Hal Mccoy

Something had to give in a game involving two teams reaching for a dangling rope. The Cincinnati Reds carried the burden of eight losses in their last 10 games heading into their game at Petco Park on Monday, June 8. The San Diego Padres, though were wors... See more

No matter what manipulations Cincinnati Reds manager Tito Francona tries with his bullpen, it is as if the baseball gods say, “That ain’t gonna work, either.” This time Francona put starting pitcher Chris Paddack in the bullpen a few days ago and waited f... See more

Hall of Fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about our nation’s pastime. Tap into that knowledge by sending an email to halmccoy2@hotmail.com. Q: Can having a family during a playing career hinder one’s career progression? — DAVE, Miamisbur... See more

If you don’t want to read about one of the ugliest among many ugly games played by the Cincinnati Reds this season, click on over to the classifieds. And you might find an ad placed there by the Reds: “Wanted: Pitchers who can throw strikes.” The St. Loui... See more

Those were not the 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals on the Great American Ball Park playing field the last three days. The Cincinnati Reds just made them look like the 2015 World Series winners instead of a team 15 games under .500. The Reds ... See more