http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:09:36 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/18/masyn-winn-homers-cardinals-shut-out-reds-3-0/stories/20260818124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/18/masyn-winn-homers-cardinals-shut-out-reds-3-0/stories/20260818124#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:01:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/18/masyn-winn-homers-cardinals-shut-out-reds-3-0/stories/20260818124 CINCINNATI — Masyn Winn hit a home run and doubled twice and Kyle Leahy gave up three hits and struck out six in five innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night. St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn hits a solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:35:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130 CINCINNATI — Heriberto Hernández and Javier Sanoja hit home runs late in the game to lift the Miami Marlins over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon. Miami Marlins' Heriberto Hernández, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/15/marsee-mack-homer-marlins-8-4-victory-over-reds/stories/20260815115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/15/marsee-mack-homer-marlins-8-4-victory-over-reds/stories/20260815115#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:39:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/15/marsee-mack-homer-marlins-8-4-victory-over-reds/stories/20260815115 CINCINNATI — Jakob Marsee and Joe Mack homered and the Miami Marlins rallied with a four-run eighth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 on Saturday night. Miami Marlins' Jakob Marsee celebrates as he rounds the bases after a solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/14/chase-burns-strikes-out-8-7-innings-outduels-sandy-alcantara-reds-1-0-win/stories/20260814117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/14/chase-burns-strikes-out-8-7-innings-outduels-sandy-alcantara-reds-1-0-win/stories/20260814117#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:38:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/14/chase-burns-strikes-out-8-7-innings-outduels-sandy-alcantara-reds-1-0-win/stories/20260814117 CINCINNATI — Chase Burns gave up four hits and struck out eight in seven innings, Eugenio Suárez hit an RBI double in the sixth, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Friday night. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/13/sal-stewart-homers-redschicago-white-sox-9-8-win/stories/20260813124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/13/sal-stewart-homers-redschicago-white-sox-9-8-win/stories/20260813124#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:06:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/13/sal-stewart-homers-redschicago-white-sox-9-8-win/stories/20260813124 CHICAGO — Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suárez and Tyler Stephenson homered, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago White Sox for a 9-8 victory on Thursday. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago on Aug. 13. Cincinnati Reds starter Andrew Abbott delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago on Aug. 13. Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero, right, talks with Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart, left, at first base after Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin hit Stewart and was ejected from the game during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Aug. 13. Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin, right, is held back by umpire Alex MacKay, left, after Martin hit Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart and before Martin was ejected from the game during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Aug. 13. Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable (1) argues with umpires after starting pitcher Davis Martin was ejected from the game after hitting Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Aug. 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/11/reds-rally-late-beat-white-sox-5-4-10th-spoil-pope-hat-giveaway/stories/20260811109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/11/reds-rally-late-beat-white-sox-5-4-10th-spoil-pope-hat-giveaway/stories/20260811109#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:08:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/11/reds-rally-late-beat-white-sox-5-4-10th-spoil-pope-hat-giveaway/stories/20260811109 CHICAGO — 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 over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw stands on the dugout wearing a pope outfit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/11/nfl-teams-have-new-revamped-stadiums-planned/stories/20260811097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/11/nfl-teams-have-new-revamped-stadiums-planned/stories/20260811097#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:22:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/11/nfl-teams-have-new-revamped-stadiums-planned/stories/20260811097 The Buffalo Bills won’t have the NFL’s newest stadium for very long. A model of the new Cleveland Browns stadium, minus the dome, is displayed before groundbreaking ceremonies in Brook Park, Ohio, on April 30. Overall view of Highmark Stadium during Buffalo Bills practice at the team's NFL football training camp Aug. 8 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Construction continues on a new enclosed stadium for the Tennessee Titans NFL football team May 18 in Nashville, Tenn. Buffalo Bills fans pose for photos outside of Highmark Stadium before practice at the team's NFL football training camp Aug. 8 in Orchard Park, N.Y. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/10/drivers-scrambling-spots-nascars-chase-end-regular-season/stories/20260810087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/10/drivers-scrambling-spots-nascars-chase-end-regular-season/stories/20260810087#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:37:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/10/drivers-scrambling-spots-nascars-chase-end-regular-season/stories/20260810087 NEWTON, Iowa — Erik Jones knew the reality of his situation heading into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. A crew member leaps in front of Ty Gibbs' car during a pit stop in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Aug. 9 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Ryan Blaney leads the field at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Aug. 9 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Ty Gibbs does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Aug. 9 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/09/ortiz-hits-2nd-career-homer-dion-leads-strong-bullpen-outing-nationals-beat-reds/stories/20260809110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/09/ortiz-hits-2nd-career-homer-dion-leads-strong-bullpen-outing-nationals-beat-reds/stories/20260809110#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:35:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/09/ortiz-hits-2nd-career-homer-dion-leads-strong-bullpen-outing-nationals-beat-reds/stories/20260809110 WASHINGTON — Abimelec Ortiz hit his second career home run, Will Dion led a bullpen outing that allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Sunday to sweep the series. Washington Nationals' Abimelec Ortiz celebrates his solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/09/ty-gibbs-holds-on-win-nascar-cup-series/stories/20260809111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/09/ty-gibbs-holds-on-win-nascar-cup-series/stories/20260809111#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:28:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/09/ty-gibbs-holds-on-win-nascar-cup-series/stories/20260809111 NEWTON, Iowa — Ty Gibbs used late pit strategy and held off teammate Christopher Bell over the final 20 laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway. Ryan Blaney leads the field. