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Improving the bullpen should be priority No. 1 for the Washington Nationals this offseason. Whether it's by pulling off savvy trades, promoting some younger

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / October 13

Cincinnati Reds links – Lowder shines, Pagan eyes reunion

Shortly after one of the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, or (gasp) Los Angeles Dodgers wins this year’s World Series, Emilio Pagan will once again find himself a free agent.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 8

Reds Reliever Emilio Pagan Sheds Light on Mindset Ahead of Free Agency

The Reds have an important offseason ahead of them. Emilio Pagan, who will be a free agent this offseason after signing a two-year, $16 million deal in 2023, is interested in returning to Cincinnati.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 1

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Bounce Back From Heartbreaking Loss, Beat Braves 3-2

CINCINNATI -- Baseball is a funny game. Less than 24 hours after falling 12-11 in 10 innings in a wild game Thursday night against Atlanta Braves, the Reds put up just enough runs to hang on for a 3-2 win Friday afternoon.

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 19

Terry Francona, Emilio Pagan, and Others Reacts to Reds 5-2 Win Over Mets

The Cincinnati Reds won their sixth game out of their last seven on Saturday, beating the New York Mets 5-2. The Reds trailed 2-0 for the second game in a row, but rallied in the third to tie the game on a Mets throwing error and a Matt McLain single.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 24

Two Cincinnati Reds Players Make List of MLB's Top Trade Deadline Candidates

Could the Reds part ways with two of their key pitchers ahead of July's trade deadline? ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan wrote about the top 50 trade candidates and two members of the Reds' roster made the list: Nick Martinez and Emilio Pagan.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Big Leagues, Big Balls: Reds Pitching Show Courage in Sweep

Competition is the mantra of professional sports. The game exposes those who don’t have the courage or drive to handle adverse conditions. Andrew Abbott showed his competitive drive by pitching out of a bases-loaded jam and finishing five innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 2

“A Light Bulb Went Off” - Reds Reliever Emilio Pagán Breaks Down His Offseason Epiphany

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan has had a big bounce-back season and has taken over the closer role. Pagan is tied for sixth in Major League Baseball with eight games and has an ERA of 2.51.

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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 / April 27

The Cincinnati Reds Have Found Their Closer in Emilio Pagan

CINCINNATI -- Reds manager Terry Francona said before the regular season that the closer role on the roster would be a by-committee approach. That approach came in the wake of Alexis Diaz, the team's leader in saves the previous three seasons, on the injured list heading into Opening Day.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Emilio Pagan's Stellar Start Comes to a Halt Against Mariners

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds lost in a ten-inning thriller to the Seattle Mariners after back-to-back home runs surrendered by closer Emilio Pagan sent the game into extra innings.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Watch: Giants beat Reds on walk-off splash hit by Yastrzemski

Watch: Giants beat Reds on walk-off splash hit by Mike Yastrzemski

The San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds, 8-6, in 10 innings at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wednesday thanks to a splash hit by Mike Yastrzemski.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds’ Reliever Emilio Pagan Wanted the Ball With the Game on the Line: He Delivered

After Reds' manager Terry Francona went with Ian Gibaut in the ninth inning on Opening Day, he chose Emilio Pagan to hold a 3-2 lead in the ninth on Saturday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 13

Cincinnati Reds Reliever Emilio Pagan Lost 30 Pounds in Hopes of Staying Healthy in 2025

Before an injury riddled 2024 season, Reds reliever Emilio Pagan had made just one trip to the injured list from 2017 to 2023. Pagan dealt with multiple injuries last season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 25

'It's Time to Win Now' - Emilio Pagan Says Reds Manager Terry Francona Has Helped Create New Tone

Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan is noticing a major change in the team since they hired manager Terry Francona. "I don't necessarily think the culture was a problem," Pagan said on Cincinnati's ESPN 1530.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / November 2

Cincinnati Reds Reliever Exercises Option, Will Head Back to Queen City in 2025

On Friday, the Cincinnati Reds learned that swing man Nick Martinez was declining his player option in order to test free ageny. On Saturday morning, they learned that reliever Emilio Pagan is exercising his option and will be back in the Queen City in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Righty reliever exercises player option with Reds

The Reds announced that right-hander Emilio Pagan has exercised his $8M player option for the 2025 season.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 11, 2024

Watch and Listen: Emilio Pagan Strands Bases Loaded to Secure 3-0 Victory Over Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Tuesday night to improve to 71-75 on the season. The Cardinals loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth, but Emilio Pagan struck out the next three batters to end the game.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10, 2024

Reds activate veteran RHP off 60-day IL

He put up a strong performance in his walk year last season, tossing 69 1/3 innings for Minnesota with a 2.99 ERA. Yet, there were warning signs that his success wasn’t entirely sustainable.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 3, 2024

Cincinnati Reds' Reliever Emilio Pagan is One Step Closer to Return From Injury

Reds reliever Emilio Pagan was placed on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. The veteran has been dealing with a lat strain. He hasn't pitched since June 8.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 9, 2024

Reds reliever Emilio Pagan (lat) returns to injured list

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Emilio Pagan went back on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right lat strain. The 33-year-old reliever was activated from the IL on Thursday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 23, 2024

Reds place RHP Emilio Pagan (triceps) on 15-day injured list

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Emilio Pagan on the 15-day injured list on Thursday due to right triceps tightness. In a corresponding move, the Reds selected the contract of right-hander Brett Kennedy from Triple-A Louisville.