Ballpark Bets: Friday Night Mayhem

Chase Burns 7+ Strikeouts and Reds Win (+126) There is a recipe here. Two not so great offenses, but the pitching does lean into the Reds’ favor. Burns is a strikeout menace and the Pirates are a strikeout machine of a team. The Reds winning should be doable, but Keller is still a solid threat… read more

The Speedway Classic Was A Gigantic Dumpster Fire

There are some things in this world that just SCREAM “America.” Whether it’s slamming beers (responsibly) during the Fourth of July, or watching a professional wrestling match in the middle of a Wal-Mart; we here in the great U.S. of A. have created a culture that stands out like a black cat in the middle… read more

The First Ever Speedway Classic Suspended Until 1PM EST

The Speedway Classic. That is, without question, one of the most creative games in the history of Major League Baseball. For the first time ever, the MLB was set to hold a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds INSIDE of a professional racetrack; Bristol Motor Speedway. This entire idea had all of… read more

Reds make trade within division for third base help

The Cincinnati Reds made a significant move prior to the deadline, and it came from an unexpected trade partner. The Reds acquired third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates, a fellow National League Central Division team. The trade, announced on Wednesday, sees the Reds sending left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura… read more

Ballpark Bets: All in on the Pitching Debut

Chase Burns 5+ Strikeouts (-165) Burns had a 1.77 ERA across the minor leagues. His ascension is real and the young rookie brings the heat with his fastball. I am going with five. It seems like a safe play and with the Yankees offense slumping in June, I like it for the rookie. Rise up… read more

Elly De La Cruz “Puked And Rallied” For The Reds Yesterday

Cincinnati Reds’ SS Elly De La Cruz has a heart of a champion. This man loves the game of baseball, and will do anything to see his team succeed. It doesn’t matter if it’s by using his brilliant speed to turn a single into a triple, or by flashing the leather to make a ‘web-gem’… read more

Reds Top Pitching Prospect to Make Debut Tuesday

As much as we love the proven veterans and those faces that help shape this league, the youth movement is churning quicker than ever. Just this season alone, the amount of talent that’s been called up is enormous. The Red Sox have their “Big 3”, the Athletics called up Nick Kurtz (4th overall in 2024),… read more

Ballpark Bets: Reds, Red Sox, and Dinger of the Day

Andrew Abbott 6+ Strikeouts (-105) He’s an All-Star and has certainly been pitching like one. Andrew Abbott has been more than stellar this season for the reds and has really helped form a dynamic duo alongside ace pitcher Hunter Greene. He is coming off a complete game shutout and also has reached the six strikeout… read more

Predicting NL Central 2025 All-Star Game picks

With some of the most exciting young players the league has to offer, the NL Central will send new and familiar names to Truist Park in July.

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

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