Author: Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

Outfielder Nick Castellanos also received an undisclosed fine for his “aggressive actions” against the St. Louis Cardinals that caused both benches to empty.

Nick Castellanos was ejected in the fourth inning Saturday after scoring on a wild pitch and celebrating over pitcher Jake Woodford.

Andy Dalton, presented with the game ball and showered with water by his teammates, threw for 185 yards and 2 TDs in a 30-7 win vs. the Bengals.

Reds players thanked their lively grounds crew after their last home game. Joey Votto: “They’ve carried us at times when we need energy.”

Matt Davidson, who was the Reds’ DH on Opening Day, was placed on the 10-day IL after a positive COVID-19 test.

Cincinnati Reds players Amir Garrett, Phillip Ervin, Alex Blandino and Joey Votto, the 2010 NL MVP, took a knee during the national anthem.

Outspoken Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer went on an 8-minute, 10-second diatribe about the Astros on Friday when asked about their sign-stealing scandal.

Nicholas Castellanos hit .289 last season with a league-leading 58 doubles, 27 homers, 73 RBI and 100 runs. He adds power to Reds’ lineup.

Danny Graves, MLB’s first Vietnamese-born player and 2-time All-Star, seemed to have everything until he didn’t. Seriously depressed, he needed help.