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    Cincinnati Reds Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Cincinnati Reds to get you started: 

    Established:1881
    Stadium:Great American Ballpark 
    Colors:Red, black & white
    Hall of Famers:Jake Beckley, Johnny Bench, Jim Bottomley, Mordecai Brown, Sam Crawford, Candy Cummings, Kiki Cuyler, Buck Ewing, Chick Hafey, Jesse Haines, Harry Heilmann, Miller Huggins, Joe Kelley, George Kelly, King Kelly, Barry Larkin, Ernie Lombardi, Rube Marquard, Bid McPhee, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Charles Radbourn, Eppa Rixey, Frank Robinson, Edd Roush, Amos Rusie, Tom Seaver, Al Simmons, Joe Tinker, Dazzy Vance & Lloyd Waner 
    Hall of Fame General Managers: Sparky Anderson, Ned Hanlon & Bill McKechnie
    Rivals: St Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, & Chicago Cubs
    Legends:Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, High Pockets Kelly, Frank Robinson, Joey Votto, Ryan Freel, Tony Perez, Greg Vaughn, Johnny Vander Meer, Ted Kluszewski, Pete Rose & Barry Larkin
    Retired Numbers:11: 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 24 & 42
    League: National League
    Division:Central Division
    World Series Championships: 5: 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976 & 1990

    Cincinnati Reds History

    It took the Cincinnati Reds 38 years before they clinched their first World Series title in 1919, after establishing themselves in 1881. That has somewhat set the tone for the Reds, in the past and in recent years as well as in between postseason appearances. 

    Their next World Series title? Well, that took slightly shorter than their other wait, but when you compare it to others it’s still quite long, as it took just over two decades to claim their second World Series title in 1940 and another 35 years for their third in 1975. 

    Their golden generation and arguably their most successful period of their time in the MLB came in the 70s as they were a dominant force and during that time and earned the nickname Big Red Machine, due to their dominance throughout the period. 

    In fact, all throughout the 70s the Reds only missed the postseason twice with those two seasons occurring in 1971 and 1974. The Reds had a strong side that had the likes of Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Perez. Other players were also at the peak of their powers such as George Foster, Ken Griffey Sr., Dave Concepcion, and Cesar Geronimo. 

    The Reds couldn’t have asked for a better start to the new decade as after missing out on the World Series 1961, they began with a bang after finishing in between third and fourth spot in the National League, they rose up the ranks and set the tone for the decade. 

    They made a strong case in the National League West Division as they won 102 games (13 more wins than their previous season) which placed them first in the division and with a winning percentage of .630, they advanced straight into the National League Championship Series (NLCS) where they faced Pittsburgh Pirates. 

    They defeated the Pirates in the NLCS 3-2, and returned to the biggest baseball series in the world 10 years after their last appearance but it wasn’t to be as they lost the World Series to the Baltimore Orioles, despite losing the World Series it kicked off a successful period for the team in Cincinnati. 

    The Reds dropped off the next year and didn’t even make the postseason. After recording a 103 wins in 1970, they managed only 79 wins as they slipped to being fourth in the National League West. 

    The next year, the Reds bounced back to once again be back in World Series contention, after finishing in first place of the National League West, where once again they made it to the NLCS and they met the Pirates. Just like two years prior the same result occurred as the Reds overcame the team from Pittsburgh winning the series 3-2.  

    Once again they made the World Series, but again they fell at the final hurdle going down to the Oakland Athletics 4-3. After having a few years of making baseball’s biggest showpiece event without claiming the prize, the Reds finally learned their lesson in the 1975 season. 

    In 1974 the Reds didn’t even make the playoffs, but like in seasons prior they have a knack for responding from a poor season to be at the top team in the National League West and that is exactly what happened in the 1975 season, although unlike others in the past, it had a different ending. 

    The 1975 Reds would go down in history as they finally claimed their third World Series title and as well as ending a 35-year drought in between titles. The Reds finished the 1975 season in first place of the National League with 108 wins (their best win tally since 1970) as well as recording a winning percentage of .667. 

    It held them in good stead as once again they faced the Pirates for the third time in the NLCS, and like in all the previous encounters the same result occurred with the Reds taking out the win. 

    This time, they faced the Red Sox in the World Series who finished first in the American League East. The opening few games of the World Series saw both teams trading blows among one another as the Red Sox took out game 1, while the Reds took out games 2 and 3 before the Red Sox responded with a game 4 win.

