Hal Mccoy

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: The Cincinnati Reds are playing four successive series in four different time zones, so from a... See more

Even when Sal Stewart sits as a spectator for nine innings in a 100° dugout, he finds a way to win a baseball game for the Cincinnati Reds. For the first time after 103 straight starts this season, Stewart was given the day off … for nine innings. But wit... See more

The Cincinnati Reds’ win over the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night apparently was a one-game mirage. On Saturday, July 25, it was back into the doldrums when they play the Cardinals and fellow members of the National League Central. The Cardinals, losers ... See more

For the Cincinnati Reds, it is a book entitled, Living On The Long Ball. And when a long ball is needed, rookie Sal Stewart is your man. Stewart’s three-run home run in the seventh inning pushed the Reds from a one-run deficit to a 5-3 lead — a lead that ... See more

As a $785,000 employee, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns was 11-1. As a $105 million employee, Burns is now 12-1. Making his first start since signing his seven-year contract extension, Burns displayed once again why he is worth every penny, nickel, di... See more