Last Gasps

Chris Garber
If they stick around long enough, baseball general managers tend to get reputations. Jim "Ralph" Bowden would chase a five tool prospect for years. Wayne Krivsky never met a two-year contract extension he... Read More...

The 12 Worst Losses of 2014

Jason Lawrence
Discussing expectations for 2015, Brandon Phillips said, “Our goal coming to spring training is to win the World Series, and if we stay healthy and go out there and play small-ball and do the right things... Read More...

We got Skip for that

Steve Mancuso
“The importance of the shoulder in hitting is underestimated," says Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center, one of the world's foremost authorities on the subject. ”Trying to re-es... Read More...

The pine

Jeremy Forbes
Much attention has been put on the Reds' situation out there in left field this offseason, leading to the trade for Marlon Byrd. Some think Byrd isn't a large enough improvement to make a difference in the 2015... Read More...

No to Nori

Steve Mancuso
When the Reds declined Ryan Ludwick's 2015 option, they assured the club would be in the market for a new starting left-fielder. Reds general manager Walt Jocketty confirmed this weekend that Nori Aoki and M... Read More...

Roster Demolition & Construction

The Editors
An argument can be made that heading into 2014, Cincinnati’s roster was solid enough to return playoff baseball to Great American Ballpark. It just so happened that an incomprehensible ten out of Cin... Read More...