    The series was on a knife’s edge between games 5, 6 and 7 as the Reds took out game 5 before the Red Sox claimed 6 and it went to game 7 with the series all tied up. It was a tense game 7 at Fenway Park, but the Reds got the job done to claim the series 4-3, winning the vital game 7 4-3, as the Reds broke a long drought and claimed their third World Series title. 

    It got even better in 1976, as they claimed back-to-back World Series titles and they claimed a whitewash in both the NLCS (where they won the series 3-0 over the Philadelphia Phillies) and in the World Series where they claimed a 4-0 series win over the New York Yankees. 

    The next two years saw a decline in the Reds dominance and they finally returned to the playoffs in 1979 to end their most dominant and successful eras, but crashed out of the NLCS to the Pirates. 

    There was nothing to cheer about throughout the next decade, as for the large part of the 1980s the Reds were out of playoff contention despite finishing second in the National League West for the majority of the decade. 

    Once again the Reds began the new decade with a bang and unlike when they started the 70s, it was more of a happy ending. After not making the postseason since 1979, the Reds made a miraculous return in 1990 when they bounced back from a poor decade to finish in first place of the National League West with 91 wins. 

    One would think that after missing out on the postseason for 10 years, they would find themselves out of place, but that wasn’t what transpired as the Reds won the NLCS over the Pirates claiming the series 4-2. 

    They advanced to the World Series once more and faced Oakland Athletics, but there was no need for seven games, as the Reds looked comfortable being at the MLB’s big dance despite having a decade off as they defeated the Athletics 4-0 in the series and claimed their fifth title. 

    They returned to the postseason five years later in 1995, when once again they finished first in the National League West with 85 wins, but after making light work of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, they couldn’t generate enough momentum in the NLCS where they crashed out to the Atlanta Braves. 

    It was another long and dark 15 years, before they saw the postseason again as for the majority of the early 2000s they were fluctuating between second spot to fifth spot in the National League although they did finish second twice in that period but it wasn’t enough for a postseason berth. 

    Fast forward to 2010 where they finally broke through that drought, but it wasn’t the excitement both the players and fans had hoped for as they crashed out of the NLDS to the Phillies. 

    They returned to the playoffs after they missed in 2011 to make back-to-back appearances in two years, but lost in the NLDS to the San Francisco Giants and the Pirates in the NLWC game. Their next playoff appearance occurred in 2020, where they crashed out in the NLWC to the Atlanta Braves. 

    The Reds struggled slightly in the 2021 season, with a record of 83-79. This put them in third place in the NL Central, 12 games behind the Brewers who finished in first place. The Red managed to a 44-37 record at home, and a 39-42 record on the road.

    The Cincinnati Reds finished the 2022 Major League Baseball season with a record of 62-100, which put them in last place in the National League Central Division. They did not qualify for the playoffs in 2022. The Reds finished as one of the worst teams in all of Major League Baseball this season and they were one of four teams to lose over 100 games.

    Expert 2023 Picks & Preview on Cincinnati Reds

    If you are a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2023 season. Do the Cincinnati Reds have the star power to make it all the way to the World Series in 2023?

    2022 was another rough season for the Cincinnati Reds as they once again finished as one of the worst teams in the league. Once again they found themselves at the bottom of the barrel in terms of payroll as well. Which will likely lead to another rough season 2023.

    Preview on the Cincinnati Reds’ Manager: David Bell

    Coming into his fifth season as a Major League Baseball manager, David Bell currently has a 251-295 win-loss record in charge of the Cincinnati Reds. After being selected in the 7th round of the MLB draft by the Cleveland Guardians, Bell made his Major League debut in 1995 as a pinch hitter.

    Bell played in the Majors until 2006 representing the Guardians, St Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers throughout his career, retiring with a batting average of .257, as well as 123 home runs and 589 RBIs.

    Following his retirement as an active player in 2008, Bell became the manager of the Cincinnati Reds Triple-A affiliates, the Louisville Bats and Cincinnati’s former Double-A affiliate, the Carolina Mudcats. Following nearly a decade of managing in the minors, the Cincinnati Reds announced Bell as their manager in 2018, signing him to a three year contract.

    During his first season in charge of the Reds Bell was ejected for the role he played in a bench clearing incident against the Pittsburgh Pirates, this was the first ejection of Bell’s managerial career. Three months later, when the Reds and Pirates met again, another bench-clearing mash-up occurred, Bell was involved. As a result, Bell was suspended for six games without eligibility to appeal.

