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  • • Latest On Scooter Gennett
    Former Reds, Brewers and Giants second baseman Scooter Gennett remains unsigned, and the 2018 All-Star chatted with Doug Fernandes of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune this week about his decision not to accept an offer over the winter. Gennett details that he did receive some offers, but they were either non-guaranteed or not to his liking from a…...2020
  • • Camp Battles: Giants’ second base candidates
    Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi hasn’t been all that aggressive since he grabbed San Francisco's reins in November of 2018. Zaidi has instead taken a more reserved approach with his rebuilding club, seldom making a notable splash via free agency or on the trade market. That said, second base has been an area of consistent change since the Zaidi era began, and the Giants have q...2020
  • • Who's on second? Here are five candidates for the A's
    The Athletics boast one of baseball’s best infield trios: third baseman Matt Chapman, shortstop Marcus Semien and first baseman Matt Olson are among the sport’s very best as their respective positions. It’s easy to argue that Oakland is 75 percent of the way to the best infield in the game — but it’s that remaining 25 percent that will be one of the key areas of focus for the organization this spr...2020
  • • Reds Re-Sign Derek Dietrich
    The Reds have re-signed infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training, per a team announcement. He’s represented by All Bases Covered Sports Management. It’s the second straight winter that Dietrich has inked a minors pact with Cincinnati. An injury to then-second baseman Scooter Gennett helped pave…...2020
  • • Cubs have shown interest in Jason Kipnis
    The Cubs have been in contact with free agent second baseman Jason Kipnis, tweets MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian. The Chicago organization was also tied to Scooter Gennett recently, and Bastian notes that the Cubs are considering left-handed options at second base to pair with right-handed-hitting options such as Nico Hoerner and David Bote. Kipnis has spent his entire career in the Indians organization...2020
  • • Cubs Reportedly Interested In Scooter Gennett
    The Cubs are showing interest in veteran second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to Bruce Levine of 670thescore.com (via Twitter). The status of talks isn’t fully evident. Gennett is looking for a rebound opportunity after a brutal 2019 campaign. He was shelved early with a significant groin strain and never got going with the bat. The…...2020
  • • Report: Cubs showing interest in Scooter Gennett
    The Cubs are showing interest in veteran second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to Bruce Levine of 670thescore.com (via Twitter). The status of talks isn’t fully evident. Gennett is looking for a rebound opportunity after a brutal 2019 campaign. He was shelved early with a significant groin strain and never got going with the bat. The 29-year-old ended the season with a .226/.245/.323 batting l...2020
  • • Reds Promote Nick Senzel
    The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of Nick Senzel, making the promotion of one of baseball’s premier prospects official. Senzel will join the active roster in place of right-hander Matthew Bowman, who has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Cincinnati transferred Scooter Gennett…...2019
  • • Reds to promote top prospect Nick Senzel
    The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of Nick Senzel, making the promotion of one of baseball’s premier prospects official. Senzel will join the active roster in place of right-hander Matthew Bowman, who has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Cincinnati transferred Scooter Gennett from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured ...2019
  • • Reds' Gennett expected to miss 8-12 weeks
    Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, who hit .310 with 23 homers and 92 RBIs while making his first All-Star team last season, will miss 8-12 weeks with a groin strain....2019

