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Five Forgettable Seasons

05/21/2013

2013 is looking good so far. Despite injuries to their #1 starter, starting leftfielder and cleanup hitter and catcher, the Reds are thick in the race for the Division as Memorial Day awaits. Their MVP is a Bo... Read More...

Some Friday Spring Training News

Bill Lack

03/04/2011

- Friend of RN, Devin Mesoraco, hit a long HR on Wednesday (estimated by Dusty as traveling a "mile, a mile and a half") that has drawn some attention from the media. John Fay writes about Devin today. "It's g... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Greatest Trade; Griffey Deal Rumors

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11/29/2010

For November 29th, three brief notes of historical significance.... November 29, 1966: According to baseball-reference.com's bullpen section, on this date a Chicago circuit court jury awarded pitcher Jim Brew... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Sparky Anderson Fired; John McNamara Hired

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11/28/2010

November 28, 1978: Following two consecutive second place finishes, Sparky Anderson was fired as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Anderson had been a relative unknown when hired as manager of the Reds followin... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Real Winners of the 1975 World Series

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10/22/2010

October 22, 1920: The 1919 Chicago White Sox gambling conspirators are officially in trouble. From the bullpen section of baseball-reference.com: Eight members of the Chicago White Sox are indicted for suppo... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Reds Win the 1990 World Series and Rose Keeps the Reds Alive

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10/20/2010

October 20, 1972: Pete Rose hit the first pitch of the game for a home run and the Reds later overcame a 4-2 deficit in defeating the Oakland A's, 5-4, to stay avoid elimination in the 1972 World Series. The ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: World Series Hero, Jack Billingham

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10/18/2010

October 18, 1972: After a one-day rain delay, Reds pitchers Jack Billingham and Clay Carroll combine on a three-hitter as the Reds defeat the Oakland A's, 1-0, in Oakland. The win cut the A's World Series lea... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Hatcher Looms Large, Relief Comes Up Big, and Billy Bates

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10/17/2010

October 17, 1976: Tony Perez singled home Ken Griffey with the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds won the second game of the 1976 World Series, 4-3, in Cincinnati. The World Series win gave the Reds victories ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Reds Win Two Pennants

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10/12/2010

October 12, 1975: The Cincinnati Reds scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to overcome a 2-1 deficit and defeat the Boston Red Sox, 3-2. The win enabled the Reds to tie the 1975 World Series at one ... 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: The Reds are Expelled from the NL, but Win the First Ã¢â‚¬Å“World SeriesÃ¢â‚¬Â Game

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10/06/2010

October 6, 1870: The Cincinnati Red Stockings score 13 runs in the final three innings to erase a 15-5 deficit and beat the Forest Grays of Cleveland, 18-15. It was the biggest comeback win of the year for th... Read More...

NLDS Preview: The Upstarts vs. the Vets

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10/06/2010

It was a team of upcoming players; young talent in the infield and on the pitching staff, mixed with stable battle-tested veterans known for their leadership. It was team built on power in the outfield and in ... Read More...

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