Cincinnati Reds

2005 - Robinson stayed with the Expos organization when it moved to Washington D.C. and began tenure as Manager of the Washington Nationals. 2002 - Hired as Montreal Expos manager. 1991 - Baltimore Orioles fire Robinson after xx-xx season. 1989 - Named American League Manager of the Year after leading Orioles to an 87-75 record. 1988 - Hired as Baltimore Orioles manager. 1984 - Fired by San Francisco Giants after xx-xx season. 1982 - Inducted to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

The San Francisco Giants placed former Oriole Aubrey Huff on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, two days after he left the team because of an episode of anxiety. Huff has been getting treatment in Florida and is expected to rejoin the team Friday in San Francisco, where he will continue to get help. Manager Bruce Bochy spoke with Huff on Wednesday afternoon after days of exchanging text messages. Asked whether Huff's anxiety was related to personal or baseball problems, Bochy said: "I don't know if he even knows.

Former Orioles right-hander Alfredo Simon, who was placed on waivers on Friday, was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday afternoon. There was little doubt that someone would claim Simon, who throws in the upper 90s and could be either a starter or reliever. And the Reds, who lost closer Ryan Madson for the year to Tommy John surgery, could use added bullpen help.   Simon entered the spring as one of a dozen candidates competing for a starting rotation spot and started in the Orioles' first spring training game, but he missed nine days after tweaking his groin during a night start March 18 against the Yankees.  In his first appearance back last Wednesday, Simon allowed six runs in two relief innings.

Former Orioles right-hander Alfredo Simon, who was placed on waivers on Friday, was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday afternoon. There was little doubt that someone would claim Simon, who throws in the upper 90s and could be either a starter or reliever. And the Reds, who lost closer Ryan Madson for the year to Tommy John surgery, could use added bullpen help.   Simon entered the spring as one of a dozen candidates competing for a starting rotation spot and started in the Orioles' first spring training game, but he missed nine days after tweaking his groin during a night start March 18 against the Yankees.  In his first appearance back last Wednesday, Simon allowed six runs in two relief innings.

Quote: "It's been awhile since I've done that, and to do it twice in a week, it's been nice. This whole year has been perfect except for the month of August. I'm in heaven." - St. Louis slugger Jim Edmonds after hitting two game-winning homers in three days against the Mets. It's a fact: The Giants have the best home ERA in baseball. Who's hot: St. Louis has won seven of eight and is a season-high 20 games over .500. Who's not: Milwaukee's Mark Loretta was 2-for-33 before his pinch-hit double in the Brewers win over Colorado.

BASEBALLAmerican League* CALIFORNIA ANGELS -- Placed Lance Parrish, catcher, on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 5. Recalled Jose BTC Gonzalez, outfielder, from Edmonton of the Pacific Coast League.* SEATTLE MARINERS -- Placed Dave Valle, catcher, on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 9. Purchased the contract of Bert Heffernan, catcher, from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League.National League* CINCINNATI REDS -- Recalled Milton Hill, pitcher, from Nashville of the American Association.

BASEBALL (NL) * Chicago Cubs -- Named Richie Zisk organizational hitting instructor.* Cincinnati Reds -- Activated Barry Larkin (shortstop) and Bill Doran (second baseman) from the 15-day disabled list.* Montreal Expos -- Fired Buck Rodgers (manager). Named Tom Runnells manager and Jerry Manuel third base coach. Named Pat Kelly manager for Indianapolis of the American Association.HOCKEY (NHL) * Minnesota North Stars -- Traded Kelly Kisio (center) to the San Jose Sharks for Shane Churla (right wing)

Recognizing Baltimore's feuding gangs should be easy: Red for Bloods. Blue for Crips. But it's no longer as simple as looking for different-colored bandannas hanging from the back pockets of jeans. Gang identifiers, in addition to traditional signs and tattoos, can be almost anything, manifested in wardrobes of significant variety. A blue belt. Red rosary beads. Pockets turned inside out. The 'C' in a Colorado Rockies baseball cap. The red in a Cincinnati Reds hat. There's no set uniform, according to a law enforcement expert, but there are recognized symbols that gang members incorporate into their everyday attire.

The San Francisco Giants placed former Oriole Aubrey Huff on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, two days after he left the team because of an episode of anxiety. Huff has been getting treatment in Florida and is expected to rejoin the team Friday in San Francisco, where he will continue to get help. Manager Bruce Bochy spoke with Huff on Wednesday afternoon after days of exchanging text messages. Asked whether Huff's anxiety was related to personal or baseball problems, Bochy said: "I don't know if he even knows.

Eric Davis doesn't want to play again until he's fully healthy, even if it means the Cincinnati Reds will have to try to make a stretch run without him.Davis said yesterday that he wants time to recover from chronic tiredness and lower-back pains that have bothered him in recent weeks. Davis thinks the problems are a result of the severe kidney injury he suffered during the World Series, though tests revealed nothing.He met with managing partner Marge Schott before last night's game against the San Francisco Giants to inform her of his decision.

