Reds Report:Culture club? How David Bell squares Marte suspension with team ethic

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell was linked to the steroid scandal as a player in 2007. He relies on team culture now to weather Marte suspension. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Thu Mar 14 2024 [For subscribers] [Culture club? How David Bell squares Marte suspension with team ethic]( [Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell speaks with reporters before spring training workouts, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell was linked to the steroid scandal as a player in 2007. He relies on team culture now to weather Marte suspension. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [General view of Great American Ball Park in the fourth inning during a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. ]( [See where Great American Ball Park lands on ranking of MLB stadiums]( USA Today recently released a ranking of all Major League Baseball stadiums. But where did Great American Ball Park fall? [READ MORE]( [Lou Whitaker, Detroit Tigers second baseman, kicks ball as he slides into the plate to score from third on Ron LeFlore's infield grounder is second inning of game with the Cincinnati Reds in Lakeland, March 20, 1978. Reds catcher Bill Plummer reaches for ball coming in from first base where a play was made on LeFlore. Standing in background is Reds manager Sparky Anderson.]( [Plummer, Big Red Machine backup catcher, dies at 76]( Nicknamed "Plum," Bill Plummer appeared in 324 games for the Cincinnati Reds between 1970 and 1977. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [Walks, command lead to a tough outing for Reds starter Frankie Montas]( Frankie Montas walked three batters and allowed four runs against the Giants. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) stands for a portrait during spring training, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [Reds starter Hunter Greene is self-motivated entering his third year]( Hunter Greene discussed Frankie Montas making this year's Opening Day start and his own expectations for 2024. [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](