Reds Baseball 2023

[paulxu]

Might as well have a place holder in case they are competitive.

3-2 with a rain out today. It's not your father's Big Red Machine.

[X-band '01]

They're also postponed again until Friday - same severe weather system that went through here today will be in Philly tomorrow.

[bjf123]

Before the loss yesterday, the Reds were 2 games over .500 at 3-1. The last time they were 2 games over .500 was October of 2021. That’s embarrassing!


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[paulxu]

This looks promising, although I could only read a paragraph or two before I was blocked by an ad to subscribe:

https://theathletic.com/4504418/2023/05/09/reds-elly-de-la-cruz-exit-velocity/

[GoMuskies]

Reds have a better record than the Indians. Yay!

[X-band '01]

Please tell me that's not the new standard going forward.

They're only 3 games back in the NL Central, but that's an indictment of how meh the division is this year.

[GoMuskies]

Reds are on fire.

[GoMuskies]

The Reds have promoted Elly De La Savior to the major league squad.

[paulxu]

Good night for the rookie as the Reds come back in the 9th to take the first game.

[bjf123]

The first homer by De La Cruz almost left the ballpark!

https://twitter.com/reds/status/1666588430514503684?s=61&t=atwq9BjXquoKWiKfBRN9fw

Also, the over bet is looking good at the moment.

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[X-band '01]

"That ball had a family"

Swept the Rangers, might sweep the Dodgers at home...

Tough game to figure.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Reds might suddenly be the most exciting team in baseball. Crazy.

[muskiefan82]

"That ball had a family"

Swept the Rangers, might sweep the Dodgers at home...

Tough game to figure.

I keep thinking that kid who caught (scooped up from the seats) that ball just opened up a whole new chapter in his life...

[bjf123]

"That ball had a family”

One of the best calls of all time!


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[paulxu]

2 outta 3 ain't bad.
Kershaw can flat out pitch.

[GoMuskies]

3 Ks by Elly. Bust.

[GoMuskies]

3 more so far today. Rough.

[waggy]

Looks like the NL Central is anyone’s to take.

[paulxu]

You're just trying to get my hopes up.

[GoMuskies]

De La Cruz is a freak. Can't believe he's a Red!

[fellahmuskie]

De La Cruz is a freak. Can't believe he's a Red!

I watched most of the game today. He looks like Usain Bolt when he gets going. The fact that he can also hit for power is just ridiculous.

[GoMuskies]

And he can throw the ball 100 mph.

[bjf123]

While they’re not winning the World Series, they’re at least fun to watch.


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[Smails]

While they’re not winning the World Series, they’re at least fun to watch.


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This. For the first time in several years I'm watching them on week nights. They have so much young talent at the ML level now and have 3-4 more big-time prospects in AA an AAA right now..

[94GRAD]

https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/37820894/how-elly-de-la-cruz-cincinnati-reds-became-watch-mlb

[GoMuskies]

If the Reds could play the Royals every night, we'd really have something here.

[Smails]

If the Reds could play the Royals every night, we'd really have something here.

The Royals are a special kind of bad. I give the Reds credit for beating up on the doormats versus being a doormat. Great times we live in

[bleedXblue]

Reds now have plenty of offense but look to still be a ways away from having good starting pitching. Green and Lodolo look ok, but aren't there yet. Ashcraft has gone in the tanker the last several starts. Beyond that who knows..........Would be nice to see them grab a vet or two to see if they can make any kind of run and be relevant in Aug/Sept. Would be fun for the city.

[bjf123]

I’m not sure what’s a bigger surprise. The Reds 2.5 games out of first, or the Pirates actually in first!


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[Smails]

I’m not sure what’s a bigger surprise. The Reds 2.5 games out of first, or the Pirates actually in first!


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And as of last night the Reds were still +1000 to win that shitty division. I'm not saying they are going to win it, but it's a bad group of teams and there's some value in a +1000 bet

[nuts4xu]

Reds now have plenty of offense but look to still be a ways away from having good starting pitching. Green and Lodolo look ok, but aren't there yet. Ashcraft has gone in the tanker the last several starts. Beyond that who knows..........Would be nice to see them grab a vet or two to see if they can make any kind of run and be relevant in Aug/Sept. Would be fun for the city.

