History of Cincinnati Reds in Timeline

The Cincinnati Reds are a professional baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) Central Division. Founded as a charter member of the American Association in 1881, they later joined the NL in 1890. The Reds have a rich history in professional baseball.

1900: First Meeting of Pirates and Reds

In 1900, the Pirates and Reds first met during the MLB season, marking the beginning of a long-standing rivalry.

1901: Reds Moved to League Park II

The Reds moved to League Park II from 1894 to 1901 and then they moved to the Palace of the Fans.

1905: Cy Seymour Wins Batting Crown

In 1905, Cy Seymour achieved a .377 average, marking the first individual batting crown for a Cincinnati Red.

1911: Bob Bescher's Stolen Base Record

In 1911, Bob Bescher set a team record by stealing 81 bases for the Cincinnati Reds, a record that still stands.

1912: Opening of Redland Field

In 1912, the Cincinnati Reds opened Redland Field, a new steel-and-concrete ballpark.

1912: Reds Moved to Crosley Field

In 1912, the Reds moved to Crosley Field, where they played for 58 years.

1918: Reds Finish Fourth

In 1918, the Cincinnati Reds finished fourth in the league.

1919: Reds Win NL Pennant and World Series

In 1919, managed by Pat Moran, the Cincinnati Reds won the National League pennant and then defeated the Chicago White Sox in the World Series.

1920: "Black Sox" Scandal Taints Championship

By 1920, the "Black Sox" scandal cast a shadow over the Cincinnati Reds' recent championship win.

1926: Reds in Second Division

After 1926, the Cincinnati Reds spent an extended period in the league's second division.

1931: Team Bankrupt, Redland Field in Disrepair

By 1931, the Cincinnati Reds faced bankruptcy, with Redland Field falling into disrepair amidst the Great Depression.

1933: Powel Crosley, Jr. Buys Reds

In 1933, Powel Crosley, Jr. purchased the Cincinnati Reds out of bankruptcy and hired Larry MacPhail as general manager.

1934: Redland Field Renamed Crosley Field

In 1934, Redland Field was renamed Crosley Field.

1935: First Night Game and Fireworks at Crosley Field

In 1935, Crosley Field hosted the first night game in baseball history, which also included the first baseball fireworks night.

1938: All-Star Game Hosted at Crosley Field

In 1938, Crosley Field hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the first time.

1938: Vander Meer's No-Hitters and Lombardi's MVP Award

In 1938, Johnny Vander Meer became the only pitcher to throw back-to-back no-hitters in major league history. Also in 1938, Ernie Lombardi was named the National League's Most Valuable Player.

1939: Reds Win NL Pennant, Lose World Series

In 1939, the Cincinnati Reds won the National League pennant but were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series.

1940: Reds Win World Series

In 1940, the Cincinnati Reds repeated as National League Champions and won the World Series, defeating the Detroit Tigers.

1944: Joe Nuxhall Pitches at Age 15

In 1944, Joe Nuxhall, at age 15, pitched for the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a major league game.

1948: WLWT Carried Reds Games

From 1948, NBC affiliate WLWT carried Reds games.

April 1953: Reds Announce Preference to be Called 'Redlegs'

In April 1953, amidst anti-Communist sentiments, the Cincinnati Reds announced a preference to be called the "Redlegs" to avoid association with the political meaning of "red".

1953: All-Star Game Hosted at Crosley Field

In 1953, Crosley Field hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the second time.

1954: Ted Kluszewski Leads NL in Home Runs

In 1954, Ted Kluszewski was the National League home run leader.

1956: Reds Introduced Sleeveless Jerseys

Following their departure from being called the "Redlegs" in 1956, the Reds made a groundbreaking change to their uniforms with the use of sleeveless jerseys.

1956: Logo Altered

From 1956, the Cincinnati Redlegs' logo was altered to remove the word "REDS" from the inside of the wishbone C symbol.

1956: Redlegs Tie Home Run Record

In 1956, led by Rookie of the Year Frank Robinson, the Cincinnati Redlegs tied the National League record by hitting 221 home runs.

