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Tag: Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds: Postseason ambitions dented after historic clawing by Cubs

August 5, 2023 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball

I am prone to exaggeration, but the recent Reds vs. Cubs series was the most horrific series loss in my lifetime. My frustration with the division-leading Reds opting against strengthening at the deadline was compounded by the Chicago Cubs treating

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2023 Trade Deadline: Manic Week of Trades

August 2, 2023 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball

Well, that was fun! One of the consequences of expanded playoffs is greater activity at the trade deadline, and 2023 saw all 30 teams in action on the trade market. Here is a recap of the comings and goings in

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Justin Verlander pitching in his previous stint with the Houston Astros

The 2023 MLB trade deadline: reactions and analysis 

August 2, 2023 Brett Walker Baseball, Team Contributors

Last week, a selection of Bat Flips & Nerds’ top contributors shared their predictions for what they thought their teams would do at the trade deadline. Following the deadline passing at 11pm BST last night, here are some reactions to

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A picture of Shohei Ohteni of the Los Angeles Angels mid-pitch

The 2023 MLB trade deadline: Predictions and wish lists 

July 28, 2023 Brett Walker Baseball, Team Contributors

With the MLB trade deadline approaching on Tuesday (1 August) at 6pm ET (11pm BST), a few of our contributors have shared their hopes and predictions for what their teams will do at the deadline. Sure, you could read Jeff

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Last Week in Atlanta – Week 12

June 27, 2023 Charlie Deeks Baseball, Team Contributors

The Braves came into the week looking to best two red hot teams in the Phillies and the Reds. After one game that went to extras and four more decided by one or two runs, where do the Braves stand

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Last Week in Atlanta – Week 2

April 18, 2023 Charlie Deeks Team Contributors

Sweeps against the Reds and the Royals leave the Braves atop the National League – It’s been a pretty good week in Atlanta! Here are our picks of the highs and lows of the week. Overall Record: 12-4, 1st place

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Gav’s 30 Boldish Predictions: One for each MLB Team (2023 edition)

March 29, 2023 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball, Opinion

Before we start, I want to make it clear that I will not be using this article just to remind everyone that in this post last year, I predicted Aaron Judge would win AL MVP. Although I will remind you

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Episode 304 – National League Offseason Review

February 2, 2023 GavGavinGavlaar Podcast

Russell, Darius, Ben and Gav continue the Bat Flips & Nerds review of the offseason but this time for the National League teams. Each team is given a grade based on the traditional 80-20 baseball grading scale. Listen to “Episode

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Are John Angelos and Phil Castellini the Connor and Roman Roy of Baseball?

January 23, 2023 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball, Opinion

To be honest, I was unaware of the phrase “born on third base” until this week. It is a slightly derogatory term, the baseball equivalent of “born with a silver spoon in your mouth” and is usually directed at the

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WHAT AN OFFSEASON! NL CENTRAL EDITION

December 23, 2022 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball, Opinion

With the Cubs and Cardinals due in the UK for the 2023 London Series, the NL Central will be of more interest than usual to most baseball fans on this side of the Atlantic. Here is your five-minute rundown of

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