RedsFanMan
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An obsessive Cincinnati Reds fan who appreciates all things Science Fiction.
@Metschief.bsky.social is my BlueSky best friend for his team’s contributions to the 2025 Cincinnati Reds.
@Metschief.bsky.social is my BlueSky best friend for his team’s contributions to the 2025 Cincinnati Reds.
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Trump Imposes 100% Tax On Movies Where Slaves Escape
Trump Imposes 100% Tax On Movies Where Slaves Escape
WASHINGTON—In an effort to bring an end to what he described as an anti-American trend in filmmaking, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday imposing a 100% tax on the profits of movi...
theonion.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump Imposes 100% Tax On Movies Where Slaves Escape
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Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
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It's hard to understand why Oscar Marin was fired, given that pitching is the Pirates' strength, as I write for Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
Perrotto: As Usual, Pirates Make Another Illogical Decision
The great thing about the Pittsburgh Pirates is that if they can do anything illogical, they usually do. On Monday, […]
pittsburghbaseballnow.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It's hard to understand why Oscar Marin was fired, given that pitching is the Pirates' strength, as I write for Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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My story for Roundtable Sports on the Pirates' firing of Oscar Marin
Pirates' Decision to Fire Pitching Coach Oscar Marin is Puzzling
The Pirates finished seventh in MLB with a 3.76 ERA,
the highest they have ranked since being fifth in 2015. Again, impressive for a
last-place team.
roundtable.io
October 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
My story for Roundtable Sports on the Pirates' firing of Oscar Marin
Oscar Marin, 42, was Mariners minor league pitching coordinator in 2017-2018, Rangers bullpen coach in 2019, and Pirates pitching coach 2020-2025.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
Former Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin has been named as the Reds bullpen coach. Former bullpen coach Matt Tracy is now the assistant pitching coach, replacing Simon Mathews after his move to the Nationals.
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Oscar Marin, 42, was Mariners minor league pitching coordinator in 2017-2018, Rangers bullpen coach in 2019, and Pirates pitching coach 2020-2025.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
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Whether it's Hillary Clinton sharing risotto tips on a private server or Donald Trump murdering Jeffrey Epstein to cover up his sex crimes, both candidates went to great lengths to hide their most dangerous secrets.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Whether it's Hillary Clinton sharing risotto tips on a private server or Donald Trump murdering Jeffrey Epstein to cover up his sex crimes, both candidates went to great lengths to hide their most dangerous secrets.
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Reds claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Reds claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
None of the players are former #Reds prospect Sammy Stafura.
No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin headlines the Pirates' Top 10 prospects list.
But Pittsburgh's system is loaded with talent.
See how the rest of the top 10 shapes up:
But Pittsburgh's system is loaded with talent.
See how the rest of the top 10 shapes up:
2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America's 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Pirates system, headlined by shortstop Konnor Griffin.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
None of the players are former #Reds prospect Sammy Stafura.
So, after #Reds invited all coaches to return, three have now departed.
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
So, after #Reds invited all coaches to return, three have now departed.
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
Simon Mathews was hired as the new Nationals pitching coach, giving Derek Johnson a key opening to fill for #Reds.
#Reds Assistant Pitching Coaches:
Caleb Cotham (2019-2020), hired by Phillies
Eric Jagers (2021-2022), hired by Mets
Alon Leichman (2023-2024), hired by Marlins
Simon Mathews (2025-present)
I wonder if the two year trend of these guys being hired away holds, or if Matthews gets hired sooner.
Caleb Cotham (2019-2020), hired by Phillies
Eric Jagers (2021-2022), hired by Mets
Alon Leichman (2023-2024), hired by Marlins
Simon Mathews (2025-present)
I wonder if the two year trend of these guys being hired away holds, or if Matthews gets hired sooner.
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Simon Mathews was hired as the new Nationals pitching coach, giving Derek Johnson a key opening to fill for #Reds.
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Nothing good & pure can survive in American capitalism.
What a thrill to be part of @talkingpointsmemo.com's series about the past 25 years of digital media! I wrote about why private equity goons destroyed Deadspin and why it matters.
There Are No Weird Blogs Anymore Cause It’s More Fruitful to Drive Them Out of Business
I learned many surprising lessons from my 20 months as editor-in-chief of...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Nothing good & pure can survive in American capitalism.
I have yet to find a better use for AI than generating photos of my dog doing things like driving a car.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I have yet to find a better use for AI than generating photos of my dog doing things like driving a car.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
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Ginger’s Journal: Recapping the sixth week of the Cincinnati #Reds' offseason
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Ginger's Journal: Offseason Edition #6
Recapping the busiest week of the Cincinnati Reds' offseason
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November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Ginger’s Journal: Recapping the sixth week of the Cincinnati #Reds' offseason
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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This is what happens when Republicans are given the task of governing. Chaos, economic collapse, and suffering.