1959: Team Reverts to Name 'Reds'

In 1959, the team reverted to being called the "Reds".

1960: Logo Still Altered

In 1960, the Cincinnati Redlegs' logo was still altered without the word "REDS" from the inside of the wishbone C symbol.

1961: Robinson Joined by Other Stars

By 1961, Frank Robinson was joined by Vada Pinson, Wally Post, Gordy Coleman, and Gene Freese on the Cincinnati Reds.

1961: Reds Win National League Pennant

In 1961, the Cincinnati Reds captured the National League pennant but were defeated by the New York Yankees in the World Series.

1961: Reds Changed Uniforms Again

In 1961, the Reds changed uniforms again, replacing the traditional wishbone "C" insignia with an oval-shaped "C" logo and continuing to use the sleeveless jerseys.

1961: REDS Reappears on Uniforms

In 1961, the word "REDS" reappeared on the Cincinnati Reds' uniforms, but the point of the "C" was removed.

1962: Reds Finish Third Despite 98 Wins

In 1962, the Cincinnati Reds won 98 games, paced by Purkey's 23 wins, but finished third in the league.

1964: Players' Last Names Placed on Uniforms

In 1964, players' last names were placed on the back of each set of uniforms.

1964: Pennant Lost by One Game; Manager's Death

In 1964, the Cincinnati Reds lost the pennant by one game to the St. Louis Cardinals after the Philadelphia Phillies' collapse. Manager Fred Hutchinson died of cancer weeks later.

1965: Robinson Trade

After the 1965 season, Frank Robinson was traded to the Baltimore Orioles.

1966: Robinson Wins MVP and Triple Crown

In 1966, Frank Robinson won the MVP and Triple Crown in the American League and led Baltimore to its first World Series title.

1966: Uniforms Scrapped

The uniforms introduced in 1964 were scrapped after the 1966 season.

1967: Howsam Appointed General Manager; Stadium Deal

In 1967, Bob Howsam was appointed as the Cincinnati Reds' general manager. The city and county agreed to build a downtown stadium, preventing a potential move to San Diego.

1967: Joe Nuxhall Joins Reds' Booth

In 1967, Joe Nuxhall joined the Reds' booth after retiring as an active player, preceding Marty Brennaman.

1967: Reds Restored Wishbone C Insignia

In 1967, the Reds restored the wishbone "C" insignia and wore pinstriped home uniforms for one season.

1967: Traditional Home Uniform Logo Reinstated

In 1967, the traditional home uniform logo for the Cincinnati Reds was reinstated.

1969: WLW Becomes Reds' Flagship Radio Station

In 1969, WLW, 700AM became the Reds' flagship radio station, a position it has held since. Before this, the Reds were broadcast on WKRC, WCPO, WSAI, and WCKY.

1969: Reds Join NL West

In 1969, the Cincinnati Reds became part of the National League West division.

June 24, 1970: Final Game at Crosley Field

On June 24, 1970, the Cincinnati Reds played their final game at Crosley Field, securing a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

June 30, 1970: Move to Riverfront Stadium

The Cincinnati Reds moved to Riverfront Stadium on June 30, 1970, a new 52,000-seat multi-purpose venue.

1970: All-Star Game Hosted at Riverfront Stadium

In 1970, Riverfront Stadium hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

1970: Start of Intense Dodgers-Reds Rivalry

In 1970, the Dodgers–Reds rivalry became one of the most intense rivalries, continuing through the early 1990s.

1970: Pirates and Reds in NLCS

In 1970, the Pirates and Reds met in the NLCS, beginning a series of postseason matchups during the decade.

1971: Trade with Astros

In 1971, the Cincinnati Reds traded Jimmy Stewart, Lee May, and Tommy Helms to the Houston Astros for Joe Morgan, César Gerónimo, Jack Billingham, Ed Armbrister, and Denis Menke. George Foster was also traded to the Reds from the San Francisco Giants for Frank Duffy.

1971: Uniforms Were Flannel

Through 1971, the uniforms were flannel

1972: Reds Win NL West and Face Athletics in World Series

In 1972, the Cincinnati Reds won the National League West in a strike-shortened season, defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in a playoff series, and faced the Oakland Athletics in the World Series, losing in seven games.

1972: Pirates and Reds in NLCS

In 1972, the Pirates and Reds met in the NLCS for another postseason matchup.

1972: New Logo with Mr. Redlegs

In 1972, the Reds introduced a new logo, putting their mascot, Mr. Redlegs, inside the wishbone "C" with the name of the team.

1972: Uniforms Changed to Double-Knits

In 1972, the uniforms changed to double-knits with pullover jerseys and belt-less pants.

1973: Reds Lose NL Pennant to Mets

In 1973, despite a strong second-half comeback to win the NL West, the Cincinnati Reds lost the National League pennant to the New York Mets in five games. Game 3 was marked by a scuffle between Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson, resulting in a bench-clearing fight and fan unrest.

1974: Hank Aaron Ties Babe Ruth's Home Run Record

In 1974, Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's home run record of 714 with a home run against the Cincinnati Reds on opening day.

1974: Marty Brennaman Begins Calling Reds Games

In 1974, Marty Brennaman began calling Reds games, famously alongside Joe Nuxhall through 2007.

1974: Marty Brennaman's First Season

The Reds franchise, dating back to Marty Brennaman's first season in 1974.

1975: Concepcion, Foster and Griffey Retain Spots

By 1981, only Dave Concepción, George Foster, and Ken Griffey retained their starting positions from the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds' heyday, marking a significant shift in the team's composition.

1975: Reds Beat the Pirates to Win NL Pennant

In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the National League Pennant.

1975: Reds Win World Series

In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic seven-game World Series, securing their first championship in 35 years. Game 6 is considered one of the best World Series games ever, featuring a game-tying home run by Bernie Carbo and a game-winning home run by Carlton Fisk.

1975: World Series Win

In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series, solidifying their reputation as a dominant baseball team known as "The Big Red Machine".

1975: Big Red Machine Lineup Solidified

In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds' 'Big Red Machine' lineup solidified with the 'Great Eight' starting team. A key change involved moving Pete Rose to third base and inserting George Foster into left field, boosting the team's performance.

1975: Pirates and Reds in NLCS

In 1975, the Pirates and Reds met in the NLCS for another postseason matchup.

1975: Reds win consecutive World Series championships

The 1975 Cincinnati Reds team was the first National League team since 1921-22 New York Giants to win consecutive World Series championships.

1976: Tony Perez traded to Expos

After the 1976 season, Tony Perez was traded to the Montreal Expos, breaking up the Big Red Machine's starting lineup.

1976: Complete Turnover of Pitching Staff

By 1979, the Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff had experienced a complete turnover since 1976, with the exception of Fred Norman. Tom Seaver was now the ace starter.

1976: Reds Beat the Phillies to Win NL Pennant

In 1976, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies to win the National League Pennant.

1976: Reds Sweep Phillies and Yankees to win the World Series

In 1976, the Cincinnati Reds won the NL West and swept the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS. Subsequently, the Reds swept the New York Yankees in the World Series, held at the newly renovated Yankee Stadium, marking their second consecutive World Series championship.

1976: Second Consecutive World Series Win

The Cincinnati Reds continued their dominance in 1976, winning their second consecutive World Series.

June 15, 1977: Tom Seaver Acquired by Reds

On June 15, 1977, pitcher Tom Seaver was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds from the New York Mets for Pat Zachry, Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson and Dan Norman.

June 16, 1978: Tom Seaver Throws No-Hitter

On June 16, 1978, Tom Seaver pitched the only no-hitter of his Hall of Fame career against the St. Louis Cardinals.

1978: Sparky Anderson Fired

After the 1978 season, manager Sparky Anderson was fired, a move that was unpopular with fans.

1979: George Grande Hosted First SportsCenter on ESPN

In 1979, George Grande, who later became the Reds' play-by-play announcer, hosted the first SportsCenter on ESPN.

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1979: Rose Signs with Phillies

In 1979, Pete Rose signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

1979: Pirates and Reds in NLCS

In 1979, the Pirates and Reds met in the NLCS for another postseason matchup.

1980: Joe Nolan Takes Over as Catcher

After Johnny Bench was able to play only a few games as catcher each year after 1980 due to ongoing injuries, Joe Nolan took over as starting catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.

1981: Bench Moved to Third Base

After being able to catch only seven games in 1981, Johnny Bench was moved from platooning at first base to be the starting third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds.

1981: Reds Miss Playoffs Despite Best Record

In 1981, despite having the best overall record in baseball, the Cincinnati Reds missed the playoffs due to finishing second in both halves of the season, which was split due to a mid-season players' strike.

1981: Mention of NLDS

The text mentions the first NLDS since 1981, but no specific event occurred in that year.

1982: Seaver Traded Back to Mets

After the 1982 season, Tom Seaver was traded back to the New York Mets by the Cincinnati Reds.

1982: Reds Lose 101 Games

In 1982, the Cincinnati Reds lost 101 games, signaling a significant decline from their 'Big Red Machine' era.

1983: Howsam returns as general manager

In 1983, Bob Howsam, the architect of the Big Red Machine, returned for his second term as the Cincinnati Reds' general manager.

1983: Rookie Nick Esasky Takes Over at Third Base

In 1983, rookie Nick Esasky took over at third base for the Cincinnati Reds. Dave Concepción was the sole remaining starter from the Big Red Machine era.

1984: John Franco joins the Reds

In 1984, John Franco joined the Cincinnati Reds and became a bullpen star, remaining with the team until 1989.

1984: Reds acquire Pete Rose and depend on trades

In 1984, the Reds began to improve, relying on trades and minor leaguers. Cincinnati natives Dave Parker, Dave Concepción, and Tony Pérez were on the team. In August of 1984, Pete Rose was reacquired and hired as the Reds' player-manager.

1984: Chicago Cubs in 1984

The article mentions that the Reds in 2012 became the first National League team since the Chicago Cubs in 1984 to lose a division series after leading 2-0.

1985: Reds finish second

From 1985 to 1989, the Reds finished second four times. During that time, Rose became the all-time hits leader, Tom Browning threw a perfect game, Eric Davis achieved 35 home runs and 50 stolen bases, and Chris Sabo was the 1988 National League Rookie of the Year.

1985: Tom Browning wins Rookie of the Year

In 1985, Tom Browning emerged as Rookie of the Year, winning 20 games. However, the rotation was impacted by Mario Soto's career ending early due to an arm injury.

1985: Compromise on Shoe Policy

In 1985, a compromise was reached allowing Cincinnati Reds players to paint red marks on their black shoes and to wear all-red shoes the following year.

1987: Cook replaces Bergesch as general manager

In 1987, Murray Cook replaced Bill Bergesch as general manager and began a series of deals to bring the Reds back to the championship, acquiring Danny Jackson and José Rijo. Dave Parker was also let go.

1988: Chris Sabo named National League Rookie of the Year

In 1988, Chris Sabo was named the National League Rookie of the Year.

1988: All-Star Game Hosted at Riverfront Stadium

In 1988, Riverfront Stadium hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

1988: 1988 Baltimore Orioles' Poor Start to Season

The 1988 Baltimore Orioles started 2–23 in their first 25 games, worse than the Reds' start to the 2022 season.

1988: Mention of Tom Browning's perfect game

The article mentions that Homer Bailey's 2012 no-hitter was the first Reds no-hitter since Tom Browning's perfect game in 1988, but no specific event occurred in that year.

1989: Quinn replaces Cook as general manager

In 1989, Bob Quinn succeeded Murray Cook as general manager and acquired Hal Morris, Billy Hatcher, and Randy Myers.

1989: Rose banned from baseball

In 1989, after the release of the Dowd Report accusing him of betting on baseball games, Pete Rose was banned from baseball by Commissioner Bart Giamatti for "conduct detrimental to baseball."

1989: Introduction of the Ohio Cup

In 1989, the Ohio Cup, an annual pre-season baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians (then Indians) and the Cincinnati Reds, was introduced. The first series was a single-game cup played at minor-league Cooper Stadium in Columbus, days before the start of the MLB season.

1989: Inaugural Ohio Cup Game

In 1989, the inaugural Ohio Cup game was held, marking the beginning of a series of pre-season matchups between the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds.

1989: Eric Davis Hit for Cycle

In 2023, Elly De La Cruz became the first Red to hit for the cycle since Eric Davis in 1989.

1990: Pirates and Reds in NLCS

In 1990, the Pirates and Reds met in the NLCS for another postseason matchup.

1990: Reds win the World Series

In 1990, under manager Lou Piniella, the Reds led the NL West from wire-to-wire, starting 33–12 and maintaining the lead throughout the year. They defeated the Pirates in the NLCS and swept the Oakland Athletics in the World Series, extending their World Series winning streak to nine consecutive games. Eric Davis was injured during the series.

1990: End of Intense Dodgers-Reds Rivalry

The intense Dodgers-Reds rivalry continued until 1990. From 1970 to 1990, they had eleven 1–2 finishes in the standings, with seven of them being within 5+1⁄2 games or fewer, combining to win 10 NL Pennants and 5 World Series titles.

1991: Reds have a losing season.

After winning the world series in 1990, the Reds had a losing season in 1991.

1992: Quinn replaced by Bowden in front office; Schott praises Hitler.

In 1992, Jim Bowden replaced Quinn in the front office. Lou Piniella wanted Paul O'Neill to be a power hitter, but O'Neill underperformed. The Reds returned to winning after a losing season in 1991, finishing second in the division. Piniella had an altercation with Rob Dibble. In the off-season, O'Neill was traded to the New York Yankees for Roberto Kelly. Also in 1992, Marge Schott was reported to have made racially insensitive comments and praised Adolf Hitler.

1992: Schott praises Hitler

In 1992, team owner Marge Schott was reported to have racially and ethnically slurred players and business associates, and praised the early efforts of Adolf Hitler.

1992: Reds Last MLB Team with Pullover Jerseys and Belt-less Pants

The 1992 Reds were the last MLB team to date whose primary uniforms featured pullover jerseys and belt-less pants.

1993: Schott prevented from day-to-day oversight

As punishment for her controversial remarks in 1992, Major League Baseball's executive council prevented Marge Schott from exercising day-to-day oversight of the Reds during the 1993 season.

1993: Pérez replaced by Johnson as manager

For the 1993 season, Tony Pérez replaced Lou Piniella as manager, but was replaced by Davey Johnson after 44 games.

1993: George Grande becomes play-by-play announcer

From 1993, George Grande became play-by-play announcer alongside Chris Welsh.

1993: Realignment to National League Central

In 1993, the Pirates and Reds were realigned to the National League Central division.

1993: New Uniforms with Button-Down Jerseys

In 1993, the Reds introduced new uniforms with button-down jerseys, adding red pinstripes to the white and gray base colors.

1993: End of NL West Era

The Cincinnati Reds' time in the National League West division concluded in 1993.

1994: Reds Join NL Central

In 1994, the Cincinnati Reds transitioned to the National League Central division.

1994: Reds in first place before strike

In 1994, the Reds were in the National League Central Division and finished a half-game ahead of the Houston Astros for first place when the strike hit.

1995: Johnson to be replaced by Knight at end of season

Before the 1995 season, team owner Marge Schott decided that manager Davey Johnson would be replaced by Ray Knight at the end of the year.

1995: Dodgers and Reds faced each other in NLDS

In 1995, the Dodgers and Reds faced each other in the NLDS.

1995: Reds win the division

In 1995, the Reds won the division thanks to MVP Barry Larkin but lost to the Atlanta Braves after defeating the Dodgers in the NLDS.

1995: WLWT Carried Reds Games

Until 1995, NBC affiliate WLWT carried Reds games.

May 1996: Schott praises Hitler in ESPN interview

In May 1996, Marge Schott reiterated her 1992 praise for Hitler in an ESPN interview.

1996: Reds Games on WSTR-TV

From 1996, regularly scheduled over-the-air broadcasts of Reds games were on WSTR-TV.

1996: Detroit Tigers Held Home Runs Allowed Record

In 1996, the Detroit Tigers previously held the record for home runs yielded to opposing teams with 241 home runs.

1996: Final Ohio Cup Game

In 1996, the final Ohio Cup game was played in the initial series. The Indians won six of the eight games played between 1989 and 1996.

April 15, 1997: No. 42 Retired Throughout MLB

On April 15, 1997, No. 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball in honor of Jackie Robinson.

1997: End of Ohio Cup Games

In 1997, the Ohio Cup games ended with the introduction of regular-season interleague play.

1998: Schott steps aside from operations

As a result of her remarks, Marge Schott agreed to step aside from day-to-day operations through 1998.

1998: Reds Games on WSTR-TV

Until 1998, regularly scheduled over-the-air broadcasts of Reds games were on WSTR-TV.

1999: Schott sells controlling stake in team

In 1999, Marge Schott sold a controlling stake in the team to a group led by Carl Lindner, retaining a minority interest.

1999: Black Introduced as Primary Color

In 1999, black was introduced as a primary color of the Reds, especially on their road uniforms.

1999: Hair and Shaving Rule Rescinded

In 1999, the Cincinnati Reds officially rescinded their hair and shaving rule when they traded for Greg Vaughn, who had a goatee.

1999: Reds lose in one-game playoff; McKeon named NL Manager of the Year

In 1999, the Reds won 96 games but lost to the New York Mets in a one-game playoff. Jack McKeon was named NL Manager of the Year.

2000: McKeon fired after season

Despite an 85–77 finish in 2000 and being named 1999 NL Manager of the Year, Jack McKeon was fired after the season.

2001: Reds Community Fund Founded

In 2001, the Reds Community Fund was founded to improve the lives of young people in the Greater Cincinnati area by leveraging the traditions of the Reds.

2002: Riverfront Stadium demolished

In 2002, Riverfront Stadium, then known as Cinergy Field, was demolished.

October 27, 2003: Dan O'Brien hired as general manager.

On October 27, 2003, Dan O'Brien was hired as the Cincinnati Reds' 16th general manager, succeeding Jim Bowden.

2003: Great American Ball Park Opened

In 2003, the Great American Ball Park opened as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, located at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way. The stadium cost $290 million and has a capacity of 42,271.

2003: Opening of Great American Ball Park

In 2003, the Great American Ball Park, the new home stadium for the Cincinnati Reds, officially opened.

2003: 2003 Detroit Tigers also had a poor season start

The Reds three-game win total in 25 games had not seen since the 2003 Detroit Tigers.

2004: Nuxhall calls select home games

From 2004, Joe Nuxhall only called select home games.

2004: Griffey, Jr. joins 500 home run club; Dunn sets strikeout record.

In 2004, Ken Griffey, Jr. joined the 500 home run club. Adam Dunn broke the major league record for strikeouts. Griffey was also hampered by injuries.

2004: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame opens

In 2004, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame (HOF) opened, featuring interactive displays, locker room recreations, videos of classic Reds moments, and historical items.

2005: Miley forced out as manager

In 2005, the Reds were quickly in last place, and manager Dave Miley was forced out midseason and replaced by Jerry Narron.

December 2006: Latest Uniform Change

In December 2006, the Reds made their latest uniform change, returning to an all-red home cap, introducing road caps with a black bill, abandoning the sleeveless jersey, and changing the typeface for numbers and lettering.

2006: Bob Castellini Becomes CEO

In 2006, Bob Castellini assumed the role of CEO for the Cincinnati Reds.

2006: Castellini takes over as owner, Krivsky hired

In 2006, Robert Castellini took over as controlling owner from Lindner and hired Wayne Krivsky as general manager.

