Marshall Kramsky

2 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

2 months ago | wcpo.com | Marshall Kramsky

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — All Cincinnati Reds players have reported to Spring Training as the team prepares for the upcoming 2025 season with a new coach and a renewed attitude. WCPO 9 is in Goodyear, Arizona this week to catch up with the players, talk to the new coaches and report the latest from practices.

2 months ago | wcpo.com | Marshall Kramsky

CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team has completely turned their program around in just one year. The Bearcats already have more conference wins than last season and have matched its 2023-24 total win total. A key part of the Bearcats success this season is stellar play off the bench from Ryle High School alum Abby Holtman. The sophomore guard credits a large part of her basketball journey to her father. “My dad is like my best friend. He really is.