Author: Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

In postgame interview, Reds fan says he told Nick Castellanos to imagine MLB commissioner’s face on the ball “and the next pitch, he lit it up over the fence, baby.”

The Reds’ Nick Castellanos had five hits and four RBI in Sunday’s slugfest, including a walk-off single to center in the 10th inning to beat the Cubs.

Javier Báez says of Amir Garrett’s post-strikeout celebration: “He’s not doing it to pump (up) his teammates. He’s disrespecting us.”

Joey Votto helped the Reds escape a jam in the 8th inning Saturday when he turned a triple play, which started when he caught a line drive.

Joey Votto tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the injured list by the Reds. He will be away from the team for at least the next week.

There was a defensive shift in MLB games against left-handed hitters in 50.8% of their plate appearances last season, according to Statcast.

Andy Dalton, presented with the game ball and showered with water by his teammates, threw for 185 yards and 2 TDs in a 30-7 win vs. the Bengals.

Trevor Bauer, one of MLB’s top free agents, captured the NL Cy Young Award on Wednesday. He is the first pitcher in Reds history to achieve the feat.

Thom Brennaman resigned from his job with the Cincinnati Reds and Fox Sports Ohio. He was suspended last month for using a homophobic slur on air.

Reds players thanked their lively grounds crew after their last home game. Joey Votto: “They’ve carried us at times when we need energy.”