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Doug Gray

@dougdirt24.bsky.social

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I write baseball words for a living. Constantly tired and ready to retire. Here to make myself laugh.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 1h

I'm not sure how much of my bank account I'd be willing to drain for MLB dot com to turn comments back on for a story like this but it would certainly be *some* of my bank account.

A screenshot of the frontpage of Reds.com that has a picture of Cincinnati Reds CEO Phil Castellini with the headline "Reds sensitive to fan concern, vow commitment to success" under it

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 3h

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOnE... This commercial would put me in tears whenever someone wanted to eat eggs. It convinced me for a short period of time that eggs were drugs.

This Is Your Brain...This Is Your Brain On Drugs - 80s Partnership For A Drug Free America

YouTube video by Anthony Kalamut (Southside AdGuy)

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 5h

Baseball is amazing

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 9h

Someone in the group chat did the maybe we should improve society meme on me

calm down Steve, doug is always right just ask him!

complaining about the internet on the internet it's the greatest drama since (an image from the movie Red Dawn where a character screams "AVENGE ME!" to his son)

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 12h

Arguably the greatest film of all time was released on this date in 1996. Happy for all of us who celebrate.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 22h

Three Cincinnati #Reds prospects played in the AFL opener and helped Peoria come back from a 6-0 deficit to beat Mesa www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/10/04/c...

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Reds prospects help fuel a comeback win in AFL season opener - redsminorleagues.com

The Peoria Javelinas came from behind after trailing 6-0 with the help of multiple Cincinnati Reds prospects in the AFL season opener.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 22h

Three Cincinnati #Reds prospects played in the AFL opener and helped Peoria come back from a 6-0 deficit to beat Mesa www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/10/04/c...

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Reds prospects help fuel a comeback win in AFL season opener - redsminorleagues.com

The Peoria Javelinas came from behind after trailing 6-0 with the help of multiple Cincinnati Reds prospects in the AFL season opener.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Crazy AFL opener for Peoria (the team with the Reds players). They trailed 6-0 but came back to walk it off with a 7-6 win.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

So there were 14 batted balls this year with an EV between 104 and 106 MPH with a launch angle between 48° and 50°. Two of them may have gone far enough to clear the wall in Milwaukee if we assume all the metrics were right (which we shouldn't be certain of). I can't imagine being a Padres fan RN

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Oh my

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just made some lunch. Let me tell ya how thrilled I was to open up a new condiment jar to see it had mold growing in it. It was "best if used by January 2027". I had not even opened it before today. It came in a 2-pack. I went and got the other one. Also moldy. Perfect.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Arizona Fall League starts today. The Cincinnati #Reds quietly made a change to their portion of the Peoria Javelinas roster this week www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/10/02/c...

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Reds make a change to their Arizona Fall League roster - redsminorleagues.com

The Cincinnati Reds have made a change to their Arizona Fall League roster and have added outfielder Yerlin Confidan.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Arizona Fall League starts today. Here's how you can watch the Cincinnati #Reds prospects play over the next six weeks www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/10/03/h...

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How to watch Reds prospect play in the 2026 Arizona Fall League - redsminorleagues.com

The Arizona Fall League begins today and you can watch nearly all of the games involving the Cincinnati Reds prospects in the league.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Arbitration raises could cost the Cincinnati #Reds a lot of their 2027 budget www.redlegnation.com/2026/10/02/a...

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Arbitration raises could cost the Reds a lot of their 2027 budget - Redleg Nation

Andrew Abbott is one of 12 Cincinnati Reds players who is due a raise in arbitration that could eat into the 2027 budget.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Seattle Mariners have acquired Michael Toglia from the Cincinnati #Reds www.redlegnation.com/2026/10/02/s...

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Seattle Mariners acquire Michael Toglia from the Reds - Redleg Nation

Reds utility-man Michael Toglia ended the year on the injured list after shoulder surgery, was claimed by the Seattle Mariners on waivers.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Cincinnati #Reds will be without outfielder Will Benson after he elected free agency www.redlegnation.com/2026/10/02/c...

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Cincinnati Reds lose Will Benson to free agency - Redleg Nation

The Cincinnati Reds will be without Will Benson after the outfielder opted to become a free agent after the 2026 season came to an end.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cincinnati #Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was named as a post season All-Star after going 30-30 during the 2026 season www.redlegnation.com/2026/10/02/c...

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I just realized there's no baseball tomorrow. WHAT THE HELL

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

There's as much Liberty Bibberty talk in here as there is playoff baseball (complimentary, because everyone hates that thing)

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Cincinnati #Reds ownership and front office discussed 2026's issues and 2027's plan and outlook moving forward www.redlegnation.com/2026/10/01/c...

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Cincinnati Reds ownership, front office discuss 2027 and the future - Redleg Nation

Nick Krall, along with general manager Brad Meader and Cincinnati Reds CEO Phil Castellini spoke about a path forward for the team.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Cincinnati #Reds announced that pitching coach Derek Johnson would not be returning www.redlegnation.com/2026/10/01/p...

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Pitching Coach Derek Johnson not returning to the Reds - Redleg Nation

The Cincinnati Reds will be looking for a new pitching coach after announcing that Derek Johnson will not be returning.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What

A screenshot from NBC's Cincinnati affiliate station WLWT's website that shows weatherman Kevin Robinson in front of the radar map. The words "Rain Friday Cincinnati Then A Great Weekend" are below

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There's a joke about Boston having a tea party over this but I am not nearly clever enough to figure it out.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'm going to pretend that the new pitchcom was so loud that Jeremy Pena could hear the pitch call and that's why he hit the ball to the moon.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

To my many Phillie fan friends here on Bluesky, I'm sorry.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I love playoff baseball so much

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Cincinnati #Reds have released multiple minor leaguers and lost another one to free agency www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/09/30/c...

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Reds release multiple minor leaguers, lose one to free agency - redsminorleagues.com

The Cincinnati Reds have made multiple releases of minor league players, including infielder Victor Acosta who spent 2026 with Dayton.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

REPOST

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Wait, he wears that number in honor of whomst?

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A group of people standing in a subway terminal. One woman has her hand on her hip and a look of disappointment on her face.
Below the photo are the words "It Only Tuesday"

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I love playoff baseball so much

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Cincinnati #Reds outfielder Hector Rodriguez was named an International League All-Star for his time in 2026 with the Louisville Bats www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/09/29/c...

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Reds & Bats outfielder Hector Rodriguez named a Triple-A All-Star - redsminorleagues.com

Hector Rodriguez had a big season with Triple-A Louisville before he was called up in August to join the Cincinnati Reds.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bluesky is never beating the allegations

Someone not at all picking up the heavily laid on sarcasm.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Cincinnati #Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was named the National League's Player of the Month for September www.redlegnation.com/2026/09/29/c...

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Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz named NL Player of the Month - Redleg Nation

Elly De La Cruz had a huge month of September as he joined the 30-30 club. That earned the Cincinnati Reds shortstop NL Player of the Month.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cincinnati #Reds top prospect Alfredo Duno gets prepared in Caracas for winter ball www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/09/28/c...

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Reds' Alfredo Duno gets prepared in Caracas for winter ball - redsminorleagues.com

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Alfredo Duno is in Caracas to prepare for his participation in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cincinnati #Reds top prospect Alfredo Duno gets prepared in Caracas for winter ball www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/09/28/c...

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Reds' Alfredo Duno gets prepared in Caracas for winter ball - redsminorleagues.com

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Alfredo Duno is in Caracas to prepare for his participation in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I hate that you can't even pause something anymore without it bringing up a freaking advertisement. Seriously, I paused something on Amazon Prime Video and there are TWO different ads on the screen. One for dog food and one for their series Elle. What the Elle, man.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Cincinnati #Reds season came to an end with a 5-1 loss on Sunday to the Toronto Blue Jays www.redlegnation.com/2026/09/27/c...

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Reds season comes to an end with a 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays - Redleg Nation

The Cincinnati Reds season came to an end on Sunday evening with a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

To my many Phillie fan friends here on Bluesky, I'm sorry.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

He just went out there to get Scherzer that extra little adrenaline boost.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Bumping this one. Notes on Arnaldo Lantigua, Carter Graham, Edwin Arroyo, Jirvin Morillo, Ysaias Escalona, Iker Redona, Alejandro Rivera, and how the Australian Winter League will be much easier to follow this year.

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Rhett Lowder dominates as the Cincinnati #Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday afternoon www.redlegnation.com/2026/09/26/r...

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Rhett Lowder dominates as the Reds beat the Blue Jays 5-1 - Redleg Nation

Rhett Lowder put together his best start of 2026, throwing six shutout innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cincinnati #Reds MiLB Notebook: Arnaldo Lantigua gets started in winter league baseball in the Dominican Republic (and lots more!) www.redsminorleagues.com/2026/09/26/c...

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Reds MiLB Notebook: Arnaldo Lantigua gets start in winter ball - redsminorleagues.com

Cincinnati Reds prospect Arnaldo Lantigua joined the Cibao Giants in their preseason camp for the Dominican Winter League.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

All of us to the AL West

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You Should Be Ashamed Meme

Alt: A clip from the television show Psych. Two men at talking to a a bouncer at an event who is just off camera. The man on our right says "You should be ashamed of yourself. And your family"

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Redleg Nation @redlegnation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cincinnati #Reds vs Toronto Blue Jays - September 25, 2026 We've got the lineups, starting pitcher breakdowns, news, and notes to get you ready for the start of the final series of the season www.redlegnation.com/2026/09/25/c...

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Cincinnati Reds vs Toronto Blue Jays - September 25, 2026 - Redleg Nation

The Cincinnati Reds begin their final series of the year as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You know how I know you're qualified for the job? You are never thirsty. Also, Kai, buddy, they make pills to help out for that last thing you mentioned.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I have only seen 29 of these shows. I'm not entirely sure what that says about me.

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Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Since 1919 there have been 25,946 player seasons where a batter got at least 230 plate appearances. Ke'Bryan Hayes is hitting .141 after tonight. Only one player has ever finished with a lower average than his .141 would be - Ray Oyler in 1968. He hit .135 that year.

Doug Gray @dougdirt24.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

By the end of the regular season we will know if dreams really do come true or not