Cincinnati Reds, ABS and Terry Francona

Reds' Elly De La Cruz Projected To Take Big Leap Forward Under Terry Francona
The Cincinnati Reds' superstar shortstop, Elly De La Cruz, is projected to take another huge step forward in 2025 with Terry Francona at the helm.
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 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 Explains Why Reds Will Opt Out of MLB's ABS System Testing
Several of the Reds minor leaguers have prior experience with the ABS challenge system, which, along with full ABS (all balls and strikes automated) was tested at the Double and Triple-A levels in '23 and '24. By the end of '24, full ABS was dropped in favor of the happy middle ground, the ABS challenge system.
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 spring training.
Fixing Cincinnati Reds fielding in 3 easy steps, by Terry Francona
The Cincinnati Reds were one of the worst fielding teams in MLB last season. Their one Gold Glove winner is new backup catcher Jose Trevino.
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 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.
'I'm a (freaking) Red': Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona officially back in the game
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was in the dugout running a game for the first time in 510 days as he and the Reds opened Cactus League play.
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 ...
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Terry Francona & Craig Counsell “Thumbing Their Nose at the League,” Claims Insider
MLB is rolling out yet another experiment this spring training. The post Terry Francona & Craig Counsell “Thumbing Their Nose ...
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Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Impressed With Offseason Additions
Did they do enough? Manager Terry Francona is pleased with the roster additions. He sat down with WLWT's Charlie Clifford on Monday to discuss the moves: "Getting Taylor Rogers was really ...
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There is a different feeling at Reds camp
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The Cincinnati Reds see Gavin Lux as a key piece to be more competitive
Major League Baseball teams continue their preparations for the 2025 season, and the Cincinnati Reds are determined to turn things around and get back into playoff contention under ...
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 ...