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Sal Stewart Is Blossoming Into a Star

When the Cincinnati Reds fell to the Dodgers in last year’s playoffs,the team entered the offseason with a clear need: offensive help. Pitching had carried them to the postseason, but in order to return they would need to add a couple of bats to balance the team’s heavy reliance on the rotation.

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Reds go for sweep of Rays with Brandon Williamson on the mound

It was surely an emotional return to Minnesota for Brandon Williamson his last time out. The Fairmont, MN native had hundreds of friends and family in attendance at Target Field as his Cincinnati Reds came to town, a game (and series) in which the Reds began to consolidate the momentum they’ve carried down to Tampa.

Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 22

This Matt McLain Trend Is Becoming Hard to Ignore

He was an immediate fan favorite when he was called up against the Rockies in 2023. McLain even had an extra base hit (double) as his first big league hit in the third inning of that game.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Dane Myers News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 22

Eugenio Suárez Called His Shot on Dane Myers Before First Reds Home Run

The Cincinnati Reds won their fifth straight game on Tuesday to improve to a National League Central leading 16-8. They did so behind five home runs. Two from Elly De La Cruz, one from Dane Myers, one from Ke'Bryan Hayes, and one from Spencer Steer.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 22

Elly De La Cruz surpasses Pete Rose on historic Reds list

It has been the Elly De La Cruz show for the Cincinnati Reds early this season.

Elly De La Cruz (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) leads Reds' demolition of Rays

The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Elly De La Cruz (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) leads Reds' demolition of Rays

Elly De La Cruz recorded his sixth career multi-homer game and drove in five runs, fueling the Cincinnati Reds to a 12-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in St.

MLB News / Red Reporter / April 21

Elly and the Reds blast past Rays in 12-6 drubbing

The Cincinnati Reds mashed their way past the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at the Trop, hitting five home runs along the way. At one point, they held

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 21

Reds Offense Explodes Again, Beat Rays 12-6 for Fifth Straight Victory

Led by five home runs, the Reds posted their best day offensively this season in a 12-6 win over the Rays in St. Petersburg Tuesday night. Two of those home runs came by Elly De La Cruz...

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 21

Cincinnati Reds' Position in Latest Power Rankings May Be Surprising

CINCINNATI – Bleacher Report has released its latest power rankings, and the Cincinnati Reds are currently in the top 5. Joel Rueter has the Reds sitting in fifth place.

Nick Lodolo News / Red Reporter / April 21

Reds Injury Update – Nick Lodolo set for rehab assignment

It is undeniable that the heartbeat of the Cincinnati Reds roster is their starting pitching. During the 2025 regular season, in particular, that group posted an impressive 19.4 fWAR combined, a mark that was good for third-best in all of Major League Baseball (behind only the big spending Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers).

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 21

Reds Manager Terry Francona Comments on Sal Stewart's Aggressive Baserunning

The Cincinnati Reds have watched their top prospect, Sal Stewart, blossom into a star before their eyes this season. Stewart has quickly emerged as one of the best players in the National League despite having less than a year of service time under his belt.

Steven Matz News / Red Reporter / April 21

Reds take on Rays, lefty Steven Matz on Tuesday in Tampa

The Cincinnati Reds are rolling at 15-8 on the season so far, mixing in elite bullpen work with timely hitting and just enough starting pitching to make the dominos fall in the right direction so far.

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Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 21

MLB Awards: Reds' Sal Stewart Leading NL Rookie of the Year Race

The Cincinnati Reds have watched top prospect Sal Stewart make his mark on the big leagues early in the year and there are few players within the organization who are as fun to watch as Stewart is.

Graham Ashcraft News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 21

Former Starter Is Finding Success in Reds Bullpen in 2026

CINCINNATI – Graham Ashcraft is quietly becoming one of the Reds’ most reliable relievers this season. This season has been his best statistical season to date.

Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

What Terry Francona ‘respects the hell out of’ as Reds surge

The Cincinnati Reds have established themselves as one of the toughest teams this season in Major League Baseball. Cincinnati currently leads the NL Central, with a 15-8 record.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 21

Reds Breakout Player: Veteran Reliever Quickly Turning into Dominant Star

The Cincinnati Reds are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They've been able to win a lot of games that they shouldn't have any business winning. Their offense isn't one of the best units in the league, but they've managed to pick up the timely hits when they need them.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / April 20

Cincinnati Reds blast past Rays for 6-1 win in series opener

Sal Stewart found himself down 0-2 in his first plate appearance of the game on Monday down in Tampa, the PA coming in the Top of the 1st inning after a rare Matt McLain double.

Sal Stewart News / Field Level Media / April 20

Sal Stewart's 8th homer powers Reds to victory over Rays

Sal Stewart slugged a two-run homer as the National League Central-leading Cincinnati Reds won for the fourth straight time, topping the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Monday in St.

Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Terry Francona’s perfect message after Reds’ huge win vs. Twins

While the Cincinnati Reds have been accomplishing numerous feats this season, the team is off to a nice start after the 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / April 19

Rece Hinds, TJ Friedl help Reds pull away from Twins in 10

Rece Hinds hit a two-run double in the top of the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Andrew Abbott News / Just Baseball / April 19

What’s Gone Wrong With Andrew Abbott in the New Year?

Since his major league debut in 2023, Andrew Abbott has etched a name for himself as one of the league’s craftiest starters. Although the left-hander sits in the 18th percentile with an average fastball velocity of 92.4 MPH, he’s been able to utilize a unique pitch mix to keep hitters off balance.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants had an odd bench-clearing incident Thursday.

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Mike Trout, Aaron Judge put on another power show

Parker Messick continues to be a success story for Guardians

Blue Jays' previous struggles with run support creep back this season

These seven hitters are driving the early MLB leaderboard

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

Reds offense finally wakes up with four-homer night against Giants

In Wednesday's 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants (6-12) - their second straight victory in the series - there was plenty offense from the opening pitch.

Sal Stewart's hot start continues in Reds' win over Giants

Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / April 15

The Cincinnati Reds’ Outfield Is Still a Massive Problem

Each winter, media, fans, and podcasters alike put together offseason wish lists and discuss every possible need for each team. In the Cincinnati Reds space, the common need everyone agreed on was outfield.