Matt Gahris

Born and raised in Dayton, I spent two years writing for The Guardian at Wright State University before joining the Blog Red Machine staff. I grew up listening to Marty and Joe before I went to bed, and then reading Hal McCoy's take on the game the next day. I am also a big fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, Ohio State football, and Wright State basketball.

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What a difference a year makes

Feb. 25, 2012: Happy Spring Training! What an offseason for the Cincinnati Reds! Walt Jocketty made some big moves over the winter. He brought in Mat Latos, who has a chance to be a legitimate ace. He’s…Read More

Fans’ excitement on display at Winter Caravan stop in Dayton

Early this morning, my friend, Sean, and I made a short 10-minute drive to the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton to attend one of the final stops of the Reds Winter Caravan. Armed…Read More

Reports: 2015 All-Star Game coming to Cincinnati

Like many of you, I’m starting to get the itch for baseball. And after hearing this news, I’ve got baseball chicken pox: John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that the 2015 MLB All-Star…Read More

Bargain Watch: Brandon Webb

A key factor in the Reds’ success in 2012 was the signing of Ryan Ludwick, a player who was signed when his value was low, and whose production was worth a lot more than his salary. This is the latest…Read More

Bargain Watch: Chone Figgins

A key factor in the Reds’ success in 2012 was the signing of Ryan Ludwick, a player who was signed when his value was low, and whose production was worth a lot more than his salary. This is the first…Read More

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Reds to sign Jonathan Broxton

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com has reported that the Reds and closer Jonathan Broxton have reached an agreement…Read More

Grading the 2012 Reds’ trades: Part 2

Early in the season, I took a look at a few of the trades that Reds general manager Walt Jocketty made…Read More

Grading the 2012 Reds’ trades: Part 1

Early in the season, I took a look at a few of the trades that Reds general manager Walt Jocketty made…Read More

Price staying in Cincinnati for now

Reds pitching coach Bryan Price is no longer a candidate for the Miami Marlins managerial position.…Read More

Reds, Baker agree to two-year extension

Mark Sheldon is reporting that the Reds and manager Dusty Baker have agreed to a two-year contract extension…Read More

Reds to face San Francisco Giants in NLDS

The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 this afternoon, guaranteeing the Reds…Read More

#TakeTheNo.1Seed?

The Reds may have clinched the NL Central, but their work isn’t done yet. They need to get that No.…Read More

Give Ryan Hanigan his due

Ryan Hanigan won last night’s game against the Chicago Cubs with a bases-clearing, three-run double…Read More

Votto’s Return to Be Delayed Again?

For the last few days, we’ve been told that Joey Votto would finally make his return on Saturday. It…Read More

Wednesday as good as it gets for Reds

Yesterday was a good day for Reds fans. First, there was the game, a 6-2 Reds win over the Diamondbacks…Read More

Reds finally beat Uncle Phil

Growing up, one of my favorite relatives was my Uncle Phil. I would only see him a couple times a year,…Read More

Marshall, Broxton, and Chapman vs. The Nasty Boys

It started as soon as the deal was announced. When Jonathan Broxton became a Red, everyone was already…Read More

As the Trade Deadline Approaches…

The trade deadline is hours away, and rumors continue to swirl. Several names have been connected to…Read More

Reds Win Streak Ends at 10

Well, it was fun while it lasted. We all knew the Reds win streak would end at some point, and did it…Read More

Drew Stubbs Delivers in the Clutch Again

What is going on with Drew Stubbs? He was the hero on Tuesday night with a two-run home run in the ninth…Read More