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TR #452: Less Than Memorable & Unremarkable!

11/11/2022

Nate and I got together again for another fun one in celebration of No Shave November, or something. The Cincinnati Reds have traded for a new player and, hey, he's not too bad! We also said good-bye to five fu... Read More...

Reds unlikely to trade Nick Senzel; Dusty get another shot

Doug Gray

01/30/2020

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There were rumors after the signing of Nick Castellanos that the Reds were potentially looking to trade Nick Senzel. The Reds shut that down quickly.

Come see us at Redsfest!

Chad Dotson

11/29/2018

2

Have you ever been to Redsfest? I have, as you can tell from the picture above, featuring our ol' buddy Dusty Baker with the 2009 version of Chad Dotson. If you've been, you know that Redsfest is one of the ... Read More...

What David Bell must do to fix the Reds | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

10/29/2018

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Baseball fans love to question their team's manager. We interrogate every decision to bunt, steal a base, or use a pinch hitter. We're never, ever satisfied with the stupid batting order, playing time decisions... Read More...

Thoughts on the Reds manager search and why it may be doomed no matter who they choose | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

10/10/2018

The template couldn't be clearer. Take a look at the managers leading teams that remain in the postseason, each hired in the last four years. Craig Counsell, 48, Milwaukee Brewers (2015-18) A.J. Hin... Read More...

The 2018 Reds are walking the walk | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

07/16/2018

After a slow start that lingered through the month of May, the 2018 Reds offense has shifted into high gear. It has produced the third most runs in the National League. In June and July, our Reds have outscored... Read More...

Pitching Revolution and the Reds | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

06/29/2018

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No aspect of baseball through its history has changed more than pitching. Underhand to overhand. Soft toss to max velocity. Adding a mound and rubber. The introduction of players who were pitching specialists. ... Read More...

Now, more than ever, Reds can’t afford knee-jerk opposition to forward thinking | Steve Mancuso

Steve Mancuso

05/21/2018

This weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays are using one of their relief pitchers, Sergio Romo, in the first inning of games. I haven't carefully studied the reasoning for it. At first glance though, regardless of the sp... Read More...

The Reds, the Pirates, and Navigating Wild Cards

Matthew Habel

04/05/2018

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Cueeeto. Cueeeto. Cueeeto. The chanting started quietly but quickly became audible on the television broadcast. The crowd at McFaddenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s, a bar just across the street from PNC Park, joined in. I started... Read More...

Maximizing the Value of Raisel Iglesias | Matt Wilkes

Matt Wilkes

04/04/2018

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Bullpen usage is on the rise around baseball. Relievers threw 16,469 2/3 innings last season, setting the MLB record for the second year in a row. (Phillies manager Gabe Kapler seems determined for his team to ... Read More...

Dusty Baker out as Nationals manager

Steve Mancuso

10/20/2017

The Washington Nationals just announced that Dusty Baker would not return for a third year as manager. Baker had a two-year contract and took the Nationals to the postseason both years. Here's an insightful art... Read More...

A Reds Fan’s Guide to the 2017 MLB Post-season

Chad Dotson

10/06/2017

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The 2017 MLB post-season is upon us and, alas, our beloved Cincinnati Reds did not qualify for any hot playoff action this year. Yesterday, our staff here at Redleg Nation made our playoff predictions, and you ... Read More...

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