NEWS
12:12 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) retired the lone batter he faced in relief and collected his second hold of the season in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals.
3:12 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.
10:11 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) Reds list Martinez as their starting pitcher for Friday's series opener versus the Brewers in Cincinnati.
8:45 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is slated to start Saturday's' game against the Pirates at PNC Park.
11:18 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks in 2.1 innings of relief in Monday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.
7:19 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) of baseball operations Nick Krall said Wednesday that Martinez will move to the bullpen after the Reds acquired Zack Littell from the Rays earlier in the day, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
6:00 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (7-9) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings while striking out three in the 4-2 victory over the Rockies.
8:10 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) struck out one over a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold in Monday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.
3:14 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) threw two perfect innings with no strikeouts Saturday against the Cardinals.
9:09 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (2-5) took the loss Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings as the Reds fell 1-0 to the Pirates. He struck out three.
10:47 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (1-4) was saddled with the loss after giving up three earned runs on 10 hits and zero walks while striking out five batters in six innings Friday against the Astros.
8:33 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed a run on four hits and no walks while striking out six over six inning Sunday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision.
7:17 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Giants after allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.
9:03 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (0-2) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings as the Reds fell 3-2 to the Brewers. He struck out two.
10:36 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed one walk and struck out three over two scoreless relief innings in Saturday's spring game against San Diego.
6:40 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed two hits and struck out three over two innings in Sunday's spring game against the Giants.
10:13 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) accepted the Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer for 2025 on Sunday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
12:51 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is expected to exercise his option to opt out of his $12 million 2025 deal, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
4:59 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) didn't factor into the decision in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
5:13 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Pittsburgh allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and no walks with a strikeout over three innings.
9:33 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Blue Jays, coughing up six runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.
10:29 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (6-6) took the loss Friday against the Royals, allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out four.
11:20 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
3:26 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) will start Monday's game against the Marlins in Miami.
9:40 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (5-5) picked up Tuesday's win over the Cubs, allowing four hits and striking out three over four scoreless innings.
5:36 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) won't face Atlanta in the final game of Wednesday's doubleheader after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
10:57 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) will start Tuesday's game in Atlanta, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
6:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (2-4) was the losing the pitcher in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Guardians. He allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.2 innings.
11:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is expected to operate as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind opener Brett Suter in Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Greg Kuffner of SI.com reports.
7:01 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (2-3) allowed one hit over 4.1 scoreless innings to earn the victory Sunday against the Dodgers. He struck out three.
10:59 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (1-3) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were downed 7-3 by the Padres, coughing up five runs on eight hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out two.
7:05 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is listed as the Reds' probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Padres in Cincinnati.
9:06 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (1-2) earned the win over the Dodgers on Thursday, pitching five shutout innings in relief while allowing one hit and striking out four.
10:07 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is expected to operate as a bulk reliever behind opener Brent Suter in Thursday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
1:33 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is an option to start Thursday's game against the Dodgers in place of Nick Lodolo (groin), Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
2:40 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) made his most recent appearance as a reliever in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Orioles, striking out two and allowing no hits and one walk over two scoreless innings.
7:27 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Padres, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings.
12:56 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Padres at Petco Park.
4:19 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (0-1) took the loss against the Phillies on Thursday, allowing five runs on 11 hits over six innings. He struck out three.
3:51 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) manager David Bell said Martinez will start Thursday's game against the Phillies in Cincinnati, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
9:25 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) allowed two hits and struck out two over three scoreless inning, picking up his first hold in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Angels.
2:38 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) isn't listed among the Reds' three probable pitchers for the team's series in Seattle that begins Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
12:29 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) will have his turn in the Reds' rotation skipped following Thursday's rainout, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
11:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) and the Reds won't face the Brewers on Thursday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in CIncinnati.
6:39 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Nationals, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out three.
8:17 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (ribs) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings in Thursday's spring start against Seattle.
5:51 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) manager David Bell said Monday that Martinez (ribs) is locked into a rotation spot, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
11:42 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (ribs) threw three innings at the Reds complex Saturday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
12:21 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) (ribs) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
2:54 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) manager David Bell said Friday that Martinez (rib) is not a lock to start Saturday as previously anticipated, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
4:53 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) next Cactus League appearance has been pushed back from Thursday to Saturday because of a rib injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
8:16 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) threw four perfect innings and struck out six before rain forced the cancellation of Friday's spring start against the Dodgers.
6:08 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) Nick Lodolo (leg) behind schedule this spring, both Andrew Abbott and Martinez are likely to begin the season in the starting rotation, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
6:31 PM - Nick Martinez (Cin) Andrew Abbott and, to a lesser extent Brandon Williamson, are competing for the Reds' fifth starter role, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
7:45 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) walked one and struck out two over two scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League start against the Brewers.
9:46 AM - Nick Martinez (Cin) said Thursday that he prefers starting but is accepting of a bullpen role, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I haven't been shy in saying that I prefer starting, but I also find a lot of things I am passionate about as a reliever," the pitcher said.
10:27 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) Padres list Martinez as their probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Cardinals at Petco Park.
7:41 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) served as the Padres' opening pitcher in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics, taking a no-decision while striking out five and allowing one hit and no walks over three scoreless innings.
11:04 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) will serve as the Padres' opening pitcher for Sunday's game at Oakland.
12:02 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (5-4) earned the win over the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over two scoreless innings. After the game, Padres manager Bob Melvin said in an interview with 97.3 The Fan San Diego that could still start against Seattle on Tuesday despite his usage Saturday.
11:35 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start Wednesday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field after Joe Musgrove was scratched due to "minor" right shoulder soreness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
12:08 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) allowed five runs on four hits and a walk without retiring a batter during Pittsburgh's defeat of San Diego on Wednesday.
4:13 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (3-3) was tagged with the loss and a blown save Tuesday against the Giants, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over 1.2 innings.
12:44 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (3-2) earned the win Tuesday against Miami, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning.
11:02 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) (2-1) earned the win over Chicago on Wednesday, allowing three hits and striking out two batters over three scoreless frames.
12:30 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) manager Bob Melvin confirmed prior to Saturday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks that Martinez will shift to the bullpen following Joe Musgrove's (toe/shoulder) return from the 15-day injured list, Bill Center of MLB.com reports. "We'll have Nick ready in the bullpen pretty quick, too. The very earliest is [Sunday]," Melvin said.
3:00 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) did not factor in the decision against Milwaukee on Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two batters over six innings.
11:54 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) tossed 4.2 innings against Texas in a Cactus League contest Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight batters.
4:10 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) has returned to the Padres after playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.
11:30 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start the Padres' Cactus League opener Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
11:31 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) agreed to a contract with the Padres on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
4:43 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (4-4) was tagged with the loss and a blown save against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning.
7:29 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned a hold against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in one inning.
7:29 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned a hold against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in one inning.
10:05 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) Bob Melvin stated Monday that Martinez will continue to be his first choice in save chances, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
10:13 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned the save against Kansas City on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in one scoreless inning.
9:15 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Nationals.
6:10 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
6:10 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
5:45 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) was placed on the paternity list Friday.
11:07 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned the save, allowing an unearned run on a hit while striking out one in the 10th inning of a 6-4 extra-inning win Tuesday in Detroit.
11:20 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) earned a hold against the Mets on Friday with a perfect eighth inning of work.
4:17 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (3-3) earned the win over the Dodgers on Sunday, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and struck out two batters.
9:11 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) picked up the save Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two hits and one walk without a strikeout over three scoreless innings.
8:50 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings of relief Wednesday to record his first save of the season in a 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.
3:02 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) did not factor in the decision against Colorado in Game 1 of a doubleheader Saturday, but he struck out nine over 5.2 innings while allowing just one run on five hits and three walks.
1:36 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start Game 1 of Saturday''s doubleheader against the Rockies.
3:00 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four batters over four-plus innings against Milwaukee on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.
10:54 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (2-3) allowed three runs on seven hits and four walks over six innings Monday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Cardinals.
7:25 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
9:07 AM - Nick Martinez (SD) scattered two hits and struck out six over four scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies.
4:21 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) will be replaced in the rotation by Blake Snell (groin) this week, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
8:34 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) tossed four innings, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight in the loss to the Cubs on Wednesday.
6:40 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (1-2) earned the win during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Reds, allowing two runs on five hits across five innings. He struck out five and walked two.
10:32 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) (0-1) took the loss Saturday as the Padres fell 5-2 to Atlanta, giving up four runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and four walks over five innings. He struck out three.
12:38 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) is listed as the Padres' starting pitcher for Monday's series opener in San Francisco.
4:22 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) Padres officially announced Martinez's signing Wednesday, after he had previously reached a verbal agreement with the team on a four-year, $25.5 million deal in December, Dennis Lin of Athletic reports.
10:58 PM - Nick Martinez (SD) agreed to a four-year, $20 million contract with the Padres on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
2:49 PM - Nick Martinez (Tex) Rangers declined to tender Martinez (groin) a contract for 2018.
9:04 AM - Nick Martinez (Tex) underwent surgery Monday to repair a sports hernia, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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