2025 Reds

[M4CAT]

Still have no idea what the Reds saw when they signed Candelario - I have yet to see any sign that he's anything other than a mediocre hitter. At best.

Krall at the time wanted to bring in a switch hitter to the lineup that could play 1B/3B despite the IF already being crowded, and how the Reds struggled to hit lefties that led to his signing. And then you had David Bell who would play the LH/RH splits to the peril of this team. He was an awful signing. Candelario has been nothing more than a joke. Mediocre for his career is about the only way you can describe it. The money spent between Martinez and Candelario, the 3rd largest FA signing in franchise history would have brought in an impact bat for the outfield. The Reds overpaid for someone who got hot for half a season in 2023.

 

[M4CAT]

The old hat trick for Will Benson in his first 3 AB's back in the big leagues. Beating up on Verlander again. 0-4 4 K's now for Benson.

 

[bbonds]

These f*cking guys.

 

[M4CAT]

Lose on a 2-run walk-off HR. Had a 5-0 lead on Verlander in the 3rd.

 

[bbonds]

They were up 6-1 in the 6th.

 

[M4CAT]

They were up 6-1 in the 6th.

And gave up 7 unanswered runs. Let another go.

 

[M4CAT]

What Martinez did last season is in the past. He may go on another run in the 2nd half, who knows. What he is doing now is what matters. When you get paid over $21 million and become the highest paid player on the team, it is unacceptable to give up 4 runs in two starts and the other 3 runs in 4 2/3 innings. No excuses with that contract and the options a fully healthy Reds team has.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Abbott is slated to pitch Saturday vs Pittsburgh.

 

[warrior-cat]

The old hat trick for Will Benson in his first 3 AB's back in the big leagues. Beating up on Verlander again. 0-4 4 K's now for Benson.

I was thinking the same thing. Why? He has never been able to hit major league pitching. Yes, he is good (not great) defensively and can cover some ground but...

 

[cole854]

I was thinking the same thing. Why? He has never been able to hit major league pitching. Yes, he is good (not great) defensively and can cover some ground but...

Benson is the poor man's version of an overrated Jason Heyward. He's serviceable in AAA and maybe to fill a roster spot as a platoon player once in a blue moon, nothing more.

 

[John_Locke_]

Austin Hays was just sent out to begin a rehab assignment in Louisville.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Austin Hays was just sent out to begin a rehab assignment in Louisville.

Dunn, Friedl & Hays should be the outfield going forward. Lux will continue to play 2B with McLain out.

 

[PTI (pti)]

A healthy McClain, Stephenson, and Hays should make a substantial difference. We may never live to see that day, but it gives me hope all the same.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Started the series off with a W.

Some updates on the injured Reds.

 

[PTI (pti)]

Graham Ashcraft is turning himself into a serious weapon. 2 more scoreless innings last night, and still hasn’t allowed a run this year.

I could also see him used as an opener or spot starter, too. Happy to see him thriving in his new role.

 

[cole854]

Graham Ashcraft is turning himself into a serious weapon.

How is your MVP doing outside his 1 good game this year? I will tell you....9-50 (.180) inc. a stellar 6-39 (.154) in April.
2-19 (.105) against LHP....give up the SH already. He is overdue for his 1 good game a week, so look for some Sadak screaming this weekend.

 

[PTI (pti)]

Well, once you take away his bad games he’s hitting like .650 with a 2 billion OPS. But if you take away his good games he’s only hitting .183 with a WAR of negative pi times infinity.

Too soon to tell, but I like him. I’m assuming you don’t?

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

EDLC grand slam

 

[PTI (pti)]

Elly is hitting .000 with a .000 OPS, and .000 slugging percentage, and a .000 OBP in his last 1 game, if you take out his 1 hit today.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Pagan gets the job done. Back-to-Back series wins. Winner in 4 of the last 5 games. Go Reds!!

 

[Tskware]

At the moment, my two season bets (Reds over 79.5 and Dodgers over 104.5) are about on track, probably will be a white knuckler on both.

Would be helpful if the Reds had at least one outfielder that could hit as good as any number of college OFs, in the SEC. 😒

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Back to .500 with the sweep. Greene lowered the ERA to 0.98 with 7 scoreless, 8 K's, 2 hits and 1 BB. Espinal gave them a spark in the #2 spot with 2 hits, drove in 2 on a single in the 3rd.

