Terry Francona, Cincinnati Reds and ABS

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
As tenure with Reds begins, manager Terry Francona ‘finds a way to connect with anybody’
Francona started calling players as soon as he was hired in October, and Ian Gibaut — who once pitched for him — was his first call.

FanDuel, Cincinnati Reds and Spring Training

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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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.
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.