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Serial Killers

As the Reds gear up for the second series of the season with the Cards, it might be pertinent to note the manner in which the Redbirds season has progressed. First, think of all the reasons the Cardinals…Read More

Originally Odd Off-day Observation

Reds Announcers, as the Kids You Knew in High School I don’t know about you, but it brings me great joy to critique (make fun of) Reds TV/radio announcers.  So, in that spirit, I thought it would be…Read More

I Hate When That Happens

I was talking to a friend of mine the other day and was reminded of the old Saturday Night Live skits in the mid 80s that Billy Crystal used to do talking about the worst things you could ever do to another…Read More

Unforced Errors

After the euphoria of last night’s brilliant performance by Homer Bailey undimmed by the late inning relief struggles to manage 6 outs, it is without any sadness that I tell you I missed today’s…Read More

Leake is Most Likely to be Traded

Mike Leake took the loss in a game today that saw the Reds out-hit the Astros 10-5 as the Reds erased another early deficit created by Edinson Volquez. To me, it seems that Mike Leake is not ideal for…Read More

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Bailey Basically Bound to Breakout

As Steve and Alex have both eluded to, Homer Bailey is giving Reds fans a lot to be excited about lately.…Read More

Not a Good Game for Pitching

That may be one of the biggest understatements I have ever made here. But it’s the absolute truth.…Read More

Reaction to the game

Three quick thoughts after tonight’s game about the Reds pitching prospects this season. 1) Homer…Read More

That’s Mr. Bailey to You

His given name is David Dewitt Bailey. He’s been “given” the nickname of Homer. But…Read More

Suhwing Batttttter!

Yesterday marked a first for the 2011 Reds.  Travis Wood tossed 71 strikes on the way to his second…Read More

Tonight’s Game Has Familiar Feel

That’s right. I know what it is now. These two squared off last Thursday when the Reds beat Myers and the Astros by a score of 10-4. But here are a couple of differences between last Thursday and…Read More

Votto to Sit Game 1 of Astros Series

He needs the rest. He has started all 34 games so far. With having tonight off, Votto will get 2 of the next 4 days off since the Reds as a team will be off on Thursday. The 2010 NL MVP needs to take a…Read More

The Leake Situation

No, this isn’t about what you think. We’re talking about Mike Leake the pitcher, not the shopper. Before the recently finished Cubs series, a few things Dusty Baker said to the gathered flock…Read More

Player Profiles: An Introduction!

Whenever you go to the ballpark, you get to smell the air around you. The hotdogs are just begging to be scarfed down and enjoyed by your stomach. You go walk down (or up) the steps to your seats to watch…Read More

Will the Real Ace Please Step Forward…

Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey, Edinson Volquez, Mike Leake, Travis Wood, and Aroldis Chapman are just a few names that come to mind when I am asked over and over on Twitter and by other Reds fans who will…Read More

It’s Time For Cueto!

Last Thursday, we saw the season debut of Homer Bailey and he pitched well. Today, Johnny Cueto makes his 2011 debut. Let’s hope that turns out just as well with a “W” for the Reds. Just…Read More

One That Got Away…Or Was It?

I didn’t get away. They gave it away. True, the Reds were leading going into the bottom of the 9th by a 2-1 margin. Francisco Cordero suffered his first blown save and loss of the season by permitting…Read More

Looking at Today’s Starters: Reds/Cubs

By taking the first game of the series, the Reds showed that they really can win ugly. You gotta admit it really was just that. Hopefully, today will be a bit cleaner. Today’s pitching matchup seems…Read More

Roller Coaster Three Up/Three Down

Three straight dubyas! That’s one way to try to force that roller coaster past couple weeks out of your head as a Reds fan. Chris Welch mentioned during one of the telecasts during the Astros series…Read More

How Did We Win that One?

I’m scratching my head. I know the Reds won 5-4 today, but I’m kind of shocked to be perfectly honest with you. Happy and relieved. That’s now three in a row for the Redlegs. There’s…Read More

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