With Chapman as closer, Reds' 'pen formidable

The marvelous ability of Aroldis Chapman practically dictated that if he was going to be used as a relief pitcher, eventually he would rise to the top of this portion of the pitching profession and be used as a closer.
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Cueto outduels CC as Chapman closes it out

After Johnny Cueto gave up two runs in the bottom of the sixth, the Reds responded with three runs against CC Sabathia in the seventh to take a 5-2 win over the Yankees on Sunday.
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Cozart back in Reds' lineup, bats ninth

Reds rookie shortstop Zack Cozart was back in the lineup Sunday after not starting on Saturday. Cozart batted ninth in the order, down from his usual first or second spot.
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Marshall aware his role could be changing

Reds closer Sean Marshall is aware that a change in bullpen roles is likely, but as of Sunday morning, he was not given the word on what would happen.
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Chapman's flaw? That there's only one of him

Aroldis Chapman has owned the eighth inning for the Cincinnati Reds this season, pitching so dominantly as a setup man that there is bound to be speculation about him taking over the ninth. Not to mention the opinion that his future will be as a starter.
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Cut4: Is Homer Bailey Batman?

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Chapman learning to work on consecutive days

Reds reliever Aroldis Chapman was not available on Friday vs. the Yankees after he worked back-to-back days for the first time this season on Wednesday and Thursday against the Mets. Chapman struggled on Thursday, as he threw 35 pitches with a hit and two walks.
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Costanzo gets first start in Majors as Reds' DH

No matter what came out of Saturday's Reds-Yankees game, it was going to be a special day for rookie Mike Costanzo. The 28-year-old, who spent eight years in the Minors before getting his first callup last weekend, made his first big league start as Cincinnati's designated hitter.
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Bray dealing with back soreness while on DL

Since making one rehab assignment appearance for Triple-A Louisville, Reds reliever Bill Bray has been in Arizona working at extended spring training. Bray, who is on the disabled list with a strained left groin, has compounded his situation with back soreness.
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Votto's blast, Bailey's solid start carry Reds

Homer Bailey provided a strong start, and he was backed by Joey Votto's three-run home run in the Reds' 6-5 victory over the Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
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