Kirk Herbstreit critiques Cincinnati Reds and the state of baseball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit, known for his college football commentary, expressed frustration with the Cincinnati Reds and MLB. After the Reds' recent loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Herbstreit reacted to a fellow fan’s disappointment by stating the team's struggles have persisted for over a decade. He also criticized modern baseball for lacking athleticism and clutch performances, echoing sentiments from former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada that the game has declined in quality. Herbstreit’s critique highlights his concerns for both the Reds and broader baseball trends.
- •Cincinnati Reds lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3.
- •Herbstreit criticized the Reds' long-term struggles.
- •He expressed concern over the current state of baseball.
- •Herbstreit called for a return to traditional playing styles.
- •Reds are currently 39-44 in the NL Central standings.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit is absolutely fed up with the Cincinnati Reds, baseball in general
"Kirk Herbstreit is best known for his discussions around the world of college football and the NFL, but the longtime Cincinnati Reds fan can throw down about baseball as well. Herbie has been known to chop it up on social media about the state of his beloved Major League Baseball team, once getting into it…
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