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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 18

Cincinnati Reds Players Make One Thing Perfectly Clear During Redsfest

Just because it’s the offseason that doesn't mean fans stop evaluating players. In fact, they may evaluate them more in the months of November, December, and January, and Cincinnati Reds fans are no different.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 18

Hunter Greene Creates Unforgettable Moment for Reds Fan at Redsfest

During Hunter Greene's Q+A session with about 100 people at Redsfest over the weekend, he made a kid's day. According to Reds fan John Kaelin, the kid asked Greene how to throw a slider.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 18

Two More Cincinnati Reds Players Crack MLB Network’s Top 100 Players List

Earlier this week, MLB Network continued to reveal its top 100 players, this time revealing Nos. 60-41. Two Cincinnati Reds players made the list: Hunter Greene and Elly De La Cruz.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 17

Report: Multiple Teams Interested in Trading for Key Players on Reds Roster

The Cincinnati Reds have successfully added to their bullpen this offseason, but Nick Krall said last week that they are continuing to look for ways to improve their offense.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Reds Receiving Trade Interest In Starting Pitchers

The Reds’ excellent rotation was the biggest reason behind the team’s return to the playoffs in 2025, and rival teams have taken notice of this talent

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 17

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Reveals Status for World Baseball Classic

On Friday night at Redsfest, Elly De La Cruz revealed that he will not be playing in the World Baseball Classic, after originally committing to the event earlier in the offseason.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 17

Cincinnati Reds 2025 Draft Pick Opens Up on Tough Start to Professional Career

The Cincinnati Reds drafted Kien Vu out of Arizona State in the ninth round of the 2025 MLB draft. He was an All-American in college and put up excellent numbers offensively for a self-proclaimed defense-first player, batting .351 with a 1.062 OPS, 25 home runs, and 98 RBIs in his three years.

Edwin Arroyo News / Red Reporter / January 17

Community Prospect Rankings: #6 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system

Edwin Arroyo has a chance to fight his way onto the Cincinnati Reds roster at some point in 2026, and his elite defense likely means he’ll stick there for quite some time.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 17

Why Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Reds Record Breaking Offer

On Friday evening, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported that Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz turned down an offer that would have been the largest in franchise history.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Reds Roster Expectations: Starting Pitchers Edition

Amidst an offseason of trade rumors regarding Reds ace Hunter Greene, the rotation has remained largely the same. A few pieces here and there were changed, but the core of a proven, strong, starting rotation will once again toe the slab in Reds uniforms in 2026.

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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 / January 17

The Reds tried, and failed, to sign Elly De La Cruz to a record contract

It is impossible to start this conversation without highlighting that the agent for Cincinnati Reds superstar, Scott Boras, has spent an entire generation advising his best and brightest stars to eschew contract offers early in their careers in pursuit of more money down the line in free agency.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 17

Cincinnati Reds Announce 2025 Organization Award Winners

On Friday night, the Cincinnati Reds announced the 2025 Team Award winners at Redsfest. Joe Nuxhall Good Guy Award: Emilio Pagán Johnny Vander Meer Outstanding

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 17

Cincinnati Reds Win Total Feels Lower Than Expected

We have another reminder of the season drawing near as FanDuel has released their over/under totals for each MLB team. FanDuel has the Reds over/under at 81.5, right now.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / January 17

Reds star Elly De La Cruz turned down record contract extension

At 24, De La Cruz has put together an impressive resume in his three years in the big leagues.

Rays, Angels, Reds agree to three-team trade involving Gavin Lux

Mariners to acquire Yosver Zulueta from Reds

Reds add quality depth to bullpen in Pierce Johnson

Rockies deny pulling a petty move on infielder Kris Bryant

Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

Details emerge on Reds’ historic offer that Elly De La Cruz turned down

The Cincinnati Reds made Elly De La Cruz an unprecedented offer this week, but it was not enough to get him to sign on the dotted line.

Rays, Angels, Reds Agree To Three-Team Trade Involving Josh Lowe, Gavin Lux

Reds Designate Yosver Zulueta For Assignment

Reds add quality depth to bullpen in Pierce Johnson

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Elly De La Cruz Declined Franchise-Record Offer From Reds In 2025

The Reds made an unsuccessful effort at locking up Elly De La Cruz last spring. While details were sparse at the time, president of baseball operations Nick Krall revealed today the team made an official offer that would have topped their 10-year, $225MM franchise-record deal with Joey Votto.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Elly De La Cruz turned down Reds recording-breaking extension in 2025

The Cincinnati Reds have a nice young core that was good enough to get them into the postseason in 2025, and they are hoping to further build on that.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 16

Reds Don’t Want to Block Sal Stewart as Opportunity Emerges

With the Reds trading Gavin Lux to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night, it opened up a lot more playing time for Sal Stewart. At Redsfest on Friday afternoon, Terry Francona talked with the fans and spoke on how much they think of the young rookie.

Edwin Arroyo News / Red Reporter / January 16

Edwin Arroyo is the #5 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system!

Edwin Arroyo returned to the playing field for the 2025 season with AA Chattanooga after his 2024 season was lost to a shoulder injury (and subsequent surgery), and the results were more or less what you’d expect to see from a talented player with that kind of rust.