Reds Report:W&W: Reds must win now. What manager can help them do that?

Wittenmyer & Williams: The Reds signaled it's time to win in 2025 by firing manager David Bell. Who's most capable of helping them make the playoffs? ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Thu Sep 26 2024 [W&W: Reds must win now. What manager can help them do that?]( [Skip Schumaker waits to go on deck during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park.]( Wittenmyer & Williams: The Reds signaled it's time to win in 2025 by firing manager David Bell. Who's most capable of helping them make the playoffs? [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) bunts for a base hit in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. ]( [TJ Friedl's bunt is a silver lining as Reds were swept]( A bunt by TJ Friedl in the seventh inning broke up a perfect game attempt by the Guardians. [READ MORE]( [.Jul 13, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) greets his teammates before the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY Sports]( [For subscribers] [Elly De La Cruz, Hunter Greene share confidence in Reds' trajectory]( The Reds' selling point to their next manager will start with Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene's talent. Both young stars are confident in the team. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl reacts after scoring in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians]( [Frazier: 'Nothing wrong' with Friedl bunt to break up perfect game]( "Nothing wrong with this whatsoever," former Reds fan favorite Todd Frazier tweeted of TJ Friedl's bunt in Cleveland. [READ MORE]( [Sep 24, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) and relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) celebrate a win over the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images]( ['Cincinnati is in Kentucky': Guardians jab city after win]( The Guardians celebrated beating the Reds and clinching a first-round bye in the MLB playoffs by jabbing Cincinnati with custom shirts. [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](