Ashcraft had good stuff in his last start, which he had to leave the game because he got hit on the calf with a line drive. He showed signs of coming around.

Abbott has done well in his first 2 starts, he goes tonight in Houston.

All of our pitchers are young, so ups and downs are expected. The goal this season is still development.

But if we can keep it close, we have plenty of payroll flexibility to add a couple of arms at the deadline if needed.

[XUOWNSUC]

America’s Team!

[GoMuskies]

Reds are about to be one game out of first. Wild.

[Xville]

Reds are decent. Overall, the central is a disaster and it’s been that way for a while now.

[murray87]

Love seeing StL in last place. Doesn't happen very often.

[GoMuskies]

This Abbott guy is okay so far.

[bjf123]

And as of last night the Reds were still +1000 to win that shitty division. I'm not saying they are going to win it, but it's a bad group of teams and there's some value in a +1000 bet

Down to +600 now. Anyone have the Reds at .500 after 70 games?


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[paulxu]

I'm going to enjoy this as long as I can. Swept the Stros and KC.

[X-band '01]

8-1 road trip was the best for the Reds in 51 years.

[XUOWNSUC]

America's Team!

[GoMuskies]

Even yesterday the Reds were the #5 choice to win the Central. Today the Reds are finally up to the #2 choice to win the division at +400. Brewers are pretty solidly the #1 choice. I'm watching out for the Cubs.

[bleedXblue]

Cant remember being this excited about the Reds in a long, long time. Need some starting pitching help/improvement and if so I think this team can be dangerous in Sept/Oct.

[GoMuskies]

First place Cincinnati Reds!

[XUOWNSUC]

America’s Team!

[bjf123]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230620/8f78c95726951e046ed1eab323a48f5f.jpg


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[D-West & PO-Z]

Just placed a $1 bet on the Reds to win it all. Pays $151. They are still +450 to win the division which is tied with the cubs for 2nd.

Do the Reds become buyers at the deadline in any sort of meaningful way? Do they have the ammo to buy without giving up any of the promising young talent they are really excited about? Being a Mets fan I don't know too much about the Reds farm system other than the guys who have come up to the majors and knowing the Reds have more coming.

Do Reds fans want them to be buyers in a significant way? Or do you just enjoy what they have done and can do with what they have, maybe try to mildly improve, and see what happens without sacrificing any young talent?

[GoMuskies]

10 in a row, but pretty shaky at the end tonight. Diaz looks like he needs a week off.

[bleedXblue]

10 in a row, but pretty shaky at the end tonight. Diaz looks like he needs a week off.

When you win 10 in a row, your closer is going to be gassed.........good problems to have

The tried Giabhaut the other night and he was bad

Sims is a great set up guy

Hopefully the can win one going away and not need him tonight

[nuts4xu]

Just placed a $1 bet on the Reds to win it all. Pays $151. They are still +450 to win the division which is tied with the cubs for 2nd.

Do the Reds become buyers at the deadline in any sort of meaningful way? Do they have the ammo to buy without giving up any of the promising young talent they are really excited about? Being a Mets fan I don't know too much about the Reds farm system other than the guys who have come up to the majors and knowing the Reds have more coming.

Do Reds fans want them to be buyers in a significant way? Or do you just enjoy what they have done and can do with what they have, maybe try to mildly improve, and see what happens without sacrificing any young talent?

The Reds will be buyers at the deadline, especially if they remain in first place. The farm system is loaded with prospects right now. This is the first time ever the Reds stripped the club to the bone, and executed a complete rebuild. If they can add a starting pitcher, or outfielder than can hit left handed pitching, or some other piece to the major league club for a pennant run, it can't involve their best prospects...especially if the player gained is a rental with an expiring contract.

The Reds are ahead of schedule, and should stay the course. I want them to win and play meaningful fall baseball. It would be awesome if they can make a pennant run in the last year of Joey Votto's deal (yes I know there is a mutual option for next season). But I would prefer they don't ship off their top prospects for a MLB player ready to jump into free agency.