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  • • Reds Re-Sign Derek Dietrich
    The Reds have re-signed infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training, per a team announcement. He’s represented by All Bases Covered Sports Management. It’s the second straight winter that Dietrich has inked a minors pact with Cincinnati. An injury to then-second baseman Scooter Gennett helped pave…...2020
  • • Reds to promote top prospect Nick Senzel
    The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of Nick Senzel, making the promotion of one of baseball’s premier prospects official. Senzel will join the active roster in place of right-hander Matthew Bowman, who has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Cincinnati transferred Scooter Gennett from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured ...2019
  • • Scooter Gennett To Spend 8-12 Weeks On Injured List
    Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett will be sidelined for the next 8-12 weeks due to a right groin strain, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports (Twitter link).  Gennett suffered the injury yesterday during the second inning of the Reds’ Spring Training game, while making an awkward slide on a fielding play. The news is…...2019
  • • Reds top prospect Nick Senzel to undergo elbow surgery
    Reds top prospect Nick Senzel lost much of the 2018 season due to injury, and it seems another health issue will cost him an opportunity to play in the Arizona Fall League. Senzel tells Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he’ll undergo surgery to remove two bone spurs from his left (non-throwing) elbow and be sidelined for up to six weeks as a result. It’s the latest setback for Senz...2018
  • • Reds outright IF Dilson Herrera
    Reds infielder Dilson Herrera has been outrighted to Triple-A after clearing waivers, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic (via Twitter). He will remain in MLB camp for the time being but obviously will not be expected to make the active roster out of camp.Circumstances have combined to change Herrera’s once-promising outlook in the Cincinnati organization. He struggled to a .264/.312/.397 slash...2018
  • • Gennett, Santana hit home runs, as Guerra shuts down the Reds
    CINCINNATI -- Junior Guerra pitched six shutout innings, Scooter Gennett and Domingo Santana homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.Manny Pina drove in two runs and Chris Carter scored all three times he walked to help Milwaukee make the most of six hits and six walks to snap Cincinnati's five-game winning streak, a run that ma...2016
  • • Brewers hold on for win in Pittsburgh
    PITTSBURGH -- Six Milwaukee relievers picked up the slack when starter Junior Guerra's return from the disabled list lasted less than four innings as the Brewers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Friday night. Guerra left after 70 pitches over 3 1/3 innings in his first start since going to the disabled list with right elbow inflammation on Aug. 8. Milwaukee's bullpen, however, limited Pittsburg...2016
  • • Game 104 Recap: Padres 7 Brewers 3
    The final day, the final hours of the trade deadline were hectic. Jonathan Lucroy, Will Smith, and Jeremy Jeffress were all traded, leaving the Brewers with somewhat of a depleted roster for tonight’s game. But, all of these trades, while hurting the overall quality of the team, will open spots for other players. Top Play (WPA): The top play of this game happened in the 5th inning. Villar was the ...2016
  • • Perez, Nieuwenhuis homer as Anderson pitches Brewers to 5-3 win
    MILWAUKEE -- Hernan Perez drove in three runs with a two-run homer and an RBI single, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pirates 5-3 Saturday night after Pittsburgh dealt closer Mark Melancon to Washington.Shifted to third in the batting order because Ryan Braun was sidelined by with right-side tightness, Perez hit a two-run homer in the first off rookie Jameson Taillon (2-2).Moved up in the o...2016
  • • Gennett leaves Brewers to assess oblique injury
    Brewers second baseman Scooter Gennett was back in Milwaukee on Wednesday for further evaluation after right oblique tightness caused his scratch from Tuesday's lineup....2016

