On Cincinnati’s abysmal pitching staff

Yes, we have known for a long time that Cincinnati's pitching has been brutal this year. Yes, this staff broke the record for most home runs allowed in a single season. Yes, they've been almost impossible to wa... Read More...

Six weeks of bridled optimism

On Sunday July 10, Miami reliever Dustin McGowan retired Ramon Cabrera on a routine groundout, closing out a ho-hum 7-3 win and a series sweep for the Marlins. The Reds record stood at 32-57, a dismal 25 games ... Read More...

The first half is over. Let’s move on.

The second half of the 2016 season began yesterday, and it couldn't have gotten here quickly enough, right? I'm sure you're all excited to see how the last 73 games of the season play out for the ol' Redlegs. ... Read More...

Does exit velocity matter for pitchers?

Statcast has unleashed a bevy of new, fascinating data for baseball fans to take in that will only get more interesting and helpful in evaluating players as time goes on. Last week, I broke down a relativ... Read More...

This Week on the Farm

With All-Star Game coming up next week, the trading deadline is right around the corner.  It will be interesting to see if the Reds are able to make any moves and what the return from them will be.  Hopef... Read More...

This Week on the Farm

The Reds are on a bit of a roll and have Anthony DeSclafani back in the rotation now.  The bullpen is about to get a boost as Michael Lorenzen and Raisel Iglesias are due to return from their rehab assignmen... Read More...