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Reds’ rotation gets massive praise ahead of 2026 season

With the Cincinnati Reds preparing in spring training for the upcoming 2026 season, there is some hype building for the team, especially regarding their starting pitching rotation.

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Cincinnati Reds Announce Spring Training Games Airing on Reds TV

In February, the Reds announced the launch of Reds TV after they announced they moved on from their deal with Main Strret Sports. As of now, you'll be able to view seven Cincinnati Reds Spring Training games on Reds TV.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / February 19

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster projection, Volume 1

The Cincinnati Reds will open their 2026 season on March 26th in Great American Ball Park with the Boston Red Sox in town. Cincinnati’s Cactus League slate at their home in Goodyear, Arizona will begin this Saturday, February 21st, with the Cleveland Guardians both their home complex compatriots and opponents for the day.

Brandon Williamson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 19

Brandon Williamson Sends Confident Message Amid Reds Rotation Battle

Although he didn't pitch at all during the 2025 season due to Tommy John Surgery, Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson is confident heading into Spring Training.

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Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 19

Hunter Greene Sends World Series Message to Cincinnati Reds Fans

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a huge year last season that included a late push for the postseason. Down the stretch, Cincinnati was filled with excitement and big plays, resulting in a playoff berth being clinched on the last day of the regular season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 18

Reds Veteran Eugenio Suárez’s Decision Involving Spencer Steer Speaks Volumes

Throughout much of his Major League career, Eugenio Suarez has worn the number seven. However, when he was traded to Seattle in the middle of the 2025 season, that number was taken, so he took number 28.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 18

Reds Manager Terry Francona Has Clear Plan for Elly De La Cruz Amid High Expectations

CINCINNATI – Elly De La Cruz has delt with enourmus expectations since his debut in 2023. When he debuted in June of 2023, he set the baseball world on fire, especially in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 18

Former MLB General Manager Gives Strong Endorsement of Reds Starting Rotation

Former New York Mets General Manager Jim Duquette had high praise for the Cincinnati Reds starting rotation during his appearance on MLB Network Radio on Wednesday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 18

Terry Francona Opens Up About Will Benson And His Role For 2026

CINCINNATI – Will Benson is a very streaky hitter. When he gets hot, he can carry the team offensively. Manager Terry Francona shared his thoughts on Benson with Charlie Goldsmith and how he plans on utilizing him this season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / February 18

The Top 20 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds system

The 2026 edition of Red Reporter’s Community Prospect Rankings wrapped this week, doing so with nearly 3,000 total responses during the voting process.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 18

Cincinnati Reds Announce Starter for Spring Training Opener Against Guardians

Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters on Wednesday morning and revealed that Chase Burns will start in the Spring Training opener on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, according to The Enquirer's Pat Brennan.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / February 18

Which Cincinnati Reds prospect is poised for a breakout in 2026?

Last season saw Chase Burns go from ‘highly talented high draft pick who’d never thrown a pro pitch’ to perhaps the game’s top rated pitching prospect prior to making his big league debut with the Cincinnati Reds in late June.

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Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 18

Cincinnati Reds 26-Year-Old Ace Hunter Greene Already Turning Heads in Spring Training

The Cincinnati Reds are coming into spring training with high expectations for this season. They were able to surge into the postseason last year, with some help from the struggling New York Mets, and the expectations are even higher this season.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 18

3 Things That Must Happen for the Reds to Dethrone the Brewers in the NL Central

The Brewers have been the Reds' Achilles heel in the NL Central for the better part of a decade. Dating back to 2018, Cincinnati has posted a 47-78 record against Milwaukee.

Chase Burns News / Just Baseball / February 18

A Chase Burns Breakout Would Go a Long Way for the Reds

Heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Cincinnati Reds are one of the more intriguing teams in the National League. The squad is coming off a playoff berth in 2025 and is one of the league’s youngest teams with its current roster construction.

Noelvi Marte News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 17

Noelvi Marte Ready to Thrive With Reds in First Full Season at New Position

CINCINNATI – When the Reds acquired Noelvi Marte from the Seattle Mariners, he was a shortstop that looked to be the third baseman of the future in Cincinnati, sharing the left side of the infield with Elly De La Cruz.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 17

Reds Top Prospect Sal Stewart Has BIG Goals Ahead of First Full Season in Majors

Sal Stewart has high expectations going into his first full season with the Reds. After he made his Major League debut in September of last season, the 21-year-old immediately added a spark to the lineup in the short amount of time he was given.

Hunter Greene News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17

Reds pitcher Hunter Greene doesn’t care about trade rumors, calls out ‘bulls**t false narratives’

There has been some buzz that Hunter Greene wants out of the Cincinnati Reds throughout the 2026 offseason. However, Greene has seemingly denied that to be the case.

Connor Phillips News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 17

Connor Phillips Has a New Role and Renewed Confidence Going Into Spring Training

CINCINNATI -- There are a lot of players on this year's Reds team that enter the season with uncertain expectations. Connor Phillips is a player who's still relatively thin on experience.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / February 17

Ricky Cabrera is the #20 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system!

Voting for the final spot in this year’s Community Prospect Rankings was neck and neck, with both Ricky Cabrera and Mason Neville, at times, leading the voting.

Eugenio Suarez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 17

Eugenio Suarez Opens Up About High Expectations After Signing With Reds in Free Agency

When the Reds signed Eugenio Suarez, they had one thing in mind: a power bat to provide protection to the top of the batting order. Suarez has some lofty expectations of his own.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

Nick Castellanos’ former teammate responds to reporter throwing shade at him

One of Nick Castellanos’ former teammates clearly has his back. Castellanos agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres last week after four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / February 16

Who Will Win the Battle for the Reds’ Fifth Rotation Spot?

If you followed the Cincinnati Reds in 2025, you know that the rotation is what drove them into the playoffs. Hunter Greene continued to cement himself as an ace, Nick Lodolo had his most complete season, Andrew Abbott continued to beat the expected stats, and Brady Singer was steady.