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Braves-Reds Preview (The Associated Press)

The Cincinnati Reds are on the verge of their longest winning streak in a year thanks in part to some power at the plate.

 

National League notebook -- Tuesday, May 22, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

Arizona: C Konrad Schmidt was promoted from Class AAA Reno to add catching depth in the short-term absence of C Miguel Montero (left groin), and LHP Patrick Corbin was optioned to Reno. Montero was forced to leave Monday's game when he was injured while chasing a foul pop in the sixth inning. He is out through today, manager Kirk Gibson said. ... RHP Daniel Hudson (shoulder) threw 71 pitches in five innings in a rehab start at Reno on Monday and had no setbacks. He is on course to be activated for a start on Sunday.

 

Phillips hits 2 HRs, Reds beat Braves 4-3 (The Associated Press)

CINCINNATI (AP) All joking aside, Brandon Phillips' renewed power has more to do with his hamstring than his biceps.

 

Reds fan who caught 2 HRs is honorary captain (The Associated Press)

CINCINNATI (AP) The college student who got national attention for catching two home run balls is back in the spotlight at Great American Ball Park.

 

MLB roundup: Nationals activate Wang (The SportsXchange)

The Washington Nationals activated Chien-Ming Wang from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. He is expected to pitch in relief.

 

Reds' Chapman reportedly sued for $18 million (The SportsXchange)

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who was arrested during a traffic stop early Monday morning, had other problems over the weekend, because he is being sued for $18 million in a lawsuit that accuses him of conspiracy to detain and torture the plaintiff, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported over the weekend.

 

Memorial Day and MLB: Players Killed in Military Action: Fan Research (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

There is a full slate of Major League Baseball games on tap for Memorial Day, which makes it a perfect time to pause and remember the six former major leaguers who gave their lives during military service.

 

Reds' Chapman sued for $18M over Cuban conviction (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) A major league pitcher who defected from Cuba has been sued for $18 million by a Cuban-American man who blames the player for his imprisonment on the communist island.

 

Reds fan catches two home runs in same inning — and then gives both balls away (Big League Stew)

There's  no doubt about it: Caleb Lloyd is the man. The 20-year-old Cincinnati Reds fan made hundreds of headlines on Monday night after catching home run balls from pitcher Mike Leake and shortstop Zack Cozart. Lloyd's dueling grabs occurred not only in the same game, but in consecutive at-bats during the Reds' 4-1 win over Atlanta Braves at Great American Ballpark. Not bad for someone who had just planned on playing the MLB 2K12 video game all night before his friend called him up with a last-minute offer of tickets in the left-field bleachers. [ Related: Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman arrested for driving 93 mph on suspended license ] Watch the unreal sequence play out here:

 

Aroldis Chapman arrested after police clock him going 93 mph (in his car) on suspended license (Big League Stew)

As his lawyers no doubt will argue at trial next month, the speed at which police clocked Aroldis Chapman traveling in his Mercedes early Monday is not what matters. Any Major League Baseball player can drive 93 mph. It's all about control. At least that's the story his defense (attorneys Franklin and Bash ?) ought to be preparing after the Cincinnati Reds' would-be closer was arrested in Grove City, Ohio, for driving on a suspended license with a citation for speeding. WLTW reports that: Chapman, 24, was pulled over after he was recorded speeding in a black 2010 Mercedes S63 on Interstate 71 North near Interstate 270 about 12:42 a.m. Monday. Chapman was arrested after the officer discovered he had a suspended Kentucky driver's license, according to a police report. Our client must have been confused, your honor.