TEMPE, Arizona − There were some promising pitching developments for the Cincinnati Reds (7-7-1) even as the club fell, 4-1, to the Los Angeles Angels (6-8-2) at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Sunday. Presumptive Reds closer Alexis Diaz made his first Cactus League appearance of 2025 and the bottomline was this: He posted a scoreless fifth inning and maneuvered through some traffic on the bases.

The Cincinnati Reds (7-6-1) head east in the Phoenix Valley for a Sunday matinee against the Los Angeles Angels (6-8-2).

The Reds face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Graham Ashcraft will start for the Reds and is looking for a bounc

Rengifo has played just one game this spring, missing time with an illness and left hamstring tightness. Manager Ron Washington says they won’t push him, so his availability for Opening Day

Another key member of the Halos' infield might have to start the season on the injured list. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

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Unlike Trout, Jansen is well acquainted with the postseason. The four-time All-Star owns a 2.20 ERA and 20 saves in 59 career playoff games, all but two of which came with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jansen has also pitched in three World Series and won a ring in 2020.

One of the best events for all MLB fans and players is the World Baseball Classic, an opportunity for each player to represent their home country in a highly competitive event. We last saw the WBC in spring 2023 when Japan defeated the United States in the championship game.