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Reds Pitching Prospects: Back to the Future

Over the last two weeks I have attempted in vain to ignore the looming trade deadline for a simple reason.  This is the time of year when contending teams can improve the team for the short term but can…Read More

Reds Need Quality Starts

The Pirates, for the 15th time in the last 24 games, managed to find another way to beat the Reds. This time in extra innings, against arguably the best pitcher in Major League Baseball. Reds now 9-15…Read More

Pitching, Pitching, Pitching…

Since starting the season 4-8, the Reds have proceeded to win 19 of 30 games. Not that it matters at all right now, but they’re currently .5 games behind the reeling Red Birds, who are getting a…Read More

2012 Reds Roster Ramble: The ‘Pen

The one portion of the Reds roster that has taken the biggest hit has unquestionably been the bullpen. Maybe the only spot, knock on wood. Ryan Madson: Tommy John surgery, out for the season. Nick Masset:…Read More

Bronson Bouncing Back Vital in 2012

Bronson Arroyo isn’t who you’d consider the most popular Reds pitcher these days. You’re probably disappointed in the astonishing amount of home runs he surrendered last year. Maybe…Read More

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St. Louis Still NL Central Favorites; Reds Lineup Suspect

It’s easy to get carried away with everything the Reds have done this offseason. Mat Latos. Sean…Read More

Position Review: The Pen

We’re finally at the end. This will be the last “report card” for the Reds 2011 season. For…Read More

Position Review: Starters Struggles

The one position that had unmentionable preseason love from the media was the Cincinnati Reds and its…Read More

What is Left?

Eight games to go… Seems like “Clinch Night” is now so far in the rear view mirror.…Read More

How Good is Johnny?

Johnny Cueto has had a good season this year.   He has been dominant at times and has rarely failed…Read More

The First Strike

How important is it for a pitcher to throw the first pitch in an at-bat for a strike?  That is the question…Read More

San Francisco Giants QRO and a few other thoughts…

  The San Francisco Giants can pitch.  This is not a surprise to the average baseball fan.  They…Read More

Central Division Update: Quality Relief Outings

It has been a tough week for bullpens around the division.  Extra inning games and injuries are beginning…Read More

Quality Relief in the NL Central

How do you measure the quality of a bullpen?  Saves record the ability of a closer to hold a 3 run…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates QRO

Here is the QRO statistical breakdown of the Pittsburgh Pirates in lieu of the two game series opening…Read More

Where have all the Ace’s gone?

I have been busy working up the next QRO post and while crunching the numbers I stumbled on an unexpected…Read More

Unforced Errors

After the euphoria of last night’s brilliant performance by Homer Bailey undimmed by the late inning…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

Today’s Pitchers: Reds/Pirates – Game 3

Another day game? OK, then. We’ll take it. And the weather we’ve seen today as well. Here’s…Read More

Pirates v Reds: Game 2

Was there really a game last night? Didn’t seem like it. Maybe the good guys can bounce back with…Read More