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Reds, Brady Singer Avoid Arbitration

The Reds and right-hander Brady Singer are in agreement on a $12.75MM salary for the 2026 campaign, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It’s the final year of arbitration for Singer, who is set to hit free agency next offseason.

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On This Day in Reds History: Three Legends Earn Hall of Fame Honors

On this day, January 9, three Cincinnati Reds icons were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame On January 9, 1989, Johnny Bench was voted in on his first year of eligibility 36 years ago today.

Josh Staumont News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 9

Cincinnati Reds Bring Back Veteran Pitcher on Minor League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to bring back veteran relief pitcher Josh Staumont on a minor league deal, according to the team's transaction log. Staumont, 31, signed a minor league deal with the Reds last season, but missed the entire year due to an injury sustained in spring training.

Gavin Lux News / Red Reporter / January 9

It still makes sense for the Cincinnati Reds to trade Gavin Lux

Yesterday marked the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to come to an agreement on contract numbers for the 2026 season lest they simply be forced to publicly file and wait for compromise.

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Cincinnati Reds Bring Back Familiar Face on Minor League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds have signed utility player Garrett Hampson to a minor league deal, according to the team's minor league transaction log. Hampson spent part of the 2025 season with the Reds, appearing in 19 games and going 3-18 with an extra-base hit.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 9

Reds Pitcher Comes Up Just Short of Important Super-Two Eligibility

CINCINNATI – The deadline to avoid arbitration hearings was on Thursday. The Reds have two players who failed to agree to terms on an extension: Tyler Stephenson and Graham Ashcraft.

Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Reds Reach Agreement with Cornerstone Player Ahead of Arbitration Deadline

CINCINNATI – The Reds have reached an agreement with Matt McLain ahead of Thursday's deadline. The team made the announcement after it was originally reported they failed to reach an agreement.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Cincinnati Reds Reach Agreements, Avoid Arbitration With Three Key Pitchers

CINCINNATI – The Reds have reached an agreement with three pitchers ahead of Thursday's arbitration deadline according to Mark Feinsand. Brady Singer, Tony Santillan, and Nick Lodolo have each agreed to a deal for the 2026 season, avoiding arbitration.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Reds Fail to Agree to Terms With Two Important Players Ahead of Thursday's Deadline

Cincinnati – After coming to terms with eight players on Thursday to avoid arbitration, including Matt McLain, the Reds have failed to agree to terms with two key players: Graham Ashcraft and Tyler Stephenson.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Cincinnati Reds Make Massive Decision on Television Deal for Upcoming Season

CINCINNATI – The Reds, along with eight other teams in Major League Baseball, have terminated their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network, part of the Main Street Sports Network according to Even Drellich of the Athletic.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Cincinnati Reds Avoid Arbitration With Three Key Players

The Cincinnati Reds avoided arbitration and agreed to terms with Gavin Lux, TJ Friedl, and Will Benson, according to The Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Gavin Lux's deal is reportedly worth $5.525 million.

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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.

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Cincinnati Reds Reach Deal With Key Player, Avoid Arbitration

The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $4 million deal with Spencer Steer to avoid arbitration. according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Steer will be heading into his fifth season with Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / January 8

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Today (Thursday the 8th of January) marks the deadline for arbitration-eligible MLB players and their teams to swap salary numbers for the 2026 season.

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Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Signs With Colorado Rockies

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen has agreed to deal with the Colorado Rockies, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Lorenzen started 26 games for Kansas City last season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Major Change Could Be Coming to Cincinnati Reds Television Broadcasts

It appears that the Reds may need to find a new television deal or bring the production in-house and have Major League Baseball run it, as they do for several teams.

Lyon Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Reds Outright Lyon Richardson

The Reds announced that right-hander Lyon Richardson has been sent outright to Triple-A Louisville. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last month when Cincinnati acquired outfielder Dane Myers from the Marlins.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 7

Reds Announce Pair of Pitching Roster Moves

The Cincinnati Reds sent out right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment late last month and cleared waivers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Rockies Claim Keegan Thompson

The Rockies have claimed right-hander Keegan Thompson off waivers from the Reds, according to announcements from both clubs. Cincinnati had designated him for assignment last month.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 7

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Looks to Build on MVP Season

The Cincinnati Reds signed Alfredo Duno in 2023 at the start of the international signing period out of Venezuela. He debuted on the Reds' official top-30 rankings at 25.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / January 7

Cincinnati Reds links – FanDuel TV deal up in air for Reds

It’s almost impossible to talk about the Cincinnati Reds without talking about money. How much they have. How much they don’t. Who they could sign. Who they must deal away.

Christian Roa News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 7

Former Cincinnati Reds Prospect Signs With Houston Astros

Former Cincinnati Reds prospect Christian Roa has agreed to a minor league deal with the Houston Astros. Roa was drafted by the Reds in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

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T.J. Sikkema News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 6

Former Reds Minor League Pitcher Signs With Red Sox

Former Reds Minor League pitcher T.J. Sikkema has signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, per Ari Alexander on X. Sikkema joined the Reds organization in December of 2023 in the Minor League portion of the Rule 5 draft.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Reds 2026 Roster Expectation: Starting Lineup Edition

The new year is officially upon us, and the best holiday of all is slowly approaching. Opening day is now a few months away, and the fans in Reds Country are excited for a potential postseason birth once again.