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<\/p>\nCINCINNATI \u2014 MLB Network has been releasing their top-10 rankings at each position leading up to the start of Spring Training. On Saturday, they released their top 10 managers. Terry Francona was ranked among baseball’s best.<\/p>\n
Jon Heyman of the New York Post listed Francona as his fifth-best manager, just behind A.J. Hinch and ahead of Stephen Vogt. <\/p>\n
Check out his full list below:<\/p>\n
Jon Heyman’s Top 10 Managers<\/p>\n
Dec 8, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona speaks with the media during the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings at Signia by Hilton Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | Mike Watters-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Dave Roberts \u2013 Los Angeles DodgersPat Murphy \u2013 Milwaukee BrewersAlex Cora \u2013 Boston Red SoxA.J. Hinch \u2013 Detroit TigersTerry Francona \u2013 Cincinnati RedsStephen Vogt \u2013 Cleveland GuardiansSkip Schumaker \u2013 Texas RangersCraig Counsell \u2013 Chicago CubsKevin Cash \u2013 Tampa Bay RaysJohn Schneider \u2013 Toronto Blue Jays<\/p>\n
Francona is seventh on Brian Kenny’s list. Check out his rankings below:<\/p>\n
Brian Kenny’s Top-10 ManagersPat Murphy \u2013 Milwaukee BrewersA.J. Hinch \u2013 Detroit TigersStephen Vogt \u2013 Cleveland GuardiansKevin Cash \u2013 Tampa Bay RaysAlex Cora \u2013 Boston Red SoxDave Robers \u2013 Los Angeles DodgersTerry Francona \u2013 Cincinnati RedsJohn Schneider \u2013 Toronto Blue JaysCraig Counsell \u2013 Chicago CubsMark Kotsay \u2013 AthleticsRanking Francona![\"Terry](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01kgx3bswmh8j9x2pxr2.jpg\" "\\"Terry")
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Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona looks on from the dugout in the seventh inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. The Dodgers won game 1 of the series, 10-5. | Sam Greene\/The Enquirer \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Francona was signed to be the manager of the Cincinnati Reds on October 7, 2024. The team moved on from David Bell with five games left in 2024 and just one year into his three-year extension. The team failed to finish above third place in the division and made the playoffs once under Bell. The team did not score a run that postseason.<\/p>\n
The Reds finished 83-79 in Francona’s first season, and he finished second in National League Manager of the Year voting. It wasn’t a perfect season by any means; they dealt with injuries to Hunter Greene and Elly De La Cruz among others and never truly had a hot streak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The team has made some key additions to the bullpen and outfield depth before going big and adding All-Star Eugenio Suarez this offseason. There is a lot of optimism going forward into 2026 with hopes of De La Cruz and Greene taking that next step into superstardom. Andrew Abbott is also hoping to build off of his first All-Star season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pitchers and catchers report to camp on Monday, January 9, and full squad members are required to report by January 16. <\/p>\n
Check out the video breakdown below:<\/p>\n
Brian Kenny’s Top 10 Managers Right Now:<\/p>\n
1. Pat Murphy \u2014 MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Make sure you\u00a0bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!<\/p>\n Follow Cincinnati Reds OnSI on Twitter\/X:\u00a0@RedsTalkSI<\/a><\/p>\n Like Our Cincinnati Reds OnSI Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast: Locked On Reds<\/a><\/p>\n
2. A.J. Hinch
3. Stephen Vogt
4. Kevin Cash
5. Alex Cora
6. Dave Roberts
7. Terry Francona
8. John Schneider
9. Craig Counsell
10. Mark Kotsay pic.twitter.com\/eDtbbYoidH<\/a><\/p>\n