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Cards race to 9-0 lead in Game 2 and sweep Reds

Willson Contreras belted a three-run homer and Pedro Pages added a solo shot to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-1 win and a sweep of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday against the host Cincinnati Reds.

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Report: Cincinnati Reds to Call Up 20th-Ranked Prospect Luis Mey

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting 20th-ranked prospect Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville, according to Hector Gomez. Mey has a 4.00 ERA with nine strikeouts and seven walks over 10 games this season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Watch: Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona and Chase Petty Discuss 9-1 Loss to St. Louis Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds fell 9-1 in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Chase Petty made his Major League debut, but really struggled, allowing nine runs on seven hits over 2 1/3 innings.

Chase Petty News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Instant Reaction: Chase Petty Struggles in Debut, Cincinnati Reds Fall to St. Louis Cardinals 9-1

The Cincinnati Reds (16-15) fell to the St. Louis Cardinals (14-17) 9-1 on Wednesday in the second game of the doubleheader. Here is our instant reaction: Petty Struggles in Debut Chase Petty made his Major League debut on Wednesday and it was a performance he will want to forget.

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Bryan Shaw News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Mariners sign veteran righty reliever to a minor league deal

The Mariners signed veteran right-handed reliever Bryan Shaw to a minor league deal Tuesday. The team never formally announced it, but Shaw’s signing appears on their transaction log at MLB.com and the righty pitched in last night’s game for Triple-A Tacoma.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Rookie Gets First Start Replacing Injured Struggling Veterans For Reds

Tyler Callihan, the Cincinnati Reds' third-round choice in the 2019 draft, was scratched from the Louisville Bats’ matchup with the Memphis Redbirds. Manager Pat Kelly called the 24-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, to tell him the Reds wanted him in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Watch: Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona and Brady Singer Discuss 6-0 Loss to St. Louis Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Starting pitcher Brady Singer gave up just one run over six innings, but wished he would have thrown more strikes.

Chase Petty News / New Baseball Media / April 30

What to Expect from Reds Pitcher Chase Petty

During the second game of the Reds’ doubleheader on April 30, Chase Petty will make his MLB debut. The 22-year-old will make his first MLB start almost four years after he was drafted, a journey that started in Minnesota.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Cards hit 4 HRs, blank Reds in twin-bill opener

Masyn Winn belted two homers and Miles Mikolas allowed just three hits over 5 1/3 innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-0 win over the host Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Postgame Takeaways: Cincinnati Reds Fall to St. Louis Cardinals 6-0

The Cincinnati Reds (16-14) fell to the St. Louis Cardinals (13-17) 6-0 in game of the doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon. Here are our postgame takeaways: Singer's Quality Start Brady Singer had his second straight quality start on Wednesday, giving up just one run on two hits over six innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / April 30

Will any of Cincinnati’s 1B options actually hit this year?

You tell us! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cincinnati Reds fans and fans across the country.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Reds Top Prospect Scheduled for MLB Debut for Doubleheader

Top Cincinnati Reds prospect Chase Petty will make his major league debut Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Jeimer Candelario News / Field Level Media / April 30

Reds put INF Jeimer Candelario (back) on 10-day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, citing a lumbar spine strain. The move is retroactive to Monday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Update on Outfielder Austin Hays

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. He provided an update on outfielder Austin Hays, who had an MRI earlier in the week.

Sonny Gray News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Reds Make Announcement on Former Sonny Gray Trade Piece

When the Cincinnati Reds traded Sonny Gray and pitching prospect Francis Peguero to the Minnesota Twins on March 13, 2022, for highly-touted prospect Chase Petty, it turned heads from the Reds' side.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Down on the Farm: Ty Floyd and Carlos Sanchez Continue to Impress

All four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Tuesday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (14-13) Lost 9-6 Chase Petty was scratched from his start and is expected to make his Major League Debut on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30