Cuban Missile Crisis
Whenever the discussion turns to Aroldis Chapman, I think of that scene from The Godfather, where an aging Hyman Roth celebrates his birthday in Havana by handing out pieces of his Cuban empire.  Lately, it ... Read More...
#OccupyTheBullpen
In a sport where the slog of a 162 game season invites endless scrutiny, narratives are like Starbucks storesâ€â€they’re on every corner of the blogosphere. The current raging narrative within Re... Read More...
I’ve Got Another Puzzle For You
I don’t know about you, but I feel like Charlie Bucket, standing outside the chocolate factory, wondering what confection is being fashioned inside. Or perhaps I'm feeling more like one o... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap: Sheesh
Let's recap tonight's titanic struggle....
FINAL -- 12 innings
Pittsburgh 3
Cincinnati 4
WP: Smith (3-2)
LP: Ledezma (0-2)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
--An absolutely outstanding start for Homer Bailey, and it happen... Read More...
Francisco Cordero nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
Tip of the cap to Francisco Cordero, who was nominated as a finalist for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given every year to a baseball player to recognize his community service efforts. CoCo has been invo... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap: Chapmania Redux
Let's recap tonight's titanic struggle....
FINAL
Milwaukee 1
Cincinnati 6
WP: Chapman (1-0)
LP: Coffey (2-3)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
--Aroldis Chapman did it again. A scoreless inning, 1-2-3, two strikeouts, pick... Read More...
Chapmania: The Day After
Have you recovered from the excitement of Aroldis Chapman's debut last night? Wasn't that the most amazing thing you've ever seen? Combined with two great defensive plays in the ninth, and the St. Louis loss, t... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap: Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!
Let's recap tonight's titanic struggle....
FINAL -- 10 innings
Milwaukee 4
Cincinnati 5
WP: Cordero (5-4)
LP: Hoffman (2-7)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
--Jay Bruce led off the game with a homer again, off another lef... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap: Reds finish off an outstanding road trip
Lets review today's titanic struggle...
Final -- 12 innings
Cincinnati - 12
San Francisco - 11
WP: Cordero (4-4)
LP: Zito (8-9)
Box Score
POSITIVES
-The current Sports Illustrated cover-boy Joey Votto had a ... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap: Reds clinch a winning West Coast road trip!
Let's recap today's titanic struggle....
FINAL
Cincinnati 5
Los Angeles 2
WP: Arroyo (14-7)
LP: Kershaw (11-8)
S: Cordero (34)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
--Bronson Arroyo rose to the occasion, tossing seven strong i... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap: Reds finally win a game at Chavez Ravine
Let's recap tonight's titanic struggle....
FINAL
Cincinnati 3
Los Angeles 1
WP: Bailey (3-2)
LP: Monasterios (3-4)
S: Cordero (33)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
--Excellent game for Homer Bailey: seven strong innings, ... Read More...
Titanic Struggle Recap: And so it begins… (featuring Soft J)
Let's recap today's titanic struggle....
FINAL
Cincinnati 6
Arizona 2
WP: Arroyo (13-7)
LP: Hudson (4-2)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
--Soft-J! Paul Janish had another outstanding night, going 2-4 with a double and a ... Read More...