The Pros (no pros) and Cons of the Houston Astros Switching Leagues for the Reds
What will be the affect that the exodus of the Houston Astros to the American League be on the Cincinnati Reds in 2013? The Reds, as well as all teams in the National League, with the exception of the…Read More
Sunday Funnies: McKayla’s Not Impressed?
After the news from yesterday, I think we need to inject a little humor into the fan base. Or at least some stuff that will distract us from the Votto news. Oops… I know you’ve seen at least…Read More
Sunday ‘Funnies’: Lastros Money, Joey Who, Memes…More
A few things I discovered that are hilarious…or maybe not… 1. The highest paid player on the Houston Astros roster is… Before I divulge the player, I want to make a clarfication. You…Read More
Let’s see what you have, Mr. Jocketty
Now, let’s see what you have Mr. Jocketty… In case you haven’t checked your baseball related Twitter feed (and it also depends which app you’re using), the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired…Read More
Strange Days in the National League Central
I read an article on the Pirates FanSided website rumbunter.com that really triggered my thinking on a number of levels. First off, the Pittsburgh Pirates are a solid baseball team. The fact that the…Read More
The Utility Player: Votto, History Lesson, Funny Tweets and More
The past couple of weeks have been particularly awesome for one Joey Votto. Many a Reds fan havs been…Read More
Can the Reds Offense be Potent? Houston May Give (False) Hope
Watch the Cincinnati Reds long enough and you realize what most fans already do: some nights they “click”…Read More
Checking Out the NL Central
From time to time, it always makes for some good reading when trying to get a glimpse of the other teams…Read More
Houston, We Have An Opportunity
As April winds to a close and May quickly approaches, the Reds have a golden opportunity to capitalize…Read More
NL Central Linkage: McCutchen, Lucroy, Wandy, Marlon and Tyler Greene?
Here’s a few links about the other NL Central teams that I found interesting… McCutchen…Read More
Vote for the All NL Central Team!
In the past, Blog Red Machine has either participated in or conducted its own means of naming an All…Read More
NL Central Links: Travis Wood, the Astros Move and More!
Been a while since I filled you in on a few blurbs from our FanSided cohorts. I find it interesting (to…Read More
2012 NL Central Sneak Peek: Houston Astros
As the Astros bid a good-bye to the NL Central, time to take quick stock of what they will offer for…Read More
Ranking the NLC – Starting Staff: Brewers #1
I took a different approach versus the rankings of the position players. Why? There are variable reasons,…Read More
Ranking the NLC Closers: Axford, Madson, Hanrahan Hover Above Others
Over the past few years, the position of closer has come under a little scrutiny only because some believe…Read More
Ranking the NLC Catchers: Molina Leads Group
I believe there can be little argument with the title as Yadier Molina is the top guy in the division,…Read More
Ranking the NLC Right Fielders: Jay Bruce Leads List
I know what you might be thinking. He’s pulling his Reds bias. I’m sure I’ll read or…Read More
Ranking the NLC Center Fielders: McCutchen Leads the Way
Ever have one of those things that you continually switch things around only to find you’re back…Read More
The Game of Numbers: Evaluating the NL Central
After reading Tyler Grote’s post this morningwhere he examined the reasons why the Reds were baffled…Read More
Ranking the NLC Left Fielders: Ryan Braun, Matt Holliday Lead Field
Say all you want about Ryan Braun and his potential 50 game suspension for elevated levels of synthetic…Read More





















