Terry Francona, Cincinnati Reds and ABS

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.
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.
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 ...
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Reds spring training: Terry Francona, Hunter Greene and more discuss upcoming season
Get the latest updates from Goodyear, Arizona where the Cincinnati Reds have begun Spring Training to prepare for the ...
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 ...
How, where to watch manager Terry Francona’s Cincinnati Reds debut in spring training
Terry Francona came out of a one-year retirement to take the managerial reins of the Cincinnati Reds this season.
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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.
Live updates: How much will it cost to stream Cincinnati Reds' games this year?
On the eve of Cactus League play kicking off, a newsier Friday is expected at the Reds Player Development Complex.
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Francona, new faces bring fresh vibe to Reds camp
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