Reds Report:Reds' most vocal leader: 2024 failure on players, not manager

Luke Maile, the most vocal leader in the Cincinnati Reds' clubhouse, blames himself and other veteran players for the failures of this year's team. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Tue Sep 24 2024 [Reds' most vocal leader: 2024 failure on players, not manager]( [Cincinnati Reds catcher Luke Maile (22) walks between drills at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.]( Luke Maile, the most vocal leader in the Cincinnati Reds' clubhouse, blames himself and other veteran players for the failures of this year's team. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds bench coach Freddie Benavides (45) signals not to challenge the call as Elly De La Cruz is called out on a steal attempt at home plate in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024. The score was 0-0 after three innings.]( [For subscribers] [How Freddie Benavides approaches new role as interim manager]( Freddie Benavides said the Reds have underachieved in 2024, and the team has an important final week of the season. [READ MORE]( [Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) watches from the dugout in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The Reds won the first game of the series, 6-2.]( [Maddon on Reds firing Bell: 'The timing of it's really strange']( Joe Maddon: "A situation like this tells me... they don't like the clubhouse somehow. Or the conversation has gotten to the point they don't like it." [READ MORE]( [Jun 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell (25) talks with Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) and Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Joey Votto (19) on the dugout steps in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. The Atlanta Braves won, 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports]( [How David Bell's firing unfolded, what's next for Reds]( How and why the Reds fired David Bell is now known. Here's the process and possible candidates for the next Reds manager. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell enters the dugout in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [Look back at David Bell's time as Reds coach in photos]( The Cincinnati Reds fired David Bell Sunday night. Look back on his time as coach in this gallery. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](