NEWS
11:59 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Tuesday.
5:50 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday.
11:22 AM - Homer Bailey (Min) (biceps) was activated from the 45-day injured list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
5:46 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) (biceps) was transferred to the 45-day injured list Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
5:03 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) (biceps) played catch Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
8:20 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Bailey (biceps) still hasn't resumed throwing, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
2:07 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) Twins placed Bailey on the injured list Sunday with right biceps tendinitis, Aaron Gleeman of Athletic reports.
11:43 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Pirates, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
12:01 AM - Homer Bailey (Min) (1-0) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings Tuesday to pick up the win as the Twins downed the Cardinals 6-3. He struck out four.
11:43 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) threw two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his first spring training outing in Friday's loss to Boston. "You look at what he did at the end of the season with Oakland, and talking with him - I don't want to give into all the secrets, so to speak, but I really think he's figured some things out," Twins pitching coach West Johnson told The Athletic.
12:37 PM - Homer Bailey (Min) signed a one-year, major-league deal with the Twins on Tuesday.
3:48 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) is not on the roster for Wednesday's American League Wild Card Game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
8:12 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) did not factor into the decision during Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Royals, tossing seven scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing just three hits and a walk.
6:08 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out nine over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Saturday.
7:16 AM - Homer Bailey (Oak) (12-8) gave up three runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out three through six innings to take the win over the Royals on Monday.
7:44 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) (9-8) took the loss Wednesday as the A's were routed 10-1 by the Cubs, surrendering seven runs on six hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He failed to strike out a batter.
11:01 AM - Homer Bailey (Oak) will start Thursday's game against the Brewers.
11:30 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) (8-7) yielded nine runs on eight hits and three walks in two innings Monday, striking out two and taking the loss to Houston.
10:15 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) (8-6) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out six across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Mariners.
5:54 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) is scheduled to make his Athletics debut Wednesday against the Mariners in Oakland, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
2:08 PM - Homer Bailey (Oak) Athletics acquired Bailey from the Royals on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:45 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) was a late scratch ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Tigers due to an undisclosed reason, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
12:04 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) allowed two runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts over five innings of work against the Indians on Thursday. He did not record a decision.
6:09 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (7-6) gave up one run on five hits and one walk while striking out five through 5.1 innings to take the win over the Twins on Sunday.
11:29 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (4-6) allowed four runs on six hits with three strikeouts and two walks across 3.2 innings while taking a loss against the Rangers on Saturday.
11:37 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (4-5) gave up five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two through 1.2 innings, taking the loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday.
3:42 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) Tuesday's rain-out, Bailey will start the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
11:43 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (4-4) allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out four across 4.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Rangers.
11:39 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (4-3) allowed one run on four hits with four strikeouts and three walks across five innings to earn a victory against the Phillies on Friday.
9:12 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (2-3) gave up four runs on six hits while striking out three through six innings in a loss to the Angels on Sunday.
10:39 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (2-2) allowed four earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out none across one inning to take the loss Tuesday against the Rays.
9:59 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) allowed one run on three hits with six strikeouts and one walk across six innings in a victory against the Yankees on Thursday.
11:40 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) (0-1) yielded seven runs on eight hits and two walks, taking the loss against Seattle on Monday. He struck out seven and allowed three home runs.
3:23 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) will be recalled to start Wednesday's game against the Twins, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
3:05 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) Royals reassigned Bailey to the minor leagues Thursday.
6:57 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) is expected to open the season in the Royals' starting rotation, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic reports.
11:56 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) allowed four hits and one walk while recording two strikeouts over four scoreless innings during Saturdday's spring game against the Brewers.
12:26 PM - Homer Bailey (KC) will only be viewed as a starting pitcher this spring, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
10:40 AM - Homer Bailey (KC) signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
4:52 PM - Homer Bailey (LAD) Reds traded Bailey, Jeter Downs and Josiah Gray to the Dodgers on Friday in exchange for Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood and Matt Kemp, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports. Per Ken Rosenthal of Athletic, the Dodgers are expected to release Bailey after the trade becomes official.
1:38 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) is unlikely to pitch out of the bullpen despite being bumped from the rotation Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
9:35 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) has lost his rotation spot to Tyler Mahle, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
10:46 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-14) took the loss Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk across five innings. He struck out four.
10:33 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-13) took the loss against the Cardinals on Friday, giving up seven runs (three earned) on nine hits over five innings, striking out five and walking two in the Reds' 12-5 defeat.
1:42 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-12) threw five innings in a losing effort Sunday, yielding six runs (three earned) on eight hits in the 9-0 loss to the Cubs. He struck out two batters and allowed a home run.
4:59 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-11) allowed three runs on eight hits and one walk across six innings while taking the loss Monday against the Brewers. He struck out five.
8:38 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-10) allowed five runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out five across 5.1 innings as he took the loss Monday against Cleveland.
7:44 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-9) allowed five runs on 11 hits while striking out two across 3.1 innings Monday as he took the loss against New York.
8:16 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-8) allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six over eight innings in a loss to the Tigers on Tuesday.
4:49 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) tossed 6.2 innings of two-run ball in a no-decision Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts.
