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JJ Hoover is disaster for Cincinnati Reds

JJ Hoover is disaster for Cincinnati Reds

J.J. Hoover won his salary arbitration case with the Cincinnati Reds before the start of the season. The 28-year-old, right-handed reliever was rewarded with a one-year, $1.5-million contract.

Hoover earned the contract in 2015. He posted a solid 2.94 ERA in 67 appearances. He became the default closer of a Reds’ team that traded All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman in the offseason.

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Drew Hayes looks like another bullpen dud for Cincinnati Reds

Drew Hayes looks like another bullpen dud for Cincinnati Reds

Drew Hayes had his chance to pitch in a meaningful situation for the Cincinnati Reds. With runners at the corners, one out and the Reds clinging to a one-run lead, Hayes entered the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants.

Like virtually every excuse for a Reds’ reliever before him this year, Hayes served up a demoralizing home run that snatched another victory away from the Reds.

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J.C. Ramirez latest bullpen hope for Cincinnati Reds

J.C. Ramirez latest bullpen hope for Cincinnati Reds

J.C. Ramirez has a chance to prove he belongs in the big leagues with the Cincinnati Reds. The towering 27-year-old Nicaraguan possesses a mid-90’s heater with late life and a mid-80’s slider with depth and drop.

Ramirez didn’t break camp with the Reds. He didn’t have to wait too long to get called up, though. The Reds have a makeshift rotation struggling to eat innings and a bullpen in total…

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