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DRO: Which particular Reds team was your favorite?

12/12/2017

This week's respondents are Nick Doran, Nick Carrington, the inimitable Mary Beth Ellis, and Chad Dotson. Our Daily Reds Obsession: Which particular Reds team was your favorite? Nick D: I was ... Read More...

Cincinnati’s Best Trade Deadline Deals

Chad Dotson

07/19/2013

The trade deadline rapidly approaches, and I expect the rumor mill to start spitting out nonsense at any moment. The Reds could use some help in a couple of areas, and we're already hearing that they'll look fo... Read More...

Five Forgettable Seasons

Steve Mancuso

05/21/2013

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: Let the Games Begin

stevepriceredlegnation

10/03/2010

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October 3, 1890: Reds owner Aaron Stern sells the Reds to a group of investors, headed by Albert Johnson, who are tied to the newly formed Players League. The Reds temporarily withdraw from the National League... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Villone’s 16, the Reserve Clause, and the Fix is On

stevepriceredlegnation

09/29/2010

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September 29, 1879: From baseball-reference.com's bullpen: Baseball's reserve clause is born. National League owners, seeking to limit player salaries, led by Boston's Arthur Soden come to a secret agreement ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: A Headfirst Slide into 3rd

stevepriceredlegnation

08/17/2010

August 17, 1984: Pete Rose, newly reacquired and named "manager-player" of the Cincinnati Reds, makes a triumphant return to his hometown. Playing first base and batting second, Rose singles in his first at... Read More...

Noodles Hahn strikes out 16

stevepriceredlegnation

05/22/2010

On May 22, 1901, Reds hurler Noodles Hahn set a Reds team record by striking out 16 Boston Beaneaters (now the Braves) in a 4-3 Reds victory. This Reds record stood alone until Jim Maloney tied the record on M... Read More...

Record Breaking Offense

stevepriceredlegnation

05/19/2010

On May 19, 1999, the Reds partied like it was, well, partied like it was 1999, scoring 24 runs on 28 hits, including six homers in bashing the Colorado Rockies, 24-12. It probably would not surprise you to kno... Read More...

Cueto and Bailey Review

stevepriceredlegnation

05/16/2010

Baseball historian and current Boston Red Sox executive Bill James was recently asked about the impressive back-to-back pitching performances of Johnny Cueto and Homer Bailey on his website the other day. His ... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review: Greg Vaughn and Juan Guzman

stevepriceredlegnation

08/11/2009

February 2, 1999: Greg Vaughn is traded by the San Diego Padres with Mark Sweeney to the Cincinnati Reds for Josh Harris (minors), Damian Jackson and Reggie Sanders. July 31, 1999: Juan Guzman is traded by th... Read More...

More on Edinson Volquez

Chad Dotson

04/30/2009

More very interesting information about Edinson Volquez, after his brilliant performance last night: Edinson Volquez allowed only one hit in eight innings in his 3Ã¢â‚¬â€œ0 win over the Astros on Wednesday, af... Read More...

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