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Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell as VP of baseball operations and assistant GM

Nov. 16, 2024 02:09 AM EST

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the move Friday. Bell will oversee the player development and physical and mental...

MLB will air local games for Cincinnati Reds next season

Nov. 14, 2024 14:49 PM EST

CINCINNATI (AP) — Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cincinnati Reds next season. The announcement was made on Thursday after a judge in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston approved the Reds and Diamond Sports Group ending their joint venture. ...

Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved

Nov. 14, 2024 14:34 PM EST

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved Thursday. Judge Christopher Lopez gave the go ahead during a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston that lasted 90 minutes. ...

Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park

Nov. 10, 2024 16:00 PM EST

CINCINNATI (AP) — Thousands of fans streamed into Great American Ball Park despite steady rain on Sunday to pay respects to Pete Rose, baseball's career hits leader, who died Sept. 30 at the age of 83. The 14-hour visitation, in honor of Rose's jersey number, was arranged by the...

Cincinnati Reds look for new TV partner after ending joint venture with Diamond Sports Group

Nov. 08, 2024 22:37 PM EST

The Cincinnati Reds and Diamond Sports Group have decided to end their joint venture, allowing the Reds to search for a new home to carry their local games on TV. The Reds were joint owners in what is now FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. FanDuel took over naming rights for Diamond’s 16...

Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty

Nov. 07, 2024 14:39 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four teams in this year's postseason. Sometimes, all that money really...

St. Louis Cardinals reach multi-year agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Nov. 07, 2024 13:38 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games. The Cardinals are one of five Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports...

Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercises $8 million option, remains with the Cincinnati Reds

Nov. 02, 2024 12:57 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercised his $8 million option for 2025 on Saturday, remaining with the Cincinnati Reds rather than becoming a free agent. Pagán was 4-5 with a 4.50 ERA in 37 relief appearances and one start, striking out 44 and walking 11 in 38...

Martinez, Junis decline options with Reds as Maile, France and Martini become free agents

Nov. 01, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Right-handers Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis declined 2025 options with the Cincinnati Reds, who turned down their option on catcher Luke Maile on Friday, In addition, first baseman Ty France and outfielder Nick Martini became free agents when they refused outright...

New Reds manager Terry Francona hires hitting coach Chris Valaika away from Guardians

Oct. 24, 2024 14:01 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — New Reds manager Terry Francona has hired hitting coach Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati announced Friday. The 39-year-old Valaika has been Cleveland's hitting coach for three years, dating back to Francona's time running the team. ...