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Reds Gold Glove History (Updated)

11/10/2010

The National League Gold Glove winners are to be announced today. Hopefully, there won't be any disastrous shocks like yesterday when Derek Jeter was awarded his fifth Gold Glove. The folks at baseball-referen... 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: Postseason Wins over the Yankees, Tigers, and the Pirates

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10/05/2010

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October 5, 1939: Yankees pitcher Monte Pearson holds the Reds hitless for seven and 1/3 innings as the Yankees shutout the Reds, 4-0, to take a two game to none lead in the 1939 World Series. The Yankees reac... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Cream Rises, Missed Opportunities, and more Chico Surprises

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10/02/2010

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October 2, 1877: The Reds finish one of their worst season in Cincinnati baseball history, by losing to the Chicago White Stockings, 13-1. The 1877 Reds, who had disbanded and restarted at mid-season, finish ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The ’40 Reds Clinch the Pennant

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09/18/2010

September 18, 1940: The Cincinnati Reds clinch their second consecutive National League pennant with a 13-inning 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Johnny Vander Meer pitched twelve innings, allowing ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Historic Firsts and Woody’s 10 Consecutive Hits

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09/06/2010

September 6, 1877: From "Redleg Journal" by Greg Rhodes and John Snyder: "In a game filled with three historic 'firsts,' the Reds shutout Louisville, 1-0. Reds pitcher Bobby Mitchell becomes the first left-h... Read More...

Most Common Starters

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08/19/2010

Baseball-reference.com, which may be the best website in the world other than Redleg Nation, has a feature I just now saw called "Most Common Starters" by team, both by years played and by number of games. The... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Lonnie Collects Eight

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06/26/2010

June 26, 1938--Reds second baseman Lonnie Frey collects eight hits in a double header, five in the second game alone, as the Reds split a twinbill with the last place Philadelphia Phillies. The Reds remain in... Read More...

Reds Give Notice

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05/17/2010

After being the National League doormat for several seasons, the 1938 Reds gave notice to the National League that a new contender was in town. A great example was May 17, 1938, when the Reds pounded out 22 hi... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review–Completing the Championship Lineups

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07/19/2009

We've reviewed some of the major components of the first two Cincinnati World Championship teams. We know that championship teams need big time players, but it takes more than just stars to win a championship ... Read More...

1946–Worst Outfield in Baseball History?

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06/07/2009

On his website, baseball historian, writer, statistician, and current Red Sox baseball executive, Bill James was asked for his opinion of the worst all-around team outfield of all time (hitting, fielding, baser... Read More...

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