Limited options for the Reds for exhibition games, other notes
The Cincinnati Reds could play up to three exhibition games before the start of the regular season, but it may not be the easiest thing in the world.
This Day in Reds History: The Worst Trade in Reds History
December 15, 1900: The infamous Frank Robinson trade to the contrary, the Reds make the worst trade in franchise history when they deal future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson to the New York Giants for end-of-... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Cookie Rojas Dealt to Phillies
November 27, 1962: On this day, the Reds deal prospect second baseman Cookie Rojas to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Jim Owens.
Rojas had been one of several Cuban players the Reds (or Redlegs) had bee... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: The Reds Win their 1st World Series; Tragedy Strikes; Two Great Manager Decisions; and Rose’s Revenge
October 9, 1876: The first National League Cincinnati Reds team finished the worst season in Reds history with an 11-0 lost to the Hartford Dark Blues. The Reds, or Porkopolitans as they were sometimes called... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Bucky Does It All
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...
Today in Reds History: Purkey and O’Toole Deal Doubleheader Shutouts
August 16, 1961: Behind the shut out pitching of Bob Purkey and Jim O'Toole, the Reds retake first place for good as they sweep a doubleheader from the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles.
The Reds entered the... Read More...
This Day in Reds’ History: Comeback Kids
August 14, 1959: The Cincinnati Redlegs overcome 8-0 and 11-3 deficits to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 15-13. The Redlegs win the second game, 5-4, to sweep the doubleheader.
The Phillies rocked Redlegs s... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: O’Toole’s 22 for 22
July 23, 1962: Lefty Jim O'Toole retires the first 22 batters he faces before settling for a one-hitter in a Reds 3-0 shut out over the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was the sixth straight Reds win and kept them in... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Every Pitcher’s Available
July 8, 1962: The Reds score two runs in the bottom of the 13th to erase the third Houston lead of the game and sweep a double header from the Colt .45's, 12-8 and 13-12. The wins move the Reds 10 games abov... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Coleman Takes Milwaukee
July 2, 1961: Reds first baseman Gordy Coleman gathers eight hits including two doubles and a game-winning home run as the first place Reds sweep a doubleheader from the Braves at County Stadium in Milwaukee.
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This Day in Reds History: Don Newcombe Does It All
June 21, 1959--On this day, pitcher Don Newcombe has one of the most impressive all around games in Cincinnati baseball history, as he goes 4-4 with two walks, scoring three runs, driving in four, while hurling... Read More...
The 1961 Keystone
Who was the opening day second baseman for the Reds' 1961 World Series team?
If you check baseball-reference.com or any baseball research journal, you'll find the name Don Blasingame listed as the Reds' second... Read More...