Steve Mancuso
@spmancuso.bsky.social
Wine travel, Michigan Wolverines, Cincinnati Reds, Burgundy
What’s going on with Brian Kelly tonight?
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
What’s going on with Brian Kelly tonight?
Scary Antifa types showed up today in the Lexington KY rally, just like JD Vance said.
October 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Scary Antifa types showed up today in the Lexington KY rally, just like JD Vance said.
Oh yeah, Hays starting over Benson.
October 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Oh yeah, Hays starting over Benson.
One is the Dodgers starting pitcher tonight. The other is Nick Krall and Terry Francona’s choice for a #2 starter in the postseason.
October 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
One is the Dodgers starting pitcher tonight. The other is Nick Krall and Terry Francona’s choice for a #2 starter in the postseason.
Bob and Phil Castellini.
October 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Bob and Phil Castellini.
Thanks, Castellini!
September 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Thanks, Castellini!
Sigh. The Reds rank 24th out of 30 teams in hitting to the opposite field since May 1. It’s a lower rate than last year or the year before. In fact, it’s the lowest rate of opposite field hitting by a Reds team in 50 years. But narrative, I guess.
July 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Sigh. The Reds rank 24th out of 30 teams in hitting to the opposite field since May 1. It’s a lower rate than last year or the year before. In fact, it’s the lowest rate of opposite field hitting by a Reds team in 50 years. But narrative, I guess.
Pitch one from Burns to Judge was called a ball.
June 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Pitch one from Burns to Judge was called a ball.
TJ Friedl’s hit spray not counting that HR. All his extra base hits have been pulled. Every one.
June 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
TJ Friedl’s hit spray not counting that HR. All his extra base hits have been pulled. Every one.
TJ Friedl has a career-low rate (18.3%) of hitting to the opposite field this year. And nearly a career-high pull rate (52.8%). But don’t let facts get in the way of broadcaster love of the old timey narrative.
June 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
TJ Friedl has a career-low rate (18.3%) of hitting to the opposite field this year. And nearly a career-high pull rate (52.8%). But don’t let facts get in the way of broadcaster love of the old timey narrative.
If your thought was “well, who else could the Reds bat second?” (a fair question) here are the Reds’ xwOBA numbers as of this morning.
May 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
If your thought was “well, who else could the Reds bat second?” (a fair question) here are the Reds’ xwOBA numbers as of this morning.
Reds hitters average exit velocity, league average is 89.5 mph.
May 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Reds hitters average exit velocity, league average is 89.5 mph.
Who could help the Reds with their offensive woes? I’m going with the guy with a career 145 wRC+ over the one with a career 74.
May 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Who could help the Reds with their offensive woes? I’m going with the guy with a career 145 wRC+ over the one with a career 74.
Trans rights are fundamental rights. Of course they are.
March 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Trans rights are fundamental rights. Of course they are.
With Steer unable to play the field due to injury, that leaves 10 position players to cover the 7 non-catcher spots. Four (Fraley, Friedl, Hurtubise and Lux) are LH.
Today, the Reds are starting two converted IF in the OF, one of whom has a career 58 wRC+ vs. LHP. Fairchild would have helped.
Today, the Reds are starting two converted IF in the OF, one of whom has a career 58 wRC+ vs. LHP. Fairchild would have helped.
March 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
With Steer unable to play the field due to injury, that leaves 10 position players to cover the 7 non-catcher spots. Four (Fraley, Friedl, Hurtubise and Lux) are LH.
Today, the Reds are starting two converted IF in the OF, one of whom has a career 58 wRC+ vs. LHP. Fairchild would have helped.
Today, the Reds are starting two converted IF in the OF, one of whom has a career 58 wRC+ vs. LHP. Fairchild would have helped.
Reds fanboy podcasts and social media accounts reacting to expert projections based on gigantic piles of historical and other information.
February 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Reds fanboy podcasts and social media accounts reacting to expert projections based on gigantic piles of historical and other information.
Baseball fan, tho
December 6, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Baseball fan, tho
“continue to” and “field championship caliber team” feels like real Baghdad Bob propaganda. It’s laughable to take seriously or feel excited about.
November 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM
“continue to” and “field championship caliber team” feels like real Baghdad Bob propaganda. It’s laughable to take seriously or feel excited about.
