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Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / June 12

An On Day Followed by an Off Day

News and Notes for Thursday, June 12th, 2025 The Guardians finally beat the Terry Francona Reds yesterday. Our long national nightmare is over. A couple nice home runs: And a good Logan Allen outing: Carlos Santana won someone a new car as he clebrated the 15th anniversary of his debut with the Guardians.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 11

Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Reacts to 11-2 Loss to Cleveland Guardians

The Reds fell behind 5-0 after a grand slam by Carlos Santana off Nick Lodolo and it was never really a close game after that. Lodolo gave up six runs in just 3 1/3 innings.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 10

Abbott’s Complete Game Shutout Sparks Strong Reactions from Francona, Reds' Teammates

Andrew Abbott tossed a complete game shutout on Tuesday night as the Reds took down the Cleveland Guardians 1-0. It might have been the most impressive pitching performance of the season for the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 10

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Starting Pitcher Brady Singer

Starting pitcher Brady Singer was hit in his throwing arm by a line drive on Sunday in Cincinnati's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Monday, Reds manager Terry Francona provided a positive update on the right-hander.

MLB News / Red Reporter / June 9

Cincinnati Reds claim Ohio Cup with 7-4 victory over Cleveland Guardians

Tito Francona strikes again! The late Walt Jocketty was the architect of the 2014 Cincinnati Reds, a club that featured manager Bryan Price pissing up ropes and the inimitable Skip Schumaker accruing a remarkable -1.2 bWAR in just 271 PA.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 9

Watch: Guardians Welcome Back Terry Francona With Heartfelt Tribute

A book about Cleveland Guardians baseball can't be written without including a full chapter dedicated to the legacy manager Terry Francona left on the organization.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 9

Reds manager Terry Francona ready for return to Cleveland

Terry Francona makes his managerial return to Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday night when his Cincinnati Reds open a three-game series with the Guardians in the battle for the Ohio Cup.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 8

How Sweep It Is, Reds Manager Terry Francona and Matt McLain React to Sweep of DBacks

The Cincinnati Reds swept the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday behind home runs from Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Jose Trevino, and the go-ahead home run by Matt McLain in the seventh inning.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 7

Terry Francona, Gavin Lux, Nick Martinez Break Down Reds’ 13-1 Blowout Over Diamondbacks

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-1 on Saturday behind a huge day from the offense. The Reds offense exploded for 13 runs on 11 hits behind Christian Encarnacion-Strand's fourth home run of the season and a Gavin Lux grand slam.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 5

History Gives 2025 Reds Hope, Despite Slow Start Under Terry Francona

The Cincinnati Reds looked poised for a good year. They had hired Terry Francona to manage a group of talented young players who needed to take that next step.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 4

Reds Manager Terry Francona and Andrew Abbott React to 12th Straight Series Loss to Brewers

It was the 39th series in a row where the Reds have lost the opening game of the series and gone on to lose the series. It's a stat that almost doesn't seem real.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 3

'You May Have Seen a Grown Man Cry' - Francona, Others React to Friedl's Game-Saving Catch in Win vs Brewers

When Will Benson hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Reds a two-run lead instead of a one-run lead, you felt pretty good about the Reds' chances to win.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 3

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Key Outfielder Austin Hays

Austin Hays has been on the injured list since May 29 with a left foot contusion after fouling a pitch off of his foot. He initially stayed in the game to run the bases, but was later removed.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

Terry Francona Reacts After Reds Drop 18th Game in 22 Tries vs. Brewers at GABP

The Reds have lost 18 of their last 22 games against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. On Monday, they fell 3-2 and lost for just the seventh time all season when scoring first.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Set to Leave Team After Sister's Death

Elly De La Cruz's sister Genelis De La Cruz passed away on Saturday. De La Cruz is scheduled to leave on Wednesday and go on the bereavement list, according to Charlie Goldsmith.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

Cincinnati Reds Back Elly De La Cruz After Sister's Death: 'He's Our Guy'

Just one day after Elly De La Cruz's sister Genelis De La Cruz passed away, the 23-year-old insisted to play in the series finale against the Cubs on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 1

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Updates on Two Key Veterans

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters on Sunday and provided an update on outfielder Austin Hays and infielder Jeimer Candelario. Candelario, who has been on the injured list since April 30 with a lumbar spine strain, will start is rehab assignment with the ACL Reds on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Reds’ Terry Francona ejected after heated Royals confrontation

The Cincinnati Reds didn’t go quietly in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, and neither did their manager. In a dramatic ninth inning, Terry Francona was ejected after a heated confrontation over a strike call that also saw pitcher Nick Martinez ejected.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Reds rookie pitcher suffers oblique strain

The Reds received some difficult news on the pitching front this week. Rookie right-hander Rhett Lowder, who has been out all season with a forearm strain, suffered a new injury during a rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 16

MLB Rivalry Weekend Pits Cincinnati Reds' Terry Francona Against Cleveland Guardians

For over a decade, Terry Francona was the top man in the Cleveland Guardians' dugout. The veteran skipper led Cleveland to six playoff berths, four AL Central titles and one AL pennant between 2013 and 2023, also guiding the club as they rebranded from the Indians to the Guardians.