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On YouTubeCincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / January 28
Are the Reds Wise to Count on a Matt McLain Rebound?
Fresh off a scrappy playoff berth in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds will again be looking to reach the postseason in 2026. Their roster is one of the league’s youngest, built around star shortstop Elly De La Cruz and starting pitcher Hunter Greene alongside a strong supporting cast.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 18
Cincinnati Reds Players Make One Thing Perfectly Clear During Redsfest
Just because it’s the offseason that doesn't mean fans stop evaluating players. In fact, they may evaluate them more in the months of November, December, and January, and Cincinnati Reds fans are no different.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8
Reds Reach Agreement with Cornerstone Player Ahead of Arbitration Deadline
CINCINNATI – The Reds have reached an agreement with Matt McLain ahead of Thursday's deadline. The team made the announcement after it was originally reported they failed to reach an agreement.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8
Reds Fail to Agree to Terms With Two Important Players Ahead of Thursday's Deadline
Cincinnati – After coming to terms with eight players on Thursday to avoid arbitration, including Matt McLain, the Reds have failed to agree to terms with two key players: Graham Ashcraft and Tyler Stephenson.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / December 29
Cincinnati Reds links – Slim Sal Stewart & a Matt McLain renaissance 
Where, exactly, the Cincinnati Reds choose to deploy Sal Stewart during the upcoming season remains very much to be seen. The 22 year old took the lineup by storm when called upon late in 2025, but did so primarily while rotating through 1B and 3B to keep each of Spencer Steer and Ke’Bryan Hayes ‘fresh’ down the stretch.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 31
MLB Rule Could Impact Matt McLain's Future With Cincinnati Reds
Super Two status is a rule that allows certain players to become arbitration-eligible one year earlier than usual. Normally, players need three full years of MLB service time to qualify for arbitration.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26
What can Reds expect from Matt McLain in 2026?
It was a good season for the Reds in 2025, on balance. Hunter Greene replicated his excellent 2024 andcemented himself one of the game’s top young starters,
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 22
Matt McLain Still Key Part of Reds’ Future Plans Despite 2025 Struggles
After missing the entire 2024 season due to a shoulder injury he sustained in spring training, Matt McLain was expected to be a huge part of the Reds' offense in 2025.
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 / Last Word On Sports / October 9
Looking Back on Matt McLain’s 2025 Season
This season, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain saw his first regular big league action since his 2023 rookie campaign.. He logged an impressive 147 games, but his performance was anything but.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2
Reds Infielder Matt McLain Reflects on Frustrating Season After Wild Card Series Loss
It was a tough season for Reds infielder Matt McLain. The second baseman missed all of the 2024 injury due to a shoulder injury that he suffered in spring training last season.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 2
Reds Shattered a Season-Long Drought in Stunning Fashion in Win