Daily Reminder

June 24, 2023

Don't strike out before the game even starts! Set your lineup now to prepare yourself for a victory this week.

"When you start the game, they don't say 'Work Ball!' They say, 'Play ball!"

Willie Stargell

Injury Report

Jack Flaherty has been scratched from his start on Sunday in London. Flaherty is experiencing right hip tightness but luckily the Cardinals believe it is not at a point where he needs to be placed on the IL. Hopefully he will be able to get back on the mound sometimes this week.

Michael Wacha is no longer starting today’s game due to right shoulder fatigue. The Padres are hopeful that he will only miss one start which is great news considering how good he has been recently. The Padres have called up Matt Waldron in his place to start today’s game.

Graham Ashcraft has been activated from the 15 day IL and will start today’s game. He has been injured with a left calf contusion for the past two weeks but is ready to rejoin the surging Reds. Ashcraft has had a very inconsistent year but he has shown he has some real potential. Maybe the Reds recent play will give him a little boost of confidence on the mound.

Notable Performances

Elly De La Cruz continued his incredible start to his MLB career by hitting for the Reds first cycle since 1989. He added 3 runs and 4 RBI’s in the Reds 12th straight win. The 21 year old has lived up to the all the hype plus more. At this point he is much watch baseball and we are eager to see what else he will accomplish this season. He’s currently hitting .361 with 3 HR’s, 10 RBI’s and 7 SB’s through 15 games.

Joey Votto went 2-4 with 2 HR’s and 4 RBI’s in the Reds 11-10 win over the Braves. Votto and teammate Elly De La Cruz drove in 8 of the teams 11 runs. This is the veterans second big day since returning from the injured list 4 games ago. The 39 year old is now hitting .308 on the year with 3 HR’s and 7 RBI’s. He’s rostered in 12.1% of ESPN leagues if you want to take a chance on the former MVP.

Willy Adames single handedly beat the Guardians going 4-5 with 2 HR’s and 5 RBI’s in the Brewers 7-1 win.

Clubhouse Stories

⚾️Who knew that MLB players are compensated for the their in game interviews during nationally televised games. A player gets paid $10k by the MLB and players union for the few minute interview.

That's the final out for this one. Keep chasing that trophy 🏆