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Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pummeled for four runs Sunday Barlow allowed four runs on two hits and two walks without recording an out in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Astros.

Impact With the Athletics leading 9-5 headed into the eighth inning, Barlow was brought on to protect the lead but allowed a solo homer to Jake Meyers, walked Joey Loperfido and Nick Allen and served up an RBI double to Jose Altuve before Barlow was yanked in favor of Mark Leiter. Leiter wasn't all that much better, walking Yordan Alvarez before allowing a two-run single to Cam Smith two batters later. Leiter was charged with the blown save, but most of the damage was charged to Barlow. Thought to be in the mix for saves with the Athletics, Barlow has an ugly 9.82 ERA 1:3 K:BB through his first 3.2 innings this season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save in 10th Saturday Barlow was charged with his first blown save of the season Saturday, giving up an unearned run on a hit and a walk in the 10th inning of an 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Blue Jays....

Impact After Elvis Alvarado, Hogan Harris and Michael Kelly made a hash of things in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings to let the game get to extras, the A's grabbed a 7-6 lead in the top of the 10th and handed the ball to Barlow. He wasn't able to get to the job done, and he very nearly took the loss when Addison Barger's deep drive to right field fell a foot or two shy of being a walk-off homer rather than a game-tying sacrifice fly. The A's closer situation remains muddy, but Barlow at least has a 0.00 ERA through his first two appearances and 2.2 innings.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Should be in closer mix Barlow could begin the season as an option in the Athletics' closer committee, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander joined the A's on a one-year, $2 million contract in February after posting a 4.21 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 75:45 K:BB over 68.1 innings for the Reds during the 2025 regular season. Barlow recorded one save and 16 holds, but he tallied 53 saves from 2021-23 and is an experienced high-leverage option for manager Mark Kotsay. The skipper shifted to a heavy committee approach last season after closer Mason Miller departed at the trade deadline, so the fantasy upside could be limited in this closing situation unless Kotsay's approach changes.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Barlow stepping into veteran leadership role for young A's team MESA, Ariz. -- Scott Barlow still isn’t used to being labeled a veteran baseball player. A quick peek around the Athletics’ clubhouse, thoug...

MARCH 6 • MLB.COM

Surrenders two runs in spring debut Barlow allowed two runs on three hits and no walks across one inning in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Brewers. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Barlow entered in the fifth inning to make his Athletics debut after signing a one-year deal with the club Feb. 6 and allowed some hard contact, including a pair of two-out doubles by Tyler Black and David Hamilton that each drove in a run. The veteran right-hander is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he posted a 4.21 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 9.9 K/9 and a career-worst 5.9 BB/9 across 68.1 innings with the Reds. His 59 career saves will keep him in the mix for closing duties, though middling results in recent seasons offer little security as Barlow competes with fellow veteran Mark Leiter and younger options Justin Sterner, Elvis Alvarado and several other arms.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Right-hander Aaron Civale agrees to a $6 million, 1-year contract with the Athletics

Veteran right-hander Aaron Civale has joined the Athletics, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Reliever who fizzled out in season with Guardians signs discount deal with Athletics While Scott Barlow struggled in his lone season with the Guardians, he'll be back in MLB in 2026 with the Athletics.

FEBRUARY 8 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Veteran Barlow joins Athletics' late-inning bullpen mix (source) Ahead of the report date for pitchers and catchers at Spring Training next week, the Athletics added another veteran to their bullpen mix by...

FEBRUARY 7 • MLB.COM

Nets one-year deal with Athletics The Athletics signed Barlow to a one-year, $2 million contract Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact He will have the opportunity to earn an additional $1.3 million in incentives. Barlow spent the 2025 season with the Reds, finishing the regular season with a 4.21 ERA and 75:45 K:BB over 68.1 innings. The 33-year-old hasn't had an ERA below 4.21 or WHIP below 1.36 since 2022, but with 59 career saves, Barlow has easily the most closer experience on the Athletics' roster. That alone should put him in the mix for saves, but even if Barlow wins the job, he'd be a poor bet to retain it.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Reds decline 2026 options on Hays, Barlow, Suter CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline, the Reds declined the 2026 options on three players. Left fielder Austin Hays did not have his $...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Option not picked up The Reds declined Barlow's $6.5 million option for 2026 on Wednesday.

Impact Barlow will receive a $1 million buyout instead. The veteran reliever made 75 regular-season appearances out of the Reds' bullpen, posting a 4.21 ERA and 75:45 K:BB over 68.1 frames. Barlow should be able to land a deal this winter to serve as a middle reliever.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 10th-inning sacrifice fly lifts the Padres to a 4-3 win over the Reds

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to bring in Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Springer goes deep twice as Blue Jays hold off Reds, 12-9

George Springer went 3 for 4 with two home runs and three RBIs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 12-9 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds LHP Nick Lodolo scratched from start due to illness

The Cincinnati Reds have scratched left-hander Nick Lodolo from his start against Toronto because of an illness

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Serving as opener Tuesday Barlow will be the Reds' opening pitcher in Tuesday's contest versus the Blue Jays, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Nick Lodolo had to be scratched from his scheduled start due to illness. Barlow will likely pitch an inning or two in what will be a bullpen game for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel singles in winning run in the 11th in the Diamondbacks' 6-5 victory over the Reds

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. singled in the winning run in the 11th inning, Gabriel Moreno added a three-run homer in his return from the injured list and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects first save of season Barlow walked one and struck out four over 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the save in Monday's 4-1 win over the Angels.

Impact The Reds were a bit thin in the bullpen Monday, as all of Emilio Pagan, Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft had pitched Saturday and Sunday. Barlow stepped up for the four-out save, throwing 14 of 25 pitches for strikes. While this was his first save of 2025, Barlow had earned 58 saves from 2019-2024. He's added 13 holds and a blown save while pitching to a 3.54 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 61:34 K:BB across 56 innings. He's not the top option for ancillary saves, but Barlow remains part of the Reds' high-leverage mix.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lux hits 2-run homer and Singer pitches triple-happy Reds to 4-1 win over Angels

Gavin Lux hit an early two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds used three leadoff triples to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Reds beat Pirates 14-8, Andujar hits first home run with Cincinnati

Miguel Andujar hit his first home run with Cincinnati, Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte had three hits and four RBIs each, and the Reds outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-8

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Friedl hits a tiebreaking single in the 7th inning as the Reds edge the Cubs 3-2

TJ Friedl hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs for a 3-2 win

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Will Benson homers as Reds even series against Braves with a 3-2 win

Will Benson hit his ninth multi-run homer of the year to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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