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Cincinnati Reds First Impressions Of 2026

It was a rough Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds as they were shut out en route to a 3-0 loss in front of a sold-out crowd, but they bounced back to take the next two from Boston.

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Cincinnati Reds Infielder Named National League Player of the Week

Reds rookie slugger Sal Stewart has been named the National League's Player of the Week for his play versus the Boston Red Sox. In the three-game series, Stewart posted an OPS of 2.069 with a home run, three doubles, and two RBIs.

Chase Burns News / Red Reporter / March 30

Chase Burns set for 2026 debut on Monday vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

You may recall some of the highlights (and lone true lowlight) of Chase Burns’ rookie campaign in 2025. He began his year in late June by striking out just about every single New York Yankee that came to the plate against him only to get lit up by a Boston Red Sox club in his second start (once they realized he was tipping his pitches).

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 30

Reds Truths and Lies: What's Real and What's Fake 3 Games Into Season

The Cincinnati Reds had a big series win over the Boston Red Sox to open the season, but there are still 159 games remaining. There were some positives and some negatives through the first three games of the season.

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Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 30

Cincinnati Reds Biggest Movers in Latest Power Rankings

The Cincinnati Reds took two out of three against the Boston Red Sox over the weekend behind good pitching, a huge series from rookie infielder Sal Stewart, and a clutch home run from Eugenio Suarez.

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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.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 30

One Early Indicator Suggests the Reds Offense Could Be Legit

The way-too-early returns on the Cincinnati Reds lineup in 2026 are very encouraging. Sure, there is Sal Stewart and his “Ted Williams, who?” batting average leading the charge, as well as a resurgent Matt McLain, but across the board, the Reds are vastly improved in their quality of contact.

Sal Stewart News / Red Reporter / March 30

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.

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.

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.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 30

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.

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.

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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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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