Reds Report:What Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench thinks about the new baseball rules

The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame catcher retired in 1983, but he still follows the game and has a lot to say about the new baseball rules. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Fri Aug 9 2024 [For subscribers] [What Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench thinks about the new baseball rules]( [Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench appears on The Enquirer's That's So Cincinnati podcast. From left, Sharon Coolidge, Johnny Bench, Bery Love.]( The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame catcher retired in 1983, but he still follows the game and has a lot to say about the new baseball rules. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [TJ Friedl #29 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins /d1i at loanDepot park on August 08, 2024 in Miami, Florida.]( [Reds break out in 10th for 10-4 win over Marlins to win 4-game series]( The Cincinnati Reds blew a three-run lead and didn't score for six innings after the third until scoring 7 in the 10th to win a 4-game series in Miami. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) hits a base hit in the eighth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. ]( [For subscribers] [McLain timeline pushed back, return to Reds this season in jeopardy]( Matt McLain's timeline to return to the Cincinnati Reds this season just got a lot tighter with news his minor-league rehab assignment is delayed. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds non-roster invitee pitcher Rhett Lowder (81) throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [Reds fans call for Lowder's promotion after another scoreless start]( Reds prospect Rhett Lowder has allowed just one run in his last 22 innings pitched over four starts for Double-A Chattanooga. [READ MORE]( [Manager David Bell of the Cincinnati Reds argues with umpire Bill Miller]( ['That's an awful quick ejection': Welsh blasts ump over record-breaker]( 'I said one thing and you threw me out.' I can see David (Bell)'s point. (That ejection) didn't need to happen," Bally Sports Ohio's Chris Welsh said. [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]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( 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](