The Reds Didn’t Make Any Big Moves at the Deadline – and That’s a Good Thing
The Reds barely dipped a toe in the trade market, but that shouldn't be cause for concern. It should be cause for optimism.
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 31
- 8 min
Reds 2023 Long-Term Player Rankings
What a difference a year makes...
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 25
- 4 min
Trading Jonathan India at the Deadline would be Bittersweet – and the Reds Should Do It
The 26-year-old second baseman is a fan favorite, but is he essential for Reds success?
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 17
- 3 min
The Reds have a Brewers Problem
After their recent slide, the Reds have fallen out of first place, and face an uphill battle to best the Brew Crew.
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 11
- 4 min
The All-Star Game Is Missing One of the League’s Brightest
Elly De La Cruz is a sensation, but he isn't an All-Star. Extreme measures must be taken to get this man in the Midsummer Classic.
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 8
- 7 min
A Guide to the Trade Deadline
Pitching is the order of the day at the trade deadline for the Reds. But who could be available? And who are the best fits?
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Andrew Abbott is Super Human
Another day, another absurd start from the Reds rookie.
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Ian Altenau
- Jun 27
- 5 min
Debating the Reds Trade Deadline Decision
The Reds twelve-game winning streak showed us how far the team has come – and how far they still have to go.
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Ian Altenau
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Is This the Most Entertaining Reds Team of My Lifetime?
As they go for thirteen wins in a row, it's time to make the case: this the most exciting Reds team of the last 30 years.
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Ian Altenau
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Just Put Andrew Abbott in the Hall of Fame Already
The Reds' 24-year-old rookie is lighting up the league, one scoreless inning at a time.
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Ian Altenau
- Jun 6
- 3 min
Andrew Abbott Stops the Bleeding
The vibe around the Reds shifted quickly once June rolled around, but Abbott's excellent debut has amped up the excitement once again.
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Ian Altenau
- May 25
- 3 min
It’s Time to Move On: The Reds Fouled in Signing Wil Myers
Myers has no trade value, and it doesn't look his play is going to turn around either.
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Ian Altenau
- May 15
- 2 min
Unpopular Opinion: I Don’t Like the New Reds Uniforms
The Reds opted for ultra-modern for their City Connect uniforms, but the concept falls short.
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Ian Altenau
- May 13
- 4 min
Reds Two Month Report
The Reds have been inconsistent so far, but young players are stepping up and reinforcement could be on the way.
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Ian Altenau
- May 4
- 4 min
Ashcraft Continues to Turn Hitters into Dust
He might not be the best-known of the Reds young pitchers, but right now, he's pitching better than just about anybody.
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 20
- 4 min
Reds (Lack of) Attendance a Cause for Concern?
After record-low attendance number on Monday night, it’s fair to wonder: has the city of Cincinnati lost its passion for baseball?
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 13
- 4 min
The Blueprint for Success
With the Reds working their way through a rebuild, is there anything the front office can glean from the Rays hot start?
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Encouraging? Yes!
After the Reds started 3 - 22 last year, being .500 through six games is an unbelievable feeling.
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Ian Altenau
- Mar 28
- 4 min
Hunter Greene Measures Up with Some Greats
Hunter Greene's rookie year didn't go exactly as planned, but compared to some other first-year greats, he's on the right track.
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Ian Altenau
- Mar 6
- 4 min
What Can We Learn from the Lamar Jackson Situation?
The Lamar-Ravens impasse tells us two things: how the Ravens feel about Jackson, and how the NFL feels about running QBs.
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