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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


2022 Sports Year in Review
This past year in sports was packed full excitement, intrigue, historical reckonings and staggering successes.

Ian Altenau
Dec 31, 20227 min read


Top Five Greatest Revenge Moments in Sports History
From Roger Clemens's return to Fenway, to Maradona's Hand of God goal over England, there's nothing quite like the "Revenge Game."

Ian Altenau
Dec 10, 20226 min read


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


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


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


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?

Ian Altenau
Oct 6, 20224 min read


What Joey Votto and My Uncle Have in Common
More than you might think.

Ian Altenau
Aug 19, 20223 min read


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.

Ian Altenau
Aug 12, 20224 min read


Winning the Trade (Deadline) Game
Always make sure you get something in return...

Ian Altenau
Aug 7, 202216 min read
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