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Connor Phillips Is Facing a Make-or-Break Year for the Reds

When Connor Phillips joined the Cincinnati Reds as part of the Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suárez trade with Seattle, he came with plenty of intrigue. A second-round pick with wicked stuff and high strikeout potential, Phillips quickly climbed prospect rankings before falling off most radars entirely.

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With roster set, Reds wrap Cactus League play at home against Guardians

The Cincinnati Reds made official on Saturday what we’d anticipated regarding their roster, officially informing non-roster invitee Nathaniel Lowe that he would make the Opening Day roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 22

Reds’ Terry Francona Reveals Crucial Detail Behind Opening Day Roster Decision

The Cincinnati Reds came into the spring with a lot of talent on their roster. Players like Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, and Eugenio Suárez came into spring training looking to lead the Reds into the season.

Nathaniel Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Reds To Select Nathaniel Lowe’s Contract

Nathaniel Lowe has earned a spot on the Reds’ roster, reports C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The veteran first baseman signed a minor league deal with the club in mid-February.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 21

Cincinnati Reds Make Final Roster Cuts, Veteran Earns Final Bullpen Spot

The Cincinnati Reds finalized their bullpen on Saturday afternoon. Veteran left-handed pitcher Sam Moll has been informed that he's made the Opening Day roster, and Zach Maxwell was sent to Triple-A Louisville.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 21

Reds Veteran Wins Final Roster Spot Over Former First-Round Pick

The Cincinnati Reds made their final roster cuts on Saturday. They added veteran non-roster invitee Nathaniel Lowe to the 40-man and informed him he would make the Opening Day roster.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 21

Another Hunter Greene Injury Could’ve Broken the Reds: Here’s Why It Didn’t

The Cincinnati Reds came into this spring with a strong confidence in their pitching staff. Led by their ace Hunter Greene, the Reds could have the best pitching staff in the National League.

Alfredo Duno News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Alfredo Duno: Cincinnati Reds’ Intriguing Catching Prospect

With the MLB Spring Breakout underway for the next few days, it is the perfect time to talk about an intriguing prospect in the Reds system. The Spring Breakout games are a beautiful way to watch exciting prospects take the field, giving fans a taste of the future.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / March 21

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster projection, Volume 3

As is always the case during the six-plus weeks between the day pitchers and catchers report and the actual Opening Day of the regular season, injuries have begun to dictate the precise direction the roster of the Cincinnati Reds will go.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 21

Why Elly De La Cruz Could Be on Verge of Monster 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Reds have been trending in the right direction ever since superstar shorstop Elly De La Cruz made his way through the minor league system and up into the big leagues a few years ago.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / March 20

The high expectations for the 2026 Cincinnati Reds

The 2025 Cincinnati Reds won more games than they lost, finished 3rd in the National League Central, and still somehow found a way to sneak into the expanded playoff system (for a minute).

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 20

Four Reds Flying Under the Radar Ahead of Opening Day

Cincinnati enters the 2026 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their young core. Much of the attention has understandably centered on players like Elly De La Cruz and Andrew Abbott, whose star potential has helped shape expectations for the club this year.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 20

Reds Execs Believe Cincinnati Will See a Major Breakout From Young Infielder

The Cincinnati Reds are loaded with talent this season and it's been on full display this spring. They've seen breakout performances from players like Rece Hinds, Will Benson, Sal Stewart, and plenty of others.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / March 19

Cincinnati Reds 'Six-Man Rotation' Might Be Hiding a Bigger Problem

The Cincinnati Reds officially revealed their Opening Day Pitching staff—and one decision immediately stands out. Hunter Greene is expected to miss the first half of the season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 19

Reds' Next Dominant Pitcher Emerging Ahead of Opening Day

The Cincinnati Reds pitching staff is going to be tested in a big way this season. They're going to be without their ace Hunter Greene for half the season after he underwent elbow surgery to remove bone spurs in his throwing arm.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / March 19

The gap between good and great for Elly De La Cruz

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is still one of the hardest players in baseball to pin down.

The Reds’ Guide to First Half Success Without Hunter Greene

The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 19

Cincinnati Reds' Next Breakout Star Flying Under the Radar

The Cincinnati Reds were one of the better stories in baseball last season. Without a big payroll or a big market, they were able to beat out the New York Mets for a spot in the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 19

Tight Race for Top Spot: Reds Outfield Power Rankings Ahead of Opening Day

The Reds are going to have one of the most scrappy outfields in baseball this season. Will they be more consistent? That's one of the many intriguing storylines heading into 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 19

Reds Facing Major Decision, Key Player’s Contract Situation Heats Up

One of the more interesting storylines going into Opening Day is that the Reds have a decision looming with Tyler Stephenson going into his final year of his contract.

Hunter Greene News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

The Reds’ Guide to First Half Success Without Hunter Greene

Springtime sadness has hit the Cincinnati Reds, as starter Hunter Greene underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips and loose bodies from his elbow last Wednesday.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 18

Williamson, Lowder, Burns Make Reds’ Roster

The Reds will open the season with six starters on the major league roster, manager Terry Francona announced (via Mark Sheldon of MLB.com). With Hunter Greene out until midseason, Cincinnati had three rotation locks: Opening Day starter Andrew Abbott, fellow lefty Nick Lodolo and veteran right-hander Brady Singer.