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Reds sign right-hander Keegan Thompson

The Reds announced that they have signed Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract. It is a Major League deal for the 30-year-old right-hander, and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer specifies the contract is a split deal that will pay Thompson $1.3MM for his time in the majors.

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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.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 4

Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Named Finalist for Prestigious Award

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was named one of three finalists for the Baseball Writers' Association of America National League Manager of the Year.

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Mike Napoli News / Yardbarker / November 4

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

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Napoli was a veteran of 12 MLB seasons (2006-17) with four different teams. He didn't take long to get into coaching afterward.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Reds bench coach Brad Mills retires

The Reds announced a handful of changes to Terry Francona’s staff. Most notably, bench coach Brad Mills has retired. Mills was one of two bench coaches this year, so the Reds could stick with Freddie Benavides (who also has the title of field coordinator) without making an outside hire.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 3

Cincinnati Reds Announce Changes to Coaching Staff

The Cincinnati Reds announced a number of staff changes on Monday afternoon. Willie Harris has been promoted to third base coach. Harris served as the manager of Cincinnati's Low-A affiliate, the Daytona Tortugas, in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 3

Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Florence Y'all's Standout

The Cincinnati Reds have signed former Florence Y'all's catcher, Henry Hunter, to a minor league deal. Hunter, who went undrafted, spent two seasons at UAB and two at Georgia, slashing .233/.349/.428 with 49 extra-base hits over his four seasons in college.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 3

Ke’Bryan Hayes wins NL Gold Glove Award for work at 3B

Defense has never really been the calling card for the Cincinnati Reds, at least not of late. This is the same franchise with the same owner and a lot

Ryan Vilade News / Field Level Media / November 3

Rays acquire OF Ryan Vilade from Reds for cash

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations on Monday. Vilade, 26, has batted .141 with one homer and five RBIs in 28 career games with four MLB teams since his 2021 debut.

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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 / Red Reporter / November 3

Hot Stove Links – Top trade targets & free agents

The season is over, the tee-times are booked, and the players who are the fuel and backbone of Major League Baseball are beginning their rest after the grueling eight-ish months of the daily grind.

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Michael Lorenzen News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 3

Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Hits Free Agent Market After Option Declined

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen is back on the free agent market after the Kansas City Royals declined their end of the $12 million mutual option, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 2

Reds Third Baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes Earns Coveted End-of-Season Honor

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes won the National League Gold Glove Award at third base for the second time in his career on Sunday night. Hayes came over to the Reds ahead of Major League Baseball's trade deadline.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 2

Reds Star Hunter Greene Helps Support Young Athletes With Generous Donation

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene is helping kids in need this holiday season by giving away free cleats to kids in Southern California. "With

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 2

Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Rhett Lowder Struggles in Arizona Fall League Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder struggled in his Arizona Fall League start on Saturday afternoon. The former first-round draft pick gave up three runs on three hits and two home runs over three innings.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 2

Sal Stewart's Breakout Season Signals a Bright Future in Cincinnati

Sal Stewart put together a season to remember in 2025. The 21-year-old began the season down in Double-A, with the Chattanooga Lookouts. In 80 games in Double-A, Stewart slashed .306/.377/.473 with 10 home runs, 19 doubles, and 44 RBIs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 1

Ian Gibaut, Santiago Espinal elect free agency

The Cincinnati Reds made make or break roster decisions with a pair of veterans over the past week, choosing to outright both right-hander Ian Gibaut and infielder/outfielder Santiago Espinal off the 40-man roster and assign them to AAA Louisville.

Santiago Espinal News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 1

Cincinnati Reds Veteran Infielder Elects Free Agency

Santiago Espinal has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cincinnati Reds earlier this week, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard.

Ian Gibaut News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 1

Cincinnati Reds Veteran Pitcher Elects Free Agency

After being outrighted by the Red earlier this week, veteran relief pitcher Ian Gibaut elected free agency. The 31-year-old appeared in 25 games for the Reds this season with a 4.62 ERA.

Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 31

MLB Rule Could Impact Matt McLain's Future With Cincinnati Reds

Super Two status is a rule that allows certain players to become arbitration-eligible one year earlier than usual. Normally, players need three full years of MLB service time to qualify for arbitration.

Santiago Espinal News / Red Reporter / October 31

Cincinnati Reds outright Santiago Espinal to AAA Louisville

Over the final 54 games in which he played during the 2024 season, Santiago Espinal hit .311/.361/.446 with 55 hits for the Cincinnati Reds. The utility infielder, never a huge source of offense, chipped in enough to be counted on in 2025 as a pretty valuable depth piece on the roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Reds Face Decision on Free Agent Starter Acquired at Deadline

In a bit of a surprising midseason move, the Cincinnati Reds brought in right-handed starter Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays last July in a three-team trade also involving the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cincinnati Reds News / New Baseball Media / October 30

2025 MLB Season Recap: Cincinnati Reds

The Reds won 83 games in Terry Francona’s first season as team manager. It was a six-game improvement from Cincinnati’s 2024 campaign. And thanks to the Mets’ late-season collapse, the Reds snuck into the playoffs.

Miguel Andujar News / Last Word On Sports / October 26

The Case for the Reds to Re-Sign a Steady-Hitting Righty

In a 2025 trade deadline that saw a few newcomers for the Cincinnati Reds, Miguel Andujar stood out as more than just a rental. His performance down the line of this past season has stirred the conversation: Should the Reds re-sign him?

Elly De La Cruz News / Yardbarker / October 25

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In theory, the 2025 season was a success for the Cincinnati Reds. However, they need more if they are going to take that next step and advance in the postseason.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Reds Could Look Into Upgrade at Utility Man Position

It’s no secret that in the modern game of baseball, versatility is critical to a team’s success. Managers and front offices like working with flexible lineups that can fit the matchup as best as possible, and utility men are becoming more and more valuable.