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[Matt Wilkes @_MattWilkes]

In 2021, the Reds got 7.3 fWAR from their OF (thanks, Winker and Castellanos).

Since then, only four teams have a lower fWAR from their OF:

CIN (12.9)
PIT (11.9)
KC (11.2)
COL (6.1)
CHW (5.4)

Reds have just 0.2 fWAR from RF — SINCE 2022.

Complete failure by Nick Krall.

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2025 Reds Mid-Season Analysis | elly

The best $65,000 Dick Williams ever spent.

https://t.co/sttuyEjIcD

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The #Reds starting rotation has been a strength in the first half, despite their ace missing time with injury. Here's an in-depth look at the performance of each starting pitcher so far in 2025.

https://t.co/q3pJxTNVto

[Matt Wilkes @_MattWilkes]

Dusted off the ol' keyboard to analyze the Reds' solid starting rotation and how each member performed in the first half.

https://t.co/qCPsw25mIa

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Reds Content Plus | An in-depth look at the Reds offense and where it’s headed in the second half of 2025:

⚾️ Team
https://t.co/zOTTlZmbnQ

⚾️ Infielders
https://t.co/pmYbOKc9o7

⚾️ Outfielders
https://t.co/ccJLsdmLcY

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NEW - Outfielders | 2025 Reds Mid-Season Analysis

https://t.co/ccJLsdmLcY

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2025 Reds Mid-Season Analysis | Infielders

What does the underlying data show about what to expect from Reds infielders in the second half of 2025? We look at it here.

https://t.co/pmYbOKc9o7

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For the evening crowd. Two posts @RedsContentPlus today analyzing the Reds 2025 first-half offense.

One looked at the team batting as a whole:
https://t.co/zOTTlZmbnQ

The other looked in-depth at individual infielders:
https://t.co/pmYbOKc9o7

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Infielders | 2025 Reds Mid-Season Analysis

Analysis of each position player, his 2025 performance so far and make an educated guess at what to expect from him the rest of the season. Marte, Steer, McLain, Espinal, Stephenson, Trevino, Encarnacion-Strand.

https://t.co/pmYbOKcHdF

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NEW: An in-depth look at the Reds first-half offense. Analysis of what's behind the team's above average run production: team speed, hitting to the opposite field, situational hitting, luck, park factors. And what to expect in the second half.

https://t.co/zOTTlZmbnQ

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2025 Reds Mid-Season Analysis | Team Offense

A new post at Reds Content Plus looking at how the Reds offense performed in the first half of 2025 and what the underlying data shows about what to expect in the second half.

https://t.co/zOTTlZmbnQ

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Our final season | Steve Mancuso https://t.co/XsXMnPL6w9

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NEW | The Next Castellini Letter

Our modest proposal for how the Reds can increase payroll spending from $100 million to $150 million in 2025.

https://t.co/6pVLeUGHjx

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NEW | The Next Castellini Letter

Here's a simple proposal for how the Reds can address their financial uncertainty and boost payroll to a contending level. Hint: Bob Castellini's next letter shouldn't be to Reds Fans.

https://t.co/6pVLeUGHjx

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Francona | Home run hire, but player roster is destiny

Our early look at the Reds new manager and what, if anything, it means for the future.

https://t.co/j4PaUrGHj3

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Francona | A home run hire, but player roster is destiny

Hey! A post!

https://t.co/j4PaUrG9tv

[Steve Mancuso @spmancuso]

With Matt McLain being cleared to re-start baseball activities, this might be a good time to revisit this post about his injury and variable range in timeline and prognosis. https://t.co/MdlCjuTo8E

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ICYMI yesterday:

Scouting report on the St. Louis Cardinals
https://t.co/x2tFKlNWXa

In-depth look at Alexis Diaz and how he's gone from being dominant to average
https://t.co/EWIcc3h2wJ

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Posting for no reason. https://t.co/tgmGeEMSRd

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The Cardinals are in town for a three-game series that starts this afternoon. Here's our scouting report on their lineup and starting pitcher matchups.

https://t.co/x2tFKlNWXa