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/08/nationals-snap-cincinnati-ace-chase-burns-12-game-winning-streak-beating-reds/stories/20260808095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/08/nationals-snap-cincinnati-ace-chase-burns-12-game-winning-streak-beating-reds/stories/20260808095#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:30:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/08/nationals-snap-cincinnati-ace-chase-burns-12-game-winning-streak-beating-reds/stories/20260808095 WASHINGTON — Andrés Chaparro drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals snapped Cincinnati ace Chase Burns’ 12-game winning streak, beating the Reds 8-2 on Saturday night. Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams dives towards second base for a double during the third inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/06/reds-homer-four-times-beat-athletics-complete-sweep/stories/20260806120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/06/reds-homer-four-times-beat-athletics-complete-sweep/stories/20260806120#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:35:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/06/reds-homer-four-times-beat-athletics-complete-sweep/stories/20260806120 CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz hit his fourth career leadoff home run — one of four homers by Cincinnati — and the Reds beat the Athletics 6-5 on Thursday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Cincinnati on Aug. 6. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Cincinnati on Aug. 6. Athletics pitcher Mason Barnett throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on Aug. 6. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Cincinnati on Aug. 6. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Cincinnati on Aug. 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/05/mclain-homers-reds-3-2-victory/stories/20260805128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/05/mclain-homers-reds-3-2-victory/stories/20260805128#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:39:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/05/mclain-homers-reds-3-2-victory/stories/20260805128 CINCINNATI  — Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Emilio Pagán reacts after striking out Athletics' Tommy White during the ninth inning to win a baseball game in Cincinnati on Aug. 5. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Cincinnati in Cincinnati on Aug. 5. Athletics' Lawrence Butler (4) celebrates with Jacob Wilson (5) after Butler hit a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati in Cincinnati on Aug. 5. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Cincinnati on Aug. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/05/preakness-makes-historic-race-day-changes/stories/20260805126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/05/preakness-makes-historic-race-day-changes/stories/20260805126#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:43:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/05/preakness-makes-historic-race-day-changes/stories/20260805126 A big change is coming to horse racing's Triple Crown, with the Preakness Stakes moving to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby and being run on Sunday for the first time. Taj Mahal and other horses compete during the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race on May 16 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. Horses compete during the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race on May 16 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/04/name-branding-unveiled-for-expansion-wnba-cleveland-sirens/stories/20260804112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/04/name-branding-unveiled-for-expansion-wnba-cleveland-sirens/stories/20260804112#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:43:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/04/name-branding-unveiled-for-expansion-wnba-cleveland-sirens/stories/20260804112 CLEVELAND — Cleveland’s WNBA expansion team had three priorities for the franchise’s name. Cleveland Sirens President of Business Operations Allison Howard introduces the name of Cleveland’s WNBA franchise during an event at Rocket Arena Aug. 4 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/mauricio-pochettino-stays-us-coach-agrees-new-4-year-contract-through-2030/stories/20260803098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/mauricio-pochettino-stays-us-coach-agrees-new-4-year-contract-through-2030/stories/20260803098#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:32:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/mauricio-pochettino-stays-us-coach-agrees-new-4-year-contract-through-2030/stories/20260803098 Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup. United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges supporters after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle on July 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/european-soccer-body-uefa-warns-fifa-legal-action-failed-wc-sell/stories/20260803097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/european-soccer-body-uefa-warns-fifa-legal-action-failed-wc-sell/stories/20260803097#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:30:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/03/european-soccer-body-uefa-warns-fifa-legal-action-failed-wc-sell/stories/20260803097 NYON, Switzerland — European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, on May 15, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/02/burns-wins-12th-straight-decision-stewart-hits-24th-hr-reds-beat-pirates-10-2/stories/20260802120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/02/burns-wins-12th-straight-decision-stewart-hits-24th-hr-reds-beat-pirates-10-2/stories/20260802120#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:51:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/02/burns-wins-12th-straight-decision-stewart-hits-24th-hr-reds-beat-pirates-10-2/stories/20260802120 CINCINNATI — Chase Burns won his 12th straight decision and Sal Stewart hit his 24th home run as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 on Sunday to take three of four in the series. Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller pitches. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/01/pirates-beat-reds-4-1-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260801100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/01/pirates-beat-reds-4-1-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260801100#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:45:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/01/pirates-beat-reds-4-1-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260801100 CINCINNATI — Braxton Ashcraft gave up two hits over five innings, while a pair of bases-loaded walks during a three-run third helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. Pittsburgh Pirates' Henry Davis scores after a bases loaded walk is drawn by Bryan Reynolds. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/31/sal-stewart-hits-2-run-hr-drives-4-as-reds-come-back-beat-pirates-8-7/stories/20260731115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/31/sal-stewart-hits-2-run-hr-drives-4-as-reds-come-back-beat-pirates-8-7/stories/20260731115#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:00:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/07/31/sal-stewart-hits-2-run-hr-drives-4-as-reds-come-back-beat-pirates-8-7/stories/20260731115 CINCINNATI — Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night. Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches.