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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 16

Kirk Herbstreit’s Brutally Honest Group Chat Name Is All Too Relatable for Reds Fans

NFL and NCAA football analyst Kirk Herbstreit had some relatable words for Reds fans on Thursday's Bengals versus Steelers broadcast. With the Bengals leading 30-24 in the fourth quarter, Herbstreit brought the Cincinnati Reds.

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 16

Reds Face a Looming Shortstop Decision as Edwin Arroyo Ascends

The Cincinnati Reds acquired Edwin Arroyo, along with Noelvi Marte, Levi Stoudt, and Andrew Moore, in the Luis Castillo trade in 2022 with the Seattle Mariners.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / October 16

Who gets the next contract extension from the Cincinnati Reds?

Barring a major trade this offseason, the 2026 season will mark the fifth regular season in which Spencer Steer has appeared in a Cincinnati Reds uniform.

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How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 15

Cincinnati Reds Lose Key Piece of Coaching Staff to Arizona Diamondbacks

The Cincinnati Reds are losing a key part of their coaching staff to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cincinnati's third-base coach J.R. House is heading to Arizona to be their third-base coach, according to AZCentral's Nick Piecoro.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 15

Former Coach Reveals Reds Ownership Made Surprising Move During COVID

The Cincinnati Reds ownership group, the Castellinis, catch a lot of heat from fans, including me at times. However, when I had the chance to interview former Reds Pitching Director Kyle Boddy on Tuesday, he told a story that many of the fans or I had never heard before regarding the Castellinis.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Exclusive Interview: Kyle Boddy Opens Up About Reds, Hunter Greene, and Much More

We sat down for an exclusive interview with Kyle Boddy, the founder and owner of the baseball performance training system Driveline Baseball. The Cincinnati Reds hired Boddy in October of 2019 to be their Minor League Director of Pitching Initiatives/Pitching Coordinator.

Hunter Greene News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

Reds rumors: Hunter Greene could be traded to find offense

The Cincinnati Reds had a solid 2025 season, that ended in a National League Wild Card series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cincinnati is looking at how to reshape their roster for 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Unexpected Reds Prospect Climbs into MLB’s Top 30 Rankings

Jean-Pierre Ortiz primarily played shortstop in high school at IMG Academy, but also pitched occasionally. Scouts liked his arm strength and athleticism on the mound.

Hunter Greene News / Fastball on SI / October 14

These 3 Teams Should Be All In On Hunter Greene If Reds Trade Rumor Has Legs

A bit of trade buzz surrounding Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene has the potential to turn the Major League Baseball offseason upside-down. In a recent

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Arizona Fall League Update: Reds Top Prospects Impressing Early On

The first week of the Arizona Fall League is complete and Reds prospects are impressing early on. The Reds' prospects are playing for the Peoria Javelinas, who are 3-1 on the season.

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The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black players weren’t allowed in Major League Baseball. Before the recent advances in the United States’ relationship with Cuba, it was rare for Cuban players to escape their homeland.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / October 15

Three teams that should be in market for Schwarber this offseason

Three teams that should be in the market for Kyle Schwarber this offseason

Schwarber is coming off the best season of his career, which will serve him well heading into free agency.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 14

Four Cincinnati Reds Pitchers Expected to Be on Innings Limit in 2026

There is a lot of talk this offseason about how much pitching depth the Reds have in their organization, but it's important to note that several key pitchers are expected to be on an innings limit in the 2026 season.

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Chase Burns News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Chase Burns First Impression With The Reds

Chase Burns just wrapped up his first stint as a big leaguer for the Cincinnati Reds. The second overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft struggled a bit in a 13-game stint.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

Analyzing Hunter Greene's Future With Cincinnati Reds: Should They Trade Him?

Two Cincinnati Reds writers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, and Gordon Wttienmyer of The Enquirer both recently put out articles asking if the Reds may look at trading their ace, Hunter Greene.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

Reds Prospect Named Top Performer in Opening Week of Arizona Fall League

The first week of the Arizona Fall League is complete and one Cincinnati Reds prospect made MLB.com's "Top Performers" list. It was something of a lost year for Lowder, the seventh overall pick from the 2023 Draft, who was limited to 9 2/3 innings this season due to a spate of chronic injuries," MLB.com wrote.

Buck Farmer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

Cincinnati Reds Relief Pitcher Has Dominant Season In Return to Organization

Buck Farmer had a terrible season up until July 1, to say it bluntly. The 34-year-old signed with the Atlanta Braves on a minor league contract in February and was invited to spring training.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 13

Cincinnati Reds Re-Sign Former Phillies Draft Pick to Minor League Deal

The Reds have agreed to a new deal with minor league pitcher Julian Garcia, according to Ari Alexander. Garcia joined the Reds organization in late August and made three starts with the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 12

Unexpected Hero: MLB Analyst Looks Back at Reds’ Most Unlikely Postseason Star

MLB analyst Sarah Langs revisited Each team's most unlikely postseason hero in a recent article on MLB.com. For the Reds, that unlikely hero was Billy Bates.

Matt McLain News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Looking Back on Matt McLain’s 2025 Season

This season, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain saw his first regular big league action since his 2023 rookie campaign.. He logged an impressive 147 games, but his performance was anything but.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Emilio Pagan interested in returning to Cincinnati

After recording a career-high 32 saves in 2025, right-hander Emilio Pagán has expressed interest in rejoining the Cincinnati Reds. “I’d love to be back and run it back with them and take another run at it,” Pagán told Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 6

What We Learned From the 2025 Cincinnati Reds’ Season

For the first time since the 2020 season, and the first time in a full season since 2013, the Cincinnati Reds made the playoffs. Sure, the Mets helped them get there, and the Reds extended their playoff series win drought to over 30 years, but there’s still plenty to celebrate.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

Longtime catcher Curt Casali retires, joins Reds front office

In a move that wasn’t publicly reported earlier this season, longtime catcher Curt Casali retired and took a job in the Reds front office, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2