 

[DraftCat]

 

[John_Locke_]

These f*cking guys.

Winners in 5 of their last 6. Hays may be back in the lineup as soon as Tuesday after a home run on his rehab assignment yesterday.

 

[M4CAT]

Playing much better this past week and still with key players like Stephenson, Hays and Lowder not on the roster. Hunter Greene masterclass this afternoon. Something you come to expect each time he toes the rubber now.

 

[DraftCat]

Planning to go on Tuesday.... blame me if I ruin the 3 game streak.

 

[PTI (pti)]

McClain and Hays are back on Tuesday.

This staff is bonkers, and we’ve still got Rhett Lowder on the way.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Let’s hope the Reds crash and burn!!

 

[Tskware]

McClain and Hays are back on Tuesday.

This staff is bonkers, and we’ve still got Rhett Lowder on the way.

If the first 10% of the season is a true indication, Reds pitching will carry them a good ways by itself.

 

[jcrow10]

I’m taking my son to his first Reds game on Thursday against the Mariners for his 5th birthday. He’s pumped about it. I was able to buy $17 tickets about 4 rows up from 1st base and the dugout.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Reds above .500 on a 4-game winning streak. Great first impression for Hays going deep and 4 RBIs in his first game. Lux's best game as a Red with 4 hits 4-4, drove in 2 runs.

 

[trueblujr2]

Reds above .500 on a 4-game winning streak. Great first impression for Hays going deep and 4 RBIs in his first game. Lux's best game as a Red with 4 hits 4-4, drove in 2 runs.

Hopefully they can keep it up. Wasn't Lodolo's best night. Hopefully Martinez can rebound tonight.

 

[PTI (pti)]

Adding a healthy Hays into the lineup gives us a good shot at an average outfield, which is a huge improvement. Between he, Lux, and Fraley/Friedl, that's not too bad. We knew going into the season the outfield would be problematic, but we just need that group to be....well.......not terrible.


Bullpen = mercy. Ashcraft, Santillan, and Pagan look GREAT.

 

[Tskware]

Bullpen = mercy. Ashcraft, Santillan, and Pagan look GREAT.

Agree, but Diaz looked wild and crazy in his first game back, was praying that TF would yank him before he blew it for the Reds.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Hopefully they can keep it up. Wasn't Lodolo's best night. Hopefully Martinez can rebound tonight.

Bad nights happen to every pitcher. At least the Reds still were able to find a way to get the win with help from the offense. That is the main thing, and what we needed to see from Cincinnati to score runs on a pitcher like Luis Castillo.

 

[trueblujr2]

Bad nights happen to every pitcher. At least the Reds still were able to find a way to get the win with help from the offense. That is the main thing, and what we needed to see from Cincinnati to score runs on a pitcher like Luis Castillo.

I just want the Rotation to stay healthy all season and be able take occasional starts off to keep them preserved for later in the season. I know Ashcraft might replace Spiers pretty soon, but even Spiers is doing his part to not give up that spot easily.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

I just want the Rotation to stay healthy all season and be able take occasional starts off to keep them preserved for later in the season. I know Ashcraft might replace Spiers pretty soon, but even Spiers is doing his part to not give up that spot easily.

Spiers is in Louisville now, sent him down on April 8th before Abbott returned last Saturday. No major update on Lowder other than Francona saying he threw a bullpen session yesterday.

 

[cole854]

I just want the Rotation to stay healthy all season and be able take occasional starts off to keep them preserved for later in the season. I know Ashcraft might replace Spiers pretty soon, but even Spiers is doing his part to not give up that spot easily.

Spiers is awful, and Ashcraft has proven in 3 yrs he isn't made out to be a SP. He needs to stay in middle relief, nothing more.

 

[trueblujr2]

Spiers is awful, and Ashcraft has proven in 3 yrs he isn't made out to be a SP. He needs to stay in middle relief, nothing more.

I meant to say Abbott instead of Ashcraft. But Spiers had a solid Spring and deserved the shot to start while Abbott finished his rehab. Ashcraft is doing a solid job out of the bullpen where he belongs, and he seems to be happy in that role.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Fraley hit a grand slam. Put the Reds up 7-5 in the bottom of the 8th.