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On YouTubeTerry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 16
Reds Manager Terry Francona Has a Big Decision to Make Before Opening Day
Opening Day is almost here. Now is the time for Cincinnati Reds players wishing to make the roster to really turn it on. Thing is, there’s only a few spots up for grabs.
Andrew Abbott News / Red Reporter / March 16
Andrew Abbott looks to lock-in ahead of Opening Day nod 
Through 11.0 IP across four starts so far in Cactus League play this spring, Andrew Abbott hasn’t exactly flashed his best stuff. He’s yielded 12 earned runs on 16 hits in that span, with four of those hits leaving the yard altogether.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 16
Terry Francona Reveals Reds’ Plan for Key Spot in Batting Order
After admitting he stuck with Matt McLain in the two-hole for too long last season, Reds manager Terry Francona confirmed McLain will start the 2026 season hitting there again.
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 16
Reds Beat Writer Makes Shocking Opening Day Roster Projection
The Cincinnati Reds were recently dealt some crushing news earlier this offseason when they found out Hunter Greene needed arthroscopic surgery. He will miss half the season and is hoping to return in July.
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.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 16
Hot-Hitting Reds Outfielder Still Projected to Miss Opening Day Roster in Latest Prediction
Opening Day is just 10 days away and the roster decisions are getting more and more difficult. One of the most competitive roster battles still unfolding is for the final two position-player spots.
Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / March 16
Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 03/16/2026
The Cincinnati Reds visit the Arizona Diamondbacks today in Cactus League play. The Reds are 12-10 this spring while the Diamondbacks are 10-12. Andrew Abbott will start the game for the Reds while Ryne Nelson will take the mound for the Diamondbacks.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 16
Cincinnati Reds Continue Roster Cuts, Send Outfielder to Triple-A Louisville
The Reds announced two more roster moves on Monday morning, reassigning left-handed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz to minor league camp and optioning outfielder Blake Dunn to Triple-A Louisville.
Spencer Steer News / Red Reporter / March 16
The bench bat battle on the Cincinnati Reds roster
This is a Spencer Steer story, really. Steer, Cincinnati’s most recent 1B, is now a guy who’s slated to play defense all over the place in 2026. In many ways, he’s expected to be one part his former self and another part what Gavin Lux was last year, albeit with (hopefully) improved defense throughout the entire process.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 16
How the Reds Can Overcome Hunter Greene’s Extended Absence
CINCINNATI -- While at the SEC Tournament this week in Nashville, I was having a conversation with former Reds TV broadcaster Jeff Piecoro. We were talking, of course, about Hunter Greene being out for an extended period of time, and Piecoro expressed his concerns to me about the Reds' pitching depth.
Brandon Williamson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 15
Brandon Williamson Trying to Force Reds’ Hand in Final Days of Camp
While it's a three-man battle for the fourth and fifth spots in the rotation, most fans expect those final two spots to go to Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns.
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.
Jose Trevino News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 15
Jose Trevino Hints Reds Have Hidden Gem With 25-Year-Old Pitching Prospect
The Cincinnati Reds were recently crushed with the news that their ace, Hunter Greene, is going to miss around half the season after an injury that resulted in arthroscopic surgery on his elbow.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 15
Terry Francona Believes Tejay Antone’s Best Days Are Still Ahead After Reds Decision
Not just Reds fans, but people across Major League Baseball are rooting for Tejay Antone. Coming back from one Tommy John surgery is difficult enough, but coming back from three is very rare.
Tejay Antone News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 15
Cincinnati Reds Continue Roster Cuts, Send Fan Favorite to Minor League Camp
The Cincinnati Reds continued their roster cuts on Sunday morning, reassigning fan favorite Tejay Antone to minor league camp. Antone started out strong in camp, but has struggled in his last couple of outings.
Chase Burns News / Total Apex Sports / March 15
Reds Tap the Brakes On Chase Burns After Range of Motion Concern
The Reds didn’t waste time slowing Chase Burns down this week, and the decision had nothing to do with results or competition. It was about protecting one of the most electric young arms in their system after a range‑of‑motion issue surfaced in his throwing arm.
Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 15
3 Bold Predictions for Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Reds in 2026
The Cincinnati Reds have a lot to be excited about this season. They cracked into the postseason last year and they improved the roster quite a bit over the offseason.
Chase Burns News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 14
Reds Slow Chase Burns After Range Of Motion Issue
Reds right-hander Chase Burns tossed just 24 pitches in his spring outing on Friday, a significant step back from the 68 he threw in his previous appearance.
Tyler Stephenson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 14
Tyler Stephenson Believes Reds Hit Jackpot With Offseason Bullpen Addition
The Cincinnati Reds made a push to the postseason last year behind gutsy performances from injured stars Hunter Greene and Elly De La Cruz. Both of Cincinnati's top players battled through major injuries to help lead the Reds to the first postseason appearance in over a decade, aside from the shortened 2020 season.
Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 14
This Reds Infielder Could Be the Biggest X-Factor for Cincinnati in 2026
No Red has had a better spring than Matt McLain. In fact, no hitter in the majors has had a better spring either. After a season in which he hit just .220 with 15 homers and 50 RBIs, McLain looks like a completely different hitter in 2026.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 14
Reds Make Another Roster Cut as Bullpen Begins Taking Shape
The Cincinnati Reds are approaching opening day, which is an exciting time for a lot of people in Cincinnati. But there are some players who are fighting for roster spots and will be given the unfortunate news that they didn't crack the opening day roster.
Rhett Lowder News / Red Reporter / March 14
Rhett Lowder starts today’s Cactus League clash with Texas
The Cincinnati Reds have somehow already navigated their way through 20 games of Cactus League play so far this spring, and it honestly feels as if they’ve played 37 of those 20 games at home in Goodyear.
Noelvi Marte News / Just Baseball / March 12
The Reds Need Noelvi Marte To Take the Next Step in 2026
Noelvi Marte was the main piece the Cincinnati Reds received in return for Luis Castillo at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. At the time, he was one of the top prospects in all of baseball and was penciled in as a guy who, for the Reds to truly make something of their rebuild, would be a catalyst on the next winning team in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / March 11
How the Reds Can Fill Hunter Greene’s Innings
The Cincinnati Reds’ run to the playoffs in 2025 was mostly attributed to a great rotation. Andrew Abbott continued his accension, Brady Singer was a stead force, and Nick Lodolo finally had a healthy enough season to blossom into the pitcher fans knew he could be.
Hunter Greene News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Hunter Greene Elbow Injury Update: 2026 Fantasy Impact on Reds Rotation & Sleepers
Hunter Greene’s elbow stiffness, first reported last week, could be referred to as “The Great Unknown.” The results of his MRI are still unknown and he is seeking a second opinion on the injury.
Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / March 10
Can Will Benson and JJ Bleday Coexist on the Reds’ Roster?
The Cincinnati Reds went into the offseason with a clear need for a middle-of-the-order bat; a proven slugger to add power and experience to a team that has talent but also a less-certain ceiling.
Hunter Greene News / Yardbarker / March 10
Reds get terrible news on starter Hunter Greene
The right-hander, an All-Star in 2024, will miss Opening Day and beyond.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Reds Option Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Chase Petty
The Reds optioned first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand and starter Chase Petty this morning. Both players entered camp as long shots to make the Opening Day roster after struggling in limited looks in 2025.
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