Mike Petraglia

Bengals columnist and multimedia reporter since 2021. Jungle Roar Podcast Host. Reds writer. UC football, UC Xavier basketball. Joined CLNS Media in 2017. Covered Boston sports as a radio broadcaster, reporter, columnist and TV and video talent since 1993. Covered Boston Red Sox for MLB.com from 2000-2007 and the New England Patriots between 1993-2019 for ESPN Radio, WBZ-AM, SiriusXM, WEEI, WEEI.com and CLNS.

Reds Beat: Elly De La Cruz Torpedos Rangers, Makes More History

CINCINNATI -- The last thing opposing pitchers want is the sight of Elly De La Cruz with a new weapon…

2 days ago

Reds Beat: ‘I think you can tell Elly is thrilled he’s back’ Why Matt McLain Makes All The Difference In The World To These Reds

CINCINNATI -- One look was all that was needed when he made his debut in 2023. When Matt McLain stepped…

4 days ago

Reds Beat: Hunter Greene Picks Up Ian Gibaut, Shows What Leadership Means To Him ‘My Mind Isn’t On Myself, It’s On My Team, My City’

CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene knew his teammate needed a pick-me-up. One out away from a feel-good Opening Day win over…

6 days ago

Reds Beat: A Pain In The Mouth, Terry Francona’s First Opening Day Doesn’t Start In Ideal Fashion, Message For Reds ‘We’re going to have to scrap our ass off’

CINCINNATI -- Terry Francona can only hope that Thursday morning was not a sign of things to come for the…

7 days ago

Reds Beat: As Opening Day Arrives, Terry Francona Cautions ‘We’re Not The Finished Product…But We’re Going To Work Towards It’

CINCINNATI -- Time for the Terry Francona era to begin in earnest. With a new manager in place, the Cincinnati…

1 week ago

Xavier Beat: Richard Pitino Ready To Take Over One of the ‘Great Brands’ in College Basketball

CINCINNATI -- A wild and crazy 12 hours led to a new era in Xavier basketball emerging Tuesday night. Xavier…

1 week ago

Xavier Beat: Sean Miller 2.0 Over After Just Three Years At Xavier, Is Chris Mack The Next To Return To the Future?

CINCINNATI -- Xavier University is left looking again after Sean Miller took the bag from the team he just vanquished…

1 week ago

Reds Beat: ‘He’s Just An Extraordinary Leader’ Why Terry Francona is the Right Man at Right Time to Lead Reds in 2025

CINCINNATI -- The moment is finally here for Terry Francona and the Reds. Ever since the press conference last Oct.…

2 weeks ago

NCAA Beat: Pat Kelsey Sees ‘Long Journey’ and Incredible Run End In Frustrating One-And-Done To Creighton ‘It Will Hurt Bad’

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Pat Kelsey felt equal parts pride and pain after his dream season ended in nightmare fashion Thursday…

2 weeks ago

Musketeers Beat: Xavier Stages An Electrifying First Four Rally, Shows Its ‘Badge’ of Resilience to Move On In NCAAs

DAYTON -- The Xavier Musketeers sure know how to thrill a crowd. Marcus Foster scored a team-high 22 points, including…

2 weeks ago