Terry Francona, Cincinnati Reds and Guardians

Terry Francona asks Reds veterans not to use ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges.
Here's what Cleveland Guardians players think about Terry Francona managing the Reds
There wasn't a lone factor that allowed Stephen Vogt the confidence he has in his job today, but his predecessor, Terry Francona, certainly helped.
Reds’ Terry Francona won’t manage against Guardians on Saturday
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Terry Francona, the winningest manager in Cleveland history, will not be in the dugout when his new team, the Cincinnati Reds, opens the Cactus League season against the Guardians on Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark.
Terry Francona says Reds will opt out of ABS testing: ‘Why work on strategy we’re not going to use?’
Five parks in Arizona and eight in Florida have been fitted with the ABS challenge system technology this spring.
Why Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona will never agree with Rob Manfred on this issue
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona might be Pete Rose's strongest supporter in the game, in part because of a personal moment in 1984.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Snubbed in Latest Rankings
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona watches a batting practice session at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images / Cincinnati Enquirer-Imagn Images
Reds’ Terry Francona won’t manage against Guardians in spring opener
These games need to be about the players,” Francona said of not facing off against his former team. “It doesn’t need to be a hug-fest."
How, where to watch manager Terry Francona’s Cincinnati Reds debut in spring training
Terry Francona came out of a one-year retirement to take the managerial reins of the Cincinnati Reds this season.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Talks About Honoring Pete Rose in 2025 Season
The Reds will wear a No. 14 patch this season as they honor the life of Pete Rose, who is MLB's all-time hit king. He died Sept. 30 of 2024.
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Francona, new faces bring fresh vibe to Reds camp
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After a year off, Terry Francona is physically in a good place and wants to stay that way
The new Reds skipper underwent three surgeries after leaving the Guardians in 2023, adding to an estimated 45 in his lifetime ...
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Makes it Clear: Matt McLain Will Play Second Base
It apparently means nothing and McLain will be the team's starting second baseman.
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New setting, same outlook as Francona begins 24th spring as a skipper
One by one on Tuesday, amid taking their physicals, Reds pitchers and catchers went inside Terry Francona's office at the ...
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Cincinnati Reds, Elly De La Cruz goal: 'Best player in baseball on best team in baseball'
GOODYEAR, Arizona – It took all of one day at spring training for Cincinnati Reds new manager Terry Francona to deliver his first message to All-Star Elly De La Cruz – and for De La Cruz to ...
Live updates: Stakes extra high for Stuart Fairchild and Tony Santillan this camp
Stephen Vogt was skeptical replacing the legend that was Terry Francona when he took the Cleveland Guardians managing job ...
Is Tito drawing a line in the sand by skipping Guardians-Reds opener? (Podcast)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Is Terry Francona sending a message to his young Cincinnati ball club by skipping Saturday’s Cactus League ...
Live updates: Elly De La Cruz laughs off so-called MLB The Show jinx
Brady Singer's 32 starts and nearly 180 innings for the Royals last season is a bigger workload than any current Reds starter ...