Pro basketball Shuckers routed by Bombers in debut In their Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League debut, the visiting Bay Area Shuckers ran into an experienced and hot-shooting Beltway Bombers team, falling Saturday night in Upper Marlboro, 151-114. "We knew we were facing a very experienced and talented team tonight, and the Bombers lived up to their reputation," Shuckers general manager John Wolfe said. "We saw some good things, and for our first game together as a team, period, I was encouraged and know that the team will continue to jell and also improve.

After a bank robbery in Parkton, Baltimore County police might be looking for a Cincinnati Reds fan. The man who robbed an M&T Bank at 212 Mt. Carmel Road wore a Cincinnati Reds baseball cap, investigators said Wednesday. The robber in the Sept. 17 hold-up was described as black, in his 20's, about 5 feet, 4 inches tall, with a small build, a mustache and bushy hair with a ponytail. In addition to the red-brimmed hat, he wore black zip-up jacket, mirrored sunglasses, white gloves and jeans.

Under blue skies and unseasonably chilly weather, the Orioles began preparations for their 2010 season and what they hope will be a long and productive run at Ed Smith Stadium. About 250 fans turned out at the stadium complex to watch the first spring workout for pitchers and catchers, and to greet the Orioles, who had trained in virtual anonymity in Fort Lauderdale for much of the previous 14 years. "It was fun to be out here today, a lot of fun," said Orioles manager Dave Trembley, who spent part of the workout signing autographs and interacting with fans.

Some think the Reds just took the biggest risk in franchise history. I think they made the shrewdest acquisition of the offseason. Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman , signed away from the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Angels and other suitors at a cost of $30 million, is a difference-maker, and there were darn few of those available on the 2010 free agent market. Give general manager Walt Jocketty and the team's owner, Bob Castellini , tremendous credit for investing so heavily in a guy who would have been ranked 1A to Stephen Strasburg if he had stood alongside North American talent in last year's draft.

The Red Sox had won seven straight games before losing the series finale, 4-3, to the Los Angeles Angels. They have a six-game lead over the Texas Rangers in the American League wild-card race. Boston entered Thursday night third in the AL in runs and second behind the New York Yankees in home runs. The Red Sox's team ERA was third in the league. Shortstop Alex Gonzalez, acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in a post-trade-deadline deal, is batting .290 with four homers and 14 RBIs in 29 games.

Recognizing Baltimore's feuding gangs should be easy: Red for Bloods. Blue for Crips. But it's no longer as simple as looking for different-colored bandannas hanging from the back pockets of jeans. Gang identifiers, in addition to traditional signs and tattoos, can be almost anything, manifested in wardrobes of significant variety. A blue belt. Red rosary beads. Pockets turned inside out. The 'C' in a Colorado Rockies baseball cap. The red in a Cincinnati Reds hat. There's no set uniform, according to a law enforcement expert, but there are recognized symbols that gang members incorporate into their everyday attire.

BaseballBoston Red Sox -- Sent P Nate Minchey and SS Carlos Rodriguez to Triple-A Pawtucket.Cincinnati Reds -- Sent C Barry Lyons to minor-league camp for reassignment. Released P Ken Patterson.Philadelphia Phillies -- Sent IF Kevin Jordan to minor-league camp for assignment.San Francisco Giants -- Gave OF Luis Mercedes his unconditional release.L Seattle Mariners -- Placed IF Brian Purang on the 15-day DL.BasketballNBA -- Fined Haywoode Workman of the Indiana Pacers $5,000 and suspended him for one game for head-butting Greg Anthony of the New York Knicks, and fined Anthony $2,500 for retaliating in a game March 25. Fined Charles Smith, Derek Harper, Rolando Blackman, Eric Anderson, Anthony Bonner, Corey Gaines and Herb Williams of the Knicks $2,500 each for leaving the bench during the incident.

DOWN -- Minor-league ties After another uninspired season, Rochester Red Wings president Naomi Silver restated her displeasure with the Orioles' front office and majority owner Peter Angelos. The longstanding parent-affiliate relationship is on borrowed time. UP -- Larry Bigbie He's admittedly here ahead of his time while sometimes playing out of position, but he's represented the '99 draft class well. DOWN -- The friendly confines For the first time since they moved into their new home, the Orioles will end the season with a losing record at Camden Yards.

SEATTLE - Despite not making any moves at baseball's nonwaiver trade deadline, Orioles president Andy MacPhail said yesterday that the plan to build for the future is still in place. It's just that he didn't believe any of the offers he fielded matched his inventory. "We had opportunities to do something stupid, and we didn't do it," MacPhail said in a teleconference about an hour after the trade deadline passed. On an afternoon that saw two potential Hall of Famers switch leagues - Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-way deal - the Orioles engaged in no substantial talks.

The Bill James Handbook 2008, to be published Nov. 1, includes a section called "Young Talent Inventory." And in it, he rates Nick Markakis No. 16 among players younger than 29. James defines "young talent" as players younger than 29 in 2007 and uses runs created for position players and runs allowed for pitchers as a basis for comparison. Here's what he writes about Markakis: "A beautiful left-handed stroke, sort of in the mold of Paul O'Neill, Mike Greenwell or Garret Anderson as a hitter, possibly even Billy Williams."