Tom Nichols
@tomnichols02.bsky.social
TV/Radio broadcaster & Director of Media Relations, Dayton Dragons Baseball, since 2008 (Reds affiliate). Minor League Baseball broadcaster for 37 years.
Looks like Reds game will start on ESPN 2 with Yanks-Red Sox still playing.
October 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Looks like Reds game will start on ESPN 2 with Yanks-Red Sox still playing.
These fans screaming for Cairo Santos to be released once said the same about Robbie Gould, and then complained about the double-doink. C’mon. Santos has the highest FG % in Bears history. He missed 1 kick (from 50 yds). Final kickoff decision is on the coach, not the kicker.
September 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
These fans screaming for Cairo Santos to be released once said the same about Robbie Gould, and then complained about the double-doink. C’mon. Santos has the highest FG % in Bears history. He missed 1 kick (from 50 yds). Final kickoff decision is on the coach, not the kicker.
@bradbiggs.bsky.social Why on earth would you not make sure that kickoff went out of bounds? Seems like a very elementary decision that was cut and dry. Thats 45 seconds.
September 9, 2025 at 3:35 AM
@bradbiggs.bsky.social Why on earth would you not make sure that kickoff went out of bounds? Seems like a very elementary decision that was cut and dry. Thats 45 seconds.
Rest in peace my friend.
More of Reds Hall of Famer Tommy Helms, who died at the age of 83. www.mlb.com/reds/news/to...
Tommy Helms, Reds HOFer and 1966 NL ROY, dies at 83
CINCINNATI -- Tommy Helms, the 1966 National League Rookie of the Year for the Reds, has died at 83. The Reds Hall of Fame, which inducted Helms as a member in 1979, announced his passing on Sunday af...
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April 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Rest in peace my friend.
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Countdown Complete: The 178 day wait is over. Thanks for following along all offseason. Happy Opening Day!
March 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Countdown Complete: The 178 day wait is over. Thanks for following along all offseason. Happy Opening Day!
Thanks for the kind words, Lance.
Really enjoyed hearing Dragons voice @tomnichols02.bsky.social on the Reds broadcast last night. Props to the Reds for making him part of the night.
March 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Thanks for the kind words, Lance.
More links to my Dayton Dragons 2025 previews:
Shortstops: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Third Basemen: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Shortstops: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Third Basemen: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 4: Shortstops
The Dayton Dragons continue preparations for their historic 25th season at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons home Opening Night game is set for Tuesday, April 8 against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at 7:05 pm a...
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March 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
More links to my Dayton Dragons 2025 previews:
Shortstops: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Third Basemen: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Shortstops: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Third Basemen: www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
I have started my position by position preview of the 2025 Dayton Dragons. The first preview focuses on the catchers.
www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 1: Catchers
The Dayton Dragons will celebrate a special year in 2025, their 25th season of operation as a Cincinnati Reds affiliate in the Midwest League. The Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for T...
www.milb.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I have started my position by position preview of the 2025 Dayton Dragons. The first preview focuses on the catchers.
www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
www.milb.com/dayton/news/...
I read on a Reds blog today that the early lineups have young players because “Tito wants to get a look at (young) guys for his own reasons.” Uh…this early, the training staff has a program for everyone. When the starters are off, you still need a player at every position. Thus, young guys play.
February 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I read on a Reds blog today that the early lineups have young players because “Tito wants to get a look at (young) guys for his own reasons.” Uh…this early, the training staff has a program for everyone. When the starters are off, you still need a player at every position. Thus, young guys play.
First game….Elly De La Cruz: 2 at-bats, 2 home runs.
February 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
First game….Elly De La Cruz: 2 at-bats, 2 home runs.
Free game of the day on the MLB App.
Reds split-squad lineup vs. CLE
1. McLain 4
2. Stephenson 2
3. De La Cruz 6
4. Hays 7
5. Candelario 5
6. Steer DH
7. Encarnacion-Strand, 3
8. Fairchild 8
9. Benson 9
Greene 1
1. McLain 4
2. Stephenson 2
3. De La Cruz 6
4. Hays 7
5. Candelario 5
6. Steer DH
7. Encarnacion-Strand, 3
8. Fairchild 8
9. Benson 9
Greene 1
February 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Free game of the day on the MLB App.
