http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:05:17 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:33:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/lane-thomas-hits-grand-slam-1st-inning-leads-royals-9-2-win-over-reds/stories/20260601089 CINCINNATI — Lane Thomas hit a grand slam in the first inning and Luinder Avila pitched a career-high five innings as the Kansas City Royals snapped a six-game skid with a 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Kansas City Royals' Lane Thomas rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam. Cincinnati Reds' JJ Bleday rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/padres-call-up-central-catholic-grad-jase-bowen/stories/20260601075 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/padres-call-up-central-catholic-grad-jase-bowen/stories/20260601075#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:21:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/06/01/padres-call-up-central-catholic-grad-jase-bowen/stories/20260601075 Central Catholic graduate Jase Bowen is poised to make his MLB debut, as it was announced that he is being called up by the San Diego Padres on Monday. The San Diego Padres are calling up Central Catholic graduate Jase Bowen ahead of their series in Philadelphia beginning Tuesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/31/eugenio-suarez-homers-reds-overcome-loss-elly-de-la-cruz-hold-off-braves/stories/20260531134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/31/eugenio-suarez-homers-reds-overcome-loss-elly-de-la-cruz-hold-off-braves/stories/20260531134#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:52:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/31/eugenio-suarez-homers-reds-overcome-loss-elly-de-la-cruz-hold-off-braves/stories/20260531134 CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez homered for the first time since April 15 and Nick Lodolo allowed three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the first-place Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo throws. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sam Moll is greeted as he walks off the field after winning. Cincinnati Reds' Elly de la Cruz rounds third base as he scores on a double hit by JJ Bleday. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/30/acuna-powers-braves-past-reds-5-2-2-more-homers-atlanta-hits-40-wins/stories/20260530104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/30/acuna-powers-braves-past-reds-5-2-2-more-homers-atlanta-hits-40-wins/stories/20260530104#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:55:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/30/acuna-powers-braves-past-reds-5-2-2-more-homers-atlanta-hits-40-wins/stories/20260530104 CINCINNATI  — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game — hitting a pair of solo shots — to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday night. Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run. Atlanta Braves pitcher Martin Perez throws. Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. watches his solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/29/michael-harris-ii-braves-reds/stories/20260529122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/29/michael-harris-ii-braves-reds/stories/20260529122#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 03:50:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/29/michael-harris-ii-braves-reds/stories/20260529122 CINCINNATI — Michael Harris II went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Friday night. Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes throws. Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. left, celebrates after hitting a solo home run with Michael Harris II, right. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/28/manon-rheaume-hires-josh-sciba-as-coach-of-the-pwhl-s-detroit-expansion-team/stories/20260528118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/28/manon-rheaume-hires-josh-sciba-as-coach-of-the-pwhl-s-detroit-expansion-team/stories/20260528118#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 21:10:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/28/manon-rheaume-hires-josh-sciba-as-coach-of-the-pwhl-s-detroit-expansion-team/stories/20260528118 Manon Rheaume made her first big move as general manager of the PWHL team in Detroit, hiring Josh Sciba to coach the expansion franchise that begins play next season. Former professional goaltender Manon Rheaume poses for a photograph with three of her masks in 2016 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/28/mlb-owners-propose-salary-cap-first-time-baseball-1994-95-strike/stories/20260528105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/28/mlb-owners-propose-salary-cap-first-time-baseball-1994-95-strike/stories/20260528105#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 20:27:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/28/mlb-owners-propose-salary-cap-first-time-baseball-1994-95-strike/stories/20260528105 Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond. Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball answers questions during a news conference at the MLB winter meetings on Dec. 8 in Orlando, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/24/late-pass-sends-felix-rosenqvist-past-david-malukas-indy-500/stories/20260524136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/24/late-pass-sends-felix-rosenqvist-past-david-malukas-indy-500/stories/20260524136#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 22:40:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/24/late-pass-sends-felix-rosenqvist-past-david-malukas-indy-500/stories/20260524136 INDIANAPOLIS — Felix Rosenqvist swung to the outside of David Malukas, then found a way past the Team Penske driver to win the closest Indianapolis 500 in history by a margin of 0.0233 seconds on Sunday. Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, celebrates after winning. Felix Rosenqvist, center, of Sweden, celebrates after winning. Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, celebrates after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/24/cardinals-reds-postponed/stories/20260524123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/24/cardinals-reds-postponed/stories/20260524123#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 19:31:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/24/cardinals-reds-postponed/stories/20260524123 CINCINNATI — The St. Louis Cardinals' game against the Cincinnati Reds was postponed because of rain Sunday and rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on Aug. 17. Cincinnati Reds fan Robert Plescher, foreground, from Texas, covers his cowboy hat with a rain poncho hood in the stands during a rain delay of a baseball game between the Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals just before it was postponed in Cincinnat on May 24. A Cincinnati Reds fan sits under a blanket in the stands during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals just before it was postponed in Cincinnati on May 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/reds-get-3-run-homer-from-de-la-cruz-outlast-cardinals-7-6-in-11-innings/stories/20260523112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/reds-get-3-run-homer-from-de-la-cruz-outlast-cardinals-7-6-in-11-innings/stories/20260523112#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 03:58:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/reds-get-3-run-homer-from-de-la-cruz-outlast-cardinals-7-6-in-11-innings/stories/20260523112 CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer scored the winning run in the 11th inning with a headfirst slide on Blake Dunn's one-hopper to shortstop, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 to split their day-night doubleheader Saturday. Home plate umpire John Tumpane looks on as Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer, right, is safe as he dives into home plate to score the game winning run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/points-leader-tyler-reddick-on-the-pol-coca-cola-600-after-rain-washes-out/stories/20260523110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/points-leader-tyler-reddick-on-the-pol-coca-cola-600-after-rain-washes-out/stories/20260523110#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 03:28:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/points-leader-tyler-reddick-on-the-pol-coca-cola-600-after-rain-washes-out/stories/20260523110 CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Points leader Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after persistent rain washed out NASCAR Cup Series qualifying on Saturday. Tyler Reddick drives through Turn 2 during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/kyle-busch-died-severe-pneumonia-progressed-sepsis/stories/20260523089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/kyle-busch-died-severe-pneumonia-progressed-sepsis/stories/20260523089#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 16:22:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/23/kyle-busch-died-severe-pneumonia-progressed-sepsis/stories/20260523089 CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family. Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race in 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. An in memoriam photo of former driver Kyle Busch is displayed on the video board of the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22 in Charlotte, N.C. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/22/pato-o-ward-looking-put-palous-dominance-hold-indianapolis-500/stories/20260524070 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/22/pato-o-ward-looking-put-palous-dominance-hold-indianapolis-500/stories/20260524070#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 21:15:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/22/pato-o-ward-looking-put-palous-dominance-hold-indianapolis-500/stories/20260524070 INDIANAPOLIS — Pato O’Ward smiles as he walks through Gasoline Alley, seeing the Arrow McLaren No. 5 shirts. Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, drives through the third turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 17. Pato O'Ward is introduced before an IndyCar auto rac, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. Alex Palou, of Spain, leads a pack of cars during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 18. Alex Palou, of Spain, walks off the track after a photo session before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 18. Alexander Rossi prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/21/2-time-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-died/stories/20260521125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/21/2-time-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-died/stories/20260521125#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 22:08:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/21/2-time-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-died/stories/20260521125 CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41. Kyle Busch is introduced during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17 in Dover, Del. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/20/reds-beat-phils-interim-manager-mattingly-first-series-loss/stories/20260520111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/20/reds-beat-phils-interim-manager-mattingly-first-series-loss/stories/20260520111#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 20:59:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/20/reds-beat-phils-interim-manager-mattingly-first-series-loss/stories/20260520111 PHILADELPHIA — Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 on Wednesday. Cincinnati Reds catcher P.J. Higgins and pitcher Sam Moll celebrate their win after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 20 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner scores past Cincinnati Reds catcher P.J. Higgins during the first inning of a baseball game on May 20 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh pours water over his head to cool off during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 20 in Philadelphia. Cincinnati Reds' Andrew Abbott pitches during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 20 in Philadelphia. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/19/chase-burns-dazzles-with-9-ks-reds-snap-3-game-losing-skid/stories/20260519112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/19/chase-burns-dazzles-with-9-ks-reds-snap-3-game-losing-skid/stories/20260519112#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 03:05:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/19/chase-burns-dazzles-with-9-ks-reds-snap-3-game-losing-skid/stories/20260519112 PHILADELPHIA — Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings and lowered his ERA to 1.83 in another terrific start for the Cincinnati Reds in a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/18/bryson-stotts-2-run-hr-8th-inning-lifts-phillies-past-reds-5-4/stories/20260518110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/18/bryson-stotts-2-run-hr-8th-inning-lifts-phillies-past-reds-5-4/stories/20260518110#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 02:25:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/18/bryson-stotts-2-run-hr-8th-inning-lifts-phillies-past-reds-5-4/stories/20260518110 PHILADELPHIA — Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott follows through after hitting a two-run home run against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft. Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott, center, celebrates with Edmundo Sosa, left, after hitting a two-run home run. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran reacts after Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl grounded out. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:15:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-beats-teammate-chase-briscoe-dover-2nd-nascar-all-star-race-win/stories/20260517109 DOVER, Del. — Denny Hamlin avoided trouble by starting from the pole for what turned out to be a caution-plagued event and outdueled Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday for his second victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race. Denny Hamlin (11) drives through Turn 2. Ryan Preece escapes his burning car. Ryan Preece crashes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mckee-races-decisive-win-toledo-speedway-arca-menards-series/stories/20260517091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mckee-races-decisive-win-toledo-speedway-arca-menards-series/stories/20260517091#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:32:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mckee-races-decisive-win-toledo-speedway-arca-menards-series/stories/20260517091 Tristan McKee won the Owens Corning 200 at Toledo Speedway, leading 194 of 200 laps on the half-mile track on Saturday. It was the second ARCA Menards Series win in the 15-year-old’s racing career. Tristan McKee poses with the trophy after winning the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway in Toledo on Saturday. Tristan McKee drives in the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway in Toledo on Saturday. Tristan McKee does a burnout after winning the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway in Toledo on Saturday. A boy plays in a tire before the start of the Owens Corning 200 at the Toledo Speedway. Craig Pellegrini Jr. drives in the Owens Corning 200. Tristan McKee wins the Owens Corning 200 . People watch from the sands. Tristan McKee makes the turn. Fans watch from the hill. Tristan McKee makes the turn. Tristan McKee does a burnout after winning. Tristan McKee poses with the trophy. Fans watch from the pit. Tristan McKee and his team pose with the trophy. The sun sets over the Owens Corning 200. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mart-nez-hits-go-ahead-two-run-homer-and-guardians-beat-reds-7-4/stories/20260516112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mart-nez-hits-go-ahead-two-run-homer-and-guardians-beat-reds-7-4/stories/20260516112#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:22:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/16/mart-nez-hits-go-ahead-two-run-homer-and-guardians-beat-reds-7-4/stories/20260516112 CLEVELAND — Angel Martínez hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, José Ramírez moved into sixth place in franchise history for hits, and Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Saturday night. Cincinnati Reds' Blake Dunn scores a run. Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart prepares to tag out Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo. Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer hits an RBI double.