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Reds rumors: Kyle Schwarber ‘keeping options open’ on playing for hometown team

After making the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t looking to give up their spot in the postseason. Signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a contract would show how serious the Reds are about winning.

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Kyle Schwarber Opens Up About Free Agency, Possibility of Joining Reds

Cincinnati native and free agent Kyle Schwarber was back in Cincinnati on Wednesday night and spoke to reporters about being back home and the possibility of signing with the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 20

Elly De La Cruz played through a torn quad, and here’s the context

Elly De La Cruz cruised into the 2025 All Star Game with an .854 OPS to his name, having hit a cool .284/.359/.495 in his second full season as a Major Leaguer.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

Reds president makes a troubling revelation about Elly De La Cruz

Elly De La Cruz did not look like himself down the stretch of the season, and now we have a better idea of why that was the case. Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall appeared this week on “Reds Hot Stove League” and made a concerning revelation about the Reds star shortstop De La Cruz.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 19

Nick Krall Responds to Negative Claims Regarding Hunter Greene’s Injury Recovery

There has seemingly been a lot of drama surrounding Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene this offseason, from his name repeatedly surfacing in trade rumors to people questioning whether he returned from injury quickly enough.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 19

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Played Through Significant Injury Last Season

Elly De La Cruz struggled in the second half of the 2025 season and on Wednesday night, we got some insight as to why. Appearing on the Reds Hot Stove on Wednesday night, Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall said Elly played through a partially torn quad in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Cincinnati Reds’ 2026 Closer Options

As seen in recent years, a bullpen can make or break a postseason run. A group of hot arms can shut down the league’s best offenses, but one hiccup can also change the trajectory of a World Series run.

Dauri Moreta News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 19

Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Designated for Assignment by Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Dauri Moreta. Moreta pitched in 39 games for the Reds in 2021 and 2022. The right-hander had a 5.14 ERA in 42 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 19

ZiPS projections see 2026 Cincinnati Reds as just about average

Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs (hi, Dan!) and his basement supercomputer have been hard at work getting the ZiPS projections for the 2026 season ready, and today marked the drop of those for the Cincinnati Reds.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 19

Sean Casey Expects Reds to Make Strong Push to Sign Top Free Agent

Free agency has officially started and the Reds have yet to make any moves. Cincinnati Reds legend Sean Casey was on MLB Network on Tuesday and thinks the Reds will make a run at slugger Kyle Schwarber.

MLB News / Red Reporter / November 19

Cross Taylor Ward off Cincinnati’s offseason shopping list

Since Jesse Winker was dealt to the Seattle Mariners after the 2021 MLB season, the Cincinnati Reds have leaned hard into refusing to address their corner outfield situation long-term.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Jake Fraley News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 19

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment on Tuesday by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays had just claimed Fraley off waivers earlier this month.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 18

Reds add trio of top prospects to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft

The deadline for Major League Baseball clubs to add players to their 40-man rosters to prevent them being exposed during December’s Rule 5 Draft was on Tuesday at 4 PM ET.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 18

Deadline to protect players from Rule 5 Draft is today

Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 Draft isn’t until December 10th, but today (Tuesday, November 18th) marks the deadline for teams to protect prospects who would otherwise be draft-eligible by adding them to their 40-man rosters.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

A Blind Comparison the Cincinnati Reds Can't Ignore

The Cincinnati Reds are in need of some lineup improvements, specifically in the middle of their lineup. There are elite players who may be priced out of the Reds market and there are some players coming off down years, for one reason or another, that have shown in the past they are capable bats.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

MLB Analyst Suggests Reds Could Re-Sign Veteran Free Agent

Free agency has officially begun, and the Reds have had eight players enter free agency. Those eight players are Nick Martinez, Wade Miley, Emilio Pagan, Zack Littell, Austin Hays, Brent Suter, Miguel Andujar, and Scott Barlow.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / November 18

Top Lefty Bats That Would Be Great Additions for the Reds

The rumors are already swirling around the Cincinnati Reds. Hunter Greene and Brady Singer have seen their names floated in rumors while the Reds’ projected budget seems to be shrinking.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Some Members of Reds Organization May Be Unhappy With Hunter Greene

After Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene injured his groin for the second time last season, he was rehabbing to get back, but on July 7, he reported symptoms and canceled his rehab assignment.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Reds' Top Prospect Caps Off Arizona Fall League With Award-Winning Performance

The Arizona Fall League concluded on Friday, November 14, with the Surprise Saguaros defeating the Peoria Javelinas 9-4 in the championship finale. Reds' catching prospect and the organization's number two prospect ended the season on fire.

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Spencer Steer Will Mash in 2026, but Major Question Remains

The Cincinnati Reds had a very mid year at the plate. Only a few players posted above-average years at the dish, with no one really going off. Spencer Steer faced injury and a very slow start to his 2025 and will look to break out next year.

Emilio Pagan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 16

Emilio Pagan receiving interest from 'at least 10 teams'

Free-agent reliever Emilio Pagan is a popular figure now that the market has opened, as Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes that “at least 10 teams” have reached out to Pagan and his reps at the Ballengee Group.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / November 14

3 Value Free Agents Reds Should Target In 2026

The Cincinnati Reds, after a brief and disappointing 2025 playoff appearance, have an important free agency period ahead of them. They may decide to make

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / November 14

3 Major Free Agents Reds Should Target In 2026

The Cincinnati Reds, having just promptly exited the 2025 postseason without a win, have an important offseason ahead of them. Will they continue to sign band-aid fix players to single-year contracts, or is this the season they finally push their chips in and bring in some serious help?

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

The Reds Have an Embarrassment of Riches at Catcher Next Season

It was a tale of two seasons for both Cincinnati Reds catchers in 2025. On one hand, newcomer Jose Trevino had a blistering start to the season at the plate that earned him a nice three-year, $15 million extension.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Reds hire Oscar Marin as bullpen coach

The Reds on Thursday announced the hiring of Oscar Marin as their new bullpen coach. Marin, who served as the Pirates’ pitching coach from 2020-25, will take over for Matt Tracy, who’s moved from bullpen coach to assistant pitching coach.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / November 11

Reds POBO addresses Hunter Greene trade rumors with cryptic answer

Will the Cincinnati Reds trade Greene this offseason if a tantalizing return package was offered?

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Spencer Steer News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Reds Have a Tough Call on Maintaining or Trading Utilityman

For three seasons now (excluding 28 games in 2022), Spencer Steer has been consistently penciled into the Cincinnati Reds lineup. With him set to make $4 million in 2026 in his first year of arbitration, some questions have arisen regarding his future with the team.