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is what happens when Republicans are given the task of governing. Chaos, economic collapse, and suffering.
The #Reds claimed RHP Roddery Muñoz, an out of options 26 year old reliever who spent all of 2025 in AAA. I suspect they try to pass him through waivers later this winter, as is common around the league for pickups at this time of year.
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The #Reds claimed RHP Roddery Muñoz, an out of options 26 year old reliever who spent all of 2025 in AAA. I suspect they try to pass him through waivers later this winter, as is common around the league for pickups at this time of year.
As #Reds offseason begins, we’ve heard a lot of DH Kyle Schwarber speculation, but in my opinion not enough of related players. I feel a regular DH is a good fit, and that’s a role I suspect many candidates could be asked to fill.
Ozuna, Suarez, Naylor, O’Hearn, Hoskins, Andujar, Bell, Winker
Ozuna, Suarez, Naylor, O’Hearn, Hoskins, Andujar, Bell, Winker
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
As #Reds offseason begins, we’ve heard a lot of DH Kyle Schwarber speculation, but in my opinion not enough of related players. I feel a regular DH is a good fit, and that’s a role I suspect many candidates could be asked to fill.
Ozuna, Suarez, Naylor, O’Hearn, Hoskins, Andujar, Bell, Winker
Ozuna, Suarez, Naylor, O’Hearn, Hoskins, Andujar, Bell, Winker
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Reds news:
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Reds news:
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
With a wave in this off-year election, I’m sure the President will re-focus on real American priorities.
Like expanding the ballroom by another 30%, increasingly the amount of gold planned in its construction, expanding the bunker underneath, and building a big wall around said bunker.
Like expanding the ballroom by another 30%, increasingly the amount of gold planned in its construction, expanding the bunker underneath, and building a big wall around said bunker.
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
With a wave in this off-year election, I’m sure the President will re-focus on real American priorities.
Like expanding the ballroom by another 30%, increasingly the amount of gold planned in its construction, expanding the bunker underneath, and building a big wall around said bunker.
Like expanding the ballroom by another 30%, increasingly the amount of gold planned in its construction, expanding the bunker underneath, and building a big wall around said bunker.
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Aftab Pureval wins reelection, beating challenger Cory Bowman in Cincinnati mayoral race
Aftab Pureval wins reelection, beating challenger Cory Bowman in Cincinnati mayoral race
Aftab Pureval beat political newcomer Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, Tuesday night.
www.wcpo.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Aftab Pureval wins reelection, beating challenger Cory Bowman in Cincinnati mayoral race
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More on Keegan Thompson, who signed a one-year contract with the Reds on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke...
Reds sign RHP Keegan Thompson to 1-year deal
CINCINNATI – The work to retool the Reds’ bullpen after some free agent departures began on Tuesday with the signing of right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract.
Thompson's deal is...
www.mlb.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
More on Keegan Thompson, who signed a one-year contract with the Reds on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke...
I sure don’t understand the Keegan Thompson signing. I assume he’s guaranteed the MLB minimum, and can be passed through waivers later, with incentive to stay as AAA depth.
29.5 K%, 8.9 BB%, 41.4 GB% in AAA in 2025. To move so fast, he must have appeared on some list of outliers somewhere. #Reds
29.5 K%, 8.9 BB%, 41.4 GB% in AAA in 2025. To move so fast, he must have appeared on some list of outliers somewhere. #Reds
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I sure don’t understand the Keegan Thompson signing. I assume he’s guaranteed the MLB minimum, and can be passed through waivers later, with incentive to stay as AAA depth.
29.5 K%, 8.9 BB%, 41.4 GB% in AAA in 2025. To move so fast, he must have appeared on some list of outliers somewhere. #Reds
29.5 K%, 8.9 BB%, 41.4 GB% in AAA in 2025. To move so fast, he must have appeared on some list of outliers somewhere. #Reds
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Again, really appreciate all the centrist pundits who whitewashed Charlie Kirk's proud legacy of putting teachers in the crosshairs of psychos.
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Again, really appreciate all the centrist pundits who whitewashed Charlie Kirk's proud legacy of putting teachers in the crosshairs of psychos.
Jon Oliver’s coverage of traffic stops reminds me of how I had the same car for over a decade, and in the last few years I got pulled over repeatedly for nothing.
Then, I got new car, and not pulled over once in years since.
Once they didn’t assume I was poor/a minority they stopped targeting me.
Then, I got new car, and not pulled over once in years since.
Once they didn’t assume I was poor/a minority they stopped targeting me.
November 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Jon Oliver’s coverage of traffic stops reminds me of how I had the same car for over a decade, and in the last few years I got pulled over repeatedly for nothing.
Then, I got new car, and not pulled over once in years since.
Once they didn’t assume I was poor/a minority they stopped targeting me.
Then, I got new car, and not pulled over once in years since.
Once they didn’t assume I was poor/a minority they stopped targeting me.