The nine-year MLB vet will provide catching depth. The Royals announced they have signed catcher Luke Maile to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.
Former Reds catcher Luke Maile signed a minor league contract with the Royals on Sunday. He's also getting an invite to spring training. Maile spent the past two seasons in Cincinnati with the Reds.
The Cincinnati Chapter Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) awards were announced on Wednesday afternoon. Elly De La Cruz was named the Ernie Lombardi Team MVP.
With the Blue Jays leading 10-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning yesterday against Cincinnati, the Reds decided to stop dipping into their pitching corps and put backup catcher Luke Maile on the mound to close out the contest.
Reds 3 @ Blue Jays 10 Carson Spiers was good hittin’, to use an old phrase. Blue Jays batters had an enjoyable evening at Rogers Centre feasting on the Reds’ starter who was left on the mound to surrender 10 runs (nine earned) on 13 hits over 4.1 innings.
The Cincinnati Reds activated catcher Luke Maile from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Maile, 33, has not played for Cincinnati since July 4 due to a herniated disc in his back.
The Cincinnati Reds selected the contracts of two former Los Angeles Dodgers from Triple-A Louisville on Friday afternoon. Catcher Luke Maile was placed on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disc in his back opening a spot on the roster for catcher Austin Wynns.
The Cincinnati Reds placed catcher Luke Maile on the injured list, while outfielder Jake Fraley went on the family medical emergency list Friday in advance of a series opener at home against the Detroit Tigers.
The Reds lost to the Guardians 4-2 on Sunday. Starting pitcher Brandon Williamson gave up four runs, three hits and issued three walks in two innings. Williamson was replaced by Michael Byrne who did solid in his outing.
The Reds beat the Giants 19-11 on Wednesday afternoon. Here are our top performers from the matchup: Luke Maile hit the first grand slam for the Reds this spring.
The Reds beat the Diamondbacks 7-5 on Saturday. Here are our top performers from the win: TJ Friedl Friedl had a great game at the plate for the Reds, finishing 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and one run. Spencer Steer Steer had a solid day, finishing 2-for-4 at the plate.
The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-8 on Friday night. Here are the guys that stood out the most in the loss: Blake Dunn If you are a prospect fan, then this name might ring a bell. Blake Dunn spent the majority of his time in Double-A Chattanooga last season.
What Reds player has been the most impressive in spring training? Luke Maile believes veteran starter Frankie Montas has stood out the most. The Reds signed Montas in December and the veteran has delivered on the field and as a leader in the clubhouse. Watch two clips about Montas below:
It's not every day that you see catchers practicing at other positions. Catchers Tyler Stephenson and Luke Maile were doing just that, as they were playing shortstop and flipping it to second.
With spring training well underway, discontent is already brewing in the clubhouse. But players aren't upset about their teams' start to the preseason; they're upset about the league's new jerseys.
Luke Maile turns 33 today. Luke was our backup catcher for three seasons. In April 2017, the Jays picked him off waivers from the Rays. He had an abysmal 2017 season with the bat, hitting .146/.176/.231 with 2 home runs in 136 PA.