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Reds Pull Off Big Comeback in 7-6 Win

The following definition is from Dictionary.com. I look at that definition as the word that strikes me is “unlikely”. im·prob·a·ble  [im-prob-uh-buhl], adj. – not probable; unlikely…Read More

Reds and the All-Star Game

Tomorrow night, Joey Votto, Aroldis Chapman and Jay Bruce will be representing the Cincinnati Reds in the All-Star Game. Votto will start at first. Votto and Bruce may play…or may not. Depends…Read More

All Star Week is Here

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

2012 All Star Ballots Are In And The Losers Are…The Voters: Part 2 The National League

The American League evaluation is complete so it is time to move over to the National League.  The air is crisp here, the stench of the Designated Hitter a distant memory.  The National League is on…Read More

Reds’ 3-4-5 Hitters On Pace For Stellar Seasons

Tuesday night, while Bronson Arroyo flirted with a no-hitter and Aroldis Chapman somersaulted his way to home plate after finally picking up another save, the middle of the Reds order did what they’ve…Read More

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Arroyo Flips a Near No-No

The Reds pitcher least likely to throw a no-hitter came within five outs of blanking the Milwaukee Brewers…Read More

Bruce’s Funkblast and Bailey’s Tenacity Leads Reds to 4-1 Win Over Mets

On a night where every starting position player accounted for one hit, you had to make that one hit mean…Read More

Which Reds Will Make the NL All-Star Team?

With just under a month left until the All-Star Game, let’s take a look at who may be representing…Read More

Cincinnati Reds: Draft Boons and Busts

With the fourteenth pick of the 2012 MLB Draft, the Reds drafted Nick Travieso, a RHP from Archbishop…Read More

The Utility Player: Reds Bats, Pitch Counts and Misleading Tweets

After a week’s vacation for TUP, we get back on the horse to see what has been happening over the…Read More

Reds Notebook: Lefty Bats and the Month of May

When you mention lefty bats and the Cincinnati Reds, the first name to pop into your head is Joey Votto.…Read More

Tweaking the Cincinnati Reds Lineup

The 30 days have seen the Cincinnati Reds creep closer to the division leading St. Louis Cardinals out…Read More

Dusty Baker Talks Beanballs, Hank Aaron on DP Show

Reds Manager Dusty Baker was a guest this morning on the Dan Patrick Show.  Patrick, a Mason, OH native…Read More

Reflections on the Reds Weekend in Pittsburgh

For the first time in two years I had the privilege of visiting beautiful PNC Park in Pittsburgh, where…Read More

Bruce is Now Trending!

And most of the trends are on the positive side of the ledger. Take last night’s game for example.…Read More

Cincinnati Reds: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

After twenty-four games, the Reds are 15% of the way through the 2012 season.  After a rough start,…Read More

As the Reds Head Into May

As April is clearly in the rear view mirror, there a few concerns about the Reds as we head into May.…Read More

The Utility Player: Marshall/Chapman, Rolen, Votto and More

True that yesterday’s 6-5 loss was a devastating one. An Angel Pagan three-run homer off closer…Read More

Latos Able v. Cain and Giants

It was the outing Reds fans have longed to see from Mat Latos. Seven shutout innings allowing only a…Read More

Lineup Changes Do Not Kickstart Reds Offense

Remember the good old days of 2010? Sure you do. The offense was not producing too well and skipper Dusty…Read More