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Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Designated for Assignment by Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Dauri Moreta. Moreta pitched in 39 games for the Reds in 2021 and 2022. The right-hander had a 5.14 ERA in 42 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 19

ZiPS projections see 2026 Cincinnati Reds as just about average

Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs (hi, Dan!) and his basement supercomputer have been hard at work getting the ZiPS projections for the 2026 season ready, and today marked the drop of those for the Cincinnati Reds.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 19

Sean Casey Expects Reds to Make Strong Push to Sign Top Free Agent

Free agency has officially started and the Reds have yet to make any moves. Cincinnati Reds legend Sean Casey was on MLB Network on Tuesday and thinks the Reds will make a run at slugger Kyle Schwarber.

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MLB News / Red Reporter / November 19

Cross Taylor Ward off Cincinnati’s offseason shopping list

Since Jesse Winker was dealt to the Seattle Mariners after the 2021 MLB season, the Cincinnati Reds have leaned hard into refusing to address their corner outfield situation long-term.

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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.

Jake Fraley News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 19

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment on Tuesday by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays had just claimed Fraley off waivers earlier this month.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Reds select three players to 40-man roster, designate Carson Spiers

Infielders Edwin Arroyo and Leo Balcazar had their contracts selected from Double-A Chattanooga, while outfielder Hector Rodriguez was selected from Triple-A Louisville.

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

Report: Cincinnati Reds Make Important Decision on Top 10 Prospect

The Cincinnati Reds protected their eighth-ranked prospect ahead of Tuesday's deadline, according to Francys Romero. Shortstop Edwin Arroyo was officially added to the 40-man roster, avoiding the possibility of being selected in Major League Baseball's Rule 5 Draft.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Designated for Assignment

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the New York Mets this week. Montas, 32, was 4-8 with a 5.01 ERA in 19 starts for the Reds during the 2024 season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

Reds Division Rival Reportedly Eyeing Top Free Agent

Free agency is here, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly trying to make a run at signing free agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. The Cincinnati native slashed .240/.365/.563 with 81 extra-base hits, including a league-leading 56 home runs.

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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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

A Blind Comparison the Cincinnati Reds Can't Ignore

The Cincinnati Reds are in need of some lineup improvements, specifically in the middle of their lineup. There are elite players who may be priced out of the Reds market and there are some players coming off down years, for one reason or another, that have shown in the past they are capable bats.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 18

MLB Analyst Suggests Reds Could Re-Sign Veteran Free Agent

Free agency has officially begun, and the Reds have had eight players enter free agency. Those eight players are Nick Martinez, Wade Miley, Emilio Pagan, Zack Littell, Austin Hays, Brent Suter, Miguel Andujar, and Scott Barlow.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / November 18

Top Lefty Bats That Would Be Great Additions for the Reds

The rumors are already swirling around the Cincinnati Reds. Hunter Greene and Brady Singer have seen their names floated in rumors while the Reds’ projected budget seems to be shrinking.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Reds' Top Prospect Caps Off Arizona Fall League With Award-Winning Performance

The Arizona Fall League concluded on Friday, November 14, with the Surprise Saguaros defeating the Peoria Javelinas 9-4 in the championship finale. Reds' catching prospect and the organization's number two prospect ended the season on fire.

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Spencer Steer Will Mash in 2026, but Major Question Remains

The Cincinnati Reds had a very mid year at the plate. Only a few players posted above-average years at the dish, with no one really going off. Spencer Steer faced injury and a very slow start to his 2025 and will look to break out next year.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Retires, Hired as Rangers First Base Coach

The Texas Rangers have hired former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Travis Jankowski as their first base coach. The 34-year-old played in 21 games for the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Mets during the 2025 season, slashing .244/.286/.289 with two extra-base hits and two stolen bases.

Miguel Cairo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Hired by Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are hiring former Cincinnati Reds infielder Miguel Cairo as their infield coach, reports Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The 51-year-old took over as the Washington Nationals' interim manager in July after Davey Martinez was fired.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Reds Closer Emilio Pagán Generating Buzz; Nick Krall Talks Potential Return

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan is officially a free agent and he's drawing interest from at least 10 teams, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Emilio Pagan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 16

Emilio Pagan receiving interest from 'at least 10 teams'

Free-agent reliever Emilio Pagan is a popular figure now that the market has opened, as Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes that “at least 10 teams” have reached out to Pagan and his reps at the Ballengee Group.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 16

Cincinnati Reds Release Minor League Pitcher

The Cincinnati Reds have released minor league left-handed pitcher Bryan Diaz, according to the team's transaction log. The 22-year-old appeared in 12 games for the Reds Dominican Summer League team in 2023.

Kristopher Negron News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 16

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Hired as Pittsburgh Pirates Bench Coach

Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Kristopher Negron was hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates to be their bench coach, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Negron, 39, has spent the last four seasons as a coach with the Seattle Mariners.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / November 14

3 Value Free Agents Reds Should Target In 2026

The Cincinnati Reds, after a brief and disappointing 2025 playoff appearance, have an important free agency period ahead of them. They may decide to make

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

The Reds Have an Embarrassment of Riches at Catcher Next Season

It was a tale of two seasons for both Cincinnati Reds catchers in 2025. On one hand, newcomer Jose Trevino had a blistering start to the season at the plate that earned him a nice three-year, $15 million extension.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Reds hire Oscar Marin as bullpen coach

The Reds on Thursday announced the hiring of Oscar Marin as their new bullpen coach. Marin, who served as the Pirates’ pitching coach from 2020-25, will take over for Matt Tracy, who’s moved from bullpen coach to assistant pitching coach.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / November 11

Reds POBO addresses Hunter Greene trade rumors with cryptic answer

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Spencer Steer News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Reds Have a Tough Call on Maintaining or Trading Utilityman

For three seasons now (excluding 28 games in 2022), Spencer Steer has been consistently penciled into the Cincinnati Reds lineup. With him set to make $4 million in 2026 in his first year of arbitration, some questions have arisen regarding his future with the team.