The only player under contract for next season right now is Hunter Greene. The rest are under team control through arbitration. We have payroll flexibility and can make moves, but I am hoping they don't screw up this rebuild and ship off young talent for a chance to win this season, and this season only.

[bjf123]

11 in a row! The longest streak since 1957. Damn, this is fun to watch.


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[D-West & PO-Z]

Just placed a $1 bet on the Reds to win it all. Pays $151. They are still +450 to win the division which is tied with the cubs for 2nd.

Do the Reds become buyers at the deadline in any sort of meaningful way? Do they have the ammo to buy without giving up any of the promising young talent they are really excited about? Being a Mets fan I don't know too much about the Reds farm system other than the guys who have come up to the majors and knowing the Reds have more coming.

Do Reds fans want them to be buyers in a significant way? Or do you just enjoy what they have done and can do with what they have, maybe try to mildly improve, and see what happens without sacrificing any young talent?


11 in a row! The longest streak since 1957. Damn, this is fun to watch.


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+390 now to win the Central

[waggy]

Welp Braves on deck…

[bjf123]

+390 now to win the Central

I put $5 on them to win the Central at +400. Also did $1 to win the NLCS at +5000 and another $1 to win the World Series at +15000. Such a big bettor!


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[GoMuskies]

I have $25 on the Reds +1400 to win the Central. Free bet from BetMGM. Hopeful.

[bjf123]

11 game win streak Reds vs. 9 game win streak Braves. +125/130 for the Reds and -150 for the Braves. [emoji848]


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[Xville]

11 game win streak Reds vs. 9 game win streak Braves. +125/130 for the Reds and -150 for the Braves. [emoji848]


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Braves are the best team in the national league and Luke weaver is pitching

[X-band '01]

So naturally De La Cruz hits for the cycle in his first 4 ABs. Only took 6 innings to do so.

[Xville]

Wild game!

[Xavgrad08]

This reds team is fun to watch. They have a good young core. Fun times.

[Xville]

This reds team is fun to watch. They have a good young core. Fun times.

Not a reds fan but I agree. Someone today compared them to the 2014 or 2015 cubs today and I think that’s a good description. If they can flip some of these guys for pitching, they could end up being the 2016 cubs next year.

[muskiefan82]

Delacruz with the cycle tonight. Dude is so, so fast

[paulxu]

This is fun. Extra good over the Braves.

[GoMuskies]

The Reds are in first again!!!! I'm going to be excited every time that happens.

[GoMuskies]

Reds are in first alone again after two miracle outcomes. Special season!

[waggy]

That game was crazy the last few innings.

The Reds base running… idk.

[bjf123]

I switched from FiOptics to YouTube TV over the winter. The only thing I saw missing was Bally Sports Ohio. Wasn’t too concerned since I figured the Reds would lose 90+ games this year. Oh well. Still a lot of fun to follow, even if it’s just the gamecast descriptions in the ESPN app.


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[flatspat]

Going to Milwaukee for reds v brewers
Any suggestions on bars and restaurants

[chico]

Going to Milwaukee for reds v brewers
Any suggestions on bars and restaurants

Was there probably 8-9 years ago. We pretty much ate at the ballpark but there were a couple good bars downtown. If you're driving, though, you have to go to the Brat Stop. It's on 94 - just off the second or third exit once you cross into Wisconsin from Illinois. Get the brat combo. You definitely will not regret stopping there. Rumor has it when Jordan was with the Bulls and they would drive up to play the Bucks he'd have them stop there.

[STL_XUfan]

Was there probably 8-9 years ago. We pretty much ate at the ballpark but there were a couple good bars downtown. If you're driving, though, you have to go to the Brat Stop. It's on 94 - just off the second or third exit once you cross into Wisconsin from Illinois. Get the brat combo. You definitely will not regret stopping there. Rumor has it when Jordan was with the Bulls and they would drive up to play the Bucks he'd have them stop there.

Conveniently located right next to the Bong Recreation Area.

