Dusty Baker Spends One More Day In Chicago Hospital

The Reds released an update about their hospitalized manager.  Dusty Baker is feeling better and plans to return to Cincinnati on Friday.

He is in a Chicago undergoing tests.  Baker is experiencing irregular heartbeats.

According to the email from Reds' director of media relations, Rob Butcher, general manager, Walt Jocketty visited Baker this morning.  Jocketty reported that Baker was feeling good but doctors wanted to monitor his progress one more day.

Bench coach Chris Speier will handle the team in Chicago this afternoon as the Reds attempt to reduce it's magic number for clinching the NL Central against the Cubs.

The Reds can not clinch in Chicago this afternoon because the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Houston Astros in St. Louis last night.  A win today can guarantee the Reds at least a wild card spot. They are also just 1/2 game behind the Washington Nationals for the top playoff seed and the best record in baseball.

The Reds are a season-high 31 games over .500.