It may turn out to be naïve see the hiring of Terry Francona as a sign that Bob Castellini is suddenly going to turn into pre-pandemic John Henry and Nick Krall will morph into Dave Dombrowski, churning his predecessor’s farm system, exchanging promise for the proven. But that’s the opening sentiment among a fan base starved for change. For many, this feels similar to the day … [Read more...] about Star Manager Wars: A New Hope
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Cincinnati Reds contingent electric in Arizona Fall League debut
Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Day one in the books! The Glendale Desert Dogs dropped 7 runs on the Peoria Javelinas in the Bottom of the 1st inning in yesterday’s Arizona Fall League opener, eventually plating 15 runs in a bonkers 15-13 victory. The contingent sent to the AFL from the Cincinnati Reds was front and center in that offensive barrage, with … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds contingent electric in Arizona Fall League debut
Reds’ Julian Aguiar Considering Tommy John Surgery
9:19pm: Shelton issued a correction to his previous report (on X). Aguiar is considering undergoing Tommy John but has not yet undergone any procedure. He is getting a second opinion. 4:20pm: Reds right-hander Julian Aguiar recently underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com on X. Sheldon also relays that the club has fired … [Read more...] about Reds’ Julian Aguiar Considering Tommy John Surgery
Reds infielder Matt McLain homers in Arizona Fall League opener
When the Cincinnati Reds headed to Goodyear in February, Matt McLain was expected to be a big part of the team in 2024. He was coming off of a year in which he played like an All-Star, but a shoulder injury in the field late in the spring would lead to him missing much of the season, and then while rehabbing and trying to get ready to head out on a rehab assignment in the minor … [Read more...] about Reds infielder Matt McLain homers in Arizona Fall League opener