Cincinnati Reds extend manager David Bell's contract by another 3 years
Cincinnati Reds have made a significant move to extend the contract of their manager, David Bell, for three more years until the 2026 season. At 50 years old, Bell has been at the helm for five years and is currently in the final year of his previous contract. Last season was challenging for the Reds, as they endured 100 losses. However, this year has been a different story, with an impressive resurgence driven by a dynamic young core. The team's current record of 56-48 puts them in a competitive position, just 1½ games behind the first place in the National League Central division. If they manage to outperform the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, they would accomplish a historic feat — becoming the first team in major league history to go from triple-digit losses to a division title in consecutive seasons.
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell (25) stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Bell's CareerDavid Bell's baseball roots run deep in Cincinnati. Born and raised in the city, he was a key player in leading Archbishop Moeller High School to a baseball state championship in 1989 and was subsequently drafted in the seventh round the following year. His playing career spanned 12 years in the major leagues. After retiring, Bell transitioned into coaching, spending four years in the Reds' minor league system before moving on to coaching roles with the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals from 2013 to 2017. The Reds recognized Bell's potential and brought him back as their manager in October 2018, following a one-year stint with the San Francisco Giants in player development. Under his leadership, the Reds achieved a
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