Friday marked the beginning of a stretch where the Reds play the National League Central-leading Cubs in six of the next nine games. Call it their first big test of this season, a chance to see where they stand against one of baseball's best offenses.

"Prior to Justin Turner on Saturday, the last player age 40+ to hit a homer was Miguel Cabrera," Major League Baseball highlighted on Instagram. When Cabrera hit his final homerun of his career, it was September 28, 2023.

Former MLB player Darin Ruf's saw his career end after a knee injury he suffered in Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park in 2023. Now, two years later, he's suing the Reds. Ruf r

Former MLB first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf, who played nine big-league seasons between 2012 and 2023, sued the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, claiming the team is negligent under Ohio law for his bloody collision with a tarp roller two years ago at Great American Ball Park.

Former MLB first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds, according to the Associated Press, claiming negligence on the team's part after he collided with an uncovered tarp roller at Great American Ball Park in June 2023 and suffered a career-ending knee injury.

CINCINNATI, OH (WKYT) - Harrison Co. baseball coach Mac Whitaker threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Saturday before the Cubs-Reds major league baseball game in Cincinnati.

A former Major League Baseball player is suing one of his former teams. The Associated Press reported Thursday that former outfielder and first baseman Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds for damages in the Hamilton County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas.

The longtime MLB veteran is suing the Cincinnati Reds after suffering a career-ending injury at Great American Ball Park.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya left in the fifth inning of Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to an left oblique strain.

A former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman is suing the Cincinnati Reds over an injury at the ballpark he says ended his professional career.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made history on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs. With his single in the first inning on Friday, De La Cruz became the fastest player in Major League Baseball history to record 300 hits,