Wayne Krenchicki, RIP
I was sad to see that former Reds infielder Wayne Krenchicki has passed away at age 64.
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Krenchicki -- a University of Miami baseball Hall of Famer --... Read More...
The perfect Father’s Day gift (and another #Big50Reds book signing!)
Father's Day is on Sunday, and I'm guessing that many of you learned to love the Reds at your father's knee. For years and years, baseball has thrived on generation after generation handing their love for this ... Read More...
The Nation is taking over the publishing world, or “How to get a Wayne Krenchicki card or even an Eugenio Suarez bobblehead”
As you surely know, if you are one of the loyal citizens of Redleg Nation who are here every single day, obsessing over the Cincinnati Reds, fellow RN writer Chris Garber and I wrote a book about the Reds. It's... Read More...
Monday Morning Open Thread: How upset are you right now? #madonline
So, this wasn't a very good weekend for the ol' Redlegs. The Cincinnati Reds were swept by the Washington Nationals (check out Nick's recap of the final game of the series), and the three-game set was filled wi... 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...
Redleg Top Ten: The Best Catchers in Reds History
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...
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...
Playing Favorites
We all have our favorites. Ask any Reds fan about their favorite player, and you'll get a bunch of different answers, for a bunch of different reasons. Here at the Nation, I've written about my favorite current... 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...
This Day in Reds History: Home Run Heroes
Two last inning home runs by Wayne Krenchicki and Brad Gulden, in the bottoms of the ninth and 14th innings, respectively, save the Reds from a near loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-4, on May 30, 1984.
After ... 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...
Wayne Krenchicki sighting
While visiting my in-laws in western Kentucky over Mother's Day weekend, I happened to see twice-former Red 3b Wayne Krenchicki being interviewed on an Evansville, IN, television station.
Krenchicki is now t... Read More...