2007: Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley Join Radio Booth

In 2007, Thom Brennaman, along with Jeff Brantley, joined Marty Brennaman in the radio booth. Brantley had previously worked for ESPN.

2007: Joe Nuxhall's Death

Joe Nuxhall's death in 2007.

2007: Narron fired, Mackanin takes over as manager

The 2007 season was again mired in mediocrity. Midway through the season, Jerry Narron was fired as manager and replaced by Pete Mackanin.

2008: Krivsky fired, Jocketty replaces him

Early in the 2008 season, Wayne Krivsky was fired as general manager and replaced by Walt Jocketty.

2008: Jim Kelch Fills In on the Network

In 2008, Jim Kelch began filling in on the network.

2008: Ohio Cup Revived

In 2008, the Ohio Cup was revived as a reward for the team with the better overall record in the Reds–Guardians series each year.

2008: Reds fail to post winning records.

In 2008, the Reds failed to post a winning record.

2009: George Grande's Retirement

In 2009, George Grande retired during the final game of the season, after working as play-by-play announcer since 1993.

2009: Reds fail to post winning records.

In 2009, the Reds failed to post a winning record.

2010: Reds win NL Central Division Title

Coming off a surprising 2010, NL Central Division title, the Reds fell short of expectations for the 2011 season due to injuries and inconsistent pitching.

2010: WKRC-TV Simulcasts Opening Day Games

From 2010, WKRC-TV simulcasted Opening Day games with Fox/Bally Sports Ohio.

2010: Increased TV Schedule Leads to More Appearances for Jim Kelch

In 2010, Brantley and Thom Brennaman's increased TV schedule led to more appearances for Jim Kelch.

2010: Reds Moved to Goodyear Ballpark

In 2010, the Reds moved their spring training to Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona, sharing the park with the Cleveland Guardians.

2010: Reds win NL Central title; no-hit in postseason

In 2010, with Joey Votto as NL MVP, the Reds won the NL Central title. They were then no-hit by Roy Halladay in Game 1 of the NLDS and lost the series in a sweep.

2010: Brennaman Becomes Head Play-by-Play Commentator

Since 2010, Thom Brennaman had been the head play-by-play commentator, with Welsh and Brantley sharing time as color commentators.

2010: Reds have another winning season

The Reds did not have another winning season until 2010.

2011: Paul Keels leaves and Sean Casey joins team

In 2011, Paul Keels left to focus on his work with Ohio State Buckeyes Radio Network. Sean Casey also joined to do color commentary.

2011: Reds finish with a 79-83 record

In 2011, the Reds experienced multiple injuries and inconsistent starting pitching, leading to a less productive offense compared to the previous year, and ended the season with a 79-83 record.

2012: Homer Bailey pitches no-hitter

On September 28, 2012, Homer Bailey threw a 1–0 no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds lost in the Division Series after leading 2–0.

July 2, 2013: Homer Bailey pitches second no-hitter

On July 2, 2013, Homer Bailey pitched a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants for a 4–0 Reds victory.

October 22, 2013: Reds Hired Bryan Price as Manager

On October 22, 2013, the Reds hired Bryan Price as manager, replacing Dusty Baker.

2013: Baker fired as manager

Following six consecutive losses to end the 2013 season, including a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League wild-card playoff game, the Reds fired Dusty Baker as manager.

2013: Pirates and Reds in NL Wild Card Game

In 2013, the Pirates and Reds met again during the NL Wild Card Game.

2013: Reds Last Postseason Berth Before 2020

The Reds had not reached the postseason since 2013, before their berth in 2020.

2015: All-Star Game Hosted at Great American Ball Park

In 2015, the Great American Ball Park hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

2016: Reds Broke Home Runs Allowed Record

In 2016, the Reds broke the record for home runs allowed during a single season. They finished the season with a 68–94 record and traded Jay Bruce to the Mets.

2017: Jim Kelch's Contract Expires

In 2017, Jim Kelch's contract expired after the season.

