Greene pitched six sharp innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Receiving another start The Reds list Martinez as their starting pitcher for Friday's series opener versus the Brewers in Cincinnati.

Impact After a brief stint in the bullpen, Martinez moved back into the rotation last week when Nick Lodolo (finger) landed on the injured list. The veteran righty proceeded to deliver a gem in Saturday's win over the Pirates, striking out four over seven innings while allowing just one earned run on four hits and two walks to earn himself another turn through the rotation. With the Reds set to get Hunter Greene (groin) back from the IL to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies and with Martinez receiving another start, rookie Chase Burns appears likely to have his turn in the rotation skipped for at least this week. Manager Terry Francona acknowledged Monday that Burns will be facing some workload restrictions as the season winds down, so the Reds could shift him to the bullpen in order to help manage his innings count.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Nick Martinez Kicks Back Miller Lite While Taking Questions From Reporters Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez was an alpha on the mound against the Pirates on Saturday.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Goes seven strong for 10th win Martinez (10-9) earned the win against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts over seven innings.

Impact Martinez allowed a run in the third inning but otherwise kept the Pirates in check, retiring 12 of the final 14 batters he faced. Since a 10-run loss July 8, the 35-year-old has gone 4-0 while holding opponents to two earned runs or fewer in six straight outings (five starts). For the season, he owns a 4.49 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 97:33 K:BB across 136.1 innings and will likely shift back to the bullpen with Hunter Greene (groin) expected to return next week.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes seven strong for 10th win Martinez (10-9) earned the win against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts over seven innings.

Impact Martinez allowed a run in the third inning but otherwise kept the Pirates in check, retiring 12 of the final 14 batters he faced. Since giving up 10 runs to the Marlins on July 8, the 35-year-old has gone 4-0 while holding opponents to two earned runs or fewer in six straight outings (five starts). For the season, he owns a 4.49 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 97:33 K:BB across 136.1 innings and will likely shift back to the bullpen with Hunter Greene (groin) expected to return next week.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marte hits 3 doubles and Martinez pitches Reds past Pirates 2-1 to stop 3-game skid

Nick Martinez pitched seven sharp innings and Noelvi Marte doubled three times as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 to snap a three-game slide

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates offense shut down by Nick Martinez in loss to Reds After taking the first two games of the series, the Pirates failed to make it three in a row Saturday evening, losing by a final of 2-1 to t...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Reds take on the Pirates looking to stop road losing streak

The Cincinnati Reds travel to the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to end a three-game road losing streak

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Bryan Reynolds has a 2-out, 2-run triple in the 8th in the Pirates' 3-2 over the Reds

Bryan Reynolds had a two-out, two-run triple in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Friday night