2. The Cincinnati Reds have fired manager David Bell after the team finished the 2024 season with a 76-81 record.
The Cincinnati Reds have fired manager David Bell after the team finished the 2024 season with a 76-81 record. The Reds lost their final game of the season 2-0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday night.
Bell was hired as the Reds' manager before the start of the 2019 season. He replaced Bryan Price, who was fired during the 2018 season. Jim Riggleman took over as interim manager for the rest of that year.
1. Cincinnati Reds Fire Manager David Bell After Season's End
Bell never led the Reds to a better standing than third place in the National League Central division. The Reds made the playoffs in the 2020 coronavirus-impacted season, but it was their only playoff appearance since 2013.
Bell's overall record as a manager is 409-456.
1. Cincinnati Reds Fire Manager David Bell After Season's End
The Reds have a lot of potential, and the organization clearly sees that a new voice might help the team get over the hump. Hunter Greene, Elly De La Cruz, and Andrew Abbott are among the young players leading the charge into the future.
The Reds' offseason will just start a little earlier than every other team.
1. Cincinnati Reds Fire Manager David Bell After Season's End
The Reds' decision to fire Bell was met with mixed reactions. Some fans supported the move, while others were disappointed to see Bell go.
"I think it's the right move," said one fan. "The Reds have been underperforming for too long, and Bell hasn't been able to turn things around."
"I'm really disappointed to see Bell go," said another fan. "He's a good manager, and I think he could have led the Reds to success if he had been given more time."
The Reds have a lot of work to do this offseason. They need to find a new manager, and they need to add some talent to their roster.
The Reds have a lot of potential, but they need to make some changes if they want to compete for a World Series title.
* Freddie Benavides (Reds bench coach)
* Billy Hatcher (former Reds player and coach)
* Dusty Baker (former Reds player and manager)
* Ron Gardenhire (former Twins manager)
* Bud Black (former Rockies manager)
