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Director of Media @CBoxSports . Chatterbox Reds co-host. Editor @rulesacademy . Featured on @BleacherReport . Life is too short to be mad about a baseball team.

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1 year
12 straight wins for the Cincinnati Reds = 12 LIVE reactions on Chatterbox Reds. You folks are incredible. Last night's postgame show on YouTube is at over 7,000 views. Over 1,100 have listened to the podcast version on a SATURDAY. We can't thank you enough for the support 🙌
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1 year
Pro move by Elias Diaz
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Joey Votto's moment. #Reds
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4 years
Never count the Cincinnati Reds out
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3 years
Here is the Royals broadcast of the Nick Castellanos home run. They were eulogizing someone live on the air when it Nick went deep to left-center field. You can not make this stuff up. Credit to @hjodoyle for the tip.
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4 years
I got excited and made a little hype video for the 2020 Cincinnati Reds
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2 years
lol
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3 years
Joey Votto > Father Time
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are just getting started in 2021.
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2 years
Reds radio highlights of the incredible 9th inning comeback win at Yankee Stadium
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are .500 for the season in the month of June for the first time since 2014
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3 years
It appears the death of the Cincinnati Reds was greatly exaggerated
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3 years
The Reds have passed the Cardinals. The Reds gained 8.0 games on them in 15 days. Incredible.
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2 years
Congrats to all the diehard Bengals fans. Soak it in, you deserve it. As the great @TheVinScully would say, I don’t believe what I just saw.
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It appears the death of the 2024 Cincinnati Reds was greatly exaggerated
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3 years
The call from Cowboy
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2 years
Happy Opening Day, Cincinnati
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2 years
Imagine telling yourself 10 years ago that Joey Votto would allow ESPN to mic him up while he is fielding, holding a runner on first base on opening day
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 2.5 games out of a playoff spot
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11 months
Remember folks, Nick Krall's best trade of 2023 already happened
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10 months
Dbacks lose. Final NL wild card spot: Reds 73-68 -- Marlins 71-67 0.5 GB Dbacks 71-68 1.0 GB Giants 70-69 2.0 GB 21 games to play for the Reds
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 6-1 and have the best record in baseball.
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5 years
September, 29 2019 - Reds celebrate an improbable run as they clinch a playoff spot at PNC Park. Bell sprays champagne in Clint Hurdles face. Dietrich hits the go ahead HR in the 9th inning into the Allegheny River and watches it for 20 minutes. Amir Garrett records the final out
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4 years
The Cincinnati Reds pitchers team 10.98 K/9 is the highest in the MLB since 1900
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1 year
Reds Radio call of Elly De La Cruz stealing home
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds now have the best record in baseball since May 30th at 12-3. The Reds are now 3.0 games back in the NL Central (2 back in the loss column). Never count the Reds out.
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3 years
I will always love the 2021 Cincinnati Reds. 178 days until Opening Day.
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1 year
The Cincinnati Reds are 1.0 game back in the NL Central. The Reds were 15.5 games back at this point a season ago.
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds now have a 1.0 game lead for the second NL wild card spot. The Reds have gained 9.5 games on the Padres since July 1st. The Reds have pushed the Padres out of a postseason spot for the first time since April. Never count the Reds out.
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4 years
With the season on the brink and their backs against the wall, the Cincinnati Reds have won 8 of 9. What an incredible ride.
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 1.5 games out of a playoff spot
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 10-3 in their last 13 games. Never count the Reds out. #BeatMilwaukee
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3 years
The next time that you are upset about the upcoming 2021 Cincinnati Reds ball club, just stare into this for a few minutes.
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2 years
12 years ago today. A night that I will never forget. Reds end drought of 15 consecutive years without reaching the playoffs. At times during the mid-2000s, it felt like it would never happen....but when it does, there is nothing like it. I can't wait for more nights like this.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
Notable Reds OPS in their age 37 season: Tony Perez .748 Pete Rose .783 Barry Larkin .745 Scott Rolen .716 Dave Concepción .645 Joey Votto .817
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2 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 games. The Reds have outscored their opponents 61-36 over the last 8 games.
