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Matt Wilkes
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I post a lot of useless stats and the occasional useful one, usually about the Cincinnati Reds.
We're gonna get Lane Thomas on a one-year, prove-it deal and we're gonna like it!
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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me when someone mentions the Reds potentially signing Kyle Schwarber
August 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
October 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Reds offensive ranks in 2025:

AVG: .245 (19th)
OBP: .315 (16th)
SLG: .391 (21st)
HR: 162 (21st)
ISO: .146 (24th)
wOBA: .309 (19th)
wRC+: 92 (24th)
Avg. EV: 88.6 mph (27th)
Hard-hit rate: 38.2% (28th)

Let's run it back!
All of the Reds coaches on manager Terry Francona’s staff have been invited back for next season, Nick Krall said.
October 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Worst win percentage in the postseason since 1996:

Reds (.167)
Twins (.231)
Pirates (.375)

Not only have the Reds failed to advance in the postseason since 1995, but they've only made the playoffs five times since then — and each appearance has been miserable.
October 2, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Reds have lost their 7th straight postseason game, tied for the second-longest active streak in MLB. Only the Orioles currently have a longer losing streak (10).
October 1, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Before that last inning, Todd Frazier had the only bases-loaded walk in Reds postseason history.

Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz join the prestigious club.
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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The Reds just standing there while the Dodgers walk their way out of an eight-run lead would be an amusing microcosm for how the Reds got here in the first place
October 1, 2025 at 3:52 AM
This is now the most runs the Reds have scored in a playoff game since their 9-0 win against the Giants in game two of the 2012 NLDS.
October 1, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Don't worry — Tito's magic fairy dust will kick in any time now.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Reds have scored a run in the playoffs for the first time since an 8th inning solo home run by Shin-Soo Choo in the 2013 Wild Card game.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The Dodgers scored 5 runs in the first 3 innings tonight.

The Reds have scored 6 runs... in their last 48 postseason innings. 🫩
October 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Matt McLain is the first Reds player with a hit in the postseason since Freddy Galvis on October 1, 2020.
October 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The last 20 Reds hitters to step to the plate in the postseason have been retired.
October 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Best K/BB ratio by Reds starting pitchers:

3.48 (2025)
3.18 (2020)
3.17 (2019)
3.15 (2013)
3.13 (2012)

Reds SP have some nasty stuff, but they also limit walks. Only two teams (Phillies, Mariners) had a better K/BB from their rotations this season.
September 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Teams to make the postseason with fewer than 85 wins:

1984 Royals (lost in ALCS)
1997 Astros (lost in ALDS)
2005 Padres (lost in NLDS)
2008 Dodgers (lost in ALCS)
2023 Marlins (lost in NLWC)
2023 Diamondbacks (lost in World Series)
2025 Reds (TBD)
September 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
UPDATED PLAYOFF ODDS:

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Reds postseason chances entering the final series of the season:

FanGraphs: 19.5%
Baseball Reference: 26.6%
Implied betting odds (FD): 23.8%

Feels kinda fitting that they need to overcome a Milwaukee team they've been dominated by for years to get in the playoffs.
September 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
❤️ U MARLINS
September 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Reds are in a playoff spot through 160 games.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Man, Connor Phillips has been so good. Given the Reds a much-needed boost in the bullpen over the last month.

Since he rejoined the team on August 17:

18.2 IP, 1.45 ERA, 26 K, 7 BB
September 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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September 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Reds postseason chances entering the final series of the season:

FanGraphs: 19.5%
Baseball Reference: 26.6%
Implied betting odds (FD): 23.8%

Feels kinda fitting that they need to overcome a Milwaukee team they've been dominated by for years to get in the playoffs.
September 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A whopping 27 swings and misses for Nick Lodolo today.

The only pitchers with more whiffs in a game this season?

Tarik Skubal (32)
MacKenzie Gore (28)
Max Fried (28)
Jacob deGrom (28)
September 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The NL Wild Card race:
September 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM