The Real McCoy

Dayton second baseman Jose Torres gives his batting gear to first-base coach Juan Samuel after hitting an RBI double during the season opener at DayAir Ballpark. Jeff Gilbert/CONTRIBUTED

Ask Hal: More to Dragons than wins and losses

Cincinnati Reds' Tyler Naquin (12) celebrates with Colin Moran (16) after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Credit: Ron Schwane

McCoy: Reds sweep Guardians behind Mahle, Naquin

Cincinnati Reds' Albert Almora Jr. heads to first with an RBI single off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Wil Crowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Credit: Gene J. Puskar

Ask Hal: It’s no slump, Reds simply aren’t good

Cincinnati Reds' Tyler Stephenson breaks his bat as he flies out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Brewers halt Reds’ two-game winning streak

Cincinnati Reds' Tommy Pham, right, slaps hands with Tyler Naquin after scoring a run on a passed ball by Milwaukee Brewers' Omar Narvaez during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, May 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Reds bash Brewers for 2nd straight win

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto heads up the first base line as he lines out for the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Credit: David Zalubowski

Ask Hal: Any chance struggling Reds trade Votto?

Cincinnati Reds' Colin Moran (16) celebrates with Mike Moustakas after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Sunday, May 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Moran clubs two home runs, including grand slam, as Reds take series from Pirates

Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Drury runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of the second baseball game of the team's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Saturday, May 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Reds end losing streak, start another in DH split vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Credit: Morry Gash

McCoy: Greene rocked; Reds swept by Brewers

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Credit: Morry Gash

McCoy: Reds bombed 18-4 by Brewers in 8th straight loss

Cincinnati Reds' Mike Moustakas hits a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Credit: Morry Gash

McCoy: Reds lose seventh straight, fall to 3-20

Cincinnati Reds catcher Mark Kolozsvary, left, fields a throw as Colorado Rockies' Yonathan Daza, right, scores on a double by Brendan Rodgers in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Credit: David Zalubowski

McCoy: Reds swept by Rockies, off to worst start in franchise history

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Connor Overton works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Credit: David Zalubowski

McCoy: Emergency starter Overton pitches well, but Reds fall to Rockies again

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene waits to be pulled form the mound after giving up a walk to Colorado Rockies' Elias Diaz during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 29, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Credit: David Zalubowski

McCoy: Losing continues for Reds, who are off to worst start in 91 years

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tony Santillan (64) throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Credit: Jeff Dean

McCoy: Reds swept by Padres, fall to 3-16

Cincinnati Reds' Tommy Pham, left, is safe at home plate ahead of the tag by San Diego Padres' Austin Nola during the third inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Reds can’t rally from big early hole, fall to Padres for fifth straight time

Cincinnati Reds' Tommy Pham, left, is safe at home plate ahead of the tag by San Diego Padres' Austin Nola during the third inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Reds can’t rally from big early hole, fall to Padres for fifth straight time

Ask Hal: Ripken’s streak can’t be touched today

Reds starter Hunter Greene pitches against the Cardinals on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

McCoy: Reds rookie Greene struggles in home debut

Reds first baseman Joey Votto takes infield on Opening Day on April 12, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Ask Hal: Full half-inning of Votto on the mic was too much

The Reds and Cardinals stand for the national anthem on Opening Day on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Cus Words: What does it mean to be a Cincinnati Reds fan anyway?

Johnny Bench hugs Tony Perez before the Cincinnati Reds Legends Game at Great American Ball Park on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Great American Ball Park. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

McCoy: My all-time Reds starting lineup

Johnny Bench is there to greet Dan Driessen after he scores a run during the 1976 World Series. DDN FILE

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McCoy: Former Red was National League’s first DH

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) celebrates with Aristides Aquino (44) and Max Schrock all three scored on Votto's three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Cody Ponce (44) during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Credit: Gene J. Puskar

Ask Hal: MLB salary cap? Don’t hold your breath

Johnny Bench hugs Tony Perez before the Cincinnati Reds Legends Game at Great American Ball Park on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Great American Ball Park. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

McCoy: My all-time Reds starting lineup

Johnny Bench is there to greet Dan Driessen after he scores a run during the 1976 World Series. DDN FILE

Credit: FROM THE ARCHIVES

McCoy: Former Red was National League’s first DH

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19) celebrates with Aristides Aquino (44) and Max Schrock all three scored on Votto's three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Cody Ponce (44) during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Credit: Gene J. Puskar

Ask Hal: MLB salary cap? Don’t hold your breath

Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India fixes his hair as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

Ask Hal: Are there any untouchables on Reds’ roster?

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos, right, celebrates hitting a three-run home run with Jonathan India during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Credit: Aaron Doster

McCoy: Reds rout Pirates in home finale

Cincinnati Reds' Jesse Winker hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Credit: Jeff Dean

McCoy: Winker eager to help Reds in playoff chase

Dave Concepcion talks to members of the other team during pregame introductions before the Cincinnati Reds Legends Game on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Great American Ball in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Ask Hal: Concepcion, once and for all, should be in the Hall of Fame

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