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Former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims has signed a deal with the Chicago White Sox. Sims came over to the Reds in 2018 when Cincinnati sent outfielder Adam Duvall to the Atlanta Braves.

Adolfo Sanchez News / Red Reporter / February 1

Adolfo Sanchez is the #14 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system!

Adolfo Sanchez repeated a level by staying in the Dominican Summer League again in 2025, doing so after a somewhat disappointing season there in 2024 where he posted just a .701 OPS as a 17 year old.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Austin Hays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31

White Sox To Sign Austin Hays

The White Sox have agreed to a deal with outfielder Austin Hays, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports. The one-year deal will pay Hays $6MM, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, and the contract will be official following a physical. Hays is represented by the MAS+ Agency.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Mock Trade Has Reds Making Risky Move to Address Key Weakness

Nick Krall and the Reds' front office have openly said they're still looking for ways to improve the offense ahead of the 2026 season. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller proposed a trade idea that would hurt Cincinnati's pitching depth but would instantly improve their offense.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Three Cincinnati Reds Prospects Fans Need to Know Before the 2026 Season

The Reds have a few players on their top-30 prospect rankings that could make the big league club at some point this season. Today, I want to focus on a couple of players that are currently outside of the top-30 that I believe can make a jump onto the rankings this season: Hansel Jimenez, Pablo Nunez, and Stharlin Torres.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Wins Rookie of the Year Award

Cincinnati Reds prospect Drew Davies has won the Australian Baseball League Rookie of the Year award. Davies played in 39 games for the Adelaide Giants in the ABL and slashed .276/.366/.370 with 10 extra-base hits.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Is It Time for Elly De La Cruz to Switch Positions? Here's What Reds Should Do

When the Reds promoted Elly De La Cruz in June 2023, there was one player that was constantly mentioned in comparisons from inside the organization and in the media: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Reds Prospect’s Long Awaited Return

The 2024 season was quite a miserable one for the Cincinnati Reds. They weren’t an awful team, but they weren’t good either. They finished fourth in the NL Central with a 77-85 record despite heading into the year with postseason aspirations.

Joey Votto News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Cincinnati Reds Legend Joey Votto Returning to Baseball in New Role

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto is being hired by NBC Sports for its coverage of Major League Baseball, according to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports.

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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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 29

2025 MLB Farm Review: Cincinnati Reds

The Reds made it back to the playoffs in 2025, thanks in large part to the young nucleus constructed over the last few years. That nucleus grew in 2025, thanks to the ascension of Chase Burns and Sal Stewart from prospects to Major League talent.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Louisville Bats Announce Coaching Staff for 2026 Season

The Louisville Bats, the Cincinnati Reds' minor league Triple-A affiliate, announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. The full coaching staff

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Why a Reds Coach Is Confident in Elly De La Cruz's Next Step

Spring Training is approaching quickly. On Wednesday, Cincinnati Reds bench coach Freddie Benavides joined The Stone Shields Show and discussed a number of different topics.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Former Reds' First Round Draft Pick Poised to Build on 2025 Success

CINCINNATI – 2025 was an all-around improvement for the 24-year-old outfielder Austin Hendrick. Hendrick was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds.

Darren McCaughan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 28

Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Veteran Pitcher to Minor League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran pitcher Darren McCaughan to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to Charlie Goldsmith.

Charlie Barnes News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Cubs Sign Charlie Barnes To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and left-hander Charlie Barnes have agreed to a minor league deal, according to the transactions tracker on Barnes’s MLB.com profile page. Tread Athletics reported the deal earlier this month.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 28

Why Joining the Reds Feels Like a Full-Circle Moment for This Reliever

The Cincinnati Reds had multiple priorities this offseason and one of them was improving the bullpen. On paper, it seems like they've done that, re-signing Emilio Pagan, adding right-handed pitcher Pierce Johnson, and adding left-handers Brock Burke and Caleb Ferguson.

Matt McLain News / Just Baseball / January 28

Are the Reds Wise to Count on a Matt McLain Rebound?

Fresh off a scrappy playoff berth in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds will again be looking to reach the postseason in 2026. Their roster is one of the league’s youngest, built around star shortstop Elly De La Cruz and starting pitcher Hunter Greene alongside a strong supporting cast.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25

Reds Sign Davis Daniel, Anthony Misiewicz To Minor League Deals

The Reds have signed right-hander Davis Daniel and southpaw Anthony Misiewicz to minor league deals, according to the transactions trackers on their respective MLB.com player pages.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Hidden Gems in Reds Non-Roster Invitees for Spring Training?

One of the more fun aspects of the waning months of the offseason is seeing the non-roster invitees to Spring Training. There’s always a mixture of young prospects looking to gain their first bit of Major League Baseball experience by competing against (some, not all) big leaguers for the first time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 25

Three sneaky-good moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster

These are three moves that can shake up the Bombers' roster and stop them from fielding the same nine as before.

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report

Darvish decision can make drastic impact on the Padres

Ronald Acuna Jr. sparks position change rumors with his latest post

Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet

A’s had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

Cincinnati Reds News / New Baseball Media / January 24

Reds 2026 Spring Training Invites Include Cam Collier, Ex-MLB Pitchers

The Reds were one of several teams on January 23 to announce which prospects would be headed to 2026 Spring Training camp as non-roster invitees. Cincinnati’s NRI list is heavy on former Major Leaguers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / January 22

Top Reds Prospects Who Could Make An Impact in 2026

As the offseason has dragged on, with more star players signing with teams like the Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Mets, several fan bases have been left wondering how their teams will be reinforced to compete with the league’s star-studded rosters.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Reds Roster Expectations: Bullpen Edition

The Cincinnati Reds‘ bullpen is perhaps the most different part of the roster compared to last year. Many trades were made, but there will also be prominent relievers returning as well.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / January 19

Top Notes From the Cincinnati Reds’ ZiPS Projections for 2026

The 2025 season was a rollercoaster for Cincinnati Reds fans. At times, this team looked like a surefire seller, and other times, it had the pitching to make a playoff run.