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Major League Baseball is introducing an experimental Automated Ball-Strike System on a trial basis for spring training. However, at least one team is making a conscious decision not to use it. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday he has …
New Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is adding one of his well-known former players to his coaching staff. Former World Series champion Mike Napoli will join Francona’s staff in an undetermined role, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI. …
Terry Francona surprised most observers when he accepted the Cincinnati Reds’ managerial position. He was formally introduced to the media on Monday, and explained what went into that surprising decision. Francona admitted Monday that he …
The Cincinnati Reds made a huge hire on Thursday when they lured Terry Francona out of retirement, and they celebrated with the perfect social media post. Francona has agreed to a deal to become the next manager of the Reds. Shortly before they …
Two-time World Series-winning manager Terry Francona has been lured out of retirement. Francona is being hired to be the next manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He will replace David Bell, who was fired after the season despite just signing a contract …
Against all odds, Terry Francona may find his way back into an MLB dugout. Longtime ESPN reporter Tim Kurkjian appeared Thursday on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland. During the appearance, Kurkjian shared some surprising information about the former …
Terry Francona has all but confirmed that this will be his final season as a manager. Though he has not said so officially, the Cleveland Guardians came prepared on Wednesday. The Guardians played a tribute to Francona prior to Wednesday’s game …
Terry Francona is close to making a major decision. The Cleveland Guardians manager joined “Loud Outs” on SiriusXM MLB Radio Tuesday for an interview. Francona seems to be almost certainly headed for retirement after the season. “I …
These last few weeks of the Cleveland Guardians’ season may end up being the last few weeks of Terry Francona’s managerial career as well. The Guardians manager Francona spoke with reporters on Tuesday and appeared to drop a major hint …
Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has returned to the team two days after his brief hospitalization. Francona will not manage Cleveland’s game in Kansas City on Thursday, but was in the manager’s office prior to the game, …
Terry Francona was not managing his Cleveland Guardians for their game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night due to health issues. The 64-year-old manager was not feeling well before the game. He decided to get checked out instead of …
Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has the same problems going to the dentist as the rest of us do. Francona had to undergo a dental procedure on Tuesday after breaking a tooth last week, and he had a complaint about the whole thing. Speaking …
Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has battled health issues in recent years that have kept him away from the dugout. Those issues also have the 63-year-old giving serious thought to his future. Francona said he intends to return for the 2023 …
Terry Francona has failed to finish each of the last two seasons due to health issues. That is not stopping the 63-year-old from planning to return in 2022. Francona made clear that he is recovering from a staph infection in his left toe, and has …
Terry Francona’s health issues have limited his ability to manage the Cleveland Indians over the past two seasons, but the organization sounds hopeful he’ll be able to manage in 2022 without issue. Cleveland president Chris Antonetti …
Terry Francona wants to manage in 2021 despite being limited in the 2020 season by significant health issues. Francona managed the Cleveland Indians for just 12 games last season while battling health problems. He revealed last month that he spent …
