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Ian Altenau
- Nov 6, 2022
- 3 min
Dusty Swapped His Toothpick for a Ring
It wasn't easy watching the Astros win another World Series, but it was worth it to see Ol' Toothpick on top.
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Ian Altenau
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Ending the Debate: Could You Get a Hit Off an MLB Pitcher?
Breaking News: getting a hit in the MLB is hard. For your average Joe (or Colton, or Eric), it's downright impossible.
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Ian Altenau
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
Keeping Up with the (Former) Cincinnatians
Photo Credit: Ryan Casey Aguinaldo, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Would the Reds...
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Ian Altenau
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
The Reds Reached 100 Losses. Where Do They Go from Here?
For the first time in forty years, the Reds broke the 100-loss barrier. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel?
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Ian Altenau
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
What Joey Votto and My Uncle Have in Common
More than you might think.
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Ian Altenau
- Aug 12, 2022
- 4 min
The Perfect Game
From a safety squeeze and a run-and-hit, to a Griffey family catch, The Field of Dreams game showed us the pinnacle of MLB on TV.
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Ian Altenau
- Aug 7, 2022
- 16 min
Winning the Trade (Deadline) Game
Always make sure you get something in return...
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Ian Altenau
- Aug 3, 2022
- 6 min
Can the Reds Follow the Padres' Model?
It wasn't a miracle that the Padres acquired Juan Soto. It was the result of careful drafting, sound development, and perfect timing.
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 30, 2022
- 4 min
When Did the Reds Become the Mariners' Farm-System?
Anchors away! Luis Castillo is now a Mariner, joining former Reds Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez in Seattle.
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 20, 2022
- 4 min
Luis Castillo's All-Star Showcase
The Reds' righthander looked like the best starting pitcher on the trade block last night during the MLB All-Star Game.
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Ian Altenau
- Jul 18, 2022
- 10 min
The Reds Long-Term Player Rankings
Who are the most important Reds for the future, and who is likely out the door? Find out in the first Reds Long-Term Player Rankings!
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Ian Altenau
- May 31, 2022
- 5 min
It's Past Time to Move On from Tommy Pham
It seems like Tommy Pham is more interested in getting into fights than helping the Reds win ballgames. It's time to move on.
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Ian Altenau
- May 23, 2022
- 3 min
The Problem with Josh Donaldson's Comment
Donaldson's comment to Tim Anderson wasn't funny and wasn't called for. He deserves his one-game suspension.
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Ian Altenau
- May 16, 2022
- 3 min
The Reds Lost the No-Hitter, but Hunter Greene Won the Day
The Pirates defeated the Reds 1 - 0 despite being no-hit in the game. What does this mean for Greene and the Reds moving forward?
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Ian Altenau
- May 10, 2022
- 3 min
The Reds Won Two Games in a Row! Now What?
After defeating the Brewers on Monday night, the Reds have won back-to-back games for the first time in 2022. But does it even matter?
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Ian Altenau
- May 9, 2022
- 8 min
Let Steroid Users into the Hall of Fame
The Steroid Era was a defining moment in the history of Major League Baseball. Let's stop pretending like it didn't happen.
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 25, 2022
- 4 min
It's All Up to the Reds' Young Pitchers
Nick Lodolo and the Reds' young bullpen arms helped end an 11-game losing streak.
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 21, 2022
- 5 min
First Pitch Frenzy
Anybody looking for a little redemption?
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Ian Altenau
- Apr 14, 2022
- 5 min
Dave Roberts Robbed Baseball, not just Clayton Kershaw
When Roberts took Kershaw out in the middle of his perfect game, he stole history from baseball fans and from Kershaw.
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