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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.

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Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Designated for Assignment

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the New York Mets this week. Montas, 32, was 4-8 with a 5.01 ERA in 19 starts for the Reds during the 2024 season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

Reds Division Rival Reportedly Eyeing Top Free Agent

Free agency is here, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly trying to make a run at signing free agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. The Cincinnati native slashed .240/.365/.563 with 81 extra-base hits, including a league-leading 56 home runs.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Retires, Hired as Rangers First Base Coach

The Texas Rangers have hired former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Travis Jankowski as their first base coach. The 34-year-old played in 21 games for the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Mets during the 2025 season, slashing .244/.286/.289 with two extra-base hits and two stolen bases.

Miguel Cairo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Hired by Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are hiring former Cincinnati Reds infielder Miguel Cairo as their infield coach, reports Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The 51-year-old took over as the Washington Nationals' interim manager in July after Davey Martinez was fired.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Reds Closer Emilio Pagán Generating Buzz; Nick Krall Talks Potential Return

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan is officially a free agent and he's drawing interest from at least 10 teams, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 16

Cincinnati Reds Release Minor League Pitcher

The Cincinnati Reds have released minor league left-handed pitcher Bryan Diaz, according to the team's transaction log. The 22-year-old appeared in 12 games for the Reds Dominican Summer League team in 2023.

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Kristopher Negron News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 16

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Hired as Pittsburgh Pirates Bench Coach

Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Kristopher Negron was hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates to be their bench coach, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Negron, 39, has spent the last four seasons as a coach with the Seattle Mariners.

Noelvi Marte News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 15

Noelvi Marte Poised to Become a Key Force in the Reds’ 2026 Lineup

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. Noelvi Marte found himself a home in right field and will be looked to as a key contributor next year.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 14

Reds Arizona Fall League Affiliate Comes Up Short in Finale

The Arizona Fall League season concluded on Friday. The Peoria Javelinas lost to the Surprise Saguaros 9-4 in the one-game Championship matchup. The Javelinas are the host to the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Mariners.

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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 14

Cincinnati Reds Predicted to Address Major Weakness in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds need to address their lack of power offensively this offseason. Will Laws and Nick Selbe of Sports Illustrated predicted where the top 50 available free agents would sign this offseason.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 14

Fan Favorite Agrees to New Deal to Return to Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Tejay Antone have agreed to a new deal for the 2026 season. Antone and his agency announced the news on Instagram on Friday afternoon.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 14

MLB Analysts Predict Which Reds Prospect Could Shine in 2026

MLB.com analysts Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis, and Sam Dykstra went through the entire league and picked a Rookie of the Year candidate from each team. For the Cincinnati Reds, the pick was a no-brainer: Sal Stewart.

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.

Gavin Lux News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Lefty Outfielder Had an Underwhelming First Year for the Reds

For the first time in his career, Gavin Lux donned a uniform that isn’t Dodger blue, as he spent his first season with the Cincinnati Reds. Throughout the season, Lux received perhaps a bigger role than he expected.