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CINCINNATI -- When it comes to finding Reds broadcasts on television during the 2025 season, the new network name will be easy to learn.

Say hello to simply, "Reds TV."

Major League Baseball and the club announced on Thursday that MLB will produce and distribute Reds local TV broadcasts next season. That means Reds games will no longer be shown on Bally Sports Ohio, which was recently rebranded as FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, as its parent company, the Diamond Sports Group, worked through exiting bankruptcy.

“With this arrangement, Major League Baseball essentially ended blackouts for fans in our seven-state home television territory and increased the reach of our game broadcasts exponentially," said Doug Healy, the Reds' chief operating officer and chief financial officer.

The Reds are following the Brewers, Twins and Guardians in moving away from the regional sports network model this offseason. Last season, MLB produced and aired games for the Padres, Diamondbacks and Rockies. Those arrangements included cable and satellite distribution, as well as direct-to-consumer streaming options.

That means there will be more options for fans who want to watch Reds games on their various screens next season.

"Partnering with Major League Baseball ensures a bright future for our televised game coverage," Reds president/CEO Phil Castellini said. "This collaboration provides fans with unprecedented access to Reds games, including direct-to-consumer streaming with no blackouts, while maintaining traditional cable and satellite TV options."

Here is what Reds fans need to know about the changes:

Where can I find the games on my cable, satellite or streaming service?

If you've already been watching Reds games via a cable or satellite provider, those games will still be available for you to watch from that same provider in 2025. For fans who do not have cable or satellite service in Cincinnati's home television territory, the games will now be available via a subscription to MLB's streaming service – with no blackouts.

The Reds had an average reach of 1.1 million households on its RSN during the 2024 season. With MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming option, Cincinnati’s games will be able to reach approximately 13.5 million homes.

According to Healy, the expectation is that anyone with an existing package will continue to have that same package on their cable provider.

“Nothing will really change for fans that have an existing TV package that includes FanDuel Sports [Network Ohio],” he said.

What about Reds fans who live in outlying areas of the Greater Cincinnati region but are situated in other team's TV market territories?

“We have a very wide home television territory. We cover seven states," Healy said. "We bleed into West Virginia, into North Carolina. We’re throughout Tennessee, throughout Kentucky, throughout the majority of Ohio, the majority of Indiana and we even go down into Mississippi.

“There will be no blackouts going forward. Anyone in our home television territory will be able to purchase Reds games through this over-the-top, direct-to-consumer streaming package.”

How much will the streaming service cost?

Prices for 2025 will be set at a later date. Similar to other clubs, fans will have the option to purchase only Reds games or bundle this local package with MLB.TV to stream all games around the league. In 2024, these local packages for the Padres, Rockies and Diamondbacks were $19.99 per month or $99.99 for the season. Fans who bundled the local package with MLB.TV to get games all over the league paid $39.99 per month, or $199.99 for the season.

Who will be calling Reds games on TV?

That is still to be determined.

“We haven’t had a chance to sit down and finalize our broadcaster lineup for the 2025 season," Healy said. "We will be doing that in the not-to-distant future.”

Will there still be pregame and postgame shows?

“The short answer is ‘yes,’ although they will more than likely have a different look and feel for fans," Healy said. "We are still working with Major League Baseball on formatting details.”

What happens to the other Bally Sports Ohio talent and staff that works behind the scenes?

It takes a staff of dozens -- from camera operators to producers and directors and other men and women behind the scenes -- to produce a live broadcast. These people are not Reds employees, but are often contracted workers.

“I think it’s important, especially for the staff behind the scenes in addition to the TV talent, that we want to retain as many of the same folks as we possibly can," Healy said. "Before we make any commitments, we want to make sure that we have had conversations with MLB."

Will the telecasts I'm used to look different?

The Reds will be drawing on MLB's expertise in producing game coverage, which it has done since 2009 on MLB Network.

“We can tap into their innovative coverage of games," Healy said. "Fans are going to see significant enhancements to the broadcasts with different camera angles and other items that we anticipate will be really well received by our fans.”

Local games produced by MLB last year included special features normally associated with nationally televised games. They included "Ump Cam," live look-ins to the MLB Replay Operations Center, "Wire Cam," on-field locations for pregame and postgame shows and increased access like in-game interviews with players."