[drudy23]

I switched from FiOptics to YouTube TV over the winter. The only thing I saw missing was Bally Sports Ohio. Wasn’t too concerned since I figured the Reds would lose 90+ games this year. Oh well. Still a lot of fun to follow, even if it’s just the gamecast descriptions in the ESPN app.


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I did the same but then switched to Fubo tv (streaming) as it carries Bally's sports and pretty much everything else YoutubeTV carried. Similar pricing as well.

[noteggs]

I did the same but then switched to Fubo tv (streaming) as it carries Bally's sports and pretty much everything else YoutubeTV carried. Similar pricing as well.

Never considered Fubo but very promising after looking into it. What do you do around NCAAT time because no TNT or TBS? Realize things changes all the time with streaming.

[GoMuskies]

Reds in first alone again!!!

Happy 4th of July!

[GoMuskies]

Another night in first place!

A two game lead!

[X-band '01]

One more game against the Nats and, as MOR said back in January, the rubber is about to hit the road with 9 games coming up against the Brewers in July. 6 of those games will be sandwiched around the All-Star Break.

[GoMuskies]

Reds with another miracle win. Could it just be their year?

[Smails]

Reds with another miracle win. Could it just be their year?

Senzel misplays a ball early in the game, leading to a run. Senzel makes an absolute prayer of a catch, twisting and turning and crashing into the wall in the bottom of the 9th to save the game. Senzel leads off the 10th by parking a 97 MPH fastball into the bullpen on the first pitch. Reds win by 1...

You cant make this shit up

[UCGRAD4X]

Only team to win more in a 39 game stretch was the Big Red Machine. What also set that team apart in avoiding the losing streaks. Lost three games once.

[GoMuskies]

If you weren't watching the Reds game just now, I'm sorry. Good news is you'll see it all over SportsCenter tonight!

[bjf123]

If you weren't watching the Reds game just now, I'm sorry. Good news is you'll see it all over SportsCenter tonight!

You mean this? The man is a freak!

https://twitter.com/reds/status/1677806720788180992?s=61&t=atwq9BjXquoKWiKfBRN9fw


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[X-band '01]

If you weren't watching the Reds game just now, I'm sorry. Good news is you'll see it all over SportsCenter tonight!

Win or lose, the Brewers clubhouse may just be a little heated tonight for falling asleep.

TWICE.

[Strange Brew]

If you weren't watching the Reds game just now, I'm sorry. Good news is you'll see it all over SportsCenter tonight!

It was unreal. Need to close it out.

[Strange Brew]

Win or lose, the Brewers clubhouse may just be a little heated tonight for falling asleep.

TWICE.

Well, Mgr just got tossed.

[noteggs]

You mean this? The man is a freak!

https://twitter.com/reds/status/1677806720788180992?s=61&t=atwq9BjXquoKWiKfBRN9fw


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Ok watched video 5 times! Freakin unbelievable

[waggy]

I mean what is their record since they added him to the team?

[nickgyp]

Ok watched video 5 times! Freakin unbelievable

Watched last 5 innings of the game at Westside Brewery. Three steals in one inning including home? It was one of the most amazing sequences of baseball that I have ever seen. These Reds are exciting to watch for sure.

[GoMuskies]

I mean what is their record since they added him to the team?

22-7, I believe.

[X-band '01]

Last time a Red pulled off 3 steals in the same inning (2nd/3rd/home) was back in 19.

1919 to be specific.

[GIMMFD]

You mean this? The man is a freak!

https://twitter.com/reds/status/1677806720788180992?s=61&t=atwq9BjXquoKWiKfBRN9fw


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De La Cruz, McClain, Steer, all on the offensive side, Abbot, Greene, Ashcraft, Lodolo as young pitchers, the Reds are loaded with young talent, that doesn't even include guys like Noelvi Marte and Encarnacion-Strand in the minors, it's been really fun watching these guys play. But yeah, Elly is a freak. Insane that a 6'6 athletic monster like him exists.

[X-band '01]

Just for shits and giggles, I just noticed that 3 of the Reds were in last year's Futures Game at Dodger Stadium. Elly De La Cruz and Andrew Abbott were 2 representatives for the Reds and Spencer Steer was with the Twins organization at the time. (Keep in mind that Steer was part of the deal that sent Tyler Mahle to Minnesota; Mahle unfortunately had Tommy John surgery and is out for 2023.)

