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Ian Altenau
Mar 1, 20235 min read
Great-ish Expectations
Spring Training is a time for every fanbase to dream of October success...yes, even the Reds.
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Ian Altenau
Nov 6, 20223 min read
Dusty Swapped His Toothpick for a Ring
It wasn't easy watching the Astros win another World Series, but it was worth it to see Ol' Toothpick on top.
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Ian Altenau
Oct 27, 20225 min read
Ending the Debate: Could You Get a Hit Off an MLB Pitcher?
Breaking News: getting a hit in the MLB is hard. For your average Joe (or Colton, or Eric), it's downright impossible.
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Ian Altenau
Oct 13, 20224 min read
Keeping Up with the (Former) Cincinnatians
Photo Credit: Ryan Casey Aguinaldo, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Would the Reds...
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Ian Altenau
Oct 6, 20224 min read
The Reds Reached 100 Losses. Where Do They Go from Here?
For the first time in forty years, the Reds broke the 100-loss barrier. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel?
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Ian Altenau
Aug 19, 20223 min read
What Joey Votto and My Uncle Have in Common
More than you might think.
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Ian Altenau
Aug 12, 20224 min read
The Perfect Game
From a safety squeeze and a run-and-hit, to a Griffey family catch, The Field of Dreams game showed us the pinnacle of MLB on TV.
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Ian Altenau
Aug 7, 202216 min read
Winning the Trade (Deadline) Game
Always make sure you get something in return...
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Ian Altenau
Aug 3, 20226 min read
Can the Reds Follow the Padres' Model?
It wasn't a miracle that the Padres acquired Juan Soto. It was the result of careful drafting, sound development, and perfect timing.
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Ian Altenau
Jul 30, 20224 min read
When Did the Reds Become the Mariners' Farm-System?
Anchors away! Luis Castillo is now a Mariner, joining former Reds Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez in Seattle.
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Ian Altenau
Jul 20, 20224 min read
Luis Castillo's All-Star Showcase
The Reds' righthander looked like the best starting pitcher on the trade block last night during the MLB All-Star Game.
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Ian Altenau
Jul 18, 202210 min read
The Reds Long-Term Player Rankings
Who are the most important Reds for the future, and who is likely out the door? Find out in the first Reds Long-Term Player Rankings!
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Ian Altenau
May 31, 20225 min read
It's Past Time to Move On from Tommy Pham
It seems like Tommy Pham is more interested in getting into fights than helping the Reds win ballgames. It's time to move on.
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Ian Altenau
May 23, 20223 min read
The Problem with Josh Donaldson's Comment
Donaldson's comment to Tim Anderson wasn't funny and wasn't called for. He deserves his one-game suspension.
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Ian Altenau
May 16, 20223 min read
The Reds Lost the No-Hitter, but Hunter Greene Won the Day
The Pirates defeated the Reds 1 - 0 despite being no-hit in the game. What does this mean for Greene and the Reds moving forward?
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Ian Altenau
May 10, 20223 min read
The Reds Won Two Games in a Row! Now What?
After defeating the Brewers on Monday night, the Reds have won back-to-back games for the first time in 2022. But does it even matter?
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Ian Altenau
May 9, 20228 min read
Let Steroid Users into the Hall of Fame
The Steroid Era was a defining moment in the history of Major League Baseball. Let's stop pretending like it didn't happen.
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Ian Altenau
Apr 25, 20224 min read
It's All Up to the Reds' Young Pitchers
Nick Lodolo and the Reds' young bullpen arms helped end an 11-game losing streak.
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Ian Altenau
Apr 21, 20225 min read
First Pitch Frenzy
Anybody looking for a little redemption?
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