November 23, 2008 Ricky Stone has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View:The 33-year-old pitched for the Astros (2001-04), Padres (2004) and most recently for the Reds (2005, 2007).
July 19, 2007 The Reds purchased the contract of Ricky Stone from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday to take the roster spot of Aaron Harang, who is one bereavement leave, according to the AP. Stone, who holds an 8.10 ERA in three relief appearances with the Reds this year, will be used in middle relief.
June 29, 2007 The Reds recalled Ricky Stone from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, according to the AP. He went 4-4 with a 1.70 ERA and nine saves in 11 opportunities for Louisville.
July 20, 2005 The Cardinals signed Ricky Stone to a minor league contract, according to the AP. He struck out five of the six batters he faced in two scoreless innings for Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Stone rejected his outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds and became a free agent on July 5. He posted a 6.75 ERA in 23 games with the Reds.
July 5, 2005 Ricky Stone rejected his outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville and elected to become a free agent, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