Christian Encarcacion-Strand was another infielder involved in the Mahle deal that will be worth watching in the minors.

[bobbiemcgee]

Last time a Red pulled off 3 steals in the same inning (2nd/3rd/home) was back in 19.

1919 to be specific.

Best play in baseball.

[X-man]

Was having a beer at Streetside this afternoon, and the Reds game was on. While I was watching, the Reds managed a leadoff double (with some nifty baserunning), and then proceeded to have the next three guys strike out on 9 pitches. no one even made contact with the ball, probably aided by the fact that at least half the pitches were outside the strike zone. I have never understood why they seem to be the least patient batting on MLB, year after year after year. I would say it's the hitting coaches, except this problem has persisted for years, through all kinds of coaching changes. Totally baffling because it's so dumb.

[chico]

Reds are currently fifth in pitches/at bat this year.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2023-pitches-batting.shtml

[UCGRAD4X]

Reds are currently fifth in pitches/at bat this year.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2023-pitches-batting.shtml

Not clear to me how individual players qualify, but as aggressive as they say the Reds batters are, they don't have any listed under the league avg. of 3.90. The closest is Steer and he is ranked 104. They are amazingly patient at the plate.

[94GRAD]

Was having a beer at Streetside this afternoon, and the Reds game was on. While I was watching, the Reds managed a leadoff double (with some nifty baserunning), and then proceeded to have the next three guys strike out on 9 pitches. no one even made contact with the ball, probably aided by the fact that at least half the pitches were outside the strike zone. I have never understood why they seem to be the least patient batting on MLB, year after year after year. I would say it's the hitting coaches, except this problem has persisted for years, through all kinds of coaching changes. Totally baffling because it's so dumb.

We have no idea what the scouting report on Miley says. My guess is swing at his first pitch.

[chico]

Then there’s also this

Team That Swing at Balls the Least
TEAM CHASE RATE
Dodgers. 28.3%
Pirates. 28.3%
Reds. 28.3%
Padres. 28.4%
Dbacks. 29.1%

[GoMuskies]

The Reds proved today that they're still capable of winning a Major League Baseball game. I was beginning to wonder.

[bleedXblue]

Reds have been beating themselves too....pitching to Flores was stupid and Elly getting picked off second are two prime examples.

[Smails]

They started 4 rookies in the infield last night + Benson and Friedl in the outfield who are basically rookies as well. This team is so far ahead of schedule. On April 18th the Reds set a team low for attendance with just 7300 people. Now they are averaging around 24k and that number will probably tick up a few more thousand by the end of the year. Honestly it's pretty remarkable

[bobbiemcgee]

Helluva throw by Elly to nail Flores at the plate.

[GoMuskies]

It was actually a terrible throw. Just thrown really, really hard. A better catch than a throw, really. A 75 mph accurate throw would have still had Flores by 5 steps.

[bobbiemcgee]

99.8 mph a bit offline but certainly not terrible.

[bjf123]

Joey V definitely has a career in broadcasting when he retires! Hope the Reds find a place for him.

https://twitter.com/reds/status/1684548991810260994?s=46&t=BFaRhpzSZFkQ7RbyDYbL8g


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[GoMuskies]

First place Cincinnati Reds!!!

[muskiefan82]

First place Cincinnati Reds!!!

And no more Brewers games!

[Strange Brew]

Joey V definitely has a career in broadcasting when he retires! Hope the Reds find a place for him.

https://twitter.com/reds/status/1684548991810260994?s=46&t=BFaRhpzSZFkQ7RbyDYbL8g


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Very funny. I heard the broadcast guys a few weeks ago say the execs feel he may be too much of a wild card for live TV. If that’s the case he should do Rockies games so there’s something with a heartbeat going on during the games.

[bobbiemcgee]

True. Rockies announcers suck. Never a negative word for a terrible team.

[bjf123]

True. Rockies announcers suck. Never a negative word for a terrible team.