2019: Marty Brennaman's Last Season

2019 marked the last season that Marty Brennaman called Reds games; he had been calling them since 1974.

2019: Thrall Succeeds Marty Brennaman

In 2019, Tommy Thrall was brought in to provide in-game and post-game coverage and act as a fill-in play-by-play announcer. He succeeded Marty Brennaman when Brennaman retired at the end of the 2019 season.

2019: WKRC-TV in Common Ownership

In 2019, WKRC-TV came into common ownership with Fox/Bally Sports Ohio.

2019: Baltimore Orioles Broke Home Runs Allowed Record

In 2019, the Baltimore Orioles broke the record for home runs allowed during a single season.

August 19, 2020: Thom Brennaman Resigns After Homophobic Slur

On August 19, 2020, Thom Brennaman resigned from his duties as the Reds' TV play-by-play announcer after uttering a homophobic slur during a game against the Kansas City Royals. He had been suspended prior to his resignation.

September 25, 2020: Reds Earned Postseason Berth

On September 25, 2020, the Reds earned their first postseason berth since 2013 in the expanded 2020 playoffs, which was shortened to 60 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Paper Cutouts in Stands Promotion

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Reds offered fans the opportunity to purchase paper cutouts of their own photographs in the stands at Great American Ball Park, raising over $300,000 for the Reds Community Fund.

2020: Reds Broadcast Team Announced

In 2020, the Reds broadcast team was announced as former Pensacola Blue Wahoos radio play-by-play announcer Tommy Thrall and retired relief pitcher Jeff Brantley on color commentary.

2021: Reds Finished Season Third in NL Central

In 2021, the Reds finished the season with an 83–79 record, placing third in the NL Central.

2022: Reds' Poor Start to the Season

In 2022, the Reds began the regular season with a 3–22 record, finishing the season 62-100.

2023: Pirates Lead Reds Rivalry

As of 2023, the Pirates lead the rivalry with 1141 wins to the Reds' 1113, though the Reds lead in postseason wins 13–8.

2023: New City Connect Jersey Introduced

In 2023, the Reds and Nike, Inc. introduced a new City Connect jersey, featuring a modified "C" and "CINCY" across the chest. It also includes an Ohio Buckeye and the motto "Juncta Juvant".

2023: Reds Missed Playoff Berth

In 2023, the Reds contended for a wild card berth, ultimately missing the playoffs by 2 games with a record of 82–80. The team was led by young players including Spencer Steer, Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz.

2023: Reds Won Season Series Against NLCS Runner-Up

In 2024, the Reds won the season series against the 2023 NLCS runner-up Philadelphia Phillies 4–3.

2023: WKRC-TV Simulcasts Opening Day Games

Until 2023, WKRC-TV simulcasted Opening Day games with Fox/Bally Sports Ohio.

September 22, 2024: Reds Fired Manager David Bell

On September 22, 2024, the Reds fired manager David Bell, naming Freddie Benavides as interim manager. They also fired co-bench coach and infield coach Jeff Pickler.

October 4, 2024: Terry Francona Hired as Manager

On October 4, 2024, the Reds announced that Terry Francona would be hired as the team's next manager.

October 8, 2024: Reds Fired Hitting Coaches

On October 8, 2024, the Reds fired hitting coach Joel McKeithan and his assistants, Terry Bradshaw and Tim Lamonte.

October 24, 2024: Chris Valaika Hired as Director of Hitting

On October 24, 2024, the Reds announced that Chris Valaika would be the team's new director of hitting and MLB hitting coach.

November 2024: MLB to Take Over Reds' Television Rights

In November 2024, MLB's local media division announced it would take over the television rights to the Reds, with telecasts starting in the 2025 season.

2024: Reds' Overall Record

As of 2024, the Cincinnati Reds' overall win-loss record stands at 10,934-10,766-139, giving them a .504 winning percentage.

2024: Reds' Season Performance

In 2024, the Reds started strong with a 14–11 record but struggled in May. They played well against contenders but struggled against teams under .500 and in one-run games.