Chad Dotson

Baker Street

Writer at The Riverfront by Chad Dotson

Author, The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds. In stores now! I write about the #Reds for @CincinnatiMag. Get my newsletter about Cincy sports at https://t.co/DVO5XxkN3D.

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Articles

How Will Benson Became the Reds’ Dude

2 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Chad Dotson

Now this here story I’m about to unfold took place back in May of 2025. I only mention it because sometimes there’s a man … I won’t say a hero, ’cause what’s a hero? But sometimes, there’s a man. And I’m talkin’ about Will Benson here. Sometimes, there’s a man, well, he’s the man for his time and place. He fits right in there. And that’s this dude Benson, in Cincinnati, right now.
There’s No Reason for the Reds to Panic About Matt McLain

1 month ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Chad Dotson

There are two things you need to know right off the top: (A) Hope springs eternal, and (B) I’m a Matt McLain fan. Admittedly, I wasn’t completely sold on Cincinnati’s young infielder until a couple of years ago; I have to admit this, since my words have been printed in both digital and physical pixels, and I can’t escape them. But despite the injury issues, I came into this season completely sold. McLain’s swing has always looked like it was drawn up in a UCLA biomechanics lab: short and explosive.
Letter to the editor: Honoring the Correctional Officers Who Serve All Virginians

1 month ago | virginianreview.com | Chad Dotson

Dear Editor, The selfless and dedicated Correctional Officers who serve all Virginians around the clock do not undertake these skilled and specialized roles because they crave recognition. If you will permit me, however, I want to take a little time to recognize and applaud these exceptional men and women. Correctional Officers serve quietly and courageously behind the scenes.
Letter to the editor: Honoring the Correctional Officers Who Serve All Virginians

1 month ago | richmond.com | Chad Dotson

The selfless and dedicated Correctional Officers who serve all Virginians around the clock do not undertake these skilled and specialized roles because they crave recognition. If you will permit me, however, I want to take a little time to recognize and applaud these exceptional men and women. Correctional Officers serve quietly and courageously behind the scenes.
The Reds Prove You Can’t Predict Baseball

1 month ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Chad Dotson

Perhaps my favorite thing about baseball is its inherent unpredictability. Even in this day and age when computer nerds control every aspect of the game—from transactions and contracts to lineups and defensive positioning—baseball has a way of making every “expert” look silly occasionally.
The 2025 Reds So Far Look Too Much Like Last Year’s Version

2 months ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Chad Dotson

Two weeks ago, we were optimistic about the 2025 Cincinnati Reds. They had a new manager, a deeper pitching staff, and their young star second baseman was back in the lineup. The glass was half full. Hope is undefeated in March, right? So … about that. Cincinnati has lost each of the first three series of the season, and they’re now in San Francisco against the white-hot Giants before returning home this weekend.
Child Abuse Prevention in Iron County

2 months ago | ironcountytoday.com | Chad Dotson

By Chad Dotson, Iron County Attorney In 1983, President Ronald Reagan issued the first presidential proclamation designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. 42 years later, every subsequent president has followed course solidifying the importance of raising awareness and promoting prevention efforts against child abuse and neglect.
For Reds Fans, Hope Is Undefeated in March

2 months ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Chad Dotson

This time every single year, as we celebrate Opening Day and the onset of a new baseball season, I always reflect on how Spring isn’t just a season in Cincinnati—it’s an annual celebration of contradictions. Stubborn optimism piled upon decades of disappointment. Parades filled with smiling faces who almost certainly are dreading the inevitable heartbreak associated with Reds baseball.
Breaking News: The Reds Actually Improved Over the Offseason

2 months ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Chad Dotson

Spring is here! It’s a sacred tradition, like the Opening Day parade, playing the first game of the season at home, and the annual heartbreak of believing the Reds’ front office might finally get it right. Most fan bases are well-versed in heartbreak, but Cincinnati sports fans have perfected the art of mixing heartbreak with an annual shot of adrenaline-laced hope. It’s in our DNA, right alongside the chili.
Letter: Support bill that protects wildlife and drivers

Mar 5, 2025 | wallowa.com | Chad Dotson

As a lifelong Wallowa County resident and hunter, I’ve experienced firsthand the importance of a functioning, connected landscape — particularly the one here in our backyard. It is vital that our farmland, ranchland and public lands work in conjunction to remain healthy for people and wildlife. Every year, we see more reports of wildlife-vehicle collisions on the roads that crisscross migratory routes. These crashes aren’t just upsetting; they also place a burden on drivers and wildlife alike.