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The Cincinnati Reds announced multiple roster moves on Friday afternoon. They non-tendered catcher Will Banfield, right-handed pitcher Roddery Munoz, and right-handed pitcher Carson Spiers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / November 21

3 Cheap Free Agents Reds Should Target In 2026

The Cincinnati Reds are approaching a very significant offseason. Having just made the playoffs, they’ll need to make some tough decisions about the direction of the franchise. Would they rather sign a big-name player or opt for a cheaper option with more value?

Joey Votto News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 21

Reds Legend Joey Votto Expected to Return to Baseball in New Role

Former Cincinnati Reds legend and first baseman Joey Votto is drawing interest from several different MLB media partners, according to Front Office Sports.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Yasiel Puig News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 21

Former Reds Outfielder Yasiel Puig Speaks Out on the Brawl With the Pirates

In a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, 2019, a brawl broke out when the Pirates' dugout started chirping at reliever Amir Garrett during a mound visit.

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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 / November 21

National Personality Takes Bold Shot at Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds went 83-79 during the 2025 season and made the postseason for the first time since 2020 and just the second time since 2013. They haven't won a postseason series since 1995.

Gavin Lux News / Red Reporter / November 21

We’ll learn a lot about the 2026 Reds with today’s Gavin Lux decision

The deadline to tender contracts to all players in their pre-arbitration and arbitration years is this Friday evening, and it gives a perennial glimpse into how teams operate their budgets at the margins.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 21

Cincinnati Reds Should Sign This Veteran in Free Agency

While the majority of the Reds' fanbase would fall in love with the idea of signing a player of Kyle Schwarber's pedigree, the Reds are most likely not going to offer a contract that would command him.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 20

Former Reds All-Star Calls Out Team For How They Handled Elly De La Cruz Injury

On Wednesday night, Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall said Elly De La Cruz played through a partially torn quad in 2025. "Toward the end of July, he was dealing with a partially torn quad," Krall said.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 20

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz played with quad strain, per team president

On the surface, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz put together another standout All-Star campaign in 2025. However, the fact he was battling through a series injury makes his performance even more admirable.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 21

Three potential landing spots for Pete Alonso

Maybe the second time is the charm for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso.

Mets have surprising stance on Brandon Nimmo, Kodai Senga trades amid crucial offseason

Tigers' potential plan with Tarik Skubal could be a 'catastrophe' in this scenario

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 20

Kyle Schwarber Opens Up About Free Agency, Possibility of Joining Reds

Cincinnati native and free agent Kyle Schwarber was back in Cincinnati on Wednesday night and spoke to reporters about being back home and the possibility of signing with the Reds.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

Reds president makes a troubling revelation about Elly De La Cruz

Elly De La Cruz did not look like himself down the stretch of the season, and now we have a better idea of why that was the case. Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall appeared this week on “Reds Hot Stove League” and made a concerning revelation about the Reds star shortstop De La Cruz.