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2 years
Phillies broadcast of Aristides Aquino's throw. John Kruk's reaction was awesome. #Reds
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Nick Kirby
10 months
Reds radio call of comeback win #44 of 2023
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3 years
Runs scored through six games: @reds 57 @cubs 19 Both teams played the @pirates 3x
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2 years
Cam Collier on draft boards: Sporting News - 8 MLB - 8 Fangraphs - 9 Prospects Live - 6 CBS - 6 Reds got him at #18 Let's go.
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Nick Kirby
9 months
The Reds now have 6 winning seasons in the last 23 years. In just 5 seasons as Reds manager, David Bell has been the man in charge for 3 of those 6 winning seasons.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
The Cincinnati Reds finish the month of July at 16-9, the best record in the National League. The Reds will enter the month of August six games above .500 for the first time since 2013.
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2 years
I consider that a very successful weekend of baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. Four game split in Atlanta without Castillo & Minor, and even the two losses were tight games. Plenty of reasons to be excited about this team.
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3 years
I like that Barry Larkin is actively rooting for the Cincinnati Reds every night.
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4 years
Good morning, the Cincinnati Reds playoff odds are now up to 77.1%
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4 years
June: Tyler Stephenson called up & takes over as the Reds primary catcher July: Reds trade for Trevor Story at the deadline August: Reds call up Nick Lodolo to be the relief ace September: Reds win first division title in 8 years October: Reds win first World Series in 30 years
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Nick Kirby
4 years
Updated playoff odds for the Cincinnati Reds: 84.5%
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3 years
The date is August 19th. The Cincinnati Reds are 9 games over .500 and 1.0 game out of a playoff spot.
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1 year
The Cincinnati Reds are 45-39 and have series wins over the Mets, at Marlins, at Red Sox, Dodgers, at Cardinals, at Orioles and Padres . They have series sweeps against the Rangers, at Cubs and at Astros.
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 2.5 games out of a playoff spot
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11 months
40 games left
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds have won 5 straight games (all come from behind wins), and they are now 21-12 in their last 33 games.
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now 4.0 games out of a playoff spot
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now 23-14 in their last 37 games. The Reds are 31-14 vs the NL Central since September 13, 2020 The Reds just clinched their first winning record at the All-Star break since 2014. This is just their 9th winning first half in the last 25 years.
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10 months
What a difference a night makes: REDS WIN DBACKS LOSE CUBS LOSE MARLINS LOSE GIANTS LOSE
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4 years
Happy Opening Day, Cincinnati
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1 year
This real life?
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4 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now 0.5 games out of a postseason spot with 10 games to play. It’s been a long ride Reds fans. Enjoy some meaningful late September baseball games.
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10 months
Giants lose. The Cincinnati Reds are tied for a playoff spot with 24 games to play in the season.
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Nick Kirby
5 years
Joey Votto’s final MLB rankings for the decade (2010-2019): 48.2 fWAR - 3rd 153 wRC+ - 2nd .428 OBP - 1st 847 R - 4th .306 AVG - 4th #Reds
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1 year
Reds Radio Highlights from Elly De La Cruz cycle + Votto 2 HR + comeback from 5-0 down (1/3)
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10 months
The Cincinnati Reds are 0.5 games behind the Cubs for the SECOND NL Wild Card spot.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 11-3 over their last 14 games. That is tied for the best record in baseball. 3 games back in the loss column. Never count the Reds out.
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Nick Kirby
4 years
Good morning, the Cincinnati Reds playoff odds are now up to 45.3%. They were 17.1% on Sunday morning.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now 24-14 in their last 38 games. The Reds are 32-14 vs the NL Central since September 13, 2020. The Reds are now 5.0 back in the NL Central going into the final day of the first half. It's ok to enjoy it.
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Nick Kirby
4 years
5 straight series wins Winners in 11 of their final 14 games First season above .500 in 7 years First postseason in 7 years I love you @reds
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3 years
2 game suspension vs no suspension
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3 years
38 year old Joey Votto had a .952 OPS. This is not normal. Put him in Cooperstown. Build the statue. Retire the number. Name a road downtown. Give the man a key to the city.
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds now have a 2.0 game lead for the second NL wild card spot. Since July 1st, the Reds have gained 10.5 games on the Padres.
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3 years
Jesse Winker is back.
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3 years
I'm not sure we are making enough about how the Reds just played .600+ baseball during the two most difficult months on the schedule missing the following: Senzel/Moose - entire 2 months Gray - 24 days Antone - 53 days Sims - 38 days Castellanos - 14 games Votto - 5 games
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1 year
It just might be the Cincinnati Reds year folks. Have mercy.
