Cincinnati Reds Will be Shorthanded in Series Finale Against Pittsburgh Pirates
Jun 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (3) hits a two-run home run as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) looks on in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports / Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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JAMES RAPIEN
James Rapien covers the Bengals and Reds for Sports Illustrated’s AllBengals.com and InsidetheReds.com. He’s one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He’s also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn’t working or eating, he’s probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.