Reds, Terry Francona and ABS

Reds' Terry Francona gives 'farce' reason for eye-opening ABS request
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona does not want to see his regulars utilizing the ABS system during spring training.
Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run. 'It just muddies the waters'
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he's told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training.
Tito’s back: Terry Francona returns to the dugout with the Reds
Graham Ashcraft had a good start to his spring and Elly De La Cruz crushed two homers as the Reds split two games Saturday.
Why Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona will never agree with Rob Manfred on this issue
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona might be Pete Rose's strongest supporter in the game, in part because of a personal moment in 1984.
Here's what Cleveland Guardians players think about Terry Francona managing the Reds
There wasn't a lone factor that allowed Stephen Vogt the confidence he has in his job today, but his predecessor, Terry Francona, certainly helped.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Snubbed in Latest Rankings
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona watches a batting practice session at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images / Cincinnati Enquirer-Imagn Images
Terry Francona telling Reds veterans they can ignore MLB’s ball-strike challenge experiment
Reds manager Terry Francona doesn’t see the point of asking his veteran players to utilize the experimental ABS system during spring training.
How, where to watch manager Terry Francona’s Cincinnati Reds debut in spring training
Terry Francona came out of a one-year retirement to take the managerial reins of the Cincinnati Reds this season.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Makes it Clear: Matt McLain Will Play Second Base
It apparently means nothing and McLain will be the team's starting second baseman. “In fairness to (Matt) and trying to keep him healthy, we’ll keep him at second,” Reds man
'I'm a (freaking) Red': Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona officially back in the game
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was in the dugout running a game for the first time in 510 days as he and the Reds opened Cactus League play.
Terry Francona has 1 simple reason for banning the Reds from ball-strike challenge system in spring training
The Reds are one of a handful of teams with an automatic ball-strike system in spring training, but their manager won’t let ...
Cincinnati Reds Spring Training: Reds fall to Giants, 5-2
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona − The Cincinnati Reds ' bats went quiet against the San Francisco Giants in a 5-2 loss at Scottsdale ...
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Weighs In on Spring Training Battle at Third Base
Who will be the Reds starting third baseman? Manager Terry Francona shared some thoughts on the infield earlier this week.
Worst in MLB: This sums up just how badly Reds have struggled in last 2+ decades
A social media post making the rounds illustrates just how miserable the franchise has fared when compared to all others in ...
If Nick Martinez is in, who else fills out Cincinnati Reds rotation?
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona declared Nick Martinez one of his opening starting pitchers, which leaves one opening. Andrew Abbott? Others?
The pressure is on the Reds' Will Benson. He knows it. Here's why
Benson will get plenty of at-bats this spring, Francona said, to try to earn a spot on the 26-man opening roster.
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Francona, new faces bring fresh vibe to Reds camp
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