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Chase Burns made his first Double-A start in the seven-inning first game of a doubleheader. Burns pitched the first four innings, allowing one run on five hits.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 27

Down on the Farm: Chase Burns Dazzles in Debut, Tyler Stephenson and Sam Moll Continue Rehab

All four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Saturday night. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (14-11) Lost 4-2 and Won 5-2 Tyler Callihan went 1-7 with a triple and two walks.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 26

Watch: Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Chase Burns Impresses in Double-A Debut

The Cincinnati Reds top prospect, Chase Burns, made his Double-A debut on Saturday night for the Chattanooga Lookouts. The 2024 second overall draft pick did not disappoint.

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Chase Burns News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26

Cincinnati Reds' Top Prospect, Rising Quickly, Takes 100 mph Fastball to Double-A

The Chase Burns era begins Saturday night in Chattanooga, Tenn. The question is, though, how long will it last? If his time at his first stop in the Cincinnati Reds’ organization is any indication, not too long.

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 21

Cincinnati Reds' Top Prospect, Drafted No. 2 Overall in 2024, Gets Quick Double-A Promotion

After just three career starts as a professional, Chase Burns is taking his 100 mph fastball and devastating slider to Double-A and is expected to start Saturday for the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 20

The Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect is on the Move

Expectations were sky high for Chase Burns. As the second-overall pick in last summer's MLB draft, the Cincinnati Reds saw stardom from the starter from Wake Forest.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 19

Down on the Farm: Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Chase Burns Strikes Out Seven

All four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Friday night. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (9-10) Lost 13-2 Tyler Callihan went 1-3 with a double, a walk, and a stolen base.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 5

Down on the Farm: Alexis Diaz Throws Scoreless Inning, Chase Burns Shines in Professional Debut

The Louisville Bats, Chattanooga Lookouts, Dayton Dragons, and Daytona Tortugas were all in action on Friday night. Let's take a look at how the Reds' top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (3-4) Lost 8-2 Alexis Diaz made his first minor-league rehab appearance on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 5

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Turns in Pro Debut to Remember on Opening Day at High-A Level

Cincinnati Reds' top prospect Chase Burns made his professional debut Friday night for the High-A Dayton Dragons, and he didn't disappoint. Burns, the No.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Feeling the Burns: Reds Top Prospect Has Dominant First Start

The Cincinnati Reds have a wealth of pitching both at the Major League level as well as within the farm system. Last year, Rhett Lowder made his debut and was impressive from the jump.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 27

Report: Reds' Top Prospect Chase Burns to Start Season in Dayton

The Reds' top prospect, Chase Burns, will start the season with the Reds' High-A affiliate, the Dayton Dragons, according to Charlie Goldsmith. Cincinnati selected Burns with the second overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / March 21

Player Profile: Chase Burns

Chase Burns was born in Napoli, Italy on January 16, 2003. He grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee, and played high school baseball at Beech High School in Hendersonville, TN.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 18

Watch: Reds' Top Prospect Chase Burns Leaning on Rhett Lowder to Show Him the Ropes

After being drafted with the second overall pick by the Reds in the 2024 MLB Draft, Chase Burns is getting a taste of his first spring training with the organization.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 13

Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox' Top Pitching Prospects Highlighted Ahead of Spring Breakout Games

The Spring Breakout games begin on Thursday night with the Boston Red Sox top prospects battling the Tampa Bay Rays top prospects. The Spring Breakout games began last season as a way to showcase the top talent in each organization.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13

Reds' Chase Burns Among Top Prospects in MLB's 2025 Spring Breakout Series

The Reds and Brewers prospects will be playing their Spring Breakout game this Sunday, March 16, at 7:40 ET. Cincinnati will have 10 of its top 12 prospects playing in the game.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 11

Reds Ranked 11th Best Farm System in Major League Baseball

MLB.com recently ranked all 30 farm systems, and the Reds' system was ranked 11th best in the Major Leagues. That moves them up from 14th in the 2024 midseason rankings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / March 6

Sal Stewart, Chase Burns highlight Reds Spring Breakout roster

Prospect vs. prospect action returns on Sunday, March 16! Last year, Major League Baseball debuted the concept of ‘Spring Breakout,’ a chance for the top prospects within individual organizations to compete against one another.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 5

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Chase Burns Reassigned to Minor League Camp

Chase Burns made his pro debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Rangers and was impressive in his one inning of work. Burns faced four batters and struck out three of them.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 4

Look: MLB Pipeline Released Top 30 Cincinnati Reds Prospects

MLB Pipeline released their "Top 30 Reds' Prospects" list on Tuesday. Three pitchers are in the top six. Six of the other seven players in the top 10 are infielders.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / March 4

MLB Pipeline tabs Chase Burns as the top prospect on the Cincinnati Reds farm

And the fireballin’ right-hander will make his Cactus League debut tomorrow! The Cincinnati Reds made Chase Burns the #2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and the top pitcher selected.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 24

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Chase Burns Embracing First Big League Spring Training

Getting selected with the second overall pick comes with hefty expectations. That is where the Reds drafted Chase Burns in the 2024 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old is taking it all in this spring.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 21

Look: Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Chase Burns Throws Live Bullpen Session at Spring Training

Reds top prospect Chase Burns is getting used to life in Goodyear. The 22-year-old threw his first live batting practice session of spring training on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / February 18

Four Cincinnati Reds prospects listed among FanGraphs Top 100

But only two made the ZiPS Top 100! The Cincinnati Reds made Chase Burns the highest pitcher selected in the 2024 MLB Draft last summer, using the #2 overall pick to pluck the righty from Wake Forest University.

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 1

Chase Burns Has Third-Best Fastball Among Top 100 Prospects, Per Baseball America

After finishing fourth in the National League Central in 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are primed to make noise in 2025. The Reds have added future Hall of Fame manager Terry Francona this offseason, while also trading for established starter Brady Singer.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / January 14

2025 Community Prospect Rankings: Chase Burns is the Reds #2 prospect!

Vote today for which Reds prospect you think deserves spot #3! By almost every measure, Chase Burns is the pitching prototype. He’s 6’3” with a long stride and fluid arm motion, and he sports a fastball that can run up to 102 mph.