Cincinnati Reds’ Andrew Abbott Shuts Out Cleveland Guardians

Andrew Abbott looked impressive when he defeated the Cleveland Guardians in Cincinnati back on May 18. He pitched five shutout innings as the Reds won 3-1. Maybe the Guardians would figure him out the second time around, right? Wrong. Abbott dominated the Guardians for all nine innings in 1-0 victory last night at Progressive Field…. read more

Terry Francona, Cincinnati Reds Win Ohio Cup from Cleveland Guardians

The Cincinnati Reds aren’t a great team on paper, but manager Terry Francona has led them to a winning record. Francona often did that during his decade as the Cleveland manager, and he returned to Progressive Field last night in the Reds dugout. Cincinnati won 7-4 to clinch a victory in the Ohio Cup series…. read more

The Human Element Under Review: Umpiring in the Modern Era

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season unfolds, the role of umpires is under unprecedented scrutiny. With the advent of technology like the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system and ongoing debates about the definition of a swing, the traditional human element of officiating is being reevaluated. The Rise of Technology in Umpiring: This spring, MLB expanded… read more

Terry Francona’s Cincinnati Reds Sweep Cleveland Guardians

When Terry Francona retired as the Guardians manager after the 2023 season, Cleveland fans never expected to see him in the opposite dugout. He only needed one year off, as he took over the Cincinnati Reds. In typical fashion, Francona has taken a team with little star power and made them respectable. The Reds (24-24)… read more

Will Benson Strikes Again as Cincinnati Reds Beat Cleveland Guardians 4-1

The Cleveland Guardians’ former players always seem to turn it up a notch when they get a chance to play against their old teammates. Will Benson homered for the second straight game against his former squad as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Saturday night. Slade Cecconi (0-1) made his first… read more

Cleveland Guardians Can’t Escape Five-Run Hole in Loss to Cincinnati Reds

The battle for the Ohio Cup began with the Cincinnati Reds beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Friday night in Cincinnati. Cleveland has maintained its grip on the Cup for the last 10 seasons. Terry Francona managed the Reds for the first time against the Guardians, whom he led to a decade of success until… read more

Cubs beat Dodgers 4-2 behind huge night from Pete Crow-Armstrong

Pete Crow-Armstrong was an elite center fielder from the moment he stepped on a Major League Baseball field, but there have been questions about his hitting. PCA quieted some of those questions on Sunday Night Baseball when he hit two home runs and a triple in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 win over the Los Angeles… read more

Bengals History With The 17th Overall Pick

After finishing the 2024 season 9-8 for the second straight year, the Bengals hold the 17th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Bengals have been in this position before, most recently in 2012. Let’s take a look at their complete history with this pick: 2012 – Dre Kirkpatrick, Cornerback The Bengals most recent… read more

Bengals Free Agency Grades

With about a month left to go until the 2025 NFL Draft, free agency is all but wrapped up. Many of the big name players have been scooped up and the dust is starting to settle. Any moves at this point are likely to be considered temporary or depth roles. With that being said, lets… read more

Why Baseball Opening Day Should Be a National Holiday

Each year, as winter fades and spring takes hold, millions of Americans rejoice at the arrival of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. For baseball fans, it’s more than just the first game of the season—it’s a symbol of renewal, hope, and national tradition. Yet, despite its deep cultural significance, Opening Day remains an ordinary workday… read more

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