Remembering McNamara’s Band
Former Cincinnati Reds manager John McNamara passed away this week. John Ring looks back on his time with the Reds, and his career.
Cincinnati Reds’ best lineup lowers the boom on Chicago Cubs pitching in 12-7 win
Now that's more like it. Starting what is clearly their best lineup for the first time since Opening Day, the Cincinnati Reds scored a convincing 12-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs to break a four-game losing streak. Mike Moustakas, Nick Senzel and Tucker Barnhart returned to the lineup from absences of varying reasons and powered the Reds to a 9-0 lead after six innings.
Meeting Former Reds Manager John McNamara
You never know when you'll meet a Reds idol...or where. John Ring once met the man who managed the 1979 Division Champs in a bowling alley in Illinois.
Spring Training Surprises
Like baseball itself, Spring Training has changed and evolved over the years.
Logistically, it sure has for Cincinnati. The Reds left Florida for Arizona in 2010, a move that probably still irks some in the ... Read More...
Fun Guys — and Marge
Over the years, I've been pretty fortunate to interview a number of Cincinnati Reds. Since our miserable 2016 season is over, I thought it would be a good time to recap some of the more interesting ones and... Read More...
Misfiring (some Reds managers)
All the speculation on whether Bryan Price would return to the Reds as their manager has now concluded. He will be back next year for sure, with an option year included. To most involved with Redleg Nation, we ... Read More...
Five Forgettable Seasons
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...
This Day in Reds History: Sparky Anderson Fired; John McNamara Hired
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: Hit Records, 19 Scoreless Innings, and More
September 9, 1946 The Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers play a 19-inning 0-0 tie in Brooklyn, the longest 0-0 game in major league history. The game is eventually stopped due to darkness and replayed fro... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Mt. Soto Erupts
June 16, 1984...From Redleg Journal by Greg Rhodes and John Snyder:
"Mario Soto blows his cool for the second time in three weeks. Playing the Braves in Atlanta, Soto sailed three pitches at the noggin of Cl... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Soto’s One-Hitter?
May 31--The 1981 season may have been one of the most disappointing seasons in Reds history. Not because of their play on the field; to the contrary, the Reds had baseball's best record, 66-42, but were left o... Read More...
Redleg Trade Review: Jeff Russell for Buddy Bell
July 23, 1985: Jeff Russell is sent by the Cincinnati Reds to the Texas Rangers to complete an earlier deal made on July 19, 1985. The Cincinnati Reds sent a player to be named later and Duane Walker to the Tex... Read More...