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Pirates, Reds turn to young pitchers with injured veterans out

Two teams with expectations to rise in the National League Central in 2026 meet for the first time Monday night when the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

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Sal Stewart, the world’s greatest hitter of baseballs

Sal Stewart hit 5 homers for the Cincinnati Reds once called upon for the stretch run of the 2025 season, and he backed it up with a pair of hits (and 4 RBI) in Cincinnati’s brief postseason play against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 30

Reds Top Outfield Prospect Already Emerging as Player to Watch

The Cincinnati Reds have a very exciting young roster this spring. Players like Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder, and Matt McLain are set to lead the way this spring.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 30

Reds Look to Build Momentum in NL Central Matchup: Pirates Series Preview

Coming off a successful first series of the 2026 season, the Cincinnati Reds now look ahead to a matchup with NL Central rival, the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 30

Louisville Bats Offense Takes Charge In Opening Series of 2026

CINCINNATI – In a season-opening three-game series, the Louisville Bats took the series in a three-game sweep versus the Omaha Storm Chasers. Friday's season opener saw dominant pitching from the start.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Everything You Need to Know From Reds' Opening Series Win Over Red Sox

CINCINNATI -- Last year, the Reds made the postseason by winning just 83 games. They never lost more than four straight, and they never won more than five straight.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds Rookie Sal Stewart Continues Historic Start to Career

Just when it feels like Sal Stewart can’t raise the bar any higher, he finds another way to impress. In Sunday's 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox, Stewart reached base all four times, going 2-2 with a double and two walks.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds’ New Lineup Approach Paying Off Early in 2026

CINCINNATI -- It felt like, for most of the time, during the 2025 season, that the Reds were trying to figure out who they were. Who fit where in the lineup,

MLB News / Sport Relay / March 29

Reds Take Opening Series With 3-2 Win Over Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds take the series with a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday inside Great American Ballpark. All the runs scored came courtesy of two players, as Wilyer Abreu and Eugenio Suarez were the only sources of runs in this contest.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds Get Late Heroics From Eugenio Suárez to Edge Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ballpark. With the win, the Reds improved to 2-1 while winning the series over the Red Sox.

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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.

Eugenio Suarez News / Field Level Media / March 29

Eugenio Suarez belts 3-run shot to lift Reds over Red Sox

Eugenio Suarez belted a three-run homer to wipe out a two-run deficit and lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox in the rubber game of the series Sunday.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / March 29

MLB Game Recap: Suarez Homer Gives Reds Series Win Over Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds wrapped up their three-game series today at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH. Connelly Early got the ball for the Red Sox, while Rhett Lowder got the ball for the Reds.

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MLB News / Red Reporter / March 29

Huge homer from Eugenio Suárez leads Reds past Red Sox

It had been a bit of a slow start to the season for Eugenio Suárez entering play on Sunday. It’s hard to fault him for it, of course, as he’d been away on the roller coaster that was Team Venezuela’s victory in the World Baseball Classic and had far from the typical spring training warm-up.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Eugenio Suarez announces Reds return with 431-foot home run

The Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox are playing the rubber match of their season-opening series at Great American Ballpark on Sunday. Both teams were eliminated in the Wild Card Series last year and are hoping for more from this season.

Rhett Lowder News / Red Reporter / March 29

Reds send Rhett Lowder to mound Sunday with series vs. Red Sox on the line

The Cincinnati Reds got their first win of the 2026 on Saturday, and it came in dramatic fashion. Dane Myers laced a liner into LF in the Bottom of the 11th, and that was deep enough for TJ Friedl to race home from 2B ahead of the throw in from Boston Red Sox star Roman Anthony and give Cincinnati a 6-5 victory.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds First Baseman Sal Stewart Joins Frank Robinson on Exclusive List

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has been red-hot at the plate to start the 2026 season. He's 5-8 with three extra-base hits and a walk. On Saturday, Stewart hit his first home run of the season, crushing a ball over the center field wall.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds' Elly De La Cruz Predicted to Join Elite Club With Barry Bonds, Shohei Ohtani

The Cincinnati Reds have one of the best shortstops in the league with young superstar Elly De La Cruz. He's one of the best young infielders in the league, but the best part for the Reds is that he's only scratching the surface of what he could be.

Connor Phillips News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Bullpen Bounce-Back Powers Reds to First Win of 2026

CINCINNATI -- Connor Phillips has pitched on plenty of big stages in his short time at the Major League level leading into this season. When he took the mound in the 10th inning against Boston, he was ready to silence the Red Sox' bats, and their momentum.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Just Baseball / March 29

How Exactly Does Nathaniel Lowe Fit on the Reds Roster?

Coming into this past offseason, it was clear that a main goal for Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall was to raise the floor of his ballclub.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 30

ABS challenge system exposed brutal day for umpire CB Bucknor

Fans might love it. Players might eventually learn to love it (if they do not already). But umpires are going to hate Major League Baseball's new ABS challenge system for balls and strikes. At least as long as it makes them look bad.

Luis Robert Jr. shows he's Mets' biggest X factor with his first big hit

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