Here are top 10 moments in GABP history
CINCINNATI -- The Reds have called Great American Ball Park home since 2003. Although it has yet to host a World Series, it has been the site of postseason baseball, the 2015 All-Star Game, no-hitters and several other fantastic moments. Here is a list of the top 10 Reds moments
The story of Crosley Field's sloped outfield
For some it was an endearing ballpark quirk. For the Reds, it could be a home-field advantage. For visiting teams, the sloped terrace in the outfield of Crosley Field could be downright annoying. "Crosley Field was a tough place for outfielders to play," Reds great outfielder and Hall of Famer
These are the 5 best games by Reds pitchers
CINCINNATI -- One great pitching performance can be appreciated in the moment. Fans -- even those supporting the other team -- can sense the building of a superb effort, cheer it on with exhilaration and get on their feet to show their approval. Over time, that game -- and the
Reds' best single-game hitting displays
CINCINNATI -- You don’t have to be an all-time great member of the Reds to have an all-time great game as a hitter for the Reds. One legendary game can provide a lifetime of memories, stories and free dinners and drinks on the speaking circuit. Cincinnati has seen its share
What remains of the Reds' Riverfront Stadium
CINCINNATI -- On Dec. 29, 2002, following a spectacular implosion witnessed by thousands, the former home of the Reds -- Riverfront Stadium -- was no more. A few months later, baseball’s first professional franchise moved into its current home, Great American Ball Park. Built in 1970, Riverfront Stadium (later renamed
This is the Reds' all-time single-season team
CINCINNATI -- Putting together a roster based on all-time seasons is no easy task. Factor in the long history of great Reds players, and deciding an all-time roster based on their best seasons gets complicated. Which Johnny Bench MVP season gets selected? Ted Kluszewski or Joey Votto at first base?
Best Reds player to wear each uni number
CINCINNATI -- For some players and fans, they’re just numbers on a uniform. For others, they’re more meaningful and even part of an identity. The Reds have had numbers on player jerseys since 1932. Who wore each number the best? Here is a look at each number worn for Cincinnati
History of the Reds' team name
CINCINNATI -- The Reds were baseball’s first professional franchise, but their name has had multiple variations over the past century and a half. In 1869, Harry Wright formed the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the team played its home games at Union Grounds, which was located just west of downtown. The
The 5 best seasons by Reds pitchers
CINCINNATI -- Until Trevor Bauer achieved the feat during the truncated 2020 season, no Reds pitcher had ever been voted the winner of the National League Cy Young Award. That seems baffling when you consider the franchise’s longevity and how many pitchers enjoyed great seasons for Cincinnati. Of course, some
Every Rule 5 Draft pick made by the Reds
CINCINNATI -- There may not be an in-person Winter Meetings in 2020 because of the pandemic, but one tradition will continue on Thursday. The annual Rule 5 Draft, which usually caps the Meetings, will still be held -- albeit remotely -- at 12 p.m. ET. The Reds will have the
Reds' Top 5 Winter Meetings moves
CINCINNATI -- Because of the pandemic, there will be no formal in-person Winter Meetings held in Dallas this week. That means no lobby rumors, no mingling among colleagues and competitors and no negotiations in suites between club executives. In past years, the hope was that all the lobby rumors, mingling
The goatee that forever changed the Reds
CINCINNATI -- Greg Vaughn played just one season (1999) for the Reds, and it proved to be a transformative one for a reason that had nothing to do with his performance on the field. Sure, Vaughn became an instant clubhouse leader and the outfielder slugged 45 home runs as Cincinnati
Best position-player seasons in Reds history
CINCINNATI -- A franchise that has spanned 151 years of existence, the Reds have produced several legendary teams, all-time great players and even more superlative individual seasons. As part of an ongoing series from MLB.com that ranks the best of the best, here are the Reds' top five individual seasons
How the Reds became the Redlegs
CINCINNATI -- Since baseball exploded in popularity in the early 20th century, it has often intersected with politics. Most of the time, it’s been a positive association. But not so much for the Reds in the 1950s, when the club’s very name became a political problem. From 1953-59, the Reds
5 best Reds who aren't in the Hall of Fame
CINCINNATI -- They were great Reds players, and many of them were beloved around Major League Baseball, too. But for one reason or another, they are not enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. This week, we are taking a look at the top five Reds who were not inducted
Joe Morgan's most memorable moments
Good teams seemed to follow Joe Morgan around. Need proof? Not until Morgan arrived from the Houston Astros in a five-player trade before the 1972 season did Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine begin firing on all cylinders. Morgan proved integral to the Reds’ World Series triumphs in 1975 and ’76. The
Top 10 moments of Tony Pérez's HOF career
Tony Pérez derived more than a sense of satisfaction after his home run off Catfish Hunter broke a 15th-inning tie and propelled the National League to a 2-1 triumph over the American League in the 1967 All-Star Game. The Cuban native also felt considerable pride in earning a place alongside
Top 10 moments of Johnny Bench's career
The claim that Johnny Bench is the greatest catcher ever is as solid as the grip the Cincinnati Reds legend employed to hold as many as seven baseballs in his right hand. Roy Campanella won three Most Valuable Player Awards to Bench’s two. But Campanella declined precipitously after his final
Reds' Top 5 general managers: Sheldon's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five general managers in the history of their franchise. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only … if you don’t agree with
Trade Tree: O'Neill to Casey with Deion in between
CINCINNATI -- Paul O'Neill, Deion Sanders and Sean Casey have more in common than being popular former Reds stars. First, they all happened to wear the same uniform number -- 21. But there is another more interesting connection. All three players are linked via a lengthy trade tree of transactions
Reds' Top 5 managers: Sheldon's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five managers in the history of their franchise. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only … if you don’t agree with the
Reds' Top 5 relief pitchers: Sheldon's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Reds' Top 5 left-handed starters: Sheldon's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Reds' Top 5 righty starters: Sheldon's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Reds' top bench players: Sheldon's take
CINCINNATI -- For the past eight weeks, and for debate purposes and fun only, MLB.com’s beat reporters have ranked the top five players by position in the history of the 30 franchises -- based on their career while playing for that club. While the reporters covering American League teams are