Cincinnati Reds, Terry Francona and Cactus League

Terry Francona says Reds big-leaguers won't use ABS during spring training. Here's why.
New Reds skipper Terry Francona wants his players to concentrate on getting ready for 2025 MLB season, one that won't include challenge system.
Terry Francona has 1 simple reason for banning the Reds from ball-strike challenge system in spring training
The Reds are one of a handful of teams with an automatic ball-strike system in spring training, but their manager won’t let them use it.
Cincinnati Reds spring training: Reds clip Los Angeles Angels in Cactus League game
Cincinnati Reds middle infielders Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain combined for three doubles and two home runs Wednesday vs. the Los Angeles Angels.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Weighs In on Spring Training Battle at Third Base
Who will be the Reds starting third baseman? Manager Terry Francona shared some thoughts on the infield earlier this week. “In a perfect world, you can keep guys—or at least your main guys—at their positions,
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 gives 'farce' reason for eye-opening ABS request
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona does not want to see his regulars utilizing the ABS system during spring training.
Reds manager Terry Francona tells players not to use experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training
He figures there’s little point for veterans to use it since the system won’t be in effect in the majors this season.
Cincinnati Reds Spring Training: Reds fall to Giants, 5-2
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona − The Cincinnati Reds ' bats went quiet against the San Francisco Giants in a 5-2 loss at Scottsdale Stadium on Sunday. Nick Martinez made relatively quick work of the Giants in his Cactus League debut after Reds manager Terry Francona endorsed Martinez to join the club's rotation earlier in the day.
Live updates: Cincinnati Reds win going into spring training off day
The Reds are off Tuesday. They return to action Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels (3:05 p.m. ET). The game is scheduled to be broadcast in the Cincinnati TV footprint via FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
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Lodolo seeking healthy '25 season after spring debut
For his first spring outing of 2025 on Wednesday, Reds left-handed starter Nick Lodolo looked out of sync as many of his pitches tailed high and outside. Ultimately, Lodolo finished the second inning ...
Terry Francona telling Reds veterans they can ignore MLB’s ball-strike challenge experiment
Reds manager Terry Francona doesn’t see the point of asking his veteran players to utilize the experimental ABS system during ...
Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run. ‘It just muddies the waters’
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he’s told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in ...