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Reds Rookies: Past, Present, and Future

In the long history of the Cincinnati Reds, there have been seven Rookie of the Year winners. Most were in the 1960s, with three different players winning during that decade. For all but one year (1966), the Re... Read More...

Scott Williamson, the last Reds Rookie of the Year

Who will be the next Reds Rookie of the Year? Will it be Nick Senzel? Jesse Winker? Shed Long? No one knows for sure. Most Cincinnati Reds who have won that award went on to have pretty good careers. There was... Read More...

From “OC” to Bronson: A history of Reds pitching trades

Everyone knows it. Me, Chad, The Nation, everybody. The Reds need to obtain a veteran starting pitcher who can reliably show up on the mound every fifth day, give them (dare I say?) 180 innings of work an... Read More...

Action Jackson debut brings back memories

Jackson Stephens' major league debut wasn't brilliant, but it was memorable. And it brought back memories for me and other Reds fans. Jackson got the win against the Cubs, thanks to his two-run single, a prese... Read More...

Reds’ Rookies of the Year – Is Billy Hamilton next?

The Reds took a conservative gamble on Billy Hamilton for the 2014 season. Expecting a rookie to fill both the leadoff position and play centerfield on a contending team is a lot. As the Nation knows, Hamilton... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Fred Hutchinson Resigns; the Reds Score Seven in the Third

October 19, 1964: Reds Manager Fred Hutchinson resigns his post citing his poor health. His last public appearance had been on his 45th birthday, August 12, of that season where he was presented a 500# birthd... 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...

NLDS Preview: The Upstarts vs. the Vets

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...

This Day in Reds History: Dramatic Wins

September 21, 1889: Four ninth inning errors by the St. Louis Browns allow the Cincinnati Red Stockings to score four runs and win the game, 5-4. Keep in mind, it was not uncommon for teams to make lots of ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Running the Bases

August 29, 1976: In a preview of the 1976 National League championship series, the Reds defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in 15 innings, 6-5. The Reds had scored the tying run in the ninth inning when Pete Ros... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Arms Race and Piniella Makes Television History

August 21 is a day full of exploits featuring arms, "stuff," and managerial fits. Read on.... August 21, 1894: Well, this one isn't so good, but the Cincinnati Reds and pitchers Chauncey Fisher, Tom Parrott,... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Simpson’s Freshman Ten

July 5, 1970: Rookie Wayne Simpson allows only four hits, striking out seven in defeating the Houston Astros, 3-1, in Houston. The victory was Simpson's 10th consecutive win, improving his record to 13-1 with... Read More...

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