10:36 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Cardinals.
1:23 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) manager Nick Krall said Wednesday that Bailey (knee) will work as a starter for the remainder of his rehabilitation assignment after exploring the option of bringing him back into the fold as a reliever, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
4:39 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) threw two scoreless innings in relief on Sunday, allowing a hit and two walks, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
11:02 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) will pitch in relief Sunday night for Triple-A Louisville on his rehab assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
9:57 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) worked 6.2 innings of one-run ball in his rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville. He gave up seven hits and no walks and struck out eight.
1:16 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and then start for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
12:39 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) has been pulled off his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
10:25 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
9:16 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (knee) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the next 4-to-5 days, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
12:50 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with right knee inflammation, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
9:12 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) will be taken out of the starting rotation and used strictly out of the bullpen, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
7:47 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) interim manager Jim Riggleman acknowledged Tuesday that Bailey will likely move to the bullpen, though an official decision has yet to be made, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "We talked with Homer earlier [Tuesday]," Riggleman said. "We are contemplating moving him to the bullpen. It's going to be a real transition...We've got a few days to sort it out and see with more discussion with [pitching coaches] Danny Darwin and Teddy Power, Homer and myself to see how that would work for him."
11:55 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) rotation spot could be in jeopardy, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. With Anthony DeSclafani due back from the DL soon following one more rehab outing, Bailey could be the one moved out of the rotation to make room. "We're going to have to really map that out, what we're going to do in the next week, 10 days, because not only that, we have a lot of off-days. We don't really have to have five starters during that time," interim manager Jim Riggleman said.
1:06 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-7) allowed eight runs (six earned) on six hits and a walk through four innings in a loss Monday against Arizona.
1:41 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk across five innings in a no-decision against the Braves on Thursday. He struck out one.
4:27 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) navigated 5.2 innings Saturday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks. He also struck out four, but did not factor into the decision.
3:07 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (0-3) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.
6:49 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) allowed one run on two hits while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Phillies on Tuesday. He did not issue a walk.
11:36 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (0-2) gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits, walking three and striking out two over 4.2 innings in Cincinnati's 5-2 defeat to the Pirates on Thursday.
7:05 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (0-1) allowed one run on four hits and three walks over six innings while striking out three in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Nationals.
10:14 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) gave up four runs over four innings Monday against the Angels, including two in the first inning. He has a career first-inning ERA of 8.00, the Dayton Daily News reports.
6:39 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (6-9) shut the Brewers out over seven innings Wednesday, striking out four while allowing four hits and three walks in a 6-0 win.
9:35 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (shoulder) is officially listed as the starter for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
12:53 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (shoulder) was able to throw and participate in fielding drills prior to Thursday's game, and will throw a side bullpen session Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
4:54 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (4-6) allowed two runs on five hits and five walks over five innings while striking out five Friday to pick up the win as the Reds downed the Brewers 11-10.
1:33 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (3-6) allowed 10 runs on 10 hits and four walks across 3.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. He struck out three.
2:04 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) gave up seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits and one walk while striking out zero in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees.
7:57 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (2-4) allowed two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings to take the loss Friday against the Marlins.
2:14 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (2-3) gave up eight runs on eight hits and a pair of walks while striking out five batters over four innings during Sunday's loss to the Nationals.
4:36 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (2-2) allowed just a single run on seven hits and four walks while striking out five batters during Sunday's win over Arizona.
7:29 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (1-2) tossed six innings of one-run ball during Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rockies. He allowed eight hits, did not issue a walk and struck out three.
9:57 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (0-2) gave up six runs on six hits -- including three homers -- and a pair of walks in Thursday's blowout loss to Milwaukee.
3:54 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (0-1) allowed eight runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two over 1.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Nationals.
7:45 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) was activated from the 60-day disabled list and will start Saturday's game against the Nationals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
12:09 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) is set to make his first start of the season Saturday against the Nationals, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
2:35 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday before the Reds determine his next step, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
6:51 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) covered 5.2 innings in his rehab start Monday with Triple-A Louisville, giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six.
12:51 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) will make his next rehab start at Triple-A Louisville, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
1:42 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) is scheduled to start for High-A Dayton on Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
6:27 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) was stellar in a rehab outing for High-A Pensacola on Friday, as he allowed just three hits and a walk over five shutout innings with five strikeouts.
6:52 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) could rejoin the Reds rotation before June is over, Tom Groeschen of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
10:47 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) is now throwing simulated games at extended spring training in Arizona, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
3:54 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) threw a 48-pitch bullpen session Friday, his longest session since his latest elbow procedure, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
2:55 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer's Zach Buchanan reports.
7:46 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) will not be ready to return the majors until mid-June, wcpo.com's John Fay reports.
1:39 PM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) threw from 90 feet Monday for the first time since his most recent elbow procedure, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
10:10 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) is scheduled to play catch Monday, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
9:18 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) was placed on the 60-day disabled list Tuesday.
9:33 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) (elbow) said that he hopes to get back to action at the start of June, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
9:52 AM - Homer Bailey (Cin) underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow and will likely begin the season on the DL, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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