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This Day in Reds History: McCormick and Larkin Win MVPs; Rose Loses in Year of Pitcher

11/13/2010

November 13, 1940: Reds first baseman Frank McCormick (.309, 19 homers, 127 rbi) wins the Most Valuable Player award becoming the third consecutive Red to win the MVP. Catcher Ernie Lombardi (.342, 19 homers,... Read More...

Reds Gold Glove History (Updated)

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11/10/2010

The National League Gold Glove winners are to be announced today. Hopefully, there won't be any disastrous shocks like yesterday when Derek Jeter was awarded his fifth Gold Glove. The folks at baseball-referen... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Lombardi’s “Snooze,” the Bilko Legend, Rose’s Fight, and the Reds are World Champions!

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10/08/2010

October 8, 1904: Rookie second baseman Miller Huggins strokes three triples in an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Reds' win enabled them to sweep a doubleheader as they won the first... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Bucky Does It All

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10/07/2010

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October 7, 1882: The National League champion Chicago White Stockings return a favor from the previous day by shutting out the American Association champion Cincinnati Red Stockings, 2-0. The White Stockin... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Postseason Wins over the Yankees, Tigers, and the Pirates

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10/05/2010

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October 5, 1939: Yankees pitcher Monte Pearson holds the Reds hitless for seven and 1/3 innings as the Yankees shutout the Reds, 4-0, to take a two game to none lead in the 1939 World Series. The Yankees reac... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Don Gullett Makes His Presence Known and 1964 Falls Short

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10/04/2010

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October 4, 1902: The Pittsburgh Pirates set a new major league record with 103 wins as they defeat a disinterested Cincinnati Reds team, 11-2, in Pittsburgh. Rain had dampened the grounds in Pittsburgh and t... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Let the Games Begin

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10/03/2010

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October 3, 1890: Reds owner Aaron Stern sells the Reds to a group of investors, headed by Albert Johnson, who are tied to the newly formed Players League. The Reds temporarily withdraw from the National League... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Cream Rises, Missed Opportunities, and more Chico Surprises

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10/02/2010

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October 2, 1877: The Reds finish one of their worst season in Cincinnati baseball history, by losing to the Chicago White Stockings, 13-1. The 1877 Reds, who had disbanded and restarted at mid-season, finish ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The ’40 Reds Clinch the Pennant

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09/18/2010

September 18, 1940: The Cincinnati Reds clinch their second consecutive National League pennant with a 13-inning 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Johnny Vander Meer pitched twelve innings, allowing ... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review–Completing the Championship Lineups

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07/19/2009

We've reviewed some of the major components of the first two Cincinnati World Championship teams. We know that championship teams need big time players, but it takes more than just stars to win a championship ... Read More...

1946–Worst Outfield in Baseball History?

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06/07/2009

On his website, baseball historian, writer, statistician, and current Red Sox baseball executive, Bill James was asked for his opinion of the worst all-around team outfield of all time (hitting, fielding, baser... Read More...

Around Redleg Nation

Chad Dotson

01/24/2009

Some links from around the Reds blogosphere.... --Blue Collar Baseball notes that Sean Casey may be retiring from baseball. Redleg Nation wishes The Mayor all the best. He's one of my personal favorites, and ... Read More...

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