Reds skipping RedsFest (again) makes a disastrous season look even worse

The Cincinnati Reds have canceled RedsFest for the third time in four years, with an impending player lockout likely responsible for the decision. The event, traditionally held in early December, cannot proceed as the current collective bargaining agreement expires December 1. The cancellation compounds a disappointing season in which the Reds finished last in the NL Central with a 75-87 record after hoping to build on a 2025 playoff appearance. The last traditional RedsFest occurred in 2022, when the team showed optimism despite coming off a 100-loss season.

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