Eric Cole

Eric Cole

I started my career writing about baseball covering the Atlanta Braves for SB Nation's Talking Chop back in 2015 which has since been renamed Battery Power. After years of writing for those fine folks, I made the decision to take over as Site Expert at House That Hank Built before becoming a full-time MLB Staff Writer for FanSided in 2023. Along the way, I have been a guest on multiple ESPN radio affiliates as well as 680 The Fan and 92.9 The Game to discuss Braves baseball and especially Braves prospects and was a long-time host on the Battery Power podcast. These days, I continue to write about the Braves as well as covering the Astros, Padres, and Angels with particular expertise with minor league coverage, the MLB Draft, and bashing Anthony Rendon when possible. When I am not writing about or talking about baseball (which is seldom), I am an avid baseball card collector (Maddux and Soroka being my primary personal collections) and I also collect shark teeth. All other sports are mostly dead to me as my Bills have broken my heart too many times.

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks on the field before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Imagining a world where the Reds had drafted Pete Crow-Armstrong

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Cleveland Guardians v Houston Astros

ESPN insider floats blockbuster Reds trade that front office should absolutely go for

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Cincinnati Reds v Cleveland Guardians

Half-baked Andrew Abbott trade proposal reveals intriguing Reds trade target

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President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall takes questions during an event to introduce the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

MLB Draft expert thinks Reds could be in prime position to land first round steal

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Cincinnati Reds v St. Louis Cardinals

Watch Reds’ heartwarming reaction to Andrew Abbott All-Star surprise

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Cincinnati Reds v Cleveland Guardians

Reds first half standout snubbed as unfortunate victim of flawed All-Star process

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds

Jeimer Candelario signs with AL contender as Reds fans say good riddance

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Cincinnati Reds v Baltimore Orioles

Hunter Greene exiting game with injury has Reds fans holding their breath

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Florida State v Wake Forest

Reds give 2024 MLB Draft an early surprise by selecting Chase Burns No. 2 overall

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Georgia's Charlie Condon (24) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during Game 3 of the Super NCAA Regional against NC State at Foley Field on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Athens, Ga. NC State won 8-5.

Reds Rumors: Are Cincinnati's 2024 first-round pick plans becoming clearer?

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Miami Marlins v Cincinnati Reds

3 former Reds players Cincy should target at the MLB trade deadline

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USA Baseball 18U National Team Trials

3 Reds prospects fans have already given up on and 2 who still warrant patience

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San Diego Padres v Cincinnati Reds

Reds' offense wakes up just in time to complete Yankees' misery after sweep

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Reds Ken Griffey, Jr.

The Reds are finally done paying Ken Griffey Jr.'s endless contract

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Chicago Cubs v Tampa Bay Rays

Reds division rival makes trade for Rays pitcher as deadline action gets early start

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Georgia v Vanderbilt

Will Reds' offensive woes force an accelerated promotion from an unexpected source?

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