Terry Francona, Cincinnati Reds and spring training

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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Reds’ Terry Francona gives ‘farce’ reason for eye-opening ABS request
New Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the automated ball-strike challenge trial during spring training, but he is still willing to let the organization’s minor league players get accustomed to the system ABS is a system that is being tried out at 13 ballparks in spring training,
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 ...
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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 ...
Reds observations: Good vibes, a battle between brothers and a prospect drawing eyes
Tuesday marked the first off-day of spring training, marking a perfect time to take stock of what’s happened in the fist two ...
Cincinnati Reds long shot to watch: Why this specific skill gives Cooper Bowman chance
GOODYEAR, Arizona – The first week position players got to camp for Cincinnati Reds spring training, manager Terry Francona found Cooper Bowman, a long-shot candidate for a bench spot on the opening ...
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There is a different feeling at Reds camp
This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to ...