Reds Report:The Reds are leaning even further into identity they built last year

Last year, the Reds built an identity as an aggressive team that plays with swagger and passion. They're bringing it back in 2024. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Mar 25 2024 [For subscribers] [The Reds are leaning even further into identity they built last year]( [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The home run was the first of his major-league career.]( Last year, the Reds built an identity as an aggressive team that plays with swagger and passion. They're bringing it back in 2024. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Ken Griffey Jr. was born in Donora, Pa. and attended Archbishop Moeller High School.]( [For subscribers] [These are the best Cincinnati-bred baseball players of all time]( Check out the all-time Cincinnati 40-man baseball roster. [READ MORE]( [Text: 1999.1004.13.Redmets- Cincinnati Red Jeffrey Hammonds, #4 (left) , looks dejected as Dmitri Young, #25 (right) stands in the dug out looking at the New York Mets team celebating their win over the Reds October 4, 1999,to take the National League wild card berth. C-E photo by Ernest Coleman for sports. EC/pt]( [For subscribers] [Opening Day Parade grand marshal Dmitri Young talks '99 Reds]( Former Cincinnati Red Dmitri Young joined The Enquirer's "That's So Cincinnati" podcast and shared stories of the celebrated 1999 team. [READ MORE]( [Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park in Washington on Sunday, May 21, 2023.]( [Who is Josiah Gray? Ex-Reds draft pick to start on Opening Day at GABP]( Josiah Gray lost to the Reds last July, allowing home runs to Joey Votto and Elly De La Cruz. But he won at GABP in 2022. [READ MORE]( [1987: Buddy Bell of the Cincinnati Reds makes a hit during a MLB game in the 1987 season.]( [For subscribers] [Wittenmyer & Williams: Why the hell isn’t Buddy Bell in Hall of Fame?]( Wittenmyer & Williams: Former Moeller star Buddy Bell has better all-around career numbers than several hall of famers. So why isn't he in the HOF? [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](