http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/21085 Recent articles about Homer Bailey en-us Homer Bailey pitches as a starter for the Cincinnati Reds. He just finished his third season with experience in the majors at the age of 23. So far, however, his major league performance failed to live up to the hype surrounding him. He currently owns a 12-13 career record with a 5.45 [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:45:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Players_A_to_Z_Homer_Bailey/1613231 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Players_A_to_Z_Homer_Bailey/1613231 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Players_A_to_Z_Homer_Bailey/1613231 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg Moving backward through my inbox, I discovered an email from October 8 that announced that the Reds had two consecutive weeks of players being named the NL Player of the Week. It was Joey Votto for the week ending September 27 and Homer Bailey for the next week. From the email: The Reds ended the season [...] Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:23:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Late_Season_NLPOTW/1607010 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Late_Season_NLPOTW/1607010 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Late_Season_NLPOTW/1607010 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d882ff9706781e00c1eacc054583d7d29309b08f/small/MLB_JUN_23_e4f0.jpg We've heard a lot about Homer Bailey's improved mechanics, and the evidence is definitely there in the results that we saw during the season.  Bailey chalks a lot of the improvement up to work that he did with Skip Johnson, pitching coach with the University of Texas: "So I went for one bullpen (session) and he was telling me try this and try that," said Bailey, who tossed eight scoreless innings Friday, Aug. 28, in beating the Dodgers. "The whole time I&rsq... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:23:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Baseball_Intellect_Looks_at_Homer_Baileys_Mechanics/1403780 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Baseball_Intellect_Looks_at_Homer_Baileys_Mechanics/1403780 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Baseball_Intellect_Looks_at_Homer_Baileys_Mechanics/1403780 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg Homer Bailey was 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA in the final week of the season, and has been appropriately rewarded. Congrats, Homer. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:05:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Homer_Bailey_NL_Player_of_the_Week/1314447 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Homer_Bailey_NL_Player_of_the_Week/1314447 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Homer_Bailey_NL_Player_of_the_Week/1314447 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg I’ve pretty much given up on the Titanic Struggle Recaps at this point, but last night’s win over the Cardinals was pretty much what all of us have been looking forward to for a few years. Homer Bailey on the mound, going 7 innings, giving up just one run while striking out 7. Jay Bruce hitting two homers and driving in 5 runs. (That’s not even to mention Joey Votto’s homer.) These numbers make me happy: Homer Bailey (since August 23): 4-1 in 7 starts, 1.99 ERA. Jay Br... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:55:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bailey_and_Bruce/1273407 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bailey_and_Bruce/1273407 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bailey_and_Bruce/1273407 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg The Reds have had an impressive late kick. From Baseball Prospectus: The Late Show: Winners of eight out of 10 and 21 out of 31, the Reds continue their attempt to salvage some dignity. Leading the way is Joey Votto, who collects 18 hits and scores 12 runs over that 10-game span while hitting .500/.571/.833. His .321 EqA not only ranks eighth in the league, it’s the highest among any Red with 400 plate appearances since Barry Larkin in 1996. Also making a solid September push is Homer B... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:28:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Future_Bailey_and_Votto/1251770 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Future_Bailey_and_Votto/1251770 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Future_Bailey_and_Votto/1251770 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d882ff9706781e00c1eacc054583d7d29309b08f/small/MLB_JUN_23_e4f0.jpg Are any of you planning to watch Homer Bailey face the Cubs this afternoon? Or will you be watching the Bengals host Denver to open the NFL season? Discuss either of those games right here. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:00:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_Thread_Reds_at_Cubs_8212_20090913/1160991 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_Thread_Reds_at_Cubs_8212_20090913/1160991 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_Thread_Reds_at_Cubs_8212_20090913/1160991 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg Bill and I got together once again to discuss the latest news from Redleg Nation. We discuss whether Homer Bailey has turned the corner, and what we have learned about some of the young guys who are getting a chance to shine for the Reds right now. Plus, we talk about a couple of things that may or may not be fractured or broken: Brandon Phillips and the Bengals. It’s yet another thrill-packed edition of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast. Thanks to technical difficulties, I did this podca... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:40:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/RNR_36_Has_Homer_turned_the_corner_Stubbs_and_Janish_Fractured_and_the_Bengals/1111073 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/RNR_36_Has_Homer_turned_the_corner_Stubbs_and_Janish_Fractured_and_the_Bengals/1111073 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/RNR_36_Has_Homer_turned_the_corner_Stubbs_and_Janish_Fractured_and_the_Bengals/1111073 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg This weekend, we had a post on Homer Bailey. He credits the return of his outstanding velocity to a workout with the pitching coach at the University of Texas (Bailey visited him on the advice of his agent, not the Reds). Within three pitches, Bailey’s velocity was back. The problem was one-hundred percent mechanics, Bailey says. Many of you had the same reaction: why are the Reds paying pitching coaches if they couldn’t detect this flaw? Isn’t this Dick Pole’s job? Th... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:45:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/More_on_Homer_Bailey/1085536 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/More_on_Homer_Bailey/1085536 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/More_on_Homer_Bailey/1085536 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg Next Game San Diego Padres @ Cincinnati Reds Monday, Jul 27, 2009, 7:10 PM EDT Great American Ball Park Josh Geer vs Homer Bailey --> Clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.   Complete Coverage > W-L ERA WHIP K BB 2009 - Josh Geer 1-6 5.84 1.36 53 22 W-L ERA WHIP K BB 2009 - Homer Bailey 1-2 7.63 1.66 19 21 ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:00:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_98_Thread_Padres_at_Reds/887566 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_98_Thread_Padres_at_Reds/887566 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_98_Thread_Padres_at_Reds/887566 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP Could Homer Bailey really be finally fulfilling his promise, no thanks to the Reds? Browse more photos » I had to take a drink after I read this oneMLB FanHouse says Homer Bailey might just have turned the corner. It's a pretty standard piece, until they start explaining how he's done it: Bailey credits two people for his improvement. Over the winter, he worked... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:30:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Red_Reposter_71609/816075 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Red_Reposter_71609/816075 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Red_Reposter_71609/816075 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg It’s the Homer Bailey show tonight in Cleveland, and I’m extremely interested to see how this new splitter that Bailey is throwing will translate to the big leagues (or if it will translate at all). If you are watching the game, rather than enjoying this glorious summer day, discuss it here…. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:05:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_Thread_Reds_at_Cleveland_8212_20090627/748369 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_Thread_Reds_at_Cleveland_8212_20090627/748369 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_Thread_Reds_at_Cleveland_8212_20090627/748369 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/015614a6eb8273535d64e3dd13a165e2b7fe79b5/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_07_7c6f.jpg It’s now official: The Reds made it official on Thursday that Saturday’s starter vs. the Indians will be Homer Bailey, who will be recalled again from Triple-A Louisville. Based on the timing and his recent performances, it really couldn’t have been anyone else. Not only was Bailey’s next turn for Louisville to be Saturday, he’s been its hottest starter. The 23-year-old is 4-0 with a 0.47 ERA in his last five starts, with three of them lasting at least eight inni... 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