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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.
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
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.
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.
Reds manager asks veterans to pass on 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 accu

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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 ...
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 ...
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Francona, new faces bring fresh vibe to Reds camp
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Live updates: How much MLB postseason experience do the Cincinnati Reds have?
During Spring Training Media Day in Phoenix, MLB officials provided an explainer session on the automated balls and strikes ...
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Impressed With Offseason Additions
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Impressed With Offseason Additions. Francona was hired by the Reds in October. They ...
Reds ace Hunter Greene talks arrival of Francona, playoff expectations in 2025
Cincinnati Reds All-Star starting pitcher Hunter Greene is excited about the arrival of new manager Terry Francona to the Queen City but said a return to the playoffs rests on him and his teammates.
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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 ...
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.