Cincinnati Reds

About Cincinnati Reds

- In 1994, a players' strike wiped out the last eight weeks of the season and all post-season. Cincinnati was in first place in the Central Division by a half game over Houston when play was stopped. No official titles were awarded in 1994.

- In 1981, the Reds finished with the overall best record in the National League. However, a players' strike in the middle of the season resulted in the season being split into two halves. Cincinnati finished second in both halves and was thereby deprived of a post-season appearance.

- In 1999, the Reds finished the regular season tied with the New York Mets for the Wild Card, but lost a one-game playoff.

The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They are members of the Central Division of the National League.

The franchise originated in 1882 as a charter member of the now-defunct 19th Century major league called the American Association. The name "Reds" was inspired by a previous, unrelated club called the Cincinnati Red Stockings, recognized as the first openly professional baseball team. The current Reds joined the National League in 1890 after spending its first eight years in the Association.