That’s one of the things I always liked about Marty Brenneman. He held nothing back about the Reds.


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[bobbiemcgee]

Rockies recently drew 139k for a 3 game series. Fans deserve better.

[Strange Brew]

That’s one of the things I always liked about Marty Brenneman. He held nothing back about the Reds.


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Another Titanic struggle…:)

[bjf123]

Another Titanic struggle…:)

How we looking? Not good. [emoji1787]


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[X-band '01]

Rockies recently drew 139k for a 3 game series. Fans deserve better.

That's about 46,333 fans per game. Was that the weekend the Yankees were in town?

[Strange Brew]

Rockies recently drew 139k for a 3 game series. Fans deserve better.

Yeah, the sell off a couple of years ago was brutal considering how people out here feel about the teams.

[bobbiemcgee]

More sell off today as 2 traded Rockies won the game for Angels vs Atl

[GoMuskies]

For the first time this year, the Reds are slight betting favorites to win the NL Central. +110 to Milwaukee's +120. Cubs are still hanging around at +500.

[D-West & PO-Z]

+110 for both on DK.
+115 for Brewers and +120 for Reds on FD

Glad I got +425 back in June! Although wish I did it a little sooner in the winning streak....

[GoMuskies]

I've got a very little bit of money on Reds +1400 to win the division.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I've got a very little bit of money on Reds +1400 to win the division.

Nice!

I got $1 on the Reds +15,000 to win thew WS. Hope they go all in for this year before today's trade deadline, lol.

[bjf123]

I've got a very little bit of money on Reds +1400 to win the division.


Nice!

I got $1 on the Reds +15,000 to win thew WS. Hope they go all in for this year before today's trade deadline, lol.

I got +400 to win the division, +5000 to win the league, and +15000 to win it all. Being the big gambler I am, those bets are $5, $1, and $1.


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[D-West & PO-Z]

Didn't Pete Rose make the first sports bet at the Hard Rock back in January when sports betting became legal in Ohio? I remember he bet the Reds to win the WS. Wonder how much that bet was for and at what odds.

[X-band '01]

Just think of all the money the Mets will be paying Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to NOT pitch for them.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Just think of all the money the Mets will be paying Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to NOT pitch for them.

Ha, seriously. Long suffering Mets fan here. It's always something.

However, Uncle Steve has different kind of money. No other baseball owner comes close. So there is always hope. He is also doing what he is doing because he understands the importance of building the long neglected farm system. The Mets won't be contenders next year but it won't be a half decade long rebuild.

[GIMMFD]

Just think of all the money the Mets will be paying Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to NOT pitch for them.

BOBBY BONILLA!! Neither have been dominant this year, Verlander looks like he's figuring it out his past few starts, but Scherzer was pretty bad this year, his swing-miss rate is at career flows, and his slider isn't as devastating as it used to be, plus giving up a lot of HR's now.. talk about taking a huge swing and a miss for the Mets though, obviously Cohen has the funds to make MLB his playground, but wow this season backfired for them in royal fashion. I'm interested in seeing what strategy he takes going forward now.

[X-band '01]

We're about a month past Bobby Bonilla Day. Another great Met tradition.

[D-West & PO-Z]

We're about a month past Bobby Bonilla Day. Another great Met tradition.

It's funny the Mets get so much flack for that despite many other teams doing the same with various players, including the Reds with Griffey Jr who is the 4th highest paid Red this season.

[GoMuskies]

The Reds have been outscored by 21 runs the last two nights and still somehow remain in first place.

[paulxu]

Somebody please stop this slide.
Nationals? Really?

[paulxu]

Go ahead and break my heart again…every year.
(Would love to eat crow in September)

[X-band '01]

The Reds really, really needed tonight's win.

They may also get a rare West Coast rain delay on Monday night when they visit the Angels to kick off a 10-game WC road trip.

[GoMuskies]

Cubs losing at home to Royals was also big.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Cubs: 500 team but fun to watch. Been hot but can lose to anybody anytime. Hoping for best.

[X-band '01]

Elly is doing Elly things again.

[bobbiemcgee]

Hope the rook Marte can help them.

