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Alex Frank

Alex Frank

Joined: Feb 19, 2025

Alex Frank brings his passion for Reds Baseball and sports media to Reds On SI. With a commitment to original, detailed and accurate reporting and inside, Alex keeps Reds fans informed with the latest breaking news and other information fans need to know about their favorite team. Alex has years of experience, covering the NFL, NCAA and more for a plethora of outlets including SB Nation, CLNS Media, Associated Press, The Wright Way Sports Network, Chatterbox Sports and The Front Office News. While a student at the University of Cincinnati, Alex served as Bearcast Media's Sports Director for three years while hosting weekly talk shows and podcasts and broadcasting Bearcats Football and Men's Basketball games.

Jul 6, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Zack Wheeler Dominates Reds Offense, Fall to Phillies 3-1

INSTANT REACTION: Zack Wheeler Dominates Reds Offense, Fall to Phillies 3-1

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Jul 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Nick Lodolo Gives Up Late Home Run, Reds Fall to Phillies 5-1

INSTANT REACTION: Nick Lodolo Gives Up Late Home Run, Reds Fall to Phillies 5-1

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Jul 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds Noelvi Marte hits an RBI sacrifice fly during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Comeback From Down Three Runs to Beat Phillies 9-6

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Comeback From Down Three Runs to Beat Phillies 9-6

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Jul 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Christian Encarnacion-Strand's Grand Slam Leads Reds Over Red Sox

INSTANT REACTION: Christian Encarnacion-Strand's Grand Slam Leads Reds Over Red Sox 8-4

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Jul 2, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) attempts to catch a pop fly during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Bullpen Falters Late, Reds Fall to Red Sox 5-3

INSTANT REACTION: Bullpen Falters Late, Cincinnati Reds Fall to Boston Red Sox 5-3

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Jun 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (26) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Chase Burns Struggles, Reds Fall to Red Sox 13-6

INSTANT REACTION: Chase Burns Struggles, Reds Fall to Red Sox 13-6

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Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson (30) hits an RBI base hit in the third inning of the MLB game between Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Will Benson Walks It Off, Reds Rally to Beat Padres 3-2

INSTANT REACTION: Will Benson Walks It Off, Reds Rally to Beat Padres 3-2

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Cincinnati Reds pinch hitter Gavin Lux (2) hits a walk-off RBI line drive to score Elly De La Cruz from third base in the bottom of the 11th inning of the MLB interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The Reds won 5-4 in 11 innings.
Cincinnati Reds Analysis

INSTANT REACTION: Gavin Lux Comes Up Clutch, Reds Rally to Beat Yankees 5-4

INSTANT REACTION: Gavin Lux Comes Up Clutch, Cincinnati Reds Rally to Beat New York Yankees 5-4

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Jun 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) hits a RBI single in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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INSTANT REACTION: Reds Mash Their Way Past Yankees for 6-1 Series Opening Win

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Mash Their Way Past Yankees for 6-1 Series Opening Win. Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz went toe-to-toe with the Yankees slugger Aaron Judge Monday night.

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Jun 22, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
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INSTANT REACTION: Andrew Abbott Throws Like an All-Star, Reds Beat Cardinals 4-1

INSTANT REACTION: Andrew Abbott Throws Like an All-Star, Reds Beat Cardinals 4-1. Andrew Abbott furthered his All-Star candidacy on Sunday. Cincinnati stays above .500 after beating St. Louis to improve to 40-38 on the season.

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Jun 21, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo (63) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off one run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the eleventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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INSTANT REACTION: Reds Fall Apart Late, Lose to Cardinals 6-5 in 11 Innings

INSTANT REACTION: Cincinnati Reds Fall Apart Late, Lose to Cardinals 6-5 in 11 Innings. If this team wants to stay well above .500, they have to start winning games like this one.

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Jun 20, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Scott Barlow (58) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
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INSTANT REACTION: Reds Bats Silenced, Bullpen Implodes in 6-1 Loss to Cardinals

INSTANT REACTION: Cincinnati Reds Bats Silenced, Bullpen Implodes in 6-1 Loss to Cardinals

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