CINCINNATI — Unlike 12 months prior, the Bengals had to have loved the words coming out their first draft selection on Friday. Cashius Howell just wanted to be on the field Friday for rookie minicamp, with or without an NFL…

CINCINNATI — Like any player who wants to reach his payday in the NFL, Dax Hill wants to control his destiny. The 26-year-old made it clear Tuesday, he knows his market and wants the freedom to determine his market when…

CINCINNATI — Sal Stewart made history in the first five weeks of the season. On Monday, he was recognized for it. Stewart was voted the National League Rookie of the Month for March/April. The 22-year-old hit .281 (32-for-114) with nine…

CINCINNATI — Thursday was a very important start for Andrew Abbott, from both a team and personal perspective. He knew the wins would come but he still had the goose egg on the front of his line before the day…

CINCINNATI — Terry Francona has been managing in the Majors for 25 years, winning two World Series and making it to another. He’s a lock for Cooperstown as one of the most successful managers the game has ever seen. He…

CINCINNATI — There was a sense of accomplishment from Duke Tobin Monday as he spoke about the last three months since he gave his “steering the ship” press conference in January after a 6-11 season. There’s a sense of optimism…