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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.

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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.

Jarren Duran News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 8

This Former All-Star Could Be Worth a Look as the Reds Search for Answers in the Outfield

The Cincinnati Reds desperately need outfield help this offseason, and Jarren Duran could be worth a look if the Boston Red Sox are willing to move him for the right price.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 8

The Cincinnati Reds Player They Should Be Building Around in 2027

The Cincinnati Reds have seen better days. It's been 14 years since they last won a playoff game, beating the San Francisco Giants on October 7th, 2012.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 7

The Cincinnati Reds Player Most Likely To Be Traded This Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds had a disappointing 2026 season. After reaching the postseason for the first time in a 162-game season in 12 years in 2025, they were only able to win 75 games and finished in last place in the National League Central, failing to reach the postseason.

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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 7

Cincinnati Reds Make Bold Coaching Decision After Another Season of Offensive Struggles

Bringing back most of the same offensive coaching staff after the season the Cincinnati Reds just had is a bold choice. That does not mean a coaching change would have fixed everything.

Noelvi Marte News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 7

Noelvi Marte Joins Growing List of Cincinnati Reds Players Heading to Dominican Winter League

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is over. And the Cincinnati Reds did not qualify for the playoffs. But that does not mean that a handful of Reds won't be playing in October.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 7

Breakout Reds Prospect Making Waves in Arizona Fall League This Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds have quite a few prospects in their farm system who could make waves over the next year or two, and they desperately need things to go their way.

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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 6

The Case for the Reds Being Aggressive This Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds are not the only team preparing for a long winter. With lockout talks looming, baseball fans need to soak up all the postseason baseball they can before the calendar turns to 2027.

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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 / Yardbarker / October 6

Three questions facing the Cincinnati Reds this offseason

The Reds may be at a crossroads.

Five things we learned about the Reds in 2026

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 6

Reds Had a Chance to Build Trust With Fans, but One Frustrating Decision Got in the Way Again

I like to think I am fair when it comes to the Reds. I give them credit when they deserve it, and I’m willing to be critical when it’s warranted. That’s why I give Phil Castellini credit for showing up to the Reds’ end-of-year media availability alongside Nick Krall and Brad Meador.

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Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

Sal Stewart's Record-Setting Rookie Season Earns Major Recognition

If you were to ask anyone inside the Reds organization, I believe Sal Stewart exceeded all expectations that could have been asked of him in his rookie season.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

Reds Expected to Sign Top International Catching Prospect Drawing Alfredo Duno Comparisons

The Cincinnati Reds could add another promising catcher to their organization when the 2027 international signing period opens in January. Dylan Rodriguez, a catcher from Venezuela, is linked to the Reds in Ben Badler’s look at 10 top names to watch in the 2027 international signing class for Baseball America.

J.J. Bleday News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

Reds Should Be Careful About Handing JJ Bleday an Everyday Outfield Role Next Season

JJ Bleday was a cool story for the Cincinnati Reds in 2026. He got another opportunity after being non-tendered by the Athletics and, for a stretch, looked like someone who could become a real answer in an outfield that needed help.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

4 Under the Radar Pitching Prospects to Keep an Eye on in the Cincinnati Reds’ Farm System

If there was one thing that was supposed to be a strength for the Cincinnati Reds going into the 2026 season, it was starting pitching depth. That unfortunately was not the case, as the team dealt with a plethora of injuries to both starters and bullpen arms.

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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Leaves Arizona Fall League Game After Home Run Robbery Attempt

Arizona Fall League is officially underway and the Reds have multiple prospects participating, including outfielder Carter Graham. While playing left field on Sunday, Graham attempted to rob a home run in the sixth inning, but appeared to injure himself.

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 / 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 / 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).

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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