Cactus League: The Cincinnati Reds picked up a 12-8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers last night. The Reds take on the Kansas City Royals this afternoon.The Chicago Cubs edged the Oakland Athletics 5-4. The Cubs meet the Los Angeles Angels this afternoon.
Grapefruit League: The Houston Astros pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 10-3. The Cardinals are off today. The Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays played to a 7-7 tie. The Braves play the Toronto Blue Jays today.
The Cincinnati Reds announced yesterday they’ve signed former San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2023 season. The 34-year-old played in 155 games for San Diego last season, hitting .229 with 15 home runs and 49 RBI. In other Reds news, the team announced that Tyler Mahle will be the Opening Day starter in Atlanta on April 7th. Mahle broke out last season, going 13-and-6 with a 3.75 ERA and 210 strikeouts in 180 innings.