[GoMuskies]

Reds have basically sucked since the All Star break, but they're managing to hang in there. Huge series in Arizona this weekend.

[X-band '01]

At least Jake Fraley is set to start a rehab assignment next week; would be great to have him back for the September run. Not sure when (or even if) Jonathan India might return this season.

[bobbiemcgee]

Let the Ohtani sweepstakes begin. Angels season over.

[X-band '01]

Despite nearly half the Reds' pitching staff having Covid, they now have back-to-back walkoff wins against the Cubbies (and the potential tiebreaker).

[XUOWNSUC]

America's Team is back!

[UCGRAD4X]

Eking out win by just beating out the ass end of a double play ball did not seem overly impressive, but a win is a win. Just Win Baby!

[GoMuskies]

Greene has Covid, Ashcraft back to the IL, and the stupid Indians blocked the Reds from getting any of the Angels cast-off. Glad they're hanging, but the rotation is held together with duct tape.

[XUOWNSUC]

America’s Team!

[noteggs]

Still have huge doubts Reds will make the playoffs. However, who guessed the National league central would have 3 teams in at this time of year?

[X-band '01]

I'd say having Votto, India and Greene all back in the lineup makes a difference. Night and day different than what they did the first 2 games against the Cards.

[GoMuskies]

Every time I think I'm out they pull me right back in.

[bobbiemcgee]

Miserable Rockies took 2 from the cubbies.

[GoMuskies]

Antone again. Brutal.

[X-band '01]

While the Reds and D-Backs have both been fighting for the final WC spot, they could BOTH overtake the Cubs by tomorrow night.

[bobbiemcgee]

Let's go Reds!

[GoMuskies]

10 games to go. Our hearts are primed to be broken.

[bjf123]

10 games to go. Our hearts are primed to be broken.

Spoken like a true Cincinnati sports fan!


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[GoMuskies]

Miserable fucking Reds.

[murray87]

That was a gut punch yesterday. Wish Bell had given Greene the chance to start the 8th. He was dominant

[paulxu]

Buddy sending me photos of the game tonight.
Those black uniforms are fugly.

[bjf123]

Buddy sending me photos of the game tonight.
Those black uniforms are fugly.

Yes, they are!


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[paulxu]

Just imploded. Ugh.

[bobbiemcgee]

L4

[GoMuskies]

The Braves rally against the Cubs has drawn me in again. Dammit. That blown 9 run lead Saturday is going to haunt the off-season.

[muskiefan82]

I am going to be happy with the non-losing season given where things were before the season started.

[X-band '01]

The Braves rally against the Cubs has drawn me in again. Dammit. That blown 9 run lead Saturday is going to haunt the off-season.

I keep wanting to write the Reds off after a horrible 8-game stretch, but the Braves and Mets have been extraordinarily Good Samaritans. If tonight's games hold up, the Reds will be 1 game out of a postseason spot. Reds play 3 at STL, the Cubs play 3 at MIL and the Marlins play 3 at PIT.

[X-band '01]

Scratch that. Marlins took a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th inning. Game now delayed by rain and may have to be suspended (with completion on Monday should it be needed).

[X-band '01]

Now we'll find out how safe a 10-run lead is with this team.

[GoMuskies]

Murdering the Cards is always fun.

[X-band '01]

With the way the tiebreakers run, the Reds would have an edge over the Dbacks should they tie in the standings (4-3 head-to-head) but would lose a tiebreaker to the Marlins based on divisional record (Reds and Marlins were 3-3 against each other). 2 wins against the Cards and 2 wins by Houston against Arizona would get the Reds in.

Cubs are literally hanging by a fingernail after 4 kicks between the legs from Atlanta/Milwaukee this week.

[X-band '01]

The Tampa Bay Rays started the season 13-0. They may get outscored by the Rangers 13-0 in their WC series.

Fortunately nobody is around in Tampa to witness this.

[GoMuskies]

Way to jinx it! Tampa is on the board. Finally.

[bobbiemcgee]

Votto sez he wants to come back.

[GoMuskies]

I miss the 2023 Reds.

[paulxu]

So you're saying we shouldn't start a 2024 thread?