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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 1

Why the Reds Bringing Back Eugenio Suárez Was a Smart, High-Upside Move

The Cincinnati Reds desperately needed a power bat, and they finally landed one, with Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agreeing to a one-year, $15 million contract according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 1

Cincinnati Reds Make Free Agent Splash, Signing All-Star Power Hitter to Bolster Lineup

The Reds knew they needed to add a big bat to their lineup this offseason. That's exactly what they did on Sunday when they agreed to sign Eugenio Suárez to a one-year, $15 million contract according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 1

Cincinnati Reds add needed power bat in Eugenio Suarez

Third baseman Eugenio Suarez spent seven years as a member of the Cincinnati Reds. He is reportedly returning for at least one more year. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Reds and Suarez have agreed to terms on a one-year, $15 million contract.

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Eugenio Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Reds Sign Eugenio Suarez

Eugenio Suarez is returning to Cincinnati, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the slugger has signed a one-year, $15MM deal with the Reds that includes

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 1

Former Cincinnati Reds Reliever Signs With Chicago White Sox

Former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims has signed a deal with the Chicago White Sox. Sims came over to the Reds in 2018 when Cincinnati sent outfielder Adam Duvall to the Atlanta Braves.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Adolfo Sanchez News / Red Reporter / February 1

Adolfo Sanchez is the #14 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system!

Adolfo Sanchez repeated a level by staying in the Dominican Summer League again in 2025, doing so after a somewhat disappointing season there in 2024 where he posted just a .701 OPS as a 17 year old.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / January 31

Community Prospect Rankings: #14 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system

Leo Balcazar landed in spot #13 in this year’s Community Prospect Rankings here at Red Reporter, doing so after putting a major injury that required surgery further into the rear-view mirror and once again looking more like his previous top-prospect self.

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Austin Hays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31

White Sox To Sign Austin Hays

The White Sox have agreed to a deal with outfielder Austin Hays, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports. The one-year deal will pay Hays $6MM, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, and the contract will be official following a physical. Hays is represented by the MAS+ Agency.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / January 30

Leo Balcazar is the #13 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system!

Look at Leo Balcazar running away with the vote for spot #13 in this year’s edition of the Community Prospect Rankings! Perhaps that’s an indictment of which prospects I included in this particular round of voting.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Mock Trade Has Reds Making Risky Move to Address Key Weakness

Nick Krall and the Reds' front office have openly said they're still looking for ways to improve the offense ahead of the 2026 season. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller proposed a trade idea that would hurt Cincinnati's pitching depth but would instantly improve their offense.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Three Cincinnati Reds Prospects Fans Need to Know Before the 2026 Season

The Reds have a few players on their top-30 prospect rankings that could make the big league club at some point this season. Today, I want to focus on a couple of players that are currently outside of the top-30 that I believe can make a jump onto the rankings this season: Hansel Jimenez, Pablo Nunez, and Stharlin Torres.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Wins Rookie of the Year Award

Cincinnati Reds prospect Drew Davies has won the Australian Baseball League Rookie of the Year award. Davies played in 39 games for the Adelaide Giants in the ABL and slashed .276/.366/.370 with 10 extra-base hits.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 30

Is It Time for Elly De La Cruz to Switch Positions? Here's What Reds Should Do

When the Reds promoted Elly De La Cruz in June 2023, there was one player that was constantly mentioned in comparisons from inside the organization and in the media: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Reds Prospect’s Long Awaited Return

The 2024 season was quite a miserable one for the Cincinnati Reds. They weren’t an awful team, but they weren’t good either. They finished fourth in the NL Central with a 77-85 record despite heading into the year with postseason aspirations.

Joey Votto News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Cincinnati Reds Legend Joey Votto Returning to Baseball in New Role

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto is being hired by NBC Sports for its coverage of Major League Baseball, according to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 29

2025 MLB Farm Review: Cincinnati Reds

The Reds made it back to the playoffs in 2025, thanks in large part to the young nucleus constructed over the last few years. That nucleus grew in 2025, thanks to the ascension of Chase Burns and Sal Stewart from prospects to Major League talent.

Matt McLain News / Just Baseball / January 28

Are the Reds Wise to Count on a Matt McLain Rebound?

Fresh off a scrappy playoff berth in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds will again be looking to reach the postseason in 2026. Their roster is one of the league’s youngest, built around star shortstop Elly De La Cruz and starting pitcher Hunter Greene alongside a strong supporting cast.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25

Reds Sign Davis Daniel, Anthony Misiewicz To Minor League Deals

The Reds have signed right-hander Davis Daniel and southpaw Anthony Misiewicz to minor league deals, according to the transactions trackers on their respective MLB.com player pages.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Hidden Gems in Reds Non-Roster Invitees for Spring Training?

One of the more fun aspects of the waning months of the offseason is seeing the non-roster invitees to Spring Training. There’s always a mixture of young prospects looking to gain their first bit of Major League Baseball experience by competing against (some, not all) big leaguers for the first time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 25

Three sneaky-good moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster

These are three moves that can shake up the Bombers' roster and stop them from fielding the same nine as before.

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report

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Cincinnati Reds News / New Baseball Media / January 24

Reds 2026 Spring Training Invites Include Cam Collier, Ex-MLB Pitchers

The Reds were one of several teams on January 23 to announce which prospects would be headed to 2026 Spring Training camp as non-roster invitees. Cincinnati’s NRI list is heavy on former Major Leaguers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / January 22

Top Reds Prospects Who Could Make An Impact in 2026

As the offseason has dragged on, with more star players signing with teams like the Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Mets, several fan bases have been left wondering how their teams will be reinforced to compete with the league’s star-studded rosters.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Apex Sports / January 18

Elly De La Cruz Turned Down The Largest Contract In Reds History

Elly De La Cruz reportedly turned down what would’ve been the most significant contract in Cincinnati Reds history. The Reds are notoriously known for being extremely cheap, but have shown effort when it comes to retaining one of their homegrown superstars.

Elly De La Cruz News / Yardbarker / January 17