Drew Koch

Drew Koch

Joined: Oct 4, 2017

Drew Koch has been writing about the Cincinnati Reds as the site expert at Blog Red Machine since 2018 and has been a contributor to the FanSided MLB Network since 2022. Previously, he was the site expert at Wildcat Blue Nation (2017-2018) and a contributor for Horseshoe Heroes (2017).

Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong

Former Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong finds new home after trade gone wrong

Fans arrive at Guaranteed Rate Field before an Opening Day game

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MLB advanced stats, explained: What are OPS, WHIP, and more

Apr 12, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Braves Weekly Watch: World Series contenders Padres and Astros await

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 03: A general view of American Family Field prior to a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets on Opening Day on April 03, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Brewers had a hilariously embarrassing Opening Day ceremony screw-up

CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 19: Noelvi Marte #16 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after stealing third base in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park on August 19, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was Marte's MLB debut. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

Regrading the Luis Castillo trade after Reds call up Noelvi Marte

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels runs to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 22, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

MLB insider reveals why Shohei Ohtani trade is unlikely even if it’s right move

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 11: A general view of the field prior to the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

MLB All-Star Game extra-inning rules [Updated 2023]

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Freddie Freeman #5 and Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate their 7-0 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Six to win the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

NL MVP Power Rankings: Former Braves teammates highlight loaded top-5

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 14: Tommy Pham #28 of the New York Mets runs to first base during game two of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals on May 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

NY Mets rumors: 3 players who won’t be on the roster by July 1

KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland sits with the Wanamaker Trophy in a press conference after winning the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Biggest margin of victory at the PGA Championship

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 13: Starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani #26 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after an apparent injury during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

SF Giants: Anthony DeSclafani’s injury makes him sound like a Bugs Bunny character

Dec 4, 2022; London, ENG; Michigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) gestures during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at The O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky basketball: 3 Hunter Dickinson backup plans for John Calipari

Aug 8, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; General view of the Oakland Athletics hat and glove during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland sports fans take another gut punch as A’s announce move to Las Vegas

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Luis Castillo #58 of the Seattle Mariners gestures while walking to the dugout during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park on April 16, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

3 Mariners MVP candidates, and 1 player who should be benched

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 14: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up on deck during the first inning of a game agains the Boston Red Sox on April 14, 2023 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

All signs point away from Red Sox signing Shohei Ohtani