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To be honest, it's been hard to watch the MLB Postseason. Watching the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Guardians, and Tampa Bay Rays compete for a championship can make a small-market team fan very jealous.

MLB News / Red Reporter / October 13

Dayton still loves watching the Dragons play ball

The 2026 regular season marked the fourth straight year that Major League Baseball has seen overall attendance rise. As Sports Business Journal noted at

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

Reds Tabbed as Potential Landing Spot for Yankees All-Star in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds need to make some big moves this offseason if they want a chance to sustain success over the next few years. This season was a disaster, but they could bounce back in a big way if they make the right moves this offseason.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

Why This Could Be the Most Important Offseason Yet for the Cincinnati Reds' Front Office

Reds fans are tired of waiting for success. A year after making the postseason, Cincinnati won just 75 games in 2026. What was supposed to be a step forward became another step backward.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 12

Two Important Moves the Cincinnati Reds Should Make to Start the Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds need to improve their offense this offseason and moving Sal Stewart to third base would be a good place to start. It’s time for the Reds to move on from Ke’Bryan Hayes.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 12

Reds Superstar at the Center of Unfounded Yankees Trade Speculation

The Cincinnati Reds need to make some big moves to their roster if they want a chance to compete in the coming years. This could result in the Reds trading for some big names, but it could also result in the Reds trading away a few of their better players in an attempt to find success in the near future.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 12

MLB Insider Names Reds as Potential Fit for Yankees Star Looking to Bounce Back in 2027

There is no denying it, the Cincinnati Reds need to upgrade their roster this offseason. One of their big decisions to make is what to do at second base.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 11

Reds Listed as Top Landing Spot for Yankees' Veteran Free Agent Outfielder

The Cincinnati Reds desperately need to make changes to their roster and the way they operate this offseason. They have a lot of talent on their team, but the pieces don't gel together very well, as half the lineup performs well below average while there are two or three consistent pieces.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 11

Reds Linked to Phillies All-Star in Free Agency to Replace Ke'Bryan Hayes

The Cincinnati Reds have a big problem at the hot corner. They traded for Ke'Bryan Hayes ahead of the trade deadline in 2025, and the deal has backfired in a big way.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 10

Joey Votto Backs Potential Reds-Yankees Trade for Young Infielder

The Cincinnati Reds ended the season in disappointing fashion this year, as they were eliminated from postseason contention after being a sub-.500 team for most of the season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 10

Reds Star Sal Stewart Earns Notable Accomplishment After Big Year

The Cincinnati Reds had one of the best rookies in the league on their roster this season with young slugger Sal Stewart at first base. The Reds would

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 9

Nick Krall’s Comments Raise Questions About Tyler Stephenson’s Future as Reds Face Big Decision

The Cincinnati Reds have a big decision to make on Tyler Stephenson this offseason, and Nick Krall’s latest comments suggest bringing him back is far from a sure thing.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 9

Can the Cincinnati Reds Fix Their Offense for 2027?

The 2026 Cincinnati Reds were bad at offense. No other way to put it. According to reporting by Mark Sheldon, the Reds plan on upgrading their offense this offseason.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 9

Reds Are Focusing on One Key Change to Improve Their Pitching Staff in 2027

The Cincinnati Reds need more from their pitching staff in 2027, and Nick Krall’s comments point to a simple focus: throwing more strikes. According to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon, the Reds went from 12th in baseball with a 3.86 team ERA in 2025 to 28th with a 4.83 ERA in 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Cincinnati Reds Named Stunning Destination for 2-Time All-Star

The Cincinnati Reds enter another winter with a hole at second base and a fan base that has grown tired of watching the front office explain why the next move has to wait.

Sal Stewart News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Reds Should Explore Sal Stewart Position Change

Sal Stewart solidified himself as a core player for the Cincinnati Reds in his first full season. The 22-year-old played in all 162 games and earned All-Star honors, slashing .263/.330/.457 with 32 home runs, 112 RBI, and 15 stolen bases.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Trade Rumors Take Another Turn

The only reason Elly De La Cruz’s name is floating anywhere near the New York Yankees this winter is because the Cincinnati Reds have not yet convinced him to stay.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 8

The Cincinnati Reds’ Catching Situation Is Dire

The Cincinnati Reds‘ season has come and gone, and we are once again focusing on next year’s roster at the beginning of October. This season was similar to years past, when the Reds lacked enough talent and depth to push for the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 7

Cincinnati Reds Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 6

5 Things We Learned About the Reds in 2026

The Cincinnati Reds finish the season 75-87, leading us to, once again, think about anything other than actual baseball in October. A 20-11 record through April caught fans’ attention before the Reds went under .500 in four of the last five months.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / October 6

Three questions facing the Cincinnati Reds this offseason

The Reds may be at a crossroads.

Five things we learned about the Reds in 2026

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Michael Toglia News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Mariners Claim Michael Toglia

The Mariners have claimed first baseman Michael Toglia off waivers from the Reds, per a team announcement. It wasn’t previously reported that Cincinnati had placed Toglia on waivers.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Krall Discusses Reds’ Position Player Needs

The Reds enter the offseason looking to rebound from a last place finish in the NL Central. They have deficiencies in virtually every of the roster but will certainly need to improve an offense that ranked at the bottom of the National League in scoring.

Ivan Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Reds Outright Ivan Johnson

The Reds sent infielder Ivan Johnson outright to Triple-A Louisville, relays Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. Cincinnati never officially designated Johnson for assignment but apparently placed him on waivers this week.

T.J. Friedl News / Yardbarker / September 20

Reds designate TJ Friedl for assignment after rough stretch

The 2026 MLB season did not go the way that the Cincinnati Reds had hoped it would. Several key players took a step back, causing Cincinnati to miss the postseason for the fifth time in seven seasons. One player that took a major step back was outfielder TJ Friedl.

Reds Claim Oswaldo Cabrera

Elly De La Cruz Is a Superstar

The 'MLB steals-leaders since 1990' quiz

Sal Stewart News / Yardbarker / September 17