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Redleg Top Ten: The Best Catchers in Reds History

10/24/2016

Since it's the off-season and we can't spend every day writing about why Raisel Iglesias needs to be a starter next season, I thought it would be an appropriate time to embark upon a project that I've been want... Read More...

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

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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: Triples, Catchers, Maloney

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09/25/2010

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September 25, 1925: For the first time in major league history and still the only time in National League history, teammates connect for bases-loaded triples in the same game as the Reds wallop the Brooklyn Ro... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: Dramatic Wins

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09/21/2010

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: SmokyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s on Fire

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07/29/2010

July 29, 1955: Redlegs catcher Smoky Burgess breaks loose for three home runs and nine rbi in a 16-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. This game featured two Redlegs grand slams, one by Burgess and one by ... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: 11-0 and 13-0

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07/17/2010

July 17, 1941 and 1956: On this day, in 1941, Reds' pitcher Elmer Riddle wins his 11th consecutive game to start the season 11-0, and in 1956, Brooks Lawrence wins his 13th consecutive game to start the season... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: The Best Day at the Plate

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07/06/2010

July 6, 1949: Reds catcher Walker Cooper has the best game at the plate of any Red in history. In a 23-4 route of the Chicago Cubs, Walker goes 6-6, with three home runs, five runs, 10 rbi, and 15 total bases... Read More...

This Day in Reds History: NuxhallÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Clutch Shutout

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06/17/2010

On June 17, 1956, the Cincinnati Redlegs moved into sole possession of first place as they won the second game of a double header against the New York Giants, 1-0, behind lefty Joe Nuxhall's two-hit shutout. I... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review–Harvey Haddix, Don Hoak, AND Smoky Burgess?

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07/23/2009

January 30, 1959: The Cincinnati Redlegs trade Harvey Haddix, Smoky Burgess, and Don Hoak to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Whammy Douglas, Jim Pendleton, John Powers and Frank Thomas. First things first...the ... Read More...

Redleg Trade Review: Hank Sauer and Joe Adcock

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07/21/2009

June 15, 1949: Cincinnati Reds trade outfielders Hank Sauer and Frank Baumholtz to the Chicago Cubs for outfielders Peanuts Lowrey and Harry Walker. February 16, 1953: Joe Adcock is traded as part of a 4-tea... Read More...

All-Time Ã¢â‚¬Å“They Were Reds?Ã¢â‚¬Â Team

Chad Dotson

05/06/2009

You may have noticed that we've been focusing on Reds history a little bit more recently (Thanks, Steve Price). We all love the Reds, and I don't want us to forget that this organization has a very storied and ... Read More...

The Best Pitched Game in Major League History

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05/02/2009

May 2 marks the anniversary one of the most remarkable events in Reds history. On May 2, 1917, Chicago’s Wrigley Field hosted the only “double” no-hitter in major league history. Reds’ ace Fred Toney outduel... Read More...

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