Marshall Kramsky

6 days ago | wcpo.com | Marshall Kramsky

CINCINNATI — The leadoff hitter must be someone who sets the tone. TJ Friedl typically occupies the top spot in the Reds order, and he embodies a leadoff mindset. "I always play with a chip on my shoulder," Friedl said. "It’s something I take pride in … being the best version of myself and giving 110% on the field."Friedl began his "grind it out" mentality at a young age. "Always being undersized. Never being the best player on the field.

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Marshall Kramsky

CINCINNATI — A 162-game season takes a toll on every player — and manager — in Major League Baseball. The Reds' secret to being prepared has evolved over the years, but there's one clear favorite in the clubhouse: Pilates. Almost the entire Reds team has adapted Pilates into their routine. "I’ve been working with Robyn (Cohen) a lot, the Pilates instructor here, because I’m tight," Reds second baseman Matt McLain said during spring training.

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Marshall Kramsky

CINCINNATI — About one week into the MLB season and all anyone wants to talk about is the “Torpedo Bat."The Reds beat the Texas Rangers 14-3 at home during their second homestand of the season, a win that was highlighted by Elly De La Cruz's 2 home runs and seven RBIs, all while using the torpedo bat for the first time. “I think it’s more the player than that the bat, I really do,” Reds Manager Terry Francona said after the Reds win. Louisville Slugger makes the bats.

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Marshall Kramsky

CINCINNATI — One of the biggest honors a Reds pitcher can receive is being named the Opening Day starter. Reds All-Star Hunter Greene will be getting the ball first for the second time in his career. “It’s a true honor. Especially in Cincinnati, it’s a holiday. You feel the energy, you feel the excitement once you come into the city for that day,” Greene said. It’s a massive day for Cincinnati, but Hunter Greene knows Opening Day is only a small fraction of the 2025 season.

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Marshall Kramsky

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Throughout the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse every player has the same goal. Each person just has their own way of saying it. “You’re crazy if you don’t want to win the World Series at some point in your career,” Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson said. “I want to see us have a parade in Fountain Square at the end of the year,” Reds relief pitcher and Cincinnati native Brent Suter said.