Washington Times · Apr 19, 2018
Former Nationals manager Riggleman taking over Reds
This is a 2018 file photo showing bench coach Jim Riggleman of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, in Goodyear, Ariz. The Reds fired Bryan Price on Thursday, April 19, 2018, after their 3-15 start, the first managerial change in the ...Jim Riggleman is getting another shot as a manager in MLB.
The Cincinnati Reds fired Bryan Price on Thursday after a 3-15 start, announcing Riggleman would take over on an interim basis. Riggleman served as the Nationals manager from 2009-2011, but quit 75 games into the 2011 season because ownership would not offer him a contract.
Last season, former Washington Times’ staff writer Todd Dybas caught up with Riggleman, who said he still wanted to manage.