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Scooter Gennett trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Latest On Scooter Gennett
    Former Reds, Brewers and Giants second baseman Scooter Gennett remains unsigned, and the 2018 All-Star chatted with Doug Fernandes of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune this week about his decision not to accept an offer over the winter. Gennett details that he did receive some offers, but they were either non-guaranteed or not to his liking from a…...2020
  • • Camp Battles: Giants’ second base candidates
    Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi hasn’t been all that aggressive since he grabbed San Francisco's reins in November of 2018. Zaidi has instead taken a more reserved approach with his rebuilding club, seldom making a notable splash via free agency or on the trade market. That said, second base has been an area of consistent change since the Zaidi era began, and the Giants have q...2020
  • • Who's on second? Here are five candidates for the A's
    The Athletics boast one of baseball’s best infield trios: third baseman Matt Chapman, shortstop Marcus Semien and first baseman Matt Olson are among the sport’s very best as their respective positions. It’s easy to argue that Oakland is 75 percent of the way to the best infield in the game — but it’s that remaining 25 percent that will be one of the key areas of focus for the organization this spr...2020
  • • Reds Re-Sign Derek Dietrich
    The Reds have re-signed infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training, per a team announcement. He’s represented by All Bases Covered Sports Management. It’s the second straight winter that Dietrich has inked a minors pact with Cincinnati. An injury to then-second baseman Scooter Gennett helped pave…...2020
  • • Cubs have shown interest in Jason Kipnis
    The Cubs have been in contact with free agent second baseman Jason Kipnis, tweets MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian. The Chicago organization was also tied to Scooter Gennett recently, and Bastian notes that the Cubs are considering left-handed options at second base to pair with right-handed-hitting options such as Nico Hoerner and David Bote. Kipnis has spent his entire career in the Indians organization...2020
  • • Report: Cubs showing interest in Scooter Gennett
    The Cubs are showing interest in veteran second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to Bruce Levine of 670thescore.com (via Twitter). The status of talks isn’t fully evident. Gennett is looking for a rebound opportunity after a brutal 2019 campaign. He was shelved early with a significant groin strain and never got going with the bat. The 29-year-old ended the season with a .226/.245/.323 batting l...2020
  • • Reds Promote Nick Senzel
    The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of Nick Senzel, making the promotion of one of baseball’s premier prospects official. Senzel will join the active roster in place of right-hander Matthew Bowman, who has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Cincinnati transferred Scooter Gennett…...2019
  • • Reds to promote top prospect Nick Senzel
    The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of Nick Senzel, making the promotion of one of baseball’s premier prospects official. Senzel will join the active roster in place of right-hander Matthew Bowman, who has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Cincinnati transferred Scooter Gennett from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured ...2019
  • • 2019 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Second Base Tiers 3.0, updated with the Scooter Gennett news
    Second base is probably the weakest infield position, but it offers some intriguing depth in the middle, as Scott White's tiers show....2019
  • • Yasiel Puig thinks Dodgers made mistake getting rid of him
    The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't sign Manny Machado or Bryce Harper, but they were still active during the offseason. In fact, one of their trades was among the most notable of the winter. The Dodgers traded Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood, Kyle Farmer and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for Homer Bailey, Josiah Gray and Jeter Downs in December. The move was designed to free up payroll for the Dodgers...2019

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  • • Reds top prospect Nick Senzel to undergo elbow surgery
    Reds top prospect Nick Senzel lost much of the 2018 season due to injury, and it seems another health issue will cost him an opportunity to play in the Arizona Fall League. Senzel tells Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he’ll undergo surgery to remove two bone spurs from his left (non-throwing) elbow and be sidelined for up to six weeks as a result. It’s the latest setback for Senz...2018
  • • Riggleman to play regular lineup for rest of '18
    Don't look for Scooter Gennett to come out of the lineup anytime soon. The second baseman is trying to become the first Reds player to lead the National League in hits since Pete Rose collected 215 hits in 1976. He's also competing for the NL batting title as well. Gennett (.317) entered the Marlins series on Thursday just two points behind Milwaukee's Christian Yelich (.319)....2018
  • • Scooter Gennett discusses his future in Cincinnati
    Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett discussed his future with the ballclub after last night’s game, as MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon reports. While a mid-season trade seems possible, Gennett says he’d “like nothing more than to play [in Cincinnati] long-term.”Gennett’s comments are most notable, perhaps, for his discussion of one potential alternative to a trade scenario. The veteran infielder says that ...2018
  • • DYK: Weird, wild stats from unforgettable '17
    The 2017 Major League season featured plenty of unforgettable moments, from four-homer games by Scooter Gennett and J.D. Martinez to Rich Hill taking his no-hit bid into the 10th inning to Madison Bumgarner's two-homer performance way back on Opening Day. But it also featured a lot more history under the surface -- ranging from the unthinkable to the truly bizarre -- that shouldn't go unnoticed....2017
  • • Scooter Gennett had one of the most incredible hitting performances in baseball history
    Cincinnati Reds utility man Scooter Gennett had an absolutely stunning night at the plate on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 5-for-5, with four (!) home runs and 10 (!) runs batted in. Yes, Scooter Gennett. The same Scooter Gennett that the Milwaukee Brewers waived in May. The same Scooter Gennett who entered play on Tuesday with 38 home runs in 1,754 plate appearances.He hit four h...2017
  • • Brewers win 5-4, deny Cubs division title
    CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs tried to throw a party. Pinch-hitter Scooter Gennett had other ideas.Gennett hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers spoiled the Chicago Cubs' first opportunity to clinch the NL Central title with a 5-4 victory Thursday night.Chicago (93-53) was hoping to begin a 10-game homestand with a boozy celebration of its first division ...2016
  • • Game 45 Recap: Brewers 2 Braves 1
    Tl;dr: Jimmy Nelson and Julio Teheran engaged in a pitcher’s duel, with the Brewers prevailing 2-1 as Scooter Gennett delivered the go ahead hit. Top Play (WPA): When you win 2-1 and the winning run scores in the 8th inning, you don’t need an advanced stat to prove that was the top play of the game. Gennett’s single off Bud Norris scored Jonathan Villar, and was worth .262 according to WPA. It was...2016
  • • Will Smith and Brewers Freak Injuries
    Presumptive Brewers closer Will Smith will have to open the season on the disabled list with a torn lateral collateral ligament (LCL), according to breaking news reports out of Arizona.  Smith’s injury falls squarely into the “freak” category — the big left-hander was attempting to take off his shoe when he felt the knee pop. Smith joins a long tradition of unfortunate and absurd injuries for the...2016
  • • Gennett, Jungmann shine as Brewers top Rangers 5-2
    SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Taylor Jungmann allowed one hit over four scoreless innings, Scooter Gennett went 3 for 3 with a home run in his first spring game, and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night.Jungmann yielded a leadoff single to James Jones, who was caught attempting to steal second. Jungmann walked Prince Fielder with two out, and then retired his final 10 batter...2016
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    2015

