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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.

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Reds Lose Power Hitter to Mariners After Injury Cut His Season Short

Michael Toglia’s time with the Cincinnati Reds is over. The Seattle Mariners claimed the first baseman and outfielder off waivers, giving him a new opportunity after an injury cut his season short.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2

Projecting the Cincinnati Reds 2027 Starting Rotation

Heading into the 2026 season, pitching was supposed to be a bright spot for the Cincinnati Reds. However, that turned out not to be the case. Hunter Greene dealt with injuries before eventually having Tommy John surgery.

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Will Benson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2

Reds Lose Fan Favorite Outfielder to Free Agency After Roller Coaster Season

The Cincinnati Reds are facing some tough decisions this offseason. There are some arbitration-eligible players who might not be worth tenuring a contract to.

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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 2

Three Reds' Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

The Cincinnati Reds are going into one of their most important, and possibly their most difficult offseasons since 2021. They have a significant amount of salary tied to Ke'Bryan Hayes, along with the potential of picking up Eugenio Suarez's option and a potential $23 million qualifying offer for Brady Singer.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2

Nick Krall Sends Clear Message About Reds Starting Pitcher Getting in Better Shape

The Cincinnati Reds' 2026 season came to a disappointing close this past Sunday. A season that began with a lot of promise was basically cooked before the MLB All-Star Game.

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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

Nick Krall’s Comments on Noelvi Marte Raise Serious Questions About His Future With the Reds

After Noelvi Marte changed positions from third base to right field in the middle of the 2025 season, it was starting to look like he was their right fielder of the future.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

Reds Top Prospect Alfredo Duno Set to Fulfill Childhood Dream With Winter Ball Homecoming

The 2026 regular season is now over, which means Reds players are entering their offseason. Also, the Reds Minor Leaguers are getting ready for their offseason as well.

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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 1

Reds to Bring Back Key Coach Despite Poor Offensive Results in 2026

The Cincinnati Reds are making changes to their coaching staff following a disappointing 75-87 season. Earlier on Thursday, the Reds announced that pitching coach Derek Johnson will not return for the 2027 season.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

Phil Castellini Addresses Reds Fans, but His Message Only Raises More Questions About Ownership

On Thursday morning, Phil Castellini, Nick Krall, and Brad Meador all met with the media to discuss the 2026 season. Castellini rarely appears at these press conferences, but he acknowledged that the organization fell short of expectations this season.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

Reds Confirm Derek Johnson Will Not Return, Begin Search for New Pitching Coach

The Cincinnati Reds will have a new pitching coach next season. Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall confirmed that Derek Johnson will not return after taking a personal leave of absence in June.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Will Not Return To Reds

Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson, who has been away from the team for personal reasons, will not return to the club in 2027, president of baseball operations Nick Krall announced this morning (via FOX 19’s Charlie Goldsmith).

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

What a Successful Cincinnati Reds Offseason Actually Looks Like

Just like that, another disappointing Cincinnati Reds season has come and gone. One year after a playoff berth, the Reds are sitting on their couches this fall, watching others chase baseball's greatest prize.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Cincinnati Reds Lose Long-Time Outfielder to Free Agency

TJ Friedl’s Cincinnati Reds tenure is ending the way so many long organizational stories do: not with a clean break, but with paperwork. The Cincinnati outfielder was designated for assignment on Sept.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Cincinnati Reds Predicted to Poach Polarizing Yankees Slugger

For the Cincinnati Reds, the most interesting name in a recent survey of free agents who watched their markets shrink could be New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, the two-time Gold Glove center fielder whose qualifying-offer season with the Yankees did not deliver the second-act power explosion clubs hoped to see.

Rhett Lowder News / Field Level Media / September 26

Reds' starter Rhett Lowder baffles Blue Jays to even series

Rhett Lowder pitched six scoreless innings Saturday afternoon and the visiting Cincinnati Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1. Lowder (7-12) allowed three hits and two walks with two strikeouts to finish the season with a 5.74 ERA.

Sal Stewart News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart Combine for Franchise History in Lost Reds Season

The Cincinnati Reds may be out of the postseason, but Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart are giving the franchise plenty to look forward to. The young stars reached another milestone Friday, becoming the first pair of Reds teammates age 24 or younger to each record at least 30 home runs in the same season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Reds Make Season-Ending Move With 6 Games Left

The Cincinnati Reds have made a season-ending move with only six games remaining on the 2026 schedule. Cincinnati placed right-handed reliever Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.

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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