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The Pittsburgh Pirates need to shore up their bullpen this offseason, and with the MLB winter meetings beginning in less than a week, the free agent market is already beginning to shrink.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 1

Insider Suggests Reds Veteran as Free Agent Target to Bolster Cardinals Rotation

With Game 7 of the World Series set for Saturday night at Rogers Centre, the 2025 MLB season is officially winding down, and for the St. Louis Cardinals, the real work begins once the final out is recorded.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Reds Face Decision on Maintaining Versatile Pitcher This Offseason

After a two-year stint with the Cincinnati Reds, Nick Martinez is entering free agency. Many are clamoring for the Reds to retain his services, while others are comfortable in letting him walk.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 4

Big Free Agent Decisions Loom for Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are officially in offseason mode and they have some important decisions to make when it comes to their own roster. Let's take a look at them.

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 26

Are Cubs A Great Fit To Steal Free Agent Pitcher From Hated Division Rival?

The Chicago Cubs are heading into the postseason which they hope brings a deep run into October in the way they have not seen for close to a decade now.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 27

Cincinnati Reds Moving Veteran Following Latest Injury

With the Reds placing pitcher Graham Ashcraft on the injured list on Wednesday afternoon, Terry Francona spoke to reporters and said Nick Martinez will return to the bullpen for now.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Reds manager reveals when Hunter Greene will return to rotation

After over two months on the injured list, Hunter Greene’s return date to the Reds has now been set.

World Series-winning pitcher releases statement after deciding to retire

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 9

Reds seek to solve troubles in Steel City in rematch vs. Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds need to reverse their negative fortunes in Pittsburgh or risk falling further out of the playoff picture. The Reds will try to do so on Saturday night when they take on the host Pirates in the third contest of a four-game series.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 22

Two Cincinnati Reds Players Among Top 50 Trade Deadline Candidates

The Cincinnati Reds have lost two straight games and are currently 52-49 and 3 1/2 games out of the National League Wild Card spot. Kiley McDaniel Jeff Passan from ESPN.com ranked their top 50 trade deadline candidates and two Reds pitchers were listed.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 14

Cincinnati Reds Announce Rotation Coming Out of All-Star Break

The Cincinnati Reds have announced what their starting rotation will look like coming out of the All-Star break. Nick Lodolo will start on Friday against the Mets.

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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 / July 11

Reds Veteran Considered Top Trade Candidate Ahead of Deadline

MLB.com put other their list of 20 starting pitchers that could be traded and one Cincinnati Reds pitcher made that list. Nick Martinez. Martinez has been up and down this season, going 6-9 with a 4.85 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 20 games and 105 2/3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 8

INSTANT REACTION: Nick Martinez Gets Hit Hard, Reds Fall to Marlins 12-2

CINCINNATI -- All the good the Reds did in June with a tough schedule is gone. Every piece of positive momentum is also gone. This week was supposed to be when the Reds took advantage of a winnable homestand.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Dick Vitale gets called out for jinxing no-hitter

Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale raised the ire of baseball fans on Friday by supposedly jinxing a no-hit bid.

Nick Martinez takes no-hitter into ninth as Reds beat Padres

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Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 27

Nick Martinez takes no-hitter into ninth as Reds beat Padres

Nick Martinez carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning and Spencer Steer homered in each of his first three at-bats to lift the host Cincinnati Reds to an 8-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 19

INSTANT REACTION: Nick Martinez Struggles, Reds Fall to Twins 12-5

After catching a series of breaks in the first two games against the Minnesota Twins, especially when it came to two-out runs, the breaks did not go the Reds way Thursday afternoon in a 12-5 loss in the series finale.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Reds Need Nick Martinez to Hit Stride Against Marlins

After an impressive 2024 campaign, the Cincinnati Reds retained pitcher Nick Martinez on a one-year deal, slotting him into the starting rotation. Only four starts in, and already, Martinez is finding it difficult to justify the arrangement with a 6.00 earned run average and 23 hits allowed.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 4

Look: Reds Pitcher Nick Martinez Among MLB Leaders in Chase Rate in 2024

Nick Martinez was one of the bright spots for the Reds last season and his ability to get batters to chase pitches out of the zone was a big reason why.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20, 2024

Only one MLB player accepted his qualifying offer

Nick Martinez is a lone wolf this offseason.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / November 18, 2024

Reports: RHP Nick Martinez accepts Reds' qualifying offer

Right-hander Nick Martinez accepted the Cincinnati Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer, multiple outlets reported Monday. Martinez, 34, opted to stay put after a breakout season in which he finished 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 42 games (16 starts) and struck out 116 batters in 142 1/3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17, 2024

Report: Veteran righty accepts qualifying offer from Reds

A versatile veteran righty will be staying in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 5, 2024

Report: Cincinnati Reds and Nick Martinez Have 'Mutual Interest' in an Extension

The Reds offered Nick Martinez the $21.05 million qualifying offer on Monday. The veteran reacted to the news in a conversation with the Cincinnati Enquirer “Now we have a decision to make on the qualifying offer,” Martinez told the Enquirer.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4, 2024