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  • • Reds thrilled to stop by Children's Hospital
    The Reds Caravan northern leg dropped by Dayton's Children Hospital Saturday to say hello to kids in their hospital beds. Second baseman Scooter Gennett, pitchers Sal Romano and Cody Reed, infield prospect Brantley Bell and mascot Mr. Red rolled through the hallways carrying toys in red wagons....2019
  • • DYK: Weird, wild stats from unforgettable '17
    2017
  • • Opening Day outliers: Tillman, CarGo light up Statcast
    So far, the 2016 season has had plenty of interesting moments, but with Statcast, we can go deeper. There's good news within about Chris Tillman's spin, Juan Lagares' arm, and crushed baseballs from Scooter Gennett and Carlos Gonzalez....2016
  • • A bunny thing happened on way to 2 homers
    Brewers shortstop Scooter Gennett wore an Easter Bunny costume to entertain teammates' kids on Sunday, then went out and hit two home runs versus the Indians....2016
  • • Milwaukee Brewers Provide Fans with Excuse Notes for 2015 Opening Day
    2015

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  • • Piscotty homers, but Cards fall to Reds
    Scooter Gennett dominated with a franchise-best four home runs at the plate for the Reds, while Tim Adleman worked smoothly from the mound. Put the two performances together, and a few other key contributions, and Cincinnati buried the Cardinals with a 13-1 victory on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park....2017
  • • Gennett's historic 4-HR game powers Reds
    Scooter Gennett dominated with a franchise-best four home runs at the plate for the Reds, while Tim Adleman worked smoothly from the mound. Put the two performances together, and a few other key contributions, and Cincinnati buried the Cardinals with a 13-1 victory on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park....2017
  • • Red Sox storm back vs. Reds, pad East lead
    The Red Sox endured the early body blow of a grand slam by Cincinnati's Scooter Gennett and then stormed back with big hits and clutch relief to pull out a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Friday night that reduced their magic number for clinching the American League East to six games....2017
  • • Sox storm back vs. Reds, pad AL East lead
    The Red Sox endured the early body blow of a grand slam by Cincinnati's Scooter Gennett and then stormed back with big hits and clutch relief to pull out a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Friday night that reduced their magic number for clinching the American League East to six games....2017
  • • Staked to early lead, Giants fall to Reds
    Defensive replacement Scooter Gennett hit a leadoff triple in the eighth inning and scored on Zack Cozart's RBI double as the Reds bounced back after twice coming up short with runners in scoring position to beat the Giants, 3-2, on Thursday night....2017
  • • Cozart's clutch double lifts Reds vs. Giants
    Defensive replacement Scooter Gennett hit a leadoff triple in the eighth inning and scored on Zack Cozart's RBI double as the Reds bounced back after twice coming up short with runners in scoring position to beat the Giants, 3-2, on Thursday night....2017
  • • Anderson flirts with no-no as Brewers blank A's
    Milwaukee starter Chase Anderson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Scooter Gennett drove in three runs as the Brewers completed a two-game sweep of the A's with a 4-0 win on Wednesday night....2016
  • • Brewers Scoot past Nationals
    Gerardo Parra hit a tying home run in the seventh inning and Scooter Gennett punched a go-ahead single over third base in the eighth to lead the Brewers to a 6-5 triumph over the Nationals despite three hits from Washington leadoff man Denard Span....2015
  • • Homers boost Crew in Guerra's strong start
    Scooter Gennett and Kirk Nieuwenhuis homered in support of right-hander Junior Guerra, who strung together seven strong innings to help the Brewers split a two-game Interleague set with the A's by way of a 4-2 victory at the Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon....2016
  • • Reds run away from Brewers with 5-run 7th
    Scooter Gennett and his new team are doing a good job of playing spoiler at the expense of his old team. Gennett's three-run homer capped a five-run seventh inning in the Reds' 9-3 win over the Brewers on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park...2017
  • • Gennett homers as Brewers get to De La Rosa
    The Rockies' Nolan Arenado and the Brewers' Scooter Gennett continued their big springs with homers Wednesday before Kirk Nieuwenhuis singled home a tiebreaking run in the ninth inning for a 5-4 Milwaukee victory....2016
  • • Gennett has happy homecoming with big blast
    After being claimed off of waivers from the Brewers on March 28, Opening Day with the Reds was all set to be special for Scooter Gennett whether he played or not. Despite the 4-3 defeat at Great American Ball Park, he made it more memorable while also tightening the game with a two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning....2017
  • • Real or not? Did Scooter Gennett have the best offensive performance ever?
    Real or not? Did Scooter Gennett have the best offensive performance ever?...2017
  • • Cubs Reportedly Interested In Scooter Gennett
    2020

