Cincinnati Reds: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

What’s Next For Reds Prospect Chase Petty?

Reds 7th overall prospect Chase Petty is a name baseball fans have been accustomed to for a while now. From dominating high school hitters in the Tri State Area to becoming the Twins first round pick in 2021, to a main piece in Cincinnati’s minor league system via the Sonny Gray trade, he is still just 22 years-old.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Claimed by Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley off of waivers on Thursday. Fraley was released by the Reds in August and the Atlanta Braves picked him up.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 7

MLB Analyst Suggests Blockbuster Hunter Greene Trade Between Reds and Diamondbacks

Since the season has ended, Hunter Greene's name is one player that keeps getting brought up in trade rumors. It feels highly unlikely that the Reds would trade Greene, being that he's in the prime of his career, still under team control through 2029, and he's on a team-friendly deal.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 7

Cincinnati Reds Announce Star-Studded 2026 Bobblehead Schedule

CINCINNATI — If there is one way to draw fans into Great American Ballpark, bobblehead giveaways are one of the best ways to do so. Some of the biggest crowds of the season in 2025 were on such giveaways.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Reiver Sanmartin News / Red Reporter / November 6

Reds lose Reiver Sanmartin to Giants via waivers on busy day of roster moves

As the Cincinnati Reds continue to trim the margins of their roster ahead of both administrative needs and the chance to acquire other players for 2026, Reiver Sanmartin will officially have a new club going forward.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 6

Cincinnati Reds Make Plethora of Moves Ahead of Free Agency

Free agency begins on Thursday night and the Cincinnati Reds announced a plethora of roster moves. They reinstated Julian Aguiar, Tyler Callihan, Rhett Lowder, Carson Spiers, and Brandon Williamson from the 60-day Injured List.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Giants claim reliever Reiver Sanmartin, OF Justin Dean off waivers

The Giants have claimed reliever Reiver Sanmartin and outfielder Justin Dean off waivers from the Reds and Dodgers, respectively. They opened a 40-man roster spot by designating righty Mason Black for assignment.

Roddery Munoz News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Reds claim righty Roddery Munoz off waivers from Cardinals

Munoz, 26 in April, has a limited big league track record. He has thrown 93 2/3 innings between the Marlins and Cardinals with a 6.73 earned run average, 19.5% strikeout rate, 11.9% walk rate and 32.9% ground ball rate.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 6

Cincinnati Reds Should Target Available American League Slugger

The Cincinnati Reds need to improve their offense this offseason, and trading for Angels outfielder Taylor Ward would greatly help. The Angels are currently looking to move one of their outfielders.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 6

Four Reds Prospects Earn All-Star Selection in Arizona Fall League

The Cincinnati Reds will be well represented in this year's Arizona Fall League All-Star game. Four Reds were selected to the All-Star game roster in 2025.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 6

Terry Francona Regrets Teasing Sean Casey After Having the Similar Leg Surgery

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is recovering from leg surgery that he had after the season ended. Francona joined the Reds Hot Stove with Jim Day and Tommy Thrall on Wednesday night from his car, driving back to Tucson.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Zack Littell News / Sporting News / November 6

Reds, Zack Littell could face odd barrier in free agent contract talks

Cincinnati will have a tough evaluation here.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 6

Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Kansas University Catcher to Minor League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds have signed former Kansas University catcher Ian Francis to a minor league deal, according to the team's transaction log. Francis slashed .247/.372/.420 with 13 extra-base hits in 54 games with the Kayhawks in 2025.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

Nick Martinez News / Sporting News / November 6

Reds free agent Nick Martinez projected to get a bigger contract than you'd think

Baseball is doing just fine.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5

Are Reds saving big in hopes of pursuing Kyle Schwarber in free agency?

The Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday declined options on three players. Could this signal the team's interest in signing slugger Kyle Schwarber, one of the top free agents on the market this offseason?

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

Reds' promotion of Mike Napoli has him poised to be a future manager

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Sporting News / November 5

Reds manager Terry Francona addresses Hunter Greene trade rumors

Francona pushes back on the chatter and explains where Greene fits now.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 5

Cincinnati Reds Named Possible Suitor for Top Free Agent Target

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand ranked the top 30 free agents and picked possible suitors for both teams. He linked the Reds to Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Kyle Schwarber.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 5

Nick Krall Shares Disappointing News About Reds Offseason Approach

The Cincinnati Reds have an important offseason ahead of them. On Tuesday, Reds President of Nick Krall spoke to reporters and shed some light on the 2026 payroll.

Nick Krall News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Reds PBO Nick Krall: 2026 payroll will be 'around the same' as 2025

The Cincinnati Reds enter the offseason likely to seek bullpen help and multiple upgrades within the lineup, but they won’t have an especially lofty budget for achieving those goals.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Reds sign ex-Cubs reliever who had 2.67 ERA in 2024

After sneaking into the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds are looking to stay at the postseason table long-term. As the Reds begin crafting their 2026 plans, Cincinnati has already made a major league addition.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / November 4

Cincinnati Reds 2025-2026 Offseason Wish list

Now that our emotions have had time to rest and our minds time to reflect, how do you feel about the season your Cincinnati Reds just had? A non-2020 playoff appearance for the first time since 2013 was awesome to experience.