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Reds demote struggling OF Noelvi Marte to Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds optioned struggling right fielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville after Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Marte went 0-for-4 on Sunday and is batting just .138 (4-for-29) with no extra-base hits, no RBIs and 10 strikeouts in 11 games this season.

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Cincinnati Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Is On A Historic Pace To Begin The 2026 Season

CINCINNATI – Reds star Elly De La Cruz hit two home runs and stole two bases over the weekend in the series versus the Los Angeles Angels. He is on pace to do something only Shohei Ohtani has done in Major League Baseball history, joining the 50/50 club.

Noelvi Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Reds Option Noelvi Marte

The Reds announced Monday that they’ve optioned struggling outfielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville. A corresponding move wasn’t announced, but FOX 19’s Charlie Goldsmith reports that Cincinnati is expected to recall outfielder Rece Hinds from Louisville in Marte’s place.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / April 13

Cincinnati’s reworked outfield isn’t working

It is not as if the Cincinnati Reds didn’t realize their outfield needed an overhaul. Take, for instance, what they tried using on July 29th, 2025 on the eve of last season’s trade deadline.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Sheng-En Lin News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 13

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Sheng-En Lin Dominates in Latest Start

The Daytona Tortugas have won two games in a row with their 14-0 victory on Sunday. Pitching prospect Sheng-En Lin was dominant in his second start of the season, earning his first professional win.

Sal Stewart News / Legends On Deck / April 12

Cincinnati Reds Sal Stewart has been a Pleasant Surprise

Cincinnati Reds Sal Stewart has been a pleasant surprise during the first few weeks of the 2026 season. Through Sunday’s game, he is hitting .309. In over 16 games, he has four home runs, 10 RBIs, and four doubles.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 12

Reds Land on Wrong Side of History in Series Loss to Angels

After a hot start to the year, it was a series to forget for the Reds' pitching staff. It's one thing when guys are getting hit around, but it's another thing when constantly giving the opponent free passes.

Tejay Antone News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 12

Inspiring Reds Pitcher Making a Strong Case for Promotion to MLB

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone has one of the best stories in all of sports. He's undergone the dreaded Tommy John surgery three times across his career, once in 2017, once in 2021, and again in 2024.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 12

Many Questions Surround This Reds Team After Series Loss to Angels

Winning cures all things. Losing opens up questions about all things. When the Reds woke up Wednesday morning, they were 8-3. Sure, they weren't scoring a lot of runs, but they were winning ball games.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 12

Reds Starting Pitching Must Get Back on Track After Tough Week

If starting pitching is the strength of the Cincinnati Reds, then this week's trend should raise some eyebrows. While it is important to note that we aren't even 20 games into the 2026 season and the Reds' top two pitchers have yet to make a start, no one is feeling sorry for them.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 12

Andrew Abbott Struggles: Instant Takeaways From Reds' 9-6 Loss to Angels

The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Los Angeles Angels by a final score of 9 to 6 on Sunday, officially dropping the series to the Angels after losing on Friday night and winning on Saturday.

Sal Stewart News / Inside The Diamonds / April 12

Cincinnati Reds Third Base Options: Why Sal Stewart Is the Answer

The Cincinnati Reds are navigating an early-season identity question at the hot corner. Defense over offense, which is more important? Right now, Ke’Bryan Hayes is only providing solid defense with little to nothing on the offensive side of things.

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Terry Francona Provides Encouraging Update on Pitchers Nick Lodolo and Caleb Ferguson

Reds manager Terry Francona spoke with reporters ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday and provided an encouraging update on pitchers Nick Lodolo and Caleb Ferguson.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 12

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect's Strong Performance Carries Dayton Dragons to Victory

The Dayton Dragons won their third game in a row on Saturday versus the Lake County Captains. Alfredo Duno had a breakout performance to help lead the Dragons to the win.

Brandon Williamson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 11

Reds Offense Backs Brandon Williamson in Win Despite Early Trouble

The Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday to improve to 9-6 on the season. However, on Saturday, the win was in most part due to their offense. After he was fantastic in Miami, Brand Williamson struggled mightily with his command on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Red Reporter / April 11

Elly De La Cruz leads Reds past Angels to end losing streak

The Cincinnati Reds dropped the final two games of their most recent road trip as the Miami Marlins put it to them pretty heavily. Then, on Friday, the Los Angeles Angels came into Great American Ball Park and knocked around Chase Burns en route to a 10-2 win over the good guys.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 11

Reds post 4-run 1st, add on to even series with Angels

Spencer Steer belted a home run and Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run double as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Saturday afternoon, knotting up the three-game series heading into Sunday's decider.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 11

Terry Francona Sends Loud Message to Reds Amid Horrid Offensive Stretch

The Cincinnati Reds have already been through a roller coaster ride of a season this year, and they're only through 14 games. Through the first couple of games, the Reds had one of the best pitching staffs in baseball and a promising young offense with the potential to turn the team into a powerhouse.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for Ichiro Suzuki, one of the team's greatest all-time players, on Friday, and in a testament to how the season has gone so far, the ceremony ended with a bat issue.

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Mike Ford News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Mike Ford Joins Rays Front Office

The Rays have hired former big-league first baseman Mike Ford to a front office role, reports Kristie Ackert of the Associated Press. The 33-year-old spent parts of six MLB seasons with a half dozen teams.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Terry Francona shares injury updates on 2 Reds pitchers

The Cincinnati Reds are set to play the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Before the game, Reds manager Terry Francona provided injury updates on pitchers Nick Lodolo and Caleb Ferguson, via Charlie Goldsmith.

Rhett Lowder News / Field Level Media / April 9

Reds' Rhett Lowder puts stellar ERA on line vs. Marlins

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder, who missed all of last season due to injuries to his right elbow and left oblique, has come back in fine form.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / April 8

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 04/08/2026

The Cincinnati Reds have won five straight games after making a comeback in the ninth inning. The Reds are now in first place in the National League Central with an 8-3 record.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Reds Designate Christian Encarnacion-Strand For Assignment

Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been designated for assignment, the team announced. Catcher P.J. Higgins is taking his spot on the 40-man roster.

Nick Lodolo News / Inside The Diamonds / April 8

Cincinnati Reds News and Notes: Lodolo Update

The Cincinnati Reds have now won five straight games. They came from behind in the 9th inning last night. They won it in the 10th against the Marlins. Left-handed Nick Lodolo has been a focal point after his setback, while bullpen arms continue to shift roles.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

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