Saturday's Reds game was sold as "Kids Opening Day." Second game of the season was pitched to the little ones with special goodies including an on field parade of interested kiddos. And the Reds made it an exciting future memory for all the little ones. The won an exciting game against the Red Sox with … Continue reading The Reds first 2026 win is a thriller for the kids

Okay, okay, relax. Though Opening Day has ceremonious value it represents exactly 0.617% of the full baseball season. There's a long season ahead. And though we, like last year, suffered from a dearth of offense, there is still time to pull it to off. Go Reds!

Sorry to be away a bit during a year I was trying to return to blogging form but had a few health issues which included a hospital stay but I had a bit of good medicine today. Not only did I get up and out for the first time in a while but got to … Continue reading Hope for a Red’s Season may be the best medicine

As Spring Training advances I am delighted to see the return go Eugenia Suarez as I have noted earlier. He was one of my favorite players during an earlier stint with the Reds. I was devastated when he got traded away during one of the never ending Reds Rebuilding efforts. And I was disappointed last … Continue reading As Reds Position Players report I welcome the return of Geno

Today is the day Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers must report to Spring Training. My sports year begins this morning. I can come out of hibernation for the event. I don't think I missed anything this year. Did anything happen yesterday? Oh well.

My Cincinnati Reds have had a very quiet off season. They are more focused on the challenges of a small market team budget and the very real threat of bankruptcy of their broadcasting partner than on any blockbuster acquisition of fresh talent for the coming season. But we recently heard word that they have signed … Continue reading Finally there is hope for the 2026 Cincinnati Reds Season

This is the off season for my favorite sport. We call it The Hot Stove League, where baseball fans gather around to chatter about off season moves and coming prospects for our favorite teams. For my beloved Cincinnati Reds that answer seems to be ... meh, not much. This came to my mind as I … Continue reading Trepidations of a Baseball Fan

An up and down season. A sideways sneak into the post season. Two crushing losses to the reigning World Champions. A talented core on which to build on. Oh well. Wait until next year. Go Reds!

So far this season the biggest news is that we are the only Major League Baseball team not yet to be swept in a series. But the fact we are still dancing around .500 baseball is disappointing. Still, we are not in the dregs as e have so often been at this point. We have … Continue reading My Cincinnati Reds at the 2025 mid point

The 2025 baseball season has had its up and downs as it barrels toward the halfway point. Some injuries and disappointing performances have kept us several games back from the division lead. But enough good pitching and stand out performances keeps us in the hunt, still trailing the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals. But new manager … Continue reading My 2025 Reds so far

Finally. My Cincinnati Reds have their first spring training games today to launch their 2025 campaign. Been a long, hard winter but I am so happy baseball is returning! And to celebrate his birthday yesterday here is a picture of the best kitty cat there ever was and a fellow Cincinnati Reds Fan - the … Continue reading 2025 Spring Training Games start TODAY!