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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.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 8

Two Reds Prospects Earn Prospect of the Year Honors, Including a Surprising Selection

Another season is in the book. The postseason is underway and for the minor leaguers, Arizona Fall League has begun. MLB.com’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo selected the top hitter and pitcher from each farm system, with Carter Graham and Ysaias Escalona earning the honors for the Reds.

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.

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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?

Jarren Duran News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 8

This Former All-Star Could Be Worth a Look as the Reds Search for Answers in the Outfield

The Cincinnati Reds desperately need outfield help this offseason, and Jarren Duran could be worth a look if the Boston Red Sox are willing to move him for the right price.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 8

The Cincinnati Reds Player They Should Be Building Around in 2027

The Cincinnati Reds have seen better days. It's been 14 years since they last won a playoff game, beating the San Francisco Giants on October 7th, 2012.

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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 7

The Cincinnati Reds Player Most Likely To Be Traded This Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds had a disappointing 2026 season. After reaching the postseason for the first time in a 162-game season in 12 years in 2025, they were only able to win 75 games and finished in last place in the National League Central, failing to reach the postseason.

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.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 6

Reds Star Sal Stewart Blatantly Disrespected in Latest MLB Rookie Rankings

The Cincinnati Reds are one of the more intriguing teams to follow right now because they have a few solid pieces on their team like Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, and Chase Burns, but the rest of their lineup struggled so much this season that they missed the postseason.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 6

The Biggest Free-Agent Mistake the Cincinnati Reds Must Avoid This Winter

The Cincinnati Reds need to improve their roster this winter, and that is going to require ownership to spend money. But the front office also has to do a better job with the money it gets.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 6

The Case for the Reds Being Aggressive This Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds are not the only team preparing for a long winter. With lockout talks looming, baseball fans need to soak up all the postseason baseball they can before the calendar turns to 2027.

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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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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 6

Reds Had a Chance to Build Trust With Fans, but One Frustrating Decision Got in the Way Again

I like to think I am fair when it comes to the Reds. I give them credit when they deserve it, and I’m willing to be critical when it’s warranted. That’s why I give Phil Castellini credit for showing up to the Reds’ end-of-year media availability alongside Nick Krall and Brad Meador.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

Sal Stewart's Record-Setting Rookie Season Earns Major Recognition

If you were to ask anyone inside the Reds organization, I believe Sal Stewart exceeded all expectations that could have been asked of him in his rookie season.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

Reds Expected to Sign Top International Catching Prospect Drawing Alfredo Duno Comparisons

The Cincinnati Reds could add another promising catcher to their organization when the 2027 international signing period opens in January. Dylan Rodriguez, a catcher from Venezuela, is linked to the Reds in Ben Badler’s look at 10 top names to watch in the 2027 international signing class for Baseball America.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

4 Under the Radar Pitching Prospects to Keep an Eye on in the Cincinnati Reds’ Farm System

If there was one thing that was supposed to be a strength for the Cincinnati Reds going into the 2026 season, it was starting pitching depth. That unfortunately was not the case, as the team dealt with a plethora of injuries to both starters and bullpen arms.

Will Benson News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Cincinnati Reds Lose Former First-Round Pick to Free Agency

Will Benson’s four-year run with the Cincinnati Reds ended this week when the outfielder elected free agency, closing a chapter that began with a first-round pedigree and never quite settled into a steady major-league role.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Reds Announce Coaching Updates

The Reds head into the offseason with multiple roles to fill on the coaching staff under manager Terry Francona. The club confirmed pitching coach Derek Johnson won’t be back next season.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / October 1

Reds cut ties with pitching coach Derek Johnson

The Cincinnati Reds parted ways with longtime pitching coach Derek Johnson on Thursday. Johnson, 55, took a personal leave of absence in June and did not return to the team.

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

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