Five teams that need to shop hard for hitting help
While we saw record pitching payouts in San Diego, these squads should invest in their lineups for 2020.
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2019 Schedule
75-87, 4th in NL Cent
Winter meetings rewind: Here's everything that went down this week in San Diego
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.
Mookie Betts to the Reds (or White Sox) and more winter meetings trades we want to see
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
Reds, Moustakas complete $64M, 4-year deal
All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas completed a $64 million, four-year contract Thursday with the Cincinnati Reds, the biggest free agent deal in franchise history.
BBTN: Where Will The Top Free Agents Land?
With the MLB Hot Stove already cookin', Buster and Bob Nightengale discuss possible landing spots for the biggest names left in free agency. Plus, a special offseason "Hembo Knows" (22:13) and some Bleacher Tweets with a Texas twist (33:21).
One blockbuster move for all 30 MLB teams
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
Law: Reds overpay Moustakas in bid to move up in NL Central
Cincinnati is angling to make a move to contend, but adding the slugger might jumble its infield picture.
Sources: Moustakas, Reds agree on 4-year deal
Mike Moustakas, a free agent for the third straight offseason, has agreed with the Cincinnati Reds on a four-year deal worth $64 million, league sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Rays acquire O'Grady from Reds, cut 1B Aguilar
The Rays have acquired minor leaguer Brian O'Grady from the Reds for a player to be named and cash while also designating first baseman Jesus Aguilar for assignment
Reds get RHP Justin Shafer from Blue Jays
The Blue Jays sent right-handed reliever Justin Shafer to the Cincinnati Reds for cash on Monday.
Rays DFA Duffy, trade RHP De Leon to Reds
The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Matt Duffy for assignment and traded pitcher Jose De Leon to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a player to be named and cash.
The MLB genie: One wish for fans of all 30 teams ... with a catch
If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
Way-too-early 2020 MLB awards predictions
Will Juan Soto rise to the top? Can anyone unseat Mike Trout? Here's the first look at next year's hardware hopefuls.
NL Central offseason preview: Cards, Cubs, Brewers all need refresh
St. Louis needs more pop despite adding Paul Goldschmidt, Chicago gets a new direction with David Ross and Milwaukee needs to bolster its rotation.
The good, the bad ... and the Tigers: Ranking all 30 MLB teams based on their 2019 goals
Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?
Keith Law's top 50 free agents: Who is left with Rendon, Cole and Strasburg signed?
This winter's free-agent class offers the kind of aces contenders need, plus several solid hitters also worth top dollar.
Top offseason spenders might include Angels, Padres, White Sox (1:56)
Reds exercise $5.5M option on INF Galvis
The Cincinnati Reds exercised the $5.5 million option for next season on infielder Freddy Galvis, who was claimed by the Reds off waivers from Toronto on Aug. 12.
Way-too-early 2020 Power Rankings: Can Nationals stay on top?
After a stunning World Series title, Washington faces some uncertainty this offseason. Will the Nats be No. 1 again or will the Astros or Dodgers take their place?
Kurkjian's October tales: The paranoid pitcher and the biggest Reds fan in the nursery ward
Tim Kurkjian shares the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the wildest games, moments and characters in MLB postseason history.
Law: Proposed realignment fixes some, not all problems in the minor leagues
MLB teams looking to avoid unwanted affiliations, bad venues and poor facilities could be driving the agenda, but how would it work?
How the new dead ball is faking out players, fans and even cameramen
On the field and in the stands, how players and others react to MLB's newly juiceless baseballs off the bat tells a story.
What the Reds hiring Kyle Boddy means for a changing game of baseball
There might not be a more fascinating development this offseason than Cincinnati's move to bring the man behind Driveline Baseball to the sport's mainstream.
Reds fire hitting coach Ward after one season
Turner Ward is out as the Reds' hitting coach after just one season on the job.
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
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2019 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 91 | 71 | .562 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 89 | 73 | .549 | 2 | L3 |
| Chicago | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 75 | 87 | .463 | 16 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 69 | 93 | .426 | 22 | L2 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs70125th
Batting Average.24424th
On Base Percentage.31721st
Slugging Percentage.42221st
Earned Run Average4.188th
Quality Starts0Tied-27th
WHIP0.324th
BAA.2355th