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Mike Bell, Cincinnati native and former Red, dies at 46

Mike Bell, a Cincinnati native and a former Reds third baseman, died of cancer on Friday at 46.

Bell was the Minnesota Twins bench coach and is the brother of Reds manager David Bell.

"Our Reds family is overwhelmed with sadness for the Bells as they mourn the loss of Mike,” said Reds owner Bob Castellini. “This great baseball family blessed thousands of people over the 70 years it has devoted to our game. We are honored that Mike, like his grandfather Gus, his father Buddy, and brother David, wore a Reds uniform. Our hearts and support go out to Buddy, David and their families.