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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 16
What Can The Orioles Expect From Christian Encarnacion-Strand In 2027?
Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been on the map since making the Minnesota Twins’ top 30 prospects list in 2022, ranked 29th. He then joined the Cincinnati Reds and was their seventh-best prospect in 2023 before making his MLB debut that year, posting a .805 OPS (113 wRC+) and 13 homers in just 63 games.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 14
At third base, the Orioles couldn’t spell success without CES 
If Christian Encarnacion-Strand accomplishes nothing else in his baseball career, he’s already made it into the MLB record books. At 27 characters (including the hyphen), he has the longest full name of any player in major league history, shattering the previous mark of 22.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 29
Questionable Cincinnati Reds Decision Looks Worse After Former Hitter Finds Success Elsewhere
The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find consistent offense at third base. That makes the decision to DFA a player and watch him succeed elsewhere even harder.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23
Orioles complete DH sweep of Blue Jays, extend slim playoff hopes
Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered and drove in three runs and Trey Gibson took a shutout into the seventh inning as the Baltimore Orioles completed a doubleheader sweep of the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, winning 4-2 on Wednesday night to stay in playoff contention.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 29
Longtime MLB Exec Believes Orioles Management Played Major Role In Lineup Failures
The Orioles starting lineup came to life in St. Louis, largely thanks to Pete Alonso and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, to start this nine-game road trip, but it’s been a problem all season.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 27
Orioles Should Ride Encarnacion-Strand's Hot Streak For Now But His Future Remains Suspect
A few weeks back, the Orioles brass may have been pondering whether Christian Encarnacion-Strand should be headed back to Norfolk. Blaze Alexander, who
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 28
The curious case of Christian Encarnacion-Strand
When the Orioles purchased the contract of Reds’ corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand back in April, it was just another one of those low-profile moves we see from Mike Elias and the front office all the time.
Baltimore Orioles News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 23
Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s Hilarious Reason for Turning Down Interview
Former Oklahoma State Cowboys slugger Christian Encarnacion-Strand is starting over this season. At one time he was considered the future of the Cincinnati Reds when he broke in during the 2023 season and batted .270 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 13
Former Reds Infielder Showing Massive Power Surge in Orioles System
The Reds designated Christian Encarnacion-Strand for assignment in April, and then eventually traded him to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13
O's move Ryan Mountcastle to 60-day IL, acquire Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand
The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations on Monday. Baltimore optioned Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Norfolk as it made some infield adjustments.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13
Orioles land new infielder in trade with Reds
The 2026 MLB season is not even one month old, but the Baltimore Orioles are adding a new face to the roster. On Monday, the Orioles acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 13
Reds Move On From Once-Promising Bat in Trade With Orioles
The Cincinnati Reds have traded infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations, according to Charlie Goldsmith.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Reds Designate Christian Encarnacion-Strand For Assignment
Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been designated for assignment, the team announced. Catcher P.J. Higgins is taking his spot on the 40-man roster.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 12
Christian Encarnacion-Strand's Injury Could Impact Reds' Opening Day Roster
While the Reds are mostly healthy heading into Spring Training, manager Terry Francona spoke with Charlie Goldsmith on Thursday morning and shared a couple of minor injury updates.
Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 2, 2025
Christian Encarnacion-Strand's slam sends Reds past Red Sox
Christian Encarnacion-Strand's seventh-inning grand slam sparked a Cincinnati comeback as the visiting Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-4 in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday night.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 7, 2025
Watch and Listen to Christian Encarnacion-Strand's Walk-Off Hit in Win Over DBacks
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his fourth career walk-off hit on Saturday, giving the Reds a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. With one out and a man on second, Encarnacion-Strand ripped a line drive to center field that was hit 107.2 mph off the bat.
Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 6, 2025
Reds return 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from IL
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list Friday, while catcher Austin Wynns was designated for assignment.
Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / April 17, 2025
Reds 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) on 10-day IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Stand on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to lower back inflammation. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled third baseman Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville.
Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 17, 2025
Reds Place Struggling Infielder on IL, Recall Former Top Prospect
After missing the overwhelming majority of the season in 2024, Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand was looking to bounce back and be more of the player he and the Reds expected.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 3, 2025
Why Christian Encarnacion-Strand Will Smash Past His 2025 Home Run Projections
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his second home run of the spring on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs, a reminder of the raw power he brings to the Reds' lineup when he's healthy.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25, 2024
Reds first baseman to undergo wrist surgery
Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand will have wrist surgery on July 11.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11, 2024
Two Reds players could require season-ending surgeries
Both players will be evaluated in the coming days with season-ending surgery possible for each of them.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2024
MLB home run props for 4/19: We like Betts against the Mets
We're still looking for our first home run prop winner of the week, and we plan to do just that on Friday's loaded MLB slate. Let's finish the week strong with our three favorite HR bets.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31, 2024
NL East opening weekend takeaways: Mets meltdown, Braves offense soars, Nats, Marlins falter late
With the opening weekend officially in the books for all five National League East teams, let's look at three things we learned after the first official MLB weekend of 2024.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2024
Three National League players poised for breakout seasons
It's almost time for all the preseason breakout candidates to break through.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29, 2023
MLB HR props for Friday 9/29: This prop is Taylor made
We've made it to the final day of home run props in the regular season. Let's finish the year off with a bang and build up the bankroll for the playoffs with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite HR prop bets for Friday's MLB slate.
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