Cincinnati Reds' closer question looms large after Opening Day loss to San Francisco Giants

Without a designated closer such as injured Alexis Diaz, Reds manager Terry Francona must sort out the back end of his bullpen moving forward.
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Nick Martinez talks start vs. Giants, series win in San Francisco
Nick Martinez tossed 5.2 innings in what was ultimately an 8-6 Reds loss against the San Francisco Giants.
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San Francisco Giants avoid sweep by Cincinnati Reds with 8-6 win in 10 innings
The Reds return to Cincinnati and are off Thursday.
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'That's like stupid good': Reds' Elly De La Cruz makes leaping catch vs Giants
Jeff Brantley: "I don't know that any other shortstop can make that play.
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The Cincinnati Reds have played in more than half of MLB's 1-0 games this season
With Tuesday night's win against the Giants, the Reds improved to 1-3 in 1-0 games this season.
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The Reds blanked the San Francisco Giants again to win first series of the season
The fourth series of the season was the charm for the Cincinnati Reds.
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'What a f------ play': Watch Reds' Jake Fraley make inning-ending diving catch vs Giants
Jeff Brantley on Jake Fraley's catch: "Especially in that right-field area .
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'That's hard to take.' Cincinnati Reds react to DR nightclub tragedy, Octavio Dotel death
Noelvi Marte's 2025 season received a boost when he rejoined the Reds Tuesday, but his mind was on the Dominican Republic.