The Cincinnati Reds announced on Sunday night that they fired manager David Bell with five games left in their season. Bell was nearing the end of his sixth season at the helm in Cincinnati. Despite the Reds’ run of mediocrity in recent years, the move still comes as somewhat of a surprise. Just over a year ago, the team signed Bell to an extension to keep him on as manager … [Read more...] about Reds Fire Manager David Bell with Five Games Remaining
Reds Set to Call Up No. 7 Pick of 2023 MLB Draft
The Cincinnati Reds starting rotation is losing depth, thanks to injuries. The Reds are turning to their farm system for some help in the season’s final stretch. A source told MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon that Cincinnati is expected to call up right-hander Rhett Lowder, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Lowder is MLB Pipeline’s No. 35 prospect and will debut in Game 2 … [Read more...] about Reds Set to Call Up No. 7 Pick of 2023 MLB Draft
Injury Strikes Reds Rotation as Promising Pitcher Lands on Shelf
It’s been an up-and-down season for the Cincinnati Reds. On Friday, the Reds put left-hander Andrew Abbott on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. Abbott is the third member of the Reds opening rotation currently on the IL, including Hunter Greene (elbow) and Graham Ashcraft (elbow). Cincinnati has lost five of their last seven games and will be using an opener, … [Read more...] about Injury Strikes Reds Rotation as Promising Pitcher Lands on Shelf
Reds Designate Veteran Reliever For Assignment
The Cincinnati Reds have designated veteran reliever Brooks Kriske for assignment. He made his debut on July 29th, 2020 with the Yankees. The Reds signed him to a minor league contract on December 21st, 2023. Kriske was designated to make room for recently signed first baseman Dominic Smith on the 40-man roster. He’s spent this season in the minors in Triple-A with and … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Veteran Reliever For Assignment
Beloved Reds Star and Former NL MVP Ends Illustrious Career
Six-time All-Star Joey Votto is calling it a career. The respected Canadian star announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he is retiring from baseball. “That’s it. I’m done. I’m officially retired from baseball.” Along with the video, Votto wrote a lengthy post in which he thanked his parents, his brother, coaches and the many who helped him along the way. Just moments before … [Read more...] about Beloved Reds Star and Former NL MVP Ends Illustrious Career