Scooter Gennett fantasy rankings and news

  • • Scooter Gennett: Worth a Post-Draft Waiver Wire Grab?
    Craig Melissas is a fantasy writer over at Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks and partners with us for mock drafts and other industry projects throughout the offseason. Make sure to check out their site! Given Scooter Gennett’s average draft position (238) was well outside the top 200, there’s a good chance he’s hanging out on your waiver wire. After some of the flash Gennett showed us last year there ...2015

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  • • Reds to promote top prospect Nick Senzel
    2019
  • • Reds lose Scooter Gennett for at least two months, causing shuffling to the infield alignment
    The Reds will be without their starting second baseman for some time...2019
  • • Riggleman to play regular lineup for rest of '18
    2018
  • • Dodgers looking into multiple potential infield targets
    The Dodgers are widely rumored to be a major suitor for Orioles star Manny Machado. But they are also looking at multiple other possibilities for improving their lineup, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter).Per the report, the Los Angeles organization has not only “stepped up” its efforts to boost its infield mix, but has inquired into at least three specific options beyond Macha...2018
  • • Scooter Gennett discusses his future in Cincinnati
    2018
  • • Scooter Gennett has been on another level for a while
    The Cincinnati Reds have dealt with some tough times recently. The last time they enjoyed a winning record was 2013, and after winning 76 games the following year, they’ve failed to tally more than 68 victories in a season since.With a 19-37 record heading into Wednesday’s action, there’s a good chance Cincy will fail to crack the 70-win mark once again. The pitching staff has been horrible throug...2018
  • • Gennett records 4 hits, including 3 off Max
    Nationals ace Max Scherzer dominated the Reds' lineup on Opening Day, but not all of it. Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett could not be retired....2018
  • • Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 sleeper hitters for Week 18 include Derek Fisher with George Springer going down and Rafael Devers despite Eduardo Nunez's arrival
    The entire Phillies lineup has sleeper appeal in Fantasy Week 18 (July 31-Aug. 6), and look for Whit Merrifield and Scooter Gennett to keep rolling as well....2017
  • • Gennett having blast with hometown Reds
    Zack Cozart's sore wrist proved to be a royal pain for the Pirates on Tuesday. With the Reds' starting shortstop out of the lineup for a second straight game, a bit of shuffling in the infield sent Scooter Gennett again out to second base....2017
  • • Brewers hold on for win in Pittsburgh
    2016

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