Drew Koch

What's up Reds Nation! I am the site expert for Blog Red Machine. I'm not an analytics guy, but numbers never lie, and I'm a sucker for a good slash line. I love the sacrifice bunt, hate instant replay and can take or leave the designated hitter.

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David Bell's new deal was the right move at the wrong time

The Cincinnati Reds signed manager David Bell to a two-year contract extension this week. Bell's new contract was long overdue, and could have had an...

Multi-run innings have hurt Michael Lorenzen this season

As a reliever, you're bound to surrender the occasional earned run. Even the best in the business get roughed up from time to time. However,...

Reds' bullpen quickly becoming a strength of this team

It sounds silly, but what was once the Cincinnati Reds' biggest weakness this season has now become the team's biggest strength. After last night's...

Reds comeback victory could be start of something special

The Cincinnati Reds trailed the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 in the third inning on Monday night, but a two-out walk to Jonathan India got the rally...

Joey Votto single-handedly saved the Reds' bacon vs. Pirates

Joseph Daniel Votto was in rare form last night. The Cincinnati Reds first baseman and future Hall of Famer belted two home runs last night and...

Reds legend Bench congratulates Perez for breaking HR record

Johnny Bench's single-season home run record for a catcher had stood for 50 years. The Cincinnati Reds legend has now been replaced by Kanas City...

Addition of Mark Kolozsvary may be end of Tucker Barnhart

The Cincinnati Reds have a very difficult decision this offseason. Will the team exercise Tucker Barnhart's team-option? Mark Kolozsvary's...

Despite horrid skid, Reds have reason for hope vs Pirates

Six of the Reds final 12 games are against the Pirates. The Cincinnati Reds (77-73) are running out of time. The Redlegs trails the St. Louis...

5 Reds players who will not return for the 2022 season

The month of September has not been kind to the Cincinnati Reds. With less than two weeks remaining in the 2021 season, the Redlegs, who at one...

TJ Friedl should start in CF for the remainder of 2021

TJ Friedl made his long awaited major league debut with a pinch hit appearance in the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday...

Castillo shows why he should start potential Wild Card Game

The closest thing to a preview of the 2021 National League Wild Card Game was played at Great American Ball Park last night. The Cincinnati Reds...

Reds roster demands Jesse Winker starts in CF tonight

With Jesse Winker starting Friday's game in center field, the outfield defense may appear to be the weakest it's been all year. However, with the...

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