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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.

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.

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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.

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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 / January 29

Louisville Bats Announce Coaching Staff for 2026 Season

The Louisville Bats, the Cincinnati Reds' minor league Triple-A affiliate, announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. The full coaching staff

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Why a Reds Coach Is Confident in Elly De La Cruz's Next Step

Spring Training is approaching quickly. On Wednesday, Cincinnati Reds bench coach Freddie Benavides joined The Stone Shields Show and discussed a number of different topics.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Former Reds' First Round Draft Pick Poised to Build on 2025 Success

CINCINNATI – 2025 was an all-around improvement for the 24-year-old outfielder Austin Hendrick. Hendrick was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds.

Charlie Barnes News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Cubs Sign Charlie Barnes To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and left-hander Charlie Barnes have agreed to a minor league deal, according to the transactions tracker on Barnes’s MLB.com profile page. Tread Athletics reported the deal earlier this month.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 28

Why Joining the Reds Feels Like a Full-Circle Moment for This Reliever

The Cincinnati Reds had multiple priorities this offseason and one of them was improving the bullpen. On paper, it seems like they've done that, re-signing Emilio Pagan, adding right-handed pitcher Pierce Johnson, and adding left-handers Brock Burke and Caleb Ferguson.

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.

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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 / January 27

Cincinnati Reds Interested in Signing Big Bat in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds have added outfielders Dane Myers and JJ Bleday this offseason, but many fans still feel they've yet to add the impact bat this team desperately needs.

Nick Lodolo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Talkin’ Yanks floats Yankees-Reds Nick Lodolo trade idea

As the New York Yankees continue building out their 2026 roster, more starting pitching help may be necessary for success. One option would be swinging a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.

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Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 27

Three Cincinnati Reds Prospects Earn Major Preseason Recognition

Three Cincinnati Reds prospects made ESPN.com's Top 100 prospect list that was released on Tuesday morning. Sal Stewart - No. 17 "Stewart was the 32nd pick in the 2022 draft out of a south Florida high school after being a notable prospect for almost his entire prep career," ESPN.com's Kiley McDaniel wrote.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 27

Two Cincinnati Reds Players Picked as Breakout Stars in 2026

CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz and Chase Burns are two fan favorites among Reds fans. They're both talented players and really good people off the field.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 26

Cincinnati Reds Release Two Minor Leaguers

The Cincinnati Reds have released outfielder Person Revierre and right-handed pitcher Sebastian Salazar. Revierre slashed .270/.411/.391 with 10 extra-base hits and seven stolen bases as a 17-year-old in 2024 with the DSL Rojos, but he did not play during the 2025 season.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 26

Three Reds Prospects Make Preseason Top 100 List

Three Cincinnati Reds prospects made Keith Law's Top 100 Prospects list. Sal Stewart - No. 19 "Stewart hit at every level he played in the minors, never posting an OBP below .377 at any stop, and capping his rise with 10 homers in 38 games in Triple A before his call-up to the majors in September," Law wrote.

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.