Reds, Chris Valaika and Terry Francona

New Reds manager Terry Francona hires hitting coach Chris Valaika away from Guardians
New Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has hired hitting coach Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians.
Cincinnati Reds tap Cleveland Guardians' Chris Valaika as new hitting coach under Francona
The former Cincinnati Reds infielder and third-round draft pick spent the past three seasons as the Cleveland Guardians hitting coach.
Chris Valaika rejoins Terry Francona as Reds hitting coach
New Reds manager Terry Francona has hired hitting coach Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati announced Friday. Valaika, 39, has been Cleveland's hitting coach for three years, dating back to Francona's time running the team.
Guardians hitting coach follows Terry Francona to Reds
After former Guardians manager Terry Francona came out of retirement and signed with the Reds, Chris Valaika is following him to Cincinnati.
Cleveland Guardians hitting coach Chris Valaika leaves to take same job with Cincinnati Reds under Terry Francona
The Guards made the playoffs twice during Valaika's tenure, but also finished near the bottom of baseball in home runs, runs scored, and slugging percentage.
Reds hire former player Chris Valaika as new hitting coach under Terry Francona
The Cincinnati Reds announced their first coaching hire under new manager Terry Francona on Thursday, bringing former player Chris Valaika on staff as the team's hitting coach.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Explains Why He Was Ready to Manage Again
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona joined High Heat on MLB Network to discuss being the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Francona talked about his health and how he has lost nearly 30 pounds since last season, as well as the talent on the Reds' roster.
New manager Terry Francona says Cincinnati Reds job ‘just felt right’
Terry Francona has been officially introduced as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Surrounded by team officials, media members and well-wishers, the 65-year-old Francona says he feels healthy and is ready to take over for the fired David Bell.
Reds hire Chris Valaika as hitting coach
Valaika, 39, comes from the Cleveland Guardians; he had been the team’s hitting coach since 2022, including two years under new Reds manager Terry Francona. Before that, he spent one year as the assistant hitting coach for the Cubs,
Guardians lose hitting coach Valaika to Reds
Entering the offseason, the Guardians had a good idea that, because of their success, a few of their coaches may be heading to other organizations. Chris Valaika was the first to make his move. The Guardians announced that Valaika,
Reds hire Guardians’ Chris Valaika as their hitting coach
The Reds announced Thursday the hiring of hitting coach Chris Valaika to be their Director of Hitting and Major League hitting coach. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,
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