Charlie Goldsmith

Elly De La Cruz has a number that he’s chasing: Be safe 90% of the time. It’s a sign of his growth and a sign of what this year is all about for him. “It’s about his continued leadership,” Hunter Greene said. “He sets the tone, inspires and motivates.” cincinnatimagazine.com/article/elly-d…

Two weeks ago, there was some disappointment about the Reds not taking care of business against the Marlins and Rockies. “We probably could have won a few more games down the stretch leading into the All Star break. We shot ourselves in the foot a couple times.” This Nationals…

You can definitely make a case that not offering Trey Hendrickson significant multi-year guarantees is justifiable. He’s a very good player, but he’s not a perfect defensive end. The thing is, though, if you’ve decided that you view Hendrickson that way and won’t budge on…

One of the most taxing eight innings of the year from the Reds’ pitching staff. 10 runs, 15 hits, eight walks, 189 pitches.

It continues to be encouraging to see that type of swing from Noelvi Marte against an away pitch. It’s an adjustment that’s working for him.

The Nationals have been a team that the Reds have just had a hard time with for the last two seasons. A lot of games between these teams where the Nats have played better.

Brady Singer has only allowed more than four runs in a start once all season. He has already allowed four tonight in the first inning. It's been a combination of a bad pitch to Wood, two walks and then some hard hits on pitches outside of the zone.

Mike Brown: "I'm not the normal business man. I'm not looking to maximize profit. I'm looking to have a team that pleases the people in Cincinnati and pleases me. It isn't the bottom line." "Suddenly, people say you're worth four billion dollars. No, I'm not. It's ridiculous.…

Mike Brown: "We've got some weapons. We can play with the best teams, and we can do well."

Mike Brown on Shemar Stewart: A very peculiar thing. It's not about money. It's about the guarantee in the case of if he were to do something contrary to the discipline levels of the league. I don't think that's going to happen ever. That's what's holding it up. It's never…

Mike Brown: "There seems to be somebody (to sign) every year. That's alright. It's how the system works."

Mike Brown on Trey Hendrickson: "I could get into the negotiation. I'm not looking to offend Trey by saying something or justify where we are. I think we're in a good spot. I'm just going to leave it at that. You guys can say what you want. I'm not going to say much until it gets…

Tobin says that contracts have evolved for 30 years. The Bengals should be able to evolve their contract structures like other teams have.