Benson's love for chess corresponded to his success in baseball. As he climbed up the minor league ladder, so too did his online chess world ranking. When Benson eventually made it to the major ...

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Just like any retiree, former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is spending his days perfecting his hobbies − specifically chess. And now you can play against him. On Monday, Chess.com ...

Joey Votto is no longer a Cincinnati Red. The club declined to pick up the former National League MVP’s $20 million option, opting for a $7 million buyout, possibly ending Votto’s 17-year ...

In 2012, Joey Votto was sitting in front of Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini, and they were talking about potential opt-outs in the eventual long-term contract extension he signed.

Joey Votto recounted his final surreal moments as a professional baseball player during an interview on the Dan Patrick Show on Friday. Votto, who announced his MLB retirement at age 40 on ...

CINCINNATI — Here’s the thing with Joey Votto — you never know. Even Votto himself admitted he had doubts about his ability to return to a big-league level before his first game since August.

On Wednesday night, Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto announced his retirement after 17 years in the big leagues. After having his team option declined last offseason, Votto signed with the ...

Joey Votto opened up to reporters about his decision to retire from baseball on Thursday. The 40-year-old first baseman said he concluded that the game had passed him by and it was time to step ...

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto acknowledges the crowd after being taken out of what was likely his last game as a Reds player in Cincinnati, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Like most lifelong fans of the ...