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THERE IS NO ONE ON EARTH HOTTER THAN CARLOS SANTANA RIGHT NOW
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I’m starting to think having 4-win player TJ Friedl out of the lineup for most of the season was a much bigger deal than it was made out to be
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Nick Kirby
2 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 15-10 in their last 25 games
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3 years
The Brewers FINALLY lose. The Cincinnati Reds are 6.0 back in the NL Central. The tide is turning, friends.
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3 years
#1 - September 28, 2010: Reds were on the verge of clinching their first trip to the postseason in 15 years. The 30,151 fans at GABP were witness to an absolutely electric environment in a tight ballgame. What happened next will never be forgotten by Reds fans. #Top100Reds
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Nick Kirby
3 years
The Cincinnati Reds now have their most wins (77) in a season since 2013.
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Nick Kirby
10 months
ERA of the Reds active 9 relief pitchers: Moll 0.90 Diaz 2.10 Gibaut 3.07 Young 3.31 Sims 3.38 Duarte 3.45 Farmer 3.93 Law 3.97 Cruz 4.14 MLB AVERAGE 4.17
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now 5.0 back in the NL Central.
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2 months
The Cincinnati Reds 14-10 start is their best start through the first 24 games of the season since 2006.
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Nick Kirby
2 years
The Cincinnati Reds are 6-1-1 in their last 8 series. The Reds are 16-9 in their last 25 games. The Reds are 41-41 since the 3-22 start.
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Nick Kirby
9 months
There has been a silly narrative going around that the Reds are dead. Please make sure you tell everyone you know in Cincinnati on Friday that the Reds are a half game back with their final 3 games at GABP this weekend. Pack the park. Our players deserve it.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
I think when you look at how Albert Pujols has aged, you really should appreciate more what Joey Votto has been able to do: Age 31-37 seasons: Pujols (2011-17): .267/.325/.470, 117 wRC+ Votto (2015-21): .294/.418/.496, 143 wRC+
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3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now tied for a playoff spot. The last time the Reds were tied for a postseason spot was on April 21. Never count the Reds out.
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2 months
Hello world, meet Betty Marie Kirby Mother and baby are doing well! (mother was a rock star too)
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Nick Kirby
4 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now tied for the NL Central #2 spot
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5 years
Phillies lose. The Cincinnati Reds are now 4.0 games out of a playoff spot.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
This is easily one of my favorite Reds teams of all-time. I have no idea how this season will play out, but every single night they never quit. I am proud to be fan of these players.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
MLB is literally saying it’s more acceptable to throw at dudes heads than yell.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
Padres just lost again. Not only are the Reds 4.0 games out of the division at the break, they are only 3.5 games out of the second wild card.
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Nick Kirby
4 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now tied with the Cardinals for the 5th best record in the NL. So if some doofus wants to tell you the Reds are only still alive because extra teams getting in this year, the Reds would be in right now under normal rules.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
The Reds have caught the Cardinals and are now tied for third place in the NL Central. The Reds gained 7.0 games on the Cardinals in the last 14 days.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now 8-3 in their last 11 games
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3 years
I'm not even sure the Cardinals winning 17 straight games to eliminate the Reds is even in the top 50 of the most unfortunate things to happen to Cincinnati sports fans.
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Nick Kirby
2 years
Luis Cessa since joining the Reds: 28.1 IP, 1.92 ERA, 24 K, 4 BB What an absolutely incredible pickup.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
Nick Castellanos leads the MLB in HR (4), Runs (9), SLG (1.130), wOBA (.660), wRC+ (317), fWAR (0.7), ISO (.690), OPS (1.610), Barrels (5), xBA (.489), xSLG (1.188) and xwOBA (.672) #Reds
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Nick Kirby
3 years
This damn team never quits. Please, for the love of everything, get them some help.
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Nick Kirby
5 years
Reds trade their #23 prospect to the Nats for Roark. Roark makes 21 above average starts and helps stabilize a rotation that has been awful for 3+ years. Reds trade Roark after he is no longer needed for the A’s #8 prospect. You can’t do much better than that.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
The Cincinnati Reds are now 4.5 games out of a playoff spot with the Padres loss.
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Nick Kirby
3 years
Catcher #1
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