There were several relievers responsible for blowing games, especially during the first half of the season. One of them ... on the mound and ended up closing out the year on a good note.

The figure-it-out mentality, or course, is an intangible. It doesn’t guarantee a winning season, just a very productive camp. “We’re not perfect,” Hinch said. “We have a lot of work to do.

Terry Francona strongly believes that the Cincinnati Reds will "figure it out" after a 28-inning streak without a run and three-consecutive 1-0 losses.