John Heitz
I am a father of four kids who has a desire to share my love for baseball with them. From pretending I was a right handed Joe Morgan in the back yard playing wiffle ball (I even did the arm flap, to pump up my swing) to my obsession with the strategy of the game. Since I live in Pittsburgh now where baseball is on the third burner, listening to Marty on the internet radio broadcast is sacred time to me. I love his caustic bluntness about the Reds failings almost as much as his youthful joy when the Reds excel.
All Star week is upon us with all its pomp and circumstance.  I had the privilege to take part in some of the festivities a few years ago and had a wonderful time learning more about the history of…Read More
The American League evaluation is complete so it is time to move over to the National League. Â The air is crisp here, the stench of the Designated Hitter a distant memory. Â The National League is on…Read More
The ballots have been tallied both online and in each of the 32 stadiums hosting Major League Baseball. Â As expected, the voters made excellent decisions, except for when they didn’t. Â Over the…Read More
I read an article on the Pirates FanSided website rumbunter.com that really triggered my thinking on a number of levels. Â First off, the Pittsburgh Pirates are a solid baseball team. Â The fact that the…Read More
It has been an amazing week for Reds top prospect Billy Hamilton. Â He continues to sprint through the record book seemingly on his way to shattering the Minor League baseball single season stolen base…Read More
And more..
I had the good fortune to stumble on an interview Dan Patrick conducted today with our own Joey Votto.…Read More
Reds Advanced Class A affiliate Bakersfield Blaze have 5 players honored with selection to the California…Read More
Over the past year I have written more than 170 articles for Blog Red Machine detailing stories that…Read More
Cancer is a painful subject. Â Virtually everyone has been affected by the disease; from loved ones,…Read More
In general terms, the Reds Minor League affiliates are a quarter of the way through the 2012 season.…Read More
The 30 days have seen the Cincinnati Reds creep closer to the division leading St. Louis Cardinals out…Read More
The Cincinnati Reds and Devin Mesoraco have a problem. The Reds have a rookie catcher who needs playing…Read More
For the first time in two years I had the privilege of visiting beautiful PNC Park in Pittsburgh, where…Read More
Yesterday, I suggested that after an unfortunate getaway day loss against the San Francisco Giants where…Read More
Tonight with the Reds losing a day game, it appears to be a good time to focus on the 9 game winning…Read More
Nearly 20 games into the 2012 season seems a good time to review the progress of the future of this franchise.…Read More
The romance of baseball is in part a gift handed down through generations. In my lifetime I saw history…Read More
Walt Jocketty and the Cincinnati Reds do what they said couldn’t be done.  With the signed contract…Read More
It is easy to sit back and critique the Reds so far in 2012. Â The numbers don’t lie do they? Â Joey…Read More
First let me start this by wishing you all a Happy Resurrection Day. Â I will be celebrating according…Read More
Steve Engbloom
All Cincinnati Sports
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Bearcats
Milwaukee Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Xavier Musketeers