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Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was named one of three finalists for the Baseball Writers' Association of America National League Manager of the Year. Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thompson were the other two finalists.
The early-aughts Cincinnati Reds were decidedly not good. No bueno. From 2001 through 2009 they never once finished higher than 3rd in the NL Central, finished dead last on five occasions, and only once won so many as 80 games in a season (just 80,
As the Reds begin crafting their plans for the 2026 season, Cincinnati has made a major league addition to their bullpen.
The Cincinnati Reds announced a number of staff changes on Monday afternoon. Willie Harris has been promoted to third base coach. Harris served as the manager of Cincinnati's Low-A affiliate, the Daytona Tortugas,
Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall suggested the team's 2026 payroll will mirror its 2025 payroll. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The Cincinnati Reds on Nov. 3 traded outfielder Ryan Vilade to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations, the Reds announced.
Brad Mills, 68, retired after a final season as Terry Francona's bench coach. Mike Napoli and Willie Harris were promoted in staff shuffle for 2026.