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After two abysmal outings by his starting pitchers, it’s time for Cincinnati Reds’ interim manager Jim Riggleman to abandon the six-man rotation. Okay, the experiment is over. It didn’t work, and it’s time to scrap it. The Cincinnati Reds have tried a six-man starting rotation on two different occasions this season. We’ve seen it, it’s not […] Cincinnati Reds: It’s time to abandon the six-man rotation - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

What’s up Reds Country? It’s time to take a look down on the farm and check out how the Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates are faring as the season comes to a close. It’s time to check in with what’s going on among some of the Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates. Triple-A Louisville, similar to […] Cincinnati Reds: Tyler Mahle starts for Bats, Aristides Aquino HR record - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Starter Robert Stephenson needs to show that the Cincinnati Reds made the right move bringing him up to the big leagues. However, he faces a tough task tonight against the Indians. Robert Stephenson gets another attempt tonight to show the Cincinnati Reds that he can be a key part of the starting rotation going forward. […] Cincinnati Reds: Robert Stephenson will have his hands full tonight - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Who are the Top 5 shortstops to play for Cincinnati Reds over the last 50 years? The Cincinnati Reds have a storied legacy. As the first professional sports franchise in the United  States, their history goes back over a century. The Reds have been fortunate enough to maintain the services of some of the baseball’s greats. Most Reds fans […] Cincinnati Reds: Top 5 shortstops over the last 50 years - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

In a season where the Cincinnati Reds’ outfield has seen a lot of change, Phillip Ervin has given the Reds a lot of stability of late. Phillip Ervin has been an important part of the Cincinnati Reds offense of late. Ervin was called up in mid-July after Scott Schebler was put on the disabled list […] Cincinnati Reds: Phillip Ervin is red hot during the month of August - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Cincinnati Reds recalled pitcher Cody Reed from Triple-A Louisville to be another arm out of the bullpen. However, Reed deserves a look in the starting rotation. Cody Reed was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday after the Cincinnati Reds demoted Keury Mella. Reed will come out of the Reds’ bullpen, however, the left-hander from […] Cincinnati Reds: Cody Reed joins the bullpen but should be starter - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

In the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitcher Luis Castillo was roughed up early with home-runs in an eventual 9-2 loss. Taking two out of three from Arizona, the Cincinnati Reds look onward to the next installment in the coveted Ohio Cup. In a game that the Cincinnati Reds came within one, the early […] Cincinnati Reds: Looking ahead to Ohio Cup against the Indians - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The non-waiver trade deadline has passed, but teams still have the ability to trade players. It’s time for the Cincinnati Reds to trade Matt Harvey. Why Matt Harvey is still in a Cincinnati Reds uniform is a mystery. The Reds traded for Harvey back in May with the idea of resurrecting his career and flipping […] Cincinnati Reds: It’s time for Matt Harvey to go to a contender - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Good Sunday morning Reds Country. The Cincinnati Reds are happy to be home. So far, they’ve won two straight over the Arizona Diamondbacks and are looking for their third win today. The Cincinnati Reds had a horrendous road trip. They went 2-7 before returning home on Friday to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Reds got a […] Cincinnati Reds News: Matt Harvey solid, Tucker Barnhart delivers late - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

It’s time for the Cincinnati Reds to offer their All-Star second baseman, Scooter Gennett, the deal he deserves. It’s been a polarizing topic of conversation all season long. Should the Cincinnati Reds offer a contract extension to their All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett? And while there are valid arguments on both sides, it’s becoming clearer that […] Cincinnati Reds: It’s time to give Scooter Gennett an extension - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Cincinnati Reds No. 1 starting pitcher, barring a blockbuster trade, for the 2019 season is already on the roster. Anthony DeSclafani has the remainder of the 2018 season to show why he’s that guy. The Cincinnati Reds have a different Opening Day starting pitcher the past three seasons. This year Homer Bailey took the mound. […] Cincinnati Reds: Anthony DeSclafani auditioning to be 2019 No. 1 starter - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Coming off a woeful road trip in which the Cincinnati Reds went 2-7, the club looks to bounce back on this homestand against the Diamondbacks, Indians, and Giants. After reaching the All-Star break as one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Cincinnati Reds have cooled off dramatically. Since the break, they have gone 7-12 […] Cincinnati Reds return to Great American Ball Park after tough road trip - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Robert Stephenson got the start, his first of the season, for the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon. Unfortunately, Stephenson showed the same issues that have plagued him for his entire career. Robert Stephenson had been dominating opposing batters at Triple-A Louisville over the last two months. This season with the Louisville Bats, Stephenson was 11-6 […] Cincinnati Reds: Robert Stephenson plagued by walks again - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Scooter Gennett broke out of a recent slump on Tuesday night. The Cincinnati Reds All-Star second baseman went 3-for-4 in a win over the New York Mets. The Cincinnati Reds have been struggling to score runs during their road trip. Over the last seven games, Cincinnati has been outscored 34-23. During that stretch, the Reds […] Cincinnati Reds: Scooter Gennett wakes up bats in win - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Robert Stephenson will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds in Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets. Does Stephenson’s start signify a return to a six-man starting rotation? Robert Stephenson will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds in Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets. Does Stephenson’s start signify a return to a […] Will the Cincinnati Reds return to six-man starting rotation? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More