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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.

Ian Altenau
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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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?

Ian Altenau
Jul 8, 20237 min read
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Andrew Abbott is Super Human
Another day, another absurd start from the Reds rookie.

Ian Altenau
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
Jun 27, 20235 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
Jun 24, 20233 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
Jun 17, 20233 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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The Oakland Athletics Are a Disgrace
After years of punching above their payroll weight-class, it appears the Athletics are officially down for good.

Ian Altenau
Jun 3, 20234 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
May 25, 20233 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
May 15, 20232 min read
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Reds Two Month Report
The Reds have been inconsistent so far, but young players are stepping up and reinforcement could be on the way.

Ian Altenau
May 13, 20234 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
May 4, 20234 min read
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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?

Ian Altenau
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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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?

Ian Altenau
Apr 13, 20234 min read
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Encouraging? Yes!
After the Reds started 3 - 22 last year, being .500 through six games is an unbelievable feeling.

Ian Altenau
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
Mar 28, 20234 min read
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Great-ish Expectations
Spring Training is a time for every fanbase to dream of October success...yes, even the Reds.

Ian Altenau
Mar 1, 20235 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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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.

Ian Altenau
Oct 27, 20225 min read
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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...

Ian Altenau
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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