| 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 Cincinnati Reds' 1996 season consisted of the Cincinnati Reds attempting to defend their National League Central title, but the team would regress finishing at exactly .500 with an 81–81 record and a third place finish.