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.
Are the 2016 Reds as bad as the 1982 Reds?
First, the truth. When Nation editor Steve Mancuso asked for a quick 100-word prediction of the 2016 Cincinnati Reds, I almost wrote: “I hope these Reds aren't as bad as the team in 1982.â€Â
The tr... Read More...
Defining success for the 2016 Reds
We asked the writing staff to offer up to 100 words in answer to the question: What would you consider a successful season for the 2016 Cincinnati Reds? They were told they could frame their answers i... Read More...
No news, no problem — 10 things about the Reds
It’s all quiet â€â€- some would say too quiet - on the Reds front.
No news on Arroyo. Choo is gone. No trades. Nothing.
So while we collectively ponder the state of the current rost... Read More...
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...
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: Reds Trade for Clint Hurdle
December 10, 1982: The Cincinnati Reds, seeking to boost their outfield team, traded prospect pitcher Scott Brown to the Kansas City Royals for injured Royals phenom outfielder, Clint Hurdle.
In March, 1978, ... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Reds Sign Dave Parker
December 7, 1983: The Reds signed their first "major" free agent of the free agency period when they signed Dave Parker to to a three-year contract.
While with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Parker was one of baseba... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Corcoran Finds the Wire; Rose’s 230; and a Johnny Bench Night Home Run
September 17, 1900: Reds shortstop Tommy Corcoran becomes one of baseball's best detectives. From "Day by Day in Cincinnati Reds History" by Floyd Conner and John Snyder:
Reds shortstop Tommy Corcoran uncove... 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...
And so it begins…
Finally.
Opening Day is upon us, and I couldn't be more excited. Yeah, I'm pretty excited every year at this time, but this year seems, I dunno, different. The Reds have had nine straight losing seasons; by al... 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...