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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.

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The one angle where the Cincinnati Reds offense excelled

The struggles of the Cincinnati Reds offense as a whole during the 2026 regular season has been documented well – here, there, and everywhere. The top-heavy nature of the lineup featured a back-beat that was mostly non-existent for months at a time, and overall the latter outweighed the former by season’s end.

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.

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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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 6

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Caps Career-Best Season With Major League Recognition

2026 was a career-best season for the Cincinnati Reds' star shortstop Elly De La Cruz. He recorded his first 30/30 season, a career high in batting average, a career low in strikeouts, and a career high in OPS, while also having his best season on the defensive side of the ball.

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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 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.

J.J. Bleday News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

Reds Should Be Careful About Handing JJ Bleday an Everyday Outfield Role Next Season

JJ Bleday was a cool story for the Cincinnati Reds in 2026. He got another opportunity after being non-tendered by the Athletics and, for a stretch, looked like someone who could become a real answer in an outfield that needed help.

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.

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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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 4

3 Underrated Reds Prospects to Keep an Eye on This Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds ended the 2026 season in disappointing fashion. After the first month of the season, they never posed a serious threat for the postseason.

Ken Griffey News / Kicks on SI / October 4

Nike Air Griffey Max 1 'Cincinnati Reds' Returns for MLB Playoffs

The Cincinnati Reds fell well short of the postseason, but baseball fans in Cincy still have reason to celebrate this October. Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr.'s signature Nike sneakers return in a Reds-inspired colorway for the first time in 15 years for the MLB Playoffs.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 3

Two Reds' Rookies Could Be the Answer to Major Questions Entering the Offseason

The 2026 season did not go the way the Cincinnati Reds had hoped for it to go. After reaching the playoffs in 2025 in manager Terry Francona's first season

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 3

Projected Arbitration Salaries for Reds in 2027

It's everyone's favorite time of the year! Well, for a few fan bases at least. The Cincinnati Reds are on the outside looking in as October baseball begins.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 3

One Offseason Mistake the Cincinnati Reds Cannot Afford to Repeat

The 2026 MLB regular season is over. The Cincinnati Reds once again failed to qualify for the postseason for the 13th time in the last 20 years, and they haven't won a playoff series since 1995.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 3

Nick Krall Doubles Down on Trade Made for Underperforming Reds Infielder

The Cincinnati Reds are on the sideline once again in October. A season removed from stumbling into a postseason berth, the Reds would not be struck by lightning twice.

Michael Toglia News / Viral Sports News / October 2

Cincinnati Reds Lose 28-Year-Old Power Bat to AL Team

The Cincinnati Reds’ Michael Toglia chapter lasted barely a month of big-league games, and it closed Friday when the Seattle Mariners claimed the switch-hitting first baseman off waivers, via the MLB transaction log.

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.

Rhett Lowder News / Just Baseball / September 30

Rhett Lowder’s Struggles Changes the Reds’ Rotation Outlook

If you asked fans what the strength of the Cincinnati Reds team was heading into the 2026 season, I’m sure most would say the rotation. Having Elly De La Cruz on your team is always going to pull eyes away from other areas, but the rotation was really the only reason the Reds made the playoffs in 2025.

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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Sal Stewart News / Yardbarker / September 17