Five Phenoms that fizzled out in Reds history
With the quick emergence of Aristides Aquino, it's worth noting the Reds who were phenoms early only to fizzle just as quick.
I love the Cincinnati Reds (Alternate title: Ryan Ludwick can shove it up his nose with a rubber hose)
I love the Cincinnati Reds.
I shouldn't actually have to say that, since I've been writing about the Reds -- and demonstrating my obsession with this infernal team -- nearly every single day here at Redleg Nat... Read More...
Young Pitchers in Postseason Play
Baseball-reference.com has published a listing of all pitchers who have started post-season games under the age of 24.29 years. The Yankees' Phil Hughes is scheduled to start tonight and he's 24.29 years of ag... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Postseason Wins over the Yankees, Tigers, and the Pirates
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: Reds Win their 1st World Series Game and Other Dramatic Wins
October 1, 1919: The Reds win their first World Series game in their history, 9-1, over the Chicago White Sox at Redland Field in Cincinnati.
The baseball game story: The Reds took a 1-0 lead in the bottom o... Read More...
Back to Back to Back
On May 27, 1980, the Reds took advantage of consecutive home runs from Ken Griffey Sr., George Foster, and Dan Driessen in the third inning off Don Sutton to beat the Dodgers in Riverfront Stadium, 6-1.
The wi... Read More...