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The Cincinnati Reds left Wrigley Field on a sour note Wednesday afternoon, falling 6-1 to the Chicago Cubs in a frustrating series finale. And for manager Terry Francona, the loss brought more than just scoreboard disappointment — it brought tension to the postgame podium. After his team managed just four hits and struck out 12 […]

Before the Reds and Rays even took the field at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati manager Terry Francona made sure to fire off a light-hearted jab at his old friend. In classic “Tito” fashion, the Reds had the scoreboard loop a clip of Rays manager Kevin Cash striking out—just a bit of pregame trolling to […]

The Cincinnati Reds may have fallen short in Monday’s 10-8 loss to the Washington Nationals, but Elly De La Cruz and Terry Francona made sure fans didn’t leave without a laugh. In a moment that lit up social media, the young shortstop and veteran manager shared a playful exchange during a fifth-inning pitching change that […]

Terry Francona made incredible MLB history after Sunday’s matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies. Going into the series finale, Francona racked up 1,999 wins throughout his coaching career. He earned these victories with the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), and Reds. He needed one more victory to reach 2,000. […]

In a much-needed 8-4 win to avoid a sweep in their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox, the Cincinnati Reds witnessed a defining moment from shortstop Matt McLain — a play that drew high praise from manager Terry Francona, who called it true “winning baseball.” After missing all of 2024 with a shoulder injury, […]

The Cincinnati Reds were handed a blowout loss by the New York Yankees on Thursday. After Cincinnati’s walk-off win earlier this week, they left the series with a lot to prove after the loss on Thursday. On Friday, though, Terry Francona’s team returned the favor against the San Diego Padres. Reds first baseman Spencer Steer […]

Top pitching prospect Chase Burns made his MLB debut on Tuesday night in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-4 win over the New York Yankees. Burns displayed major potential, and it sounds like manager Terry Francona is over the moon to have him on the team. During the postgame press conference, Francona raved about the 22-year-old starting […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this year. He has quickly become one of the most exciting players in the league as his dazzling plays in the outfield and power hitting are a sight to behold. Guys like him are a big reason why the Cubs […]

With the MLB rumors heating up ahead of the trade deadline next month, there has been some speculation on which team could shock people with how aggressive they will be. As some MLB rumors had the Cincinnati Reds as a team to watch at the deadline, insider Ken Rosenthal would again cite them as one […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has been out hurt with a groin problem, for the second time this season. It now appears the Reds may not get him back anytime soon. Team manager Terry Francona said Greene needs more time to heal than originally expected. “It’s going to take a little longer this time,” Francona […]

The Cincinnati Reds are 35-34 after an 11-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Their performance against an American League powerhouse is an example of how the team has played all season. Their offense is capable of having big games. However, Reds manager Terry Francona is heavily reliant on Elly De La Cruz and […]

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Tuesday. It was the second time in a week that the Reds needed a standout play to seal a win. Terry Francona’s team has won five straight games and six of their last 10, getting back into the race in the National League Central. Andrew Abbott […]

The Cincinnati Reds didn’t go quietly in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, and neither did their manager. In a dramatic ninth inning, Terry Francona was ejected after a heated confrontation over a strike call that also saw pitcher Nick Martinez ejected. The moment lit up social media and added fuel to ongoing […]

The Cincinnati Reds were forced to place right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene on the injured list after he sustained a groin injury in early May. Since then, the club has been without one of its top pitchers. However, on Monday, manager Terry Francona shared an inspiring update on Greene’s status. During a guest appearance on MLB […]

Rece Hinds is rewriting the record books—and he’s just getting started. The Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder reached a modern MLB milestone on Saturday night, when he belted a towering home run in the seventh inning of a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. The blast wasn’t just a dagger in the game—it also cemented Hinds […]

With Pete Rose no longer ineligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame after MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lifted the more than 35-year ban on Rose for gambling on his games, there are some vocal figures advocating for Rose to become a Hall of Famer, including current Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona. Francona, who will almost […]

With the Cincinnati Reds facing the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, the team receives news regarding the status of Hunter Greene. While the Reds pitcher suffered a groin injury in his last outing after pitching three innings, it has been determined that he’ll be put on the injured list, but there is a catch in […]

With the Cincinnati Reds facing the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night to finish the series, the 4-3 victory on Wednesday would have some fans concerned due to the injury suffered by pitcher Hunter Greene. With the Reds having high hopes on Greene this season, one would have to wonder about the status of the 25-year-old […]

When Terry Francona stepped down as the Cleveland Guardians’ manager in October 2023 after numerous health issues plagued his final few seasons, some thought Francona was done for good as an MLB manager. But just one year and one day later, he became the Cincinnati Reds’ manager. Francona turns 66 today and, at least on […]

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 24-2 on Sunday to take the weekend series. No, that is not a typo, and no, it is not a sentence about a football game. Noelvi Marte and Austin Wynns combined for 13 RBIs from the eighth and ninth holes, respectively. Starter Brent Suter was not the scheduled […]

