Returning to Manage Reds Just Felt Right for Terry Francona

Watch: Reds Manager Terry Francona Comments on Where Elly De La Cruz Will Hit in the Lineup
It has been a hot topic all offseason on where Reds' superstar Elly De La Cruz should hit in the batting order. On Thursday, we got the answer. Terry Francona joined Thom Brennaman from Chatterbox Sports and said De La Cruz will hit third in the lineup.
Reds manager Terry Francona says Tyler Stephenson will get an MRI. Here's why
The Reds are going to take some more time and a closer look at the lower back pain that resulted in Tyler Stephenson being scratched from a game.
Terry Francona on managing Reds, spring message
Terry Francona talks about returning to baseball to manage the Cincinnati Reds, managing a star like Elly De La Cruz, outlook on the starting rotation and more
'We Are Going to Kill Ourselves Trying to Get There' - Terry Francona Bullish on Young Reds' Roster
In Boston, where Francona managed for eight seasons, he helped the Red Sox break the Curse of the Bambino and win the franchise's first World Series in 86 years back in 2004. That was his first season as the Red Sox manager, and Francona would lead the Red Sox to another World Series title in 2007 along with three other playoff appearances.
Terry Francona: Cincinnati Reds prospect Cam Collier to have surgery
Cam Collier, the Cincinnati Reds' 20-year-old infield prospect, is scheduled to have surgery on his injured left thumb this week.
Brady Singer on trade to the Reds, Terry Francona
Brady Singer talks about being traded to the Reds in the winter, preparations in Spring Training and playing under a legendary manager in Terry Francona
Cincinnati Reds Feeling Rejuvenated Under Terry Francona
The Cincinnati Reds hope new manager Terry Francona can lead them to the postseason for the first time in a full season since 2013.
Returning to Manage the Reds Just Felt Right for Terry Francona
After a year off from managing, Terry Francona wasn't really thinking about returning to the dugout. That all changed when Reds' President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall and General Manager Brad Meador flew to Tucson,
Why Terry Francona decided to unretire and manage Reds
Terry Francona has dedicated much of his life to America’s Pastime, playing in the big leagues for nearly a decade before crafting a Hall of Fame career as a manager. It has come at a great cost, though.
Reds prospect Sal Stewart has been reassigned, but here's why he impressed Terry Francona
It felt like an acknowledgement from the Reds of the present that Stewart could be a big part of the club's future.
Reds' Jeimer Candelario: May platoon at third base
Cincinnati manager Terry Francona suggested Thursday that Candelario and Gavin Lux could be part of a platoon at third base, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Josh Naylor hilariously reveals one thing he still does every time he sees Terry Francona
The Diamondbacks landed Josh Naylor in a trade with the Guardians this offseason but he still has his old Cleveland manager ...
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Francona back in dugout after year away from game
Terry Francona got used to getting out of bed whenever he wanted during his year away from managing, and his biggest decision then was whether to have a second cup of coffee before doing the daily ...
Reds' Gavin Lux: Manager hints at platoon
Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Lux and Jeimer Candelario could be part of a platoon at third base during the regular season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I think Lux and ...
Look: Official Prediction for Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Lineup
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona takes notes during a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz. / ...
Elly De La Cruz steals third base, home to score against Rockies
Elly De La Cruz used his speed − arguably his most prominent physical attribute − to great effect in the bottom of the fourth inning Tuesday against the Rockies.