    Bell finished his debut season with a 75-87 win-loss record, which resulted in the Reds finishing fourth in the National League Central Division. In the COVID-19 shortened season, Cincinnati finished above .500 for the first time since the 2013 MLB season, finishing with a 31-29 record that saw the Reds finish second in the National League Central Division. 2022 didnt go as planned for the Reds as they lost 100 games and gave Bell his second losing season and his first since his first season with the franchise.

    Preview on the Cincinnati Reds’ Key Player: Jonathan India

    India had a breakout season in 2021, and quickly became one of the most talked about young players in Major League Baseball. Reds management and fans are now hoping he can have a repeat performance in 2022. 

    In his rookie season he would end up finishing with a batting average of .269, after hitting 21 home runs and driving in 69 runs. He won the National League Rookie Of The Year award as well. He is a former 5th overall selection in the 2018 MLB entry draft. 

    2022, could be another big year for India as he will look to get the Reds back to the MLB postseason for the first time since 2022. He is clearly the best player on this roster, and is one of the top young players in the league. He is solid on both the offensive end and defensive end as well. 

    Preview on the Cincinnati Reds’ Next Best: Joey Votto 

    Joey Votto and the Cincinnati Reds go together like Bob Castellini and not spending any money. It’s a tale as old as time for Votto, who has spent his entire Major League Baseball career in the Queen City. 

    Votto will be going into his 15th year as a member of the Reds. Despite a decade and a half of life in the major leagues he is still one of the most consistent players in baseball. Last year he hit .266 with 36 home runs and 99 runs batted in. 

    2022 looks to be another big year for Votto, as he will once again have to carry the Reds as they have one of the lowest payrolls in baseball… again. Make no mistake about it though, Votto will still put up his numbers this season and be as constant as always.

    Despite getting up there in age, Joey Votto is still one of the most dependable players in baseball, and he will always be the cornerstone of the Cincinnati Reds franchise. He is a six time All-Star selection, a former most valuable player, award winner, and one of the greatest Canadian born players in the history of the game. He also has a gold glove to his name however, those accolades were over a decade ago. Votto has still been pretty dependable for Cincinnati at the player and in the field as he finds ways to get on base each and every single season. Although he may have a reduced role this season, he will still be vital to the Cincinnati Reds success in 2023.

     

    Cincinnati Reds Betting & Odds Preview 2023

    The Cincinnati Reds were given +6600 odds to win the 2023 National League Central division this season. Their odds to win the National League Pennant were +12500 prior to the season starting. 

    While their odds to take home the Commissioner’s Trophy and win the World Series were set at +25000. Their total over/under for victories this season is set at 65.5, With odds of (-120) for the over and (+100) for the under. Last season they managed to finish the season with a record of 62-100.

    Their odds to win their division are the lowest odds in the division out of the five teams in the division. While their odds to win the National League pennant are 13th out of 15 teams. They rank 27th in total odds among the entire league to win the World Series this season out of thirty teams.

    Cincinnati Reds FAQ

    Still got some burning questions about the Cincinnati Reds? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully, you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Cincinnati Reds play?

    The Cincinnati Reds play their games at the Great American Ballpark. 

    Who owns the Cincinnati Reds?

    The Cincinnati Reds is owned by Bob Castellini.

    Have the Cincinnati Reds won an MLB World Series?

    The Cincinnati Reds have won five MLB World Series titles in 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976 & 1990. 

    Who is the Cincinnati Reds general manager?

    Nick Krall is the general manager of the Cincinnati Reds.  

    Do the Cincinnati Reds play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Cincinnati Reds are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Cincinnati Reds games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Cincinnati Reds record?

    The Cincinnati Reds had a 62-100 win-loss record for the 2022 MLB season. 

    Did the Cincinnati Reds win last night?

    Fans of the Cincinnati Reds are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much are the Cincinnati Reds worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Cincinnati Reds are worth $1.19 billion. 

    Who do the Cincinnati Reds play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the MLB, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Cincinnati Reds play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Cincinnati Reds?

    You can watch the Cincinnati Reds games on TV channels like Fox Sports Ohio and the MLB Network such as MLB.TV.

    Will the Cincinnati Reds make the playoffs this year?

    The Cincinnati Reds did not make the playoffs in the 2022 MLB season as they finished in last place in the National League Central with a 62-100 win-loss ratio. 

    When do the Cincinnati Reds play?

    Cincinnati Reds fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips, we list all the information you need like the time of the first pitch, location of the game, and the all-important MLB odds.

    Where did the Cincinnati Reds finish the season?

    The Cincinnati Reds finished the 2022 MLB season in last place in the National League Central. 

    How many games did the Cincinnati Reds win?

    The Cincinnati Reds won 62 games during the 2022 MLB season.

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