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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

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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