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Coming into this past offseason, it was clear that a main goal for Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall was to raise the floor of his ballclub.

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Reds send Rhett Lowder to mound Sunday with series vs. Red Sox on the line

The Cincinnati Reds got their first win of the 2026 on Saturday, and it came in dramatic fashion. Dane Myers laced a liner into LF in the Bottom of the 11th, and that was deep enough for TJ Friedl to race home from 2B ahead of the throw in from Boston Red Sox star Roman Anthony and give Cincinnati a 6-5 victory.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds First Baseman Sal Stewart Joins Frank Robinson on Exclusive List

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has been red-hot at the plate to start the 2026 season. He's 5-8 with three extra-base hits and a walk. On Saturday, Stewart hit his first home run of the season, crushing a ball over the center field wall.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds' Elly De La Cruz Predicted to Join Elite Club With Barry Bonds, Shohei Ohtani

The Cincinnati Reds have one of the best shortstops in the league with young superstar Elly De La Cruz. He's one of the best young infielders in the league, but the best part for the Reds is that he's only scratching the surface of what he could be.

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Connor Phillips News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Bullpen Bounce-Back Powers Reds to First Win of 2026

CINCINNATI -- Connor Phillips has pitched on plenty of big stages in his short time at the Major League level leading into this season. When he took the mound in the 10th inning against Boston, he was ready to silence the Red Sox' bats, and their momentum.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Dane Myers News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 28

Reds Hero Dane Myers Sounds Off After Walk-Off Hit vs. Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds have an early contender for their game of the year after beating the Boston Red Sox in heroic fashion on Saturday night. Knowing the Reds and how exciting their games can be, it's very unlikely that Saturday's game is the most exciting game of the year, but it was still quite a roller coaster ride for the Reds faithful.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 28

Reds Had Front Row Seat to CB Bucknor Disasterclass vs. Red Sox

This year, Major League Baseball introduced the ABS challenge system, which allows each team to utilize two challenges against balls and strikes throughout the course of the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 29

ABS challenge system exposed brutal day for umpire CB Bucknor

Fans might love it. Players might eventually learn to love it (if they do not already). But umpires are going to hate Major League Baseball's new ABS challenge system for balls and strikes. At least as long as it makes them look bad.

Luis Robert Jr. shows he's Mets' biggest X factor with his first big hit

Dylan Cease sets franchise record in first Blue Jays start

From bad to worse: Ranking MLB's most failed franchises since 2000

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MLB News / Sport Relay / March 28

Reds Notch First Victory in 11 Innings Over Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds secured their first win of the season, 6–5, in 11 innings over the Boston Red Sox inside Great American Ballpark Saturday. Matt McLain was hard to get out, going 3-for-4 with two walks.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 28

Cincinnati Reds Rally for Win in Extras After Squandering Lead vs Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 in extra innings on Saturday for their first win of the season. The Reds jumped out to an early lead, but a two-out, ninth-inning home run by Wilyer Abreu off of Emilio Pagan erased it and had all the makings of another heartbreaking finish.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28

Reds come through in 11th, beat Red Sox for first win of season

Dane Myers singled home automatic runner TJ Friedl from second base with the winning run to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox in 11 innings on Saturday in Cincinnati.

MLB News / Red Reporter / March 28

Reds walk off Red Sox in extra innings for first win of 2026

There was ample action in Great American Ball Park on Saturday, and the end result was a 6-5 victory by the Cincinnati Reds over the Boston Red Sox. Dane

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Reds’ Sal Stewart, Nick Lodolo receive injury updates before Red Sox game

There is rarely a straightforward path to success for the Cincinnati Reds. The modern-day version of the franchise travels a gravelly road rife with encumbrances.

Sonny Gray News / Red Reporter / March 28

Red Sox, old friend Sonny Gray stand in Reds way Saturday

It was January of 2019 when the Cincinnati Reds sent prospect Shed Long and a Competitive Balance pick to the New York Yankees to acquire right-hander Sonny Gray, the former Oakland A’s ace and 2015 All Star.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 28

Two Opening Day Concerns the Reds Can’t Ignore

CINCINNATI -- It's easy to overreact to the result of Opening Day, especially when the Reds are on the losing end. That's why they say winning cures all.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 28

One On One With Reds' Prospect Following Win on Opening Day

CINCINNATI – The Louisville Bats got off on the right foot on Friday night, led by a dominating performance by Chase Petty. I caught up with another Reds' prospect after the game, Trevor Kuncl.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 28

Reds Rookie Phenom Poised for Breakout Season After Huge Opening Day

The Cincinnati Reds are entering the spring with a lot of high hopes for their roster. They managed to make the postseason last season despite not having the payroll of other top teams around the league.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27

Reds in search of offense, hope to put chill on Red Sox

Playing conditions are expected to be vastly different for the second game of the season as the visiting Boston Red Sox take on the Cincinnati Reds Saturday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Pro Sports / March 27

Rowdy Cincinnati Reds Fans Charge At Police As Opening Day Celebrations Spiral Out Of Control

Crowds filled downtown Cincinnati on Thursday to celebrate Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds. What started as a fun day soon became tense as police responded to reports of fights and disorder.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Roster: 2026 vs 2025

Happy Opening Day to all the fellow baseball fans around the world! The long, drawn-out boredom of the offseason has officially come to an end, and fans no longer have to discuss theoreticals to curb their boredom.

Nick Lodolo News / Field Level Media / March 25

Reds place LHP Nick Lodolo (blister) on IL to begin season

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo will open the season in the injured list because of a blister issue, while right-hander Jose Franco was recalled Wednesday after he had been optioned to Triple-A.

Jose Franco News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Reds Recall Jose Franco For MLB Debut

The Reds announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled righty Jose Franco, who’d been optioned to Triple-A earlier in the week. Franco wasn’t originally slated

Nick Lodolo News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Nick Lodolo To Open Season On Injured List

The Reds will place starter Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list to begin the year, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The southpaw joins Hunter Greene in starting the season on the shelf.