10. Brian “Love” Shackelford is gone. Man, that guy was holding us back!

9. Esteban Yan is in the picture. Finally, the veteran reliever that will spark the offense.

8. They're due?

Meh…nevermind. I got 30% of the job done. That's about what the Reds have been doing.

Brian “Love” Shackelford will optioned to Louisville this afternoon to make room for Esteban Yan.

Smart alecry to come in today's Ten Reasons.

The Reds Community Fund is putting on a charity concert on June 15 to benefit the Reds Community Fund. The concert will feature the musical stylings of Bronson Arroyo and Raquel Aurilia. The Screaming Mimes will open.

Today on the podcast we talk to another red-hot mama, Raquel Aurilia about the concert and the new album Clutch Hits.

You can get tickets at the Official Site or by calling 513-765-7042.

Youc an get the album at the Reds Community Fund online shop.

Episode 14: Raquel Aurilia on the Reds Community Fund Concert. (6.6 MB, 7:14)

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It's a night for quoting Marc. Joe Nuxhall has been hospitalized in Fairfield with pneumonia.

My kid had pneumonia when he was one, and it totally sucked. Rest up and get well soon, Nuxie.

10. The umps are kicking themselves over that missed home run call and will do anything to make it up to the Reds.

9. They already used up the last of their three wishes last night.

8. Even Cubs broadcasters have love for Dunn.

7. Glendon Rusch is well-rested and ready for long relief.

6. The Latin Love Machine is ready to kick some ass.

5. Brandon Claussen is looking to get himself off the pickle.

4. Ryan Freel is looking for home run number 2.

3. They don't want to get everyone's hopes up with a winning streak.

2. They want to get the game over with quick. It's Scrubs night.

1. Because if they did that, they'd win the series. And then all hell would break loose.