The Cincinnati Reds saw their four-game win streak snapped on Wednesday night, but it wasn’t without controversy — and a vintage Terry Francona reaction to go with it. Trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the eighth and trying to mount a comeback, the Reds had Elly De La Cruz reach on an infield single with […]

The Cincinnati Reds struggled at the start of the season becoming the first team to lose three straight 1-0 games in 65 years. But the Reds are rebounding and after Saturday’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati is 7-8 and 1.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Elly De La Cruz […]

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday to start an important divisional series. After a dominant 14-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday, Terry Francona’s squad has lost three straight games. Not only has Elly De La Cruz gone cold, but the entire Reds offense has gone cold. According to […]

The Cincinnati Reds are set to host the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon. The Giants earned a 6-4 victory against the Reds on Opening Day, so Cincinnati is hoping to bounce back. Before the game, manager Terry Francona provided multiple injury updates, via Charlie Goldsmith. “Some updates from Terry Francona,” Goldsmith wrote on X, […]

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is going to have a man down when the season starts. The Reds star Spencer Steer is starting the season on the injured list, per ESPN. Steer is battling a shoulder problem. Steer was the 2024 RBI leader for the Reds. He finished the season hitting .225 with 20 home […]

The Cincinnati Reds are about to enter their first season with a new manager in Terry Francona. Although this is just his first year managing Cincy, he’s someone who has immense experience both as a player and as a manager in baseball. The two-time World Series champion manager will look to work his magic for […]

Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze fans, opponents, and even some of the most experienced baseball minds. The latest to heap praise on the 23-year-old superstar? None other than Reds legend and Hall of Famer Barry Larkin. Larkin, who spent his entire 19-year MLB career with the Reds and was inducted […]

Terry Francona has dedicated much of his life to America’s Pastime, playing in the big leagues for nearly a decade before crafting a Hall of Fame career as a manager. It has come at a great cost, though. The two-time World Series-winning skipper has battled a myriad of health problems over the years, eventually bringing […]

Cincinnati Reds sensation Elly De La Cruz took the baseball world by storm in 2024 with his stunning speed and prodigious power. And the 23-year-old shortstop has hit the ground running in the lead-up to the 2025 regular season, crushing two home runs in his spring training debut. On Tuesday, De La Cruz did something […]

The Cleveland Guardians found some success of late, reaching the playoffs in two of the last three seasons. However, the team hasn’t advanced beyond the division round since 2016 and so Cleveland felt it was time for a change. The Guardians traded Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason, moving on from a fun […]

New Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the automated ball-strike challenge trial during spring training, but he is still willing to let the organization’s minor league players get accustomed to the system ABS is a system that is being tried out at 13 ballparks in spring training, and […]

As fans predict the record for the Cincinnati Reds for this upcoming season, the team will be led by rising star Elly De La Cruz who has taken baseball by storm. With the Reds hiring Terry Francona as their new manager, he has huge expectations for De La Cruz going into his third season in […]

After 11 years with the Cleveland Guardians, Terry Francona decided to step down from his managerial role after the 2023 season. Now with the Cincinnati Reds, Francona revealed exactly why he made the decision. It was spearheaded by health concerns, which were cited at the time of his decision. Now, Francona confirms that leaving that […]

The New York Mets got their man on Sunday night, signing prized free agent Juan Soto to a massive 15-year, $765 million deal. It’s the biggest contract in team sports history. The craziest part? It could increase to $805 million and Soto also gets a $75 million signing bonus. In fact, the bonus is what […]

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is getting some of the band back together in another move following his hiring of Chris Valaika. Mike Napoli, who played for Francona as a member of the 2016 Cleveland Guardians, will join the Reds coaching staff in a position to be determined, per WEEI’s Rob Bradford. Napoli joined the […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made another move in their coaching staff, hiring Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians, where he served as the hitting coach for the last three years. This follows the hiring of Terry Francona as the Reds’ new manager, creating a buzz of anticipation around the team’s future. “The Reds are […]

It is official. The Cincinnati Reds are hiring Terry Francona as their new manager. While the news first broke late Thursday night, the Reds officially announced the decision on Friday morning, and confirmed the length of Francona’s contract. Francona is signing a three-year contract through the end of the 2027 season with a club option […]

The Cincinnati Reds moved quickly to fill their managerial vacancy after firing David Bell just before the end of the regular season. Future Hall of Famer Terry Francona will become the next Reds manager per MLB insider Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The 65-year-old Francona is returning to the Major Leagues after stepping down as manager […]

As the Oakland Athletics bid farewell to Oakland Coliseum in their final game there on Thursday, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay revealed that former MLB manager Terry Francona reached out. The A’s will play their final game at the stadium they called home for over 50 years. Ahead of their three-game series finale against the Texas […]