1996 Cincinnati Reds season
| 1996 Cincinnati Reds | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Cinergy Field | |
| City | Cincinnati | |
| Record | 81–81 (.500) | |
| Divisional place | 3rd | |
| Owners | Marge Schott | |
| General managers | Jim Bowden | |
| Managers | Ray Knight | |
| Television | WSTR SportsChannel Cincinnati (Marty Brennaman, George Grande, Chris Welsh) | |
| Radio | WLW (Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall) | |
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The 1996 Cincinnati Reds season was the 127th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 27th and 26th full season at Cinergy Field. The Reds failed to improve on their record of 85–59 from 1995 and defend their National League Central title, finishing the season at 81–81 and a third place finish.