Terry Francona, Cincinnati Reds and spring training

Terry Francona says Reds big-leaguers won't use ABS during spring training. Here's why.
New Reds skipper Terry Francona wants his players to concentrate on getting ready for 2025 MLB season, one that won't include challenge system.
Terry Francona has 1 simple reason for banning the Reds from ball-strike challenge system in spring training
The Reds are one of a handful of teams with an automatic ball-strike system in spring training, but their manager won’t let them use it.
Tito’s back: Terry Francona returns to the dugout with the Reds
Graham Ashcraft had a good start to his spring and Elly De La Cruz crushed two homers as the Reds split two games Saturday.
Reds manager Terry Francona tells players not to use experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training
He figures there’s little point for veterans to use it since the system won’t be in effect in the majors this season.
'I'm a (freaking) Red': Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona officially back in the game
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was in the dugout running a game for the first time in 510 days as he and the Reds opened Cactus League play.
Terry Francona Explains Why Reds Will Opt Out of MLB's ABS System Testing
Terry Francona explained why he's encouraging Reds players not to make any challenges using the ABS system, which MLB is testing during roughly half of spring training games this year.
Reds manager Terry Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run
Terry Francona sounds more interested in preparing the Reds for the season — his first as their manager — than helping add more data in an ABS test run.
Here's what Cleveland Guardians players think about Terry Francona managing the Reds
There wasn't a lone factor that allowed Stephen Vogt the confidence he has in his job today, but his predecessor, Terry Francona, certainly helped.
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.
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.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Weighs In on Spring Training Battle at Third Base
Who will be the Reds starting third baseman? Manager Terry Francona shared some thoughts on the infield earlier this week. “In a perfect world, you can keep guys—or at least your main guys—at their positions,
After a year off, Terry Francona is physically in a good place and wants to stay that way
The new Reds skipper underwent three surgeries after leaving the Guardians in 2023, adding to an estimated 45 in his lifetime ...
Live updates: Stakes extra high for Stuart Fairchild and Tony Santillan this camp
Stephen Vogt was skeptical replacing the legend that was Terry Francona when he took the Cleveland Guardians managing job ...
Is Tito drawing a line in the sand by skipping Guardians vs. Reds opener? (Podcast)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Is Terry Francona sending a message to his young Cincinnati ball club by skipping Saturday’s Cactus League ...
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MLB Spring Training scores: Logan Webb debuts in Giants 5-2 win over Reds
The San Francisco Giants bagged a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in their second Cactus League game of 2025. Notable debut ...