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The Cincinnati Reds have tripped over their own shoelaces to begin the offseason. Upgrades are (hopefully) still on the way, but a thought occurred to me today: I know exactly how they will spin it if they do not make a meaningful addition to the lineup.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 13

Three Players Reds Should Target After Missing Out on Kyle Schwarber

Cincinnati – I think I can speak for most fans. This offseason has been a disappointment up to this point. Missing out on signing Kyle Schwarber stinks.

Alexis Diaz News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 12

Former Reds All-Star Signs Deal With Rangers

Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star closer Alexis Diaz signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to ESPN.com's Jeff Passan. Diaz appeared in 196 games for the Reds over his career with 75 saves, 227 strikeouts, and a 3.21 ERA in 193 1/3 innings.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 12

Cincinnati Reds Sign Left-Handed Pitching Prospect

The Cincinnati Reds have signed left-handed pitcher Balwin Moreno to a minor league contract, per the team's transaction log. The 17-year-old is from San Juan De La Maguana, Dominican Republic.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 12

Nick Krall Makes Ridiculous Claim as Reds Fail to Address Biggest Need

After making the postseason for the first time since 2013 behind a dominant starting rotation, the Reds had one glaring need this offseason: an impact bat.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 12

MLB Analyst Believe Reds Should Trade Key Piece to Bolster Major Weakness

The Reds' biggest need this offseason is an impact bat to take the pressure off of guys like Elly De La Cruz, Tyler Stephenson, and Spencer Steer. Their only move so far this offseason has been re-signing closer Emilio Pagan to a two-year, $20 million deal.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 11

Biggest Losers: Reds Ripped for Free Agency Approach

After there were conflicting reports between ESPN's Jeff Passan and USA Today's Bob Nightengale about what the Reds actually were willing to offer Kyle Schwarber, Passan doubled down on his reporting on Thursday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 11

Report: Elly De La Cruz's World Baseball Classic Status Takes Surprise Turn

There are multiple reports out on Thursday afternoon that Elly De La Cruz may not be playing in the World Baseball Classic after all because did not get permission from the Reds "There are reports that Elly De La Cruz may not have received 'permission' from the Reds to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic," Shawn Spradling wrote on X.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 11

Reds Receive Backlash For Handling of Kyle Schwarber Situation

On Thursday, ESPN asked several of its insiders questions about the Winter Meetings. One question was, "Which team is under the most pressure to do something big after the meetings?" ESPN.com's Bradford Doolittle did not mince his words and said the Reds are under immense pressure to do something big before spring training arrives.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 11

Redsfest Lineup Gets Major Update

Cincinnati – On January 16, 2026, Redsfest returns for the first time in two years after renovations to the newly named Cincinnati Convention Center took place.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 10

Conflicting Reports Emerge About Reds' Offer to Kyle Schwarber

On Tuesday, after Kyle Schwarber had agreed to a new five-year, $150 million deal to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, it was reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN.com that the Reds were not able to offer what other teams were.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

A Potential Reds Trade Target in San Diego

Kyle Schwarber, seemingly the Cincinnati Reds’ main target in this year’s free agency, is off the board, as he re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 10

Reds Bring Back Familiar Face on Minor League Deal

Cincinnati – The Reds made a roster move on Tuesday, no it wasn't Kyle Schwarber. Left-handed pitcher Joel Valdez was signed to a Minor League contract.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 10

Reds Add Pair of Players in Minor League Portion of Rule 5 Draft

The Cincinnati Reds made a couple of selections in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings on Wednesday afternoon. Both are from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 10

Cincinnati Reds Lose Pitcher in Rule 5 Draft

The Reds did not make a selection during the Rule 5 draft on Wednesday afternoon. It was speculated that they may be interested in taking left-handed pitching to fill a need.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 10

Dusty Baker Weighs in on Reds' Approach in Free Agency

Reds fans were disappointed on Tuesday when Kyle Schwarber announced he was re-signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. Though the Reds gave a decent offer, fans were more disappointed when they heard the Reds offered $25 million less than the Phillies.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 10

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Makes Decision on World Baseball Classic

Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz is planning to represent Team Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to Dominican Republic manager Albert Pujols.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 10

Cincinnati Reds Interested in Trading for Two Different All-Stars

After Kyle Schwarber decided against taking a hometown discount from the Reds and re-signed with the Phillies on Tuesday, the Reds are apparently still looking for a way to add an impact bat.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

The Reds Miss Out on Kyle Schwarber, and the Bigger Picture

When the Cincinnati Reds were rumored to be in on Kyle Schwarber, it was a case of the stars aligning for Cincinnati. Born in Middletown, Ohio, a city of 51,000 people located 38 miles from Cincinnati, Schwarber publicly spoke fondly about the prospect of finishing his career playing for his hometown team.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

The Reds’ Potential Bullpen Breakout Star

With the re-signing of Emilio Pagan earlier this week, the Cincinnati Reds’ closer job is locked down for 2026. With them comfortably having Tony Santillan as their setup man, that leaves the back-end roles set in stone.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: Padres make big pitching decision

The San Diego Padres have seemingly answered one of their biggest offseason questions. However, the answer opens up more questions for a team looking to get back to the postseason in 2026.

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Kyle Schwarber News / Just Baseball / December 8

Kyle Schwarber Is a Dream Fit for the Cincinnati Reds

There’s a real argument for designated hitter Kyle Schwarber as the face of the free agent market this winter. Coming off of a second-place finish for National League Most Valuable Player, the 32-year-old is set for a lucrative contract this offseason.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 7

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Austin Hays News / Just Baseball / December 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Austin Hays

Despite being limited to just over 100 games in 2025, Austin Hays was just as productive as anyone in the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup as they made a push for the 2025 postseason.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Checking In on the Reds’ Top Prospects

The Cincinnati Reds’ farm system is one of the most talented in all of baseball. Some prospects had small stints in the big leagues in 2025, while some have an ETA of 2026, meaning the team will likely see tons of young faces.