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

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

Strider U 6.5 -105 Seven seems very lofty, even for Strider. He has only struck out more than five just once, and it was his most recent outing against the Phillies. That’s great to see, but he is taking on one of the best offenses in baseball with the Arizona Diamondbacks. I have no doubt… read more

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

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

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

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

Is Cincinnati the real deal this year, and do they actually have a chance of being real contenders in the NL Central?

Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day — a momentous occasion that transcends the sport itself. This day honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in professional baseball when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The impact of Robinson’s courage and talent… read more