1996 Cincinnati Reds season

1996 Cincinnati Reds
LeagueNational League
DivisionCentral
BallparkCinergy Field
CityCincinnati
Record81–81 (.500)
Divisional place3rd
OwnersMarge Schott
General managersJim Bowden
ManagersRay Knight
TelevisionWSTR
SportsChannel Cincinnati
(Marty Brennaman, George Grande, Chris Welsh)
RadioWLW
(Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall)
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The Cincinnati Reds' 1996 season consisted of the Cincinnati Reds attempting to defend their National League Central title, but the team would regress finishing at exactly .500 with an 81–81 record and a third place finish.