Interesting facts. Americans set an all time record in 2024 for most money lost while betting on sports.
In 2024, the American sports betting industry saw record revenue of $13.71 billion. Which means that bettors saw record losses.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
U.S. sports betting industry sees record revenue in 2024 (which means bettors saw record losses)
The house always wins.
www.nbcsports.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Interesting facts. Americans set an all time record in 2024 for most money lost while betting on sports.
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Podcast: Talking Cam Collier, Sal Stewart, Terry Francona, winning/developing with @dragonsbaseball.bsky.social manager Vince Harrison.
LISTEN: tinyurl.com/5n7wkpds @reds.com
LISTEN: tinyurl.com/5n7wkpds @reds.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Podcast: Talking Cam Collier, Sal Stewart, Terry Francona, winning/developing with @dragonsbaseball.bsky.social manager Vince Harrison.
LISTEN: tinyurl.com/5n7wkpds @reds.com
LISTEN: tinyurl.com/5n7wkpds @reds.com
Happy to be joining @lancemcalister.bsky.social on 700 WLW at 6:35 EST to talk about Reds prospects in Dayton and the 25th Season Celebration Game featuring the Reds on March 25 in Dayton.
January 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Happy to be joining @lancemcalister.bsky.social on 700 WLW at 6:35 EST to talk about Reds prospects in Dayton and the 25th Season Celebration Game featuring the Reds on March 25 in Dayton.
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RIP, Jimmy Carter.
Perhaps the best post-presidency ever—he showed us the sort of person a POTUS is supposed to be.
Perhaps the best post-presidency ever—he showed us the sort of person a POTUS is supposed to be.
December 29, 2024 at 9:09 PM
RIP, Jimmy Carter.
Perhaps the best post-presidency ever—he showed us the sort of person a POTUS is supposed to be.
Perhaps the best post-presidency ever—he showed us the sort of person a POTUS is supposed to be.
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CBS Sports shares news of the passing of longtime broadcaster Greg Gumbel
December 27, 2024 at 10:26 PM
CBS Sports shares news of the passing of longtime broadcaster Greg Gumbel
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Reds take flyer on one-time top-100 prospect Roansy Contreras for pitching depth, claiming him off waivers from Texas.
December 19, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Reds take flyer on one-time top-100 prospect Roansy Contreras for pitching depth, claiming him off waivers from Texas.
It may say something about the world we live in when you have fans on social media saying that their team has incompetent doctors because those doctors are not able to “clear” their players faster to return from concussions. Like the doctor should have a magic “concussion go away” wand he can wave.
December 18, 2024 at 8:38 PM
It may say something about the world we live in when you have fans on social media saying that their team has incompetent doctors because those doctors are not able to “clear” their players faster to return from concussions. Like the doctor should have a magic “concussion go away” wand he can wave.
If you have not been in the Dragons Baseball lobby in a while, there is a cool area with a tribute to the 149 Dayton Dragons players who have reached the Major Leagues.
December 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM
If you have not been in the Dragons Baseball lobby in a while, there is a cool area with a tribute to the 149 Dayton Dragons players who have reached the Major Leagues.
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The Classic Baseball Era committee vote is in. Cincinnati’s Dave Parker is finally a Hall of Famer. Parker, a former Reds and Pirates star, was elected along with Dick Allen. Induction is on July 27 in Cooperstown.
December 9, 2024 at 12:35 AM
The Classic Baseball Era committee vote is in. Cincinnati’s Dave Parker is finally a Hall of Famer. Parker, a former Reds and Pirates star, was elected along with Dick Allen. Induction is on July 27 in Cooperstown.
IMO re: College Football Playoffs, teams that failed to qualify for their conf. champ game should be viewed as if they had an additional loss. No team should gain ground by not playing on a team that played the extra game. SMU should be in, without a doubt. Can’t sell out the sport for TV ratings.
December 8, 2024 at 2:36 PM
IMO re: College Football Playoffs, teams that failed to qualify for their conf. champ game should be viewed as if they had an additional loss. No team should gain ground by not playing on a team that played the extra game. SMU should be in, without a doubt. Can’t sell out the sport for TV ratings.
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The Reds announced that pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training on Feb. 10. Full squad reports on Feb. 15.
December 6, 2024 at 9:12 PM
The Reds announced that pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training on Feb. 10. Full squad reports on Feb. 15.