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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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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.

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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.

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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.

Hunter Greene News / Total Pro Sports / February 18

Hunter Greene Furious With False Narratives About His Character In Reds Trade Rumors

Hunter Greene delivered an outstanding 2025 campaign for the Cincinnati Reds to drive his team into the postseason. Naturally, the 26-year-old flamethrower became the subject of trade speculation during the winter after his dominant season.

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.

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.

Cincinnati Reds 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.

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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

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.

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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.

Sam Moll News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 17

The Overlooked Reds Pitcher That Could Have Major Impact This Season

Sam Moll is the forgotten man in the Cincinnati Reds bullpen. He may also be on the Opening Day roster. To be clear, there is a reason the Reds acquired not one, but two new left-handed relief pitchers this offseason.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / February 17

Who anchors the new-look Cincinnati Reds bullpen?

Scott Barlow and Brent Suter combined to throw some 136.0 IP for the Cincinnati Reds last season, and both have since moved on and signed elsewhere in free agency this offseason.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 17

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Receive High Praise From Eugenio Suarez

Eugenio Suarez is excited about Reds prospect Edwin Arroyo. The two-time All-Star had major praise for the eighth-ranked prospect in Cincinnati's farm system.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

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.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 16

Elly De La Cruz Made Big Change, Terry Francona Taking New Approach With Reds Star

CINCINNATI – Monday was the first full squad workout of Spring Training. While a lot of players reported early, Monday marked the first required day for the entire roster.

Santiago Espinal News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 16

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Signs With Los Angeles Dodgers

Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Santiago Espinal signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

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.

Santiago Espinal News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Dodgers To Sign Santiago Espinal To Minor League Deal

The Dodgers are adding Santiago Espinal on a minor league deal, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Espinal is in big-league camp with the team. The veteran infielder is a client of Rimas Sports Agency.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / February 13

Top 10 Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Storylines To Watch

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off their first full-season playoff berth since 2013. A young team that made strides, carried by top-notch starting pitching and a bit of luck, was able to get a taste of postseason baseball last season.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 13

Terry Francona’s Sal Stewart mic drop will have Reds fans thinking ROY after 26-pound transformation

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The Cincinnati Reds have one of the best prospects in baseball in Sal Stewart. Stewart is MLB’s No. 22 overall prospect heading into the 2026 campaign, and he projects to be among the favorites for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

Tyler Stephenson News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Tyler Stephenson Wins Arbitration Hearing

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson won his arbitration hearing against the team, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He’ll earn the $6.8MM figure submitted by his reps at ACES rather than the $6.55MM figure submitted by the team.