Returning to Manage Reds Just Felt Right for Terry Francona

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.
Reds preseason capsule: Terry Francona introduces greater expectations
He gone: RHP Fernando Cruz, RHP Buck Farmer, 2B Jonathan India, RHP Jakob Junis, C Luke Maile. New faces: RHP Scott
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.
Why Terry Francona, Bruce Bochy came back to managing in MLB
Rounds of golf and relaxing vacations weren't enough to keep two skippers in their 60s away from the game for long.
What Elly De La Cruz did that Terry Francona has 'never seen before'
The Reds' exciting third-year shortstop continues to amaze, pulling off feats that even his manager finds hard to fathom.
'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.
Why Terry Francona decided to unretire and manage Reds
New Reds skipper Terry Francona explains his stunning decision to come out of retirement and return to managing
Look: Reds Manager Terry Francona Makes Hilarious Joke on Social Media
CINCINNATI — Reds manager Terry Francona is known for his sense of humor. He joined Instagram shortly after getting the job in October. It's safe to say fans are going to get to see a different ...
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.
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
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.
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'Already a win': Terry Francona's friend returns to baseball after grandson's 2020 death
It vibrated again seconds later, a text from Mills' brother-in-law. News broke Terry Francona was returning to be a big-league manager, this time for the Cincinnati Reds. Mills didn't make the ...
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Terry Francona says his mind went right back to baseball after a needed year off
Terry Francona is rejuvenated after a much-needed year away from managing. The manager known as Tito takes over a Cincinnati ...
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.
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.
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 ...
Reds' Spencer Steer Saw "Marked Improvement" in Shoulder on Saturday
Spencer Steer was re-examined on Saturday and saw "marked improvement," according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Sheldon said that Reds' manager Terry Francona said that it's too early to tell if Steer ...