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Is Spencer Steer the Reds' Mookie Betts?
Mookie Betts is a phenomenal player. Generational. Probably a first ballot, no-doubt Hall of Famer the moment he decides to hang up his...
Ian Altenau
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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The Three Biggest Questions before Reds Opening Day
After an offseason full of intriguing moves, Reds Opening Day is almost here, but big questions still remain.
Ian Altenau
Mar 27, 20248 min read
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The Reds Are Hedging Their Bets...But Why?
The Reds roster looks incredibly promising, but there's still a lingering feeling that they could have done more.
A lot more.
Ian Altenau
Mar 7, 20245 min read
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What's the Reds Path to Contention?
In order for the Reds to reach the World Series, they'll need their young stars to peak at the right time. And a little luck never hurt.
Ian Altenau
Feb 21, 20245 min read
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The Three Biggest Questions Heading into Spring Training
In less than three weeks, Spring Training will be upon us. Did the Reds do enough to contend this year? Let's find out.
Ian Altenau
Feb 7, 20246 min read
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The Reds are Just Getting Started (Right?)
The Reds have improved this offseason, but the work is far from over...
Ian Altenau
Dec 8, 20235 min read
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Bye Bye Joey: Saying Farewell to this Milennium's Greatest Red
Photo Credit: Sideonecincy on Flickr, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons I have a lot of...
Ian Altenau
Nov 5, 20236 min read
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How Do the Reds Take the Next Step?
After a remarkable turnaround, the Reds fell a couple games short of a wild card spot. What do they have to do to take the next step?
Ian Altenau
Oct 5, 20238 min read
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Have We Seen the Last of Two-Way Shohei?
After suffering his second UCL injury and likely needing offseason surgery, Ohtani's future as a two-way player is in doubt.
Ian Altenau
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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The Reds Didn’t Make Any Big Moves at the Deadline – and That’s a Good Thing
The Reds barely dipped a toe in the trade market, but that shouldn't be cause for concern. It should be cause for optimism.
Ian Altenau
Aug 4, 20235 min read
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Reds 2023 Long-Term Player Rankings
What a difference a year makes...
Ian Altenau
Jul 31, 20238 min read
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Trading Jonathan India at the Deadline would be Bittersweet – and the Reds Should Do It
The 26-year-old second baseman is a fan favorite, but is he essential for Reds success?
Ian Altenau
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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The Reds have a Brewers Problem
After their recent slide, the Reds have fallen out of first place, and face an uphill battle to best the Brew Crew.
Ian Altenau
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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The All-Star Game Is Missing One of the League’s Brightest
Elly De La Cruz is a sensation, but he isn't an All-Star. Extreme measures must be taken to get this man in the Midsummer Classic.
Ian Altenau
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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A Guide to the Trade Deadline
Pitching is the order of the day at the trade deadline for the Reds. But who could be available? And who are the best fits?
Ian Altenau
Jul 8, 20237 min read
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Andrew Abbott is Super Human
Another day, another absurd start from the Reds rookie.
Ian Altenau
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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Debating the Reds Trade Deadline Decision
The Reds twelve-game winning streak showed us how far the team has come – and how far they still have to go.
Ian Altenau
Jun 27, 20235 min read
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Is This the Most Entertaining Reds Team of My Lifetime?
As they go for thirteen wins in a row, it's time to make the case: this the most exciting Reds team of the last 30 years.
Ian Altenau
Jun 24, 20233 min read
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Just Put Andrew Abbott in the Hall of Fame Already
The Reds' 24-year-old rookie is lighting up the league, one scoreless inning at a time.
Ian Altenau
Jun 17, 20233 min read
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Andrew Abbott Stops the Bleeding
The vibe around the Reds shifted quickly once June rolled around, but Abbott's excellent debut has amped up the excitement once again.
Ian Altenau
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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