Drew Koch

North Carolina

MLB Staff Writer at FanSided

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Reds manager Terry Francona may have accidentally started Chase Burns hype train

1 week ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Did Tito spill the beans? Nick Martinez got lit up for the second time in two games, and Terry Francona's patience may be wearing thin. During the postgame press conference following the Cincinnati Reds' 12-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins, Francona made it clear that Martinez is on a short leash. FanDuel Sports Network broadcaster Jim Day noted that Martinez has given up three home runs in back-to-back games.
Astros may have just found their newest nemesis and he's only a rookie

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

This could be a problem. For the second time in a week, Athletics' slugger Nick Kurtz walked off the Houston Astros in the ninth inning. After Kurtz's disrespectful bat flip that caught the ire of the Astros fanbase earlier this week, the rookie clubbed another game-winner on Thursday night and announced himself as Houston's newest nemesis. After watching Kurtz take Bryan Abreu deep on Monday night, Josh Hader became the rookie's latest victim.
Reds Rumors: Insider floats shocking trade deadline plan fans have been begging for

1 week ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

No way! Really?!During the Q&A segment of the latest episode of Fair Territory with MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, a question arose asking which team should go all-in at this year's trade deadline. While it may be shocking to hear, Rosenthal listed the Cincinnati Reds as one of the teams he expects to be most aggressive at this year's MLB trade deadline. Rosenthal rejected the notion that the Reds, or any team for that matter, will go "all-in" at the deadline.
Under-the-radar Marlins outfielder could be Reds’ best trade option

1 week ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

This would definitely be an upgrade. There are varying opinions about who the Cincinnati Reds might target at this year's trade deadline. Some Reds fans don't even believe the team will be active at the deadline, but if Cincinnati hopes to compete for a spot in the postseason, they need to improve the roster — at least around the margins. The outfield has seen an uptick in production of late, and the impending return of Austin Hays should help bolster the club's depth even more.
12 free agents the Red Sox could sign with Rafael Devers’ money this offseason

1 week ago | bosoxinjection.com | Drew Koch

The Red Sox freed up payroll, and now they need to reinvest it. The Boston Red Sox fanbase was shaken to its very core on Sunday evening with the announcement that Rafael Devers was traded to the San Francisco Giants. The circumstances surrounding the trade are numerous, but one thing's for sure — money had a lot to do with the decision. Devers was owed approximately $235 million over the next 8.5 years years.
5 Reds players who could be traded without killing their playoff chances

1 week ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Can Cincy remain in the playoff picture if they dealt any of these players? The Cincinnati Reds remain in the thick of the National League playoff chase, but most fans know that it's going to take a few extra pieces around this year's MLB trade deadline in order to put Terry Francona's club over the top. The question is, will the Reds be able to add enough without sacrificing for the future?
Evnroll Carlsbad B1 Putter Review

1 week ago | pluggedingolf.com | Drew Koch

50 Words or LessThe Evnroll Carlsbad B1 putter puts the company’s SweetFace technology in a sleek looking and value-focused package. No real customization options on a longer-neck, thick-gripped Anser-style putter. Great for beginner golfers. Introduction It’s 2025, and that means the price of housing, eggs, and golf equipment is higher than ever. We get it here at Plugged In Golf.
Reds disaster at third base just reopened the door for this fan favorite

1 week ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Good vibes only. Christian Encarnacion-Strand's errant throw caught the attention of Cincinnati Reds fans on Tuesday night. The error in the sixth inning kept the Minnesota Twins in the game, and Harrison Bader's home run two batters later even gave them the lead. Thankfully, Cincinnati rallied and won the game by the final score of 6-5. Though he came up through the minors playing the position, Encarnacion-Strand is not a third baseman.
Reds manager Terry Francona's must employ this old tactic to rescue Spencer Steer

1 week ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Do it again, Tito. Spencer Steer is one of the most beloved players in the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse and some fans may even view him as a fan-favorite. Steer is an easy player to root for and showed plenty of resolve at the outset of the 2025 season while playing through a shoulder injury. Unfortunately, grit and determination only get you so far in this game. At some point, it has to be about production, and Steer has had very little of that this season.
Struggling Reds infielders make Cam Collier’s rise impossible to ignore

1 week ago | blogredmachine.com | Drew Koch

Ready or not, here he comes. Cam Collier's start to the 2025 season was slowed by injury, but the Cincinnati Reds top prospect is back where he belongs after getting the call to join the Chattanooga Lookouts this week. Collier was sidelined at the outset of the season due to a wrist injury, and after rehab stints with both the ACL Reds and Dayton Dragons, the 20-year-old was in Tuesday's starting lineup and his Double-A debut did not disappoint.