Homer Bailey strengthened his case to make the Cincinnati Reds' opening-day roster with a good day on the mound and at the plate. 

The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. 

--INF Jeff Keppinger, the Reds' starting shortstop for most of last season, was traded to the Astros for a player to be named or cash. 

Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. 

SARASOTA, Fla. 

Jeff Keppinger was packing his gear when he got a call saying manager Dusty Baker wanted to talk to him. 

This time, Joba Chamberlain stuck around. 

First baseman Joey Votto smacked pitches in the last of the four covered batting cages outside the clubhouse Tuesday, sweat coloring the back of his Cincinnati Reds T-shirt a dark gray. 

The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. 

Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. 

--OF Jacque Jones, a non-roster camp invitee who struggled all spring, was reassigned to the Reds' minor league camp. 

The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. 

The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. 

Jail records show Cincinnati Reds minor league pitching coach Tom Browning has been charged with nonpayment of child support. 

Jail records show Cincinnati Reds minor league pitching coach Tom Browning has been charged with nonpayment of child support.