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Elly De La Cruz Entered Superstar Status in 2026

In a year of high expectations, the Cincinnati Reds fell well short of their goals. Finishing last in the NL Central and 13 games from a wild-card spot, it was a lost season in Cincinnati. After a promising start to the season, the year that started great turned into a year to forget.

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The Cincinnati Reds Are Giving Elly De La Cruz Little Reason to Stay

The Cincinnati Reds' 2026 season can be summed up with one word: disappointing. After a postseason appearance in 2025, the expectations were for more than a playoff appearance this year.

Joey Votto News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 16

Joey Votto Calls Out the Cincinnati Reds for a Problem They Should Be Able to Fix

Since the end of the 2026 regular season, fans, media members, and former players have questioned the Cincinnati Reds’ direction. Now, Joey Votto is raising concerns about where the organization is falling short.

Oswaldo Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Reds quietly agree to contract with ex-Yankees player as postseason continues

The Cincinnati Reds quietly secured utility player Oswaldo Cabrera for 2027, agreeing Thursday to a one-year Major League contract that avoids salary arbitration while the postseason continues.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Joey Votto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Joey Votto further explains why Reds should consider Elly De La Cruz trade

The Cincinnati Reds did not meet their expectations this year. However, shortstop Elly De La Cruz enjoyed a huge season. He won’t win the National League MVP given the presences of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani, but De La Cruz will earn some MVP votes nonetheless.

Tyler Stephenson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 15

MLB Insider Names This Cincinnati Reds Player One of the Most Underrated Free Agents

The Cincinnati Reds enter the offseason with several important decisions to make regarding their roster. They have several players who are entering the offseason as free agents.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 15

Reds’ Latest Signing Is Another Reminder of Why Their Offensive Philosophy Needs to Change

The Cincinnati Reds are bringing back Oswaldo Cabrera on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. The move keeps another familiar face in the organization, but it does little to address the biggest concern with this roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 15

Reds Sign Ex-Yankees Infielder After Short Stint in Cincinnati Last Season

The Cincinnati Reds made a few late-season additions this year as they looked to build for the future. One of the players they added was former New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera after New York cut ties with him late in the year.

Oswaldo Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Reds Avoid Arbitration With Oswaldo Cabrera

The Reds announced that they have agreed to a one-year, Major League contract with utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera. The signing allows the two sides to avoid salary arbitration, and MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon reports that Cabrera will earn $1MM in guaranteed salary plus up to $200K in bonuses related to plate appearances.

Carlos Sanchez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Reds Prospect Could Force Key Roster Decision With Strong Arizona Fall League Performance

MLB Pipeline has named five Arizona Fall League participants who could earn a spot on the 40-man roster. The Arizona Fall League is an opportunity for players who missed significant time due to injury to get more reps.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Reds Rookie Sal Stewart Moves One Step Closer to Major Honor After Impressive Season

Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart was the Reds’ most productive player for the majority of the 2026 season, putting together a historic rookie campaign.

Tejay Antone News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Tejay Antone Robbed of Comeback Award Recognition After Remarkable Season With the Reds

Tejay Antone came back from three Tommy John surgeries and put together a great season for the Cincinnati Reds. Apparently, that wasn't enough to even make him a finalist for the Players Choice National League Comeback Player of the Year Award.

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Luke Holman News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Two Reds Prospects Stand Out in Arizona Fall League, Including a Name Fans May Have Forgotten

Arizona Fall League has been underway for a couple of weeks now and two Reds' prospects impressed on Tuesday afternoon. Pitching prospect Luke Holman started for Peoria.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

One Bold Cincinnati Reds Trade That Actually Makes Sense

While the Cincinnati Reds need to improve their offense this offseason, they also should focus on improving their pitching staff and there is one bold trade that makes sense.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

The Biggest Thing Separating the Cincinnati Reds from the Remaining MLB Contenders

To be honest, it's been hard to watch the MLB Postseason. Watching the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Guardians, and Tampa Bay Rays compete for a championship can make a small-market team fan very jealous.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

Reds Tabbed as Potential Landing Spot for Yankees All-Star in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds need to make some big moves this offseason if they want a chance to sustain success over the next few years. This season was a disaster, but they could bounce back in a big way if they make the right moves this offseason.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Cincinnati Reds Named Stunning Destination for 2-Time All-Star

The Cincinnati Reds enter another winter with a hole at second base and a fan base that has grown tired of watching the front office explain why the next move has to wait.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Trade Rumors Take Another Turn

The only reason Elly De La Cruz’s name is floating anywhere near the New York Yankees this winter is because the Cincinnati Reds have not yet convinced him to stay.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 8

The Cincinnati Reds’ Catching Situation Is Dire

The Cincinnati Reds‘ season has come and gone, and we are once again focusing on next year’s roster at the beginning of October. This season was similar to years past, when the Reds lacked enough talent and depth to push for the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 7

Cincinnati Reds Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 6

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / October 6

Three questions facing the Cincinnati Reds this offseason

The Reds may be at a crossroads.

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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.

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.

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.

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Elly De La Cruz Is a Superstar

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