Healy added that MLB-produced games have the capability to do live look-ins of other pivotal games that might affect the Reds – a feature the NFL has had for decades during Sunday football broadcasts.

“Especially if we’re in the playoff hunt down the stretch, we’re going to get a lot of live look-ins that say, ‘Hey let’s see what’s going on with the Brewers tonight or what’s going on with the Cardinals game,'" Healy said.

How many years will MLB handle broadcasting and distribution for the Reds?

"The Reds view MLB as a long-term rights partner solution," Healy said. "The migration to MLB Media marks a new era of club content distribution and 2025 is just the beginning.”

How will this impact player payroll in 2025?

"We will maintain payroll levels at or above 2024," Healy said. "And we will continue to give Nick Krall, Terry Francona and the entire Reds baseball operations the resources they need to field a championship caliber team at the major league level."

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Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton hasn’t exactly had the smoothest transition to the NFL.

The 23-year-old has made two big plays this season, including a 41-yard pass against the Eagles in Week 8. It looked like he was trending upward, receiving praise from Joe Burrow.

“Jermaine is going to be a good player," Burrow said. "He continues to get open and we are going to continue that dialogue that quarterbacks and receivers have to have.”

The Bengals made Burton a big part of the game plan ahead of a must-win matchup with the Raiders in Week 9. They knew Tee Higgins was out with a quad injury, so it felt like the right time to turn to the third round pick.

The rookie responded by being a no-call, no show for the Bengals' mandatory Saturday morning walkthrough.

That forced Zac Taylor to make him inactive for the game—a decision that was made around 24 hours before kickoff.

The Bengals went on to beat the Raiders. Even though he made Burton inactive, Taylor certainly left the door open for the rookie to make amends after the win.

Burton played a season-high 39 snaps just four days later on Thursday Night Football against the Ravens. He caught one pass on five targets for 11 yards.

Burton shared his thoughts on the situation and how he's trying to move past it in a 1-on-1 interview with BengalsTalk.com on Wednesday. He credits a tight knit wide receiver room for helping him grow and move past the issue.

“The mistake I made, those guys did such a good job keeping my head right,” Burton said. “When you make certain mistakes it's like 'Ah, Ah, it keeps you down.' You still gotta move on and be better, know that it's better days ahead, and thankfully, I have guys around me like how I do that keep my head away from everything else such as like media and all of that stuff so I feel like everything is good.”

Mentally, Burton sounds remorseful and determined to move past the issue.

"Things are going to happen, you’ll mess up, and everybody makes mistakes,” Burton said. “As long as you can get up the next day and still put your best foot forward then I don’t think it really matters, I think you’ll be in a good spot.”

As a kid who played at three different high schools and transferred from Georgia to Alabama in college, his connection with coaches has a direct impact on the way he approaches the game.

Burton's eyes lit up when the conversation shifted to Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters. 

“I think I made a dramatic change in my game due to the fact that Troy Walters is such a hands-on coach,” Burton said. “It is kinda dope to have a receiver coach like that to be so hands-on with you, and as open as he is, he makes me more comfortable and less afraid to make a mistake and fix it. He stays on me and goes hard, and I feel like that’s why I’ve made such a dramatic change. And also being around guys like Tee (Higgins), Ja’Marr (Chase), and guys like TI (Trenton Irwin), who have been in this and have so much experience. I feel like all of those guys have made me change.”

The young receiver seemed excited to talk about his growing relationship with Burrow. Earning the trust of his quarterback is crucial, especially in a Burrow-led, pass first offense.

“Really great, motivational, positive, and letting each other know what we feel we both did well on a certain play and what can be fixed," Burton said. "Overall, I feel like me and Joe (Burrow) have improved our relationship over these past few weeks.”

After the setback, the two are building trust ahead of Cincinnati’s Week 11 road trip to Los Angeles on Sunday Night Football.

His connection with his teammates and coaches has translated into a newfound motivation to show up and stay on the right track going forward. 

“It makes you want to work harder, it makes you want to put smiles on those coaches faces up there because you see how much they trust you, you see when they start to gain trust in you and only you can see exactly when they start to," Burton said. "It’s a bittersweet feeling like these guys really want to see you win, see you succeed, so you want to make them happy and so you just keep putting in work, keep putting in work, day-by-day, day-by-day.”

