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On YouTubeCincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 26
Reds Waste Andrew Abbott’s Gem, Sal Stewart’s Big Day in Opening Day Loss
CINCINNATI -- In a game where there were only a combined three extra-base hits, the Red Sox utilized small-ball and timely hitting to scratch across three runs against the Reds' bullpen over the final three innings.
MLB News / Sport Relay / March 26
Red Sox Win Opening Day Matchup Over Reds 
The Boston Red Sox took the win over the Cincinnati Reds 3–0 to take the first game of the season at Great American Ballpark Thursday. The Red Sox notched their third straight opening day victory, as Garrett Crochet earned the win.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Garrett Crochet News / Red Reporter / March 26
Garrett Crochet, Red Sox shut down Reds on Opening Day
The Cincinnati Reds got a rock solid start by Andrew Abbott in his first career start on Opening Day. The left-handed All Star fired 6.0 IP of scoreless ball, but the problem was that the Boston Red Sox similarly had an All Star lefty on the mound in Garrett Crochet.
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.
T.J. Friedl News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 26
Cincinnati Reds Outfielder TJ Friedl Makes Noticeable Change for 2026 Season
Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl has changed his batting stance for the 2026 season. During the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox, broadcatsers JIm Day and John Sadak both discussed the reason why he made the change.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 26
Red Sox Manager Shares High Praise for Reds Pitching Before Opening Day
It's officially Opening Day in the Queen City! The Cincinnati Reds are ready to open the season with a game against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Following
Garrett Crochet News / Red Reporter / March 26
Cincinnati Reds play host to Garrett Crochet & Boston Red Sox
Opening Day in Cincinnati has finally arrived! After a long winter where we were left to ponder whether the Cincinnati Reds, who actually snuck into the playoffs for a minute in 2025, were going to take a giant leap forward in 2026 as their roster entered a fourth full year together post-rebuild.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 26
One Surprising Reds Player Not in Lineup on Opening Day
Opening Day is here and the Reds have released their lineup for their matchup against the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park. TJ Friedl | CF Matt
Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / March 26
Five Dumb Predictions for the 2026 Cincinnati Reds
When was the last time the Cincinnati Reds rolled into a season on such an upswing? They made the playoffs last year. Even after they did that, they didn’t immediately lose half their roster to free agency, or have their minuscule budget force them to trade away key stars.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 26
Three Bold Predictions for the Cincinnati Reds Ahead of the 2026 Season
After the long offseason, Opening Day is finally here. The Reds added more positional player depth this offseason, fine tuned their bullpen, and added a power bat in Eugenio Suarez.
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.
Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 26
Chase Burns Has Major Opportunity as Reds’ Injuries Mount
The Reds will take the field on Opening Day on Thursday without two of their best starting pitchers in Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. Both of them are dealing with injuries with the season starting this week.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 26
Honest Cincinnati Reds Season Preview: How Good Is This Opening Day Roster?
Cincinnati Reds Baseball is here, and [somewhat] big headlines carried the day this offseason. After sneaking into the playoffs in 2025, what would the Reds franchise do?
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day and for 2026 Season
Earlier this year, the Cincinnati Reds announced that their games would be broadcast by Major League Baseball followed by the announcement of launching Reds.TV.
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.
Rece Hinds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25
The Reds Player Who Helped Themselves Most in Spring Training
Rece Hinds got off to a fantastic start in his big league career in 2024 when he was surprisingly promoted to Cincinnati. In the first six games of his career, Hinds had eight extra-base hits, including five home runs.
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
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25
Eugenio Suarez begins second stint with Reds vs. Red Sox
Two of the most historically rich teams in professional baseball will open the 2026 season Thursday as the Cincinnati Reds host the Boston Red Sox. Both teams have loftier goals in 2026 after being eliminated in the wild-card round of the playoffs last season.
What Opening Day Means As a Cincinnati Reds Fan
CINCINNATI -- Nobody does Opening Day like Cincinnati. From the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, to the party outside on The Banks, to the pregame festivities inside Great American Ball Park, to the game itself, Opening Day has become a holiday in the Queen City and one of the best days of the year in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25
Cincinnati Reds Make Surprising Move, Promote Rookie to Active Roster
The Cincinnati Reds officially placed left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo on the injured list on Wednesday afternoon. In a corresponding roster move, they called up rookie Jose Franco from Triple-A Louisville.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24
Three National League MVP candidates not named Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani has dominated the MVP race in recent seasons. Here are three players who could dethrone him in 2026.
Cooper Bowman News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
A’s Trade Cooper Bowman To Rays
The Athletics and Rays announced a swap of minor league players. Infielder Cooper Bowman goes to Tampa Bay, while the A’s acquire right-handed reliever Gerlin Rosario.
Nick Lodolo News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Reds Announce Nick Lodolo News After Leaving Spring Training Game
The Cincinnati Reds are looking to make another trip to the MLB playoffs in 2026, and with the team’s offensive inconsistencies from last year, they will once again hope to lean on their pitching staff.
Eugenio Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22
Why Reds’ Eugenio Suarez is batting 5th after returning from WBC
With the Cincinnati Reds preparing for Opening Day next Thursday, the team is looking to make some noise in the 2026 season with the young players and additions the ball club has made.
Connor Phillips News / Just Baseball / March 22
Connor Phillips Is Facing a Make-or-Break Year for the Reds
When Connor Phillips joined the Cincinnati Reds as part of the Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suárez trade with Seattle, he came with plenty of intrigue. A second-round pick with wicked stuff and high strikeout potential, Phillips quickly climbed prospect rankings before falling off most radars entirely.
Elly De La Cruz News / Yardbarker / March 19
The gap between good and great for Elly De La Cruz
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is still one of the hardest players in baseball to pin down.
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