| 2005 Cincinnati Reds | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Great American Ball Park | |
| City | Cincinnati | |
| Record | 73–89 (.451) | |
| Divisional place | 5th | |
| Owners | Carl Lindner | |
| General managers | Dan O'Brien Jr. | |
| Managers | Dave Miley, Jerry Narron | |
| Television | FSN Ohio (George Grande, Chris Welsh) | |
| Radio | WLW (Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall, Steve Stewart) | |
| Stats | ESPN.com Baseball Reference | |
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The 2005 Cincinnati Reds season was the 136th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their third season at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. It consisted of the Reds finishing in fifth place in the National League Central and failing to improve on their 76–86 record from 2004. The Reds were managed by Dave Miley for most of the season, and after being fired, was followed by Jerry Narron.
The Reds missed the playoffs for the tenth straight season, tying a record set between 1980 and 1989.