With Higgins listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, there’s no guarantee the team will have him available in a game that could essentially decide the fate of their season.

A loss on Sunday night would drop Cincinnati’s playoff chances to a dismal 16% according to NFL.com. A win would boost them to 42%. 

The Bengals are flying out on Friday, which is one day earlier than normal in hopes of being acclimated and comfortable ahead of the primetime matchup.

"This is one you'll be out there two days in advance," Taylor said. "So we feel good about kind of the reasonings. And it'll be good team chemistry to get out there and spend some time together and then play a 5:30 Sunday night kickoff."

Burton knows how important this game is to the Bengals' season.

“Everybody pretty much knows our potential as far the people in that locker room,” Burton said. “We know what we are capable of and we know that we are a really great team. It’s all about still making sure that you know when things aren’t going your way, getting off track, doing something else, or not sticking to the path which is day in and day (out) working, working, working that’s the only way we can change that’s the only way we can change anything is just coming in every day, every day and doing the same thing.”

Burrow leads the NFL with 2,672 passing yards. If Burton can take a step forward, it could help take Cincinnati's offense to new heights, especially with Ja'Marr Chase playing at an elite level and Higgins on the mend.

“These past few weeks have been insane preparation that I’ve seen from anybody. Like I’ve seen some guys do something where I’m like, ‘OK, like he’s locked in, like he’s really locked in.’ I feel like if everybody keeps that up, then we’ll be good."

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Coach Wes MIller's No. 17-ranked University of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team will be without Dan Skillings Jr. for a while. The junior swingman had 17 points and 11 rebounds in UC's opener vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The next day, he came in for a video review and his knee was swollen. He sat out the second game.

Skillings had a successful minor knee surgery Monday and indications are he'll be out a few weeks according to UC sources. Recovery period can vary by patient for the procedure.

"Dan's long-term health is the top priority for us, and we have full trust in our medical staff, led by our trainer Bob Mangine," head coach Wes Miller said. "Dan is a leader for our team on and off the court. We know he will continue to push and encourage his teammates. We hope to have him back on the court soon."

Skillings posted on his Instagram Sunday: "Don't forget you have to go through a test to be a testimony, Don't tell God that you have a big problem, tell this problem you have a a Big God!"

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The Cincinnati Bengals and star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who once again delivered a Madden-like performance on Thursday Night Football, couldn’t reach a contract extension before the season began, leading to Chase’s “hold-in,” which kept him out of preseason action.

Despite the contractual standoff, Chase’s on-field performance hasn’t suffered. Heading into Week 10, he leads all receivers in nearly every major category. He’s on pace to finish the season with career highs: 119 receptions, 1,766 yards, and 18 touchdowns. This puts him in contention for AP Offensive Player of the Year and, with a bit of luck, could even place him in the conversation as one of the rare non-quarterback candidates for NFL MVP.

Instead, they planned all along to pay him a relatively modest $4.8 million for 2024, making any negotiations feel more like a formality than a genuine attempt to secure a long-term extension.

Florio further highlighted that things were far uglier behind the scenes than they appeared. “Behind the scenes, it was uglier than anyone realizes, with fights over fines and a belief by Chase that they’d broken their promise to pay him by offering a contract that looked good on the surface but that had a very bad structure,” Florio reported.

This season hasn’t gone as hoped, and at 4-6, the Bengals face a steep uphill battle to salvage the second half. While it’s not impossible with Burrow, Chase, and a potent offense, the road will be tough. With the talent on this roster, things should have been more straightforward.

Beyond the numbers, Chase’s relationship with the team is crucial for the Bengals’ future. Their offensive success hinges on the connection between Burrow and Chase, which is why the front office should carefully consider the long-term impact of its approach. Keeping Chase happy and appreciated isn’t just essential for the team’s success but also for maintaining the loyalty of a fan base that idolizes him.

Contract negotiations are part of NFL business, but the Brown/Blackburn family’s track record hasn’t always inspired confidence among players or around the league. If they’re serious about bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Cincinnati, they’ll need to show players, fans, and the NFL as a whole that they’re committed to a new era of meaningful, trustworthy relationships with their stars.

The guys discuss the Bengals heartbreaking loss in Baltimore and what it means for the remainder of the season.