Catcher Crunch
Reds catchers are having a momentous month of August. Devin Mesoraco's wife gave birth to the couple's child (Luke) on August 7. Stuart Turner spent last weekend on the paternity list, as he and his wife welcom... Read More...
Patches
In 1976 my family moved to Cincinnati. At the time I was a Tigers fan, a disciple of the American League.
That changed damn quick.
I guess you can say I stepped into a good thing and 31 years later I'm stil... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Chris Sabo Wins Rookie of Year; Benny Frey Checks Out
November 1, 1937: Former Reds starting pitcher Benny Frey commits suicide after spending a season without baseball.
Frey had been with the Reds from the end of 1929 through 1936, except for one month that he ... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Ernie Lombardi Named MVP
October 31, 1938: Ernie Lombardi becomes the first Cincinnati Reds player to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award. Lombardi wins by becoming only the second catcher in Major League history to wi... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Lombardi’s “Snooze,” the Bilko Legend, Rose’s Fight, and the Reds are World Champions!
October 8, 1904: Rookie second baseman Miller Huggins strokes three triples in an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Reds' win enabled them to sweep a doubleheader as they won the first... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: The Cream Rises, Missed Opportunities, and more Chico Surprises
October 2, 1877: The Reds finish one of their worst season in Cincinnati baseball history, by losing to the Chicago White Stockings, 13-1. The 1877 Reds, who had disbanded and restarted at mid-season, finish ... Read More...
This Day in Reds History: Pandemonium and a Girl at Home Plate
July 31, 1935: Billy Sullivan hit a run-scoring pinch single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Reds a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a night game played at Crosley Field. Starting pitc... Read More...
Redleg Trade Review–Completing the Championship Lineups
We've reviewed some of the major components of the first two Cincinnati World Championship teams. We know that championship teams need big time players, but it takes more than just stars to win a championship ... Read More...