Reds, Francona and ABS

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.
Tito’s back: Terry Francona returns to the dugout with the Reds
Graham Ashcraft had a good start to his spring and Elly De La Cruz crushed two homers as the Reds split two games Saturday.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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

Cincinnati Reds 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 ...
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 ...
Reds Pitcher Sends Inspiring 6-Word Message About New Manager
New Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona gathered his team Monday for the typical “welcome to spring training” speech.
Reds ace Greene discusses Francona, goals for 2025
Cincinnati Reds All-Star starting pitcher Hunter Greene is excited about the arrival of new manager Terry Francona to the ...
Nick Martinez on being assured of job in Cincinnati Reds rotation
Nick Martinez responds Sunday to manager Terry Francona's assertion that Martinez has earned a spot in Reds' opening rotation ...