Keep Dusty!

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Yes, yes, I have called for his head numerous times, but if he gets blamed when the team struggles, he most certainly deserves praise when the RedLegs are hot.

Just five weeks in, new baseball season already excites

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The surprising starts of the Padres and Nationals, the preponderance of good young pitching, and some fortuitous weather are among the top storylines through the first 1/5th of the 2010 MLB season.

Proud of the Padres

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In the past three months of regular season baseball, is any team better than the San Diego Padres? Incredibly, this is not a joke.

It’s Time to Fire Dusty

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The Dusty Baker era in Cincinnati has been a disaster and must end. Here are the many reasons why Baker should be fired sooner rather than later.

Fire Dusty Baker: Epic Failure of Reds Since All Star Break Should Result in Manager’s Dismissal

That’s it.

After dropping six straight on the road, then losing 3 of 4 to San Diego, the Reds need to fire Dusty Baker.

Indians Actually Sweep Mariners; Reds Fall Closer to NL Central Cellar

Despite four wins in a row, the Cleveland Indians still sit 17 games under .500 and 12 back of first-place Detroit. At least they’re out of the cellar. The Reds, on the other hand, might be there soon if they don’t take care of the Pads this week before the streaking Rockies (54-44, and an incredible 36-16 under Jim Tracy) hit town this weekend.

Ohio Baseball Report: Indians Should Keep Cliff Lee, Reds and Dusty Baker Prepare for Key Road Trip

In his latest Ohio baseball report, AJ Kaufman discusses why the Indians should keep Cliff Lee around and why the upcoming road trip is so important for the Reds, Dusty Baker, and players who could potentially be dealt.

Unlike Indians Fans, Reds Fans At Least Have Some Hope Heading Into Season’s Second Half

Major League Baseball’s first half of the season ended poorly for Ohio’s two teams. Indians fans lost hope a while ago, but at least Reds fans still have some hope that their team could stay in the race in the second half of the season.

A Summer of Sadness for Indians and Uncertainty for Reds

The Indians have mercifully closed the chapter on their 2009 season, even though the calendar has yet to flip to July. The Reds have been able to tread water and stay alive, but face a great deal of uncertainty as the dog days of summer approach.

Just another season of baseball in Ohio.

A Bad Week for Sports in Ohio: Cavs Ousted, Sizemore hits DL, Reds Struggle

It was a rough week for sports team from Ohio. Mike Brown is being blamed for the Cavs loss in the Eastern Conference Finals, Grady Sizemore hit the DL for the struggling Indians, and the Cincinnati Reds had a tough series against Milwaukee.

MLB Betting – Diamondbacks and Braves, Reds and Padres Start Weekend Series

While most people are focusing on the Preakness odds, baseball is in full swing so let’s take a look at a couple of under-the-radar matchups for Friday.

Ohio MLB Update: Indians in AL Central Cellar, Reds Staying Above Ground

The Cleveland Indians split a weekend series with the New York Yankees, but remain buried at the bottom of the AL Central standings while Joey Votto has helped keep the Reds above .500 at 7-5 to start 2009.

Reds, Indians Update and MLB Roundup

A quick update on the first week successes and failures of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians, plus a quick tour through the hot news in Major League Baseball.

MLB Opening Day: Seasons of High Hopes for Indians, Reds Begin With Losses

The 2009 Major League Baseball season began for the majority of MLB teams yesterday and two teams with high hopes fell short in their first outing: the Cleveland Indians lost to the Rangers, while the Cincinnati Reds were defeated by the New York Mets.

Youth Movement in Cincinnati Leads to High Hopes for Reds in 2009

Many love the potential of the Reds for 2009, especially in a large, but less-than-stellar division. I’ve personally been preaching the virtues of the Reds since last summer when they decided to fully immerse themselves in the youth movement.