Reds Report:Votto says his morale is as low as it gets, doesn't expect improvement

Dan Patrick asked Joey Votto about his beard. "I don't know if it's making a difference. I can tell you it's a reflection of my emotional state." ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Mar 2 2024 [Votto says his morale is as low as it gets, doesn't expect improvement]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is introduced during Redsfest, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.]( Dan Patrick asked Joey Votto about his beard. "I don't know if it's making a difference. I can tell you it's a reflection of my emotional state." [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft throws in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [Graham Ashcraft highlights the potential of the Reds' pitching staff]( Graham Ashcraft continued a run of success in the Reds' rotation. [READ MORE]( [Blake Dunn (right) is presented the award for minor league player of the year by Reds president of baseball operations, Nick Krall, during a Reds on Radio affiliates luncheon at Great American Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.]( [Who is Blake Dunn? Reds' outfield prospect goes 3-for-3]( Blake Dunn impressed for the Dayton Dragons last season, earning a promotion to Double-A Chattanooga. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) delivers a pitch in the bullpen during spring training workouts, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [Lingering issue with leg puts opener in doubt for Reds' Nick Lodolo]( The Cincinnati Reds stopped short of calling it a setback, but Nick Lodolo "still feels it" after he pitches in the leg that sidelined him much of 2023. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds third baseman Elly De La Cruz (44), left, talks with Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (3) spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] ['On a mission': Why Candelario right free agent at right time for Reds]( Jeimer Candelario was targeted from the outset of free agency by the Cincinnati Reds this winter. 5 others also pursued him. His Chicago Cubs did not. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](