The Reds had not named a starting pitcher for the series opener, but the A's plan to start rookie right-hander Mitch Spence on Tuesday. Spence (7-9, 4.67 ERA) is 0-3 in four starts this month with ...

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Merv Rettenmund, who played 13 seasons in the Major Leagues before becoming a respected hitting coach after his playing days ...

Former big leaguer and longtime batting coach Merv Rettenmund passed away on Saturday at age 81.  Rettenmund played 13 ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Merv Rettenmund, an outfielder whose 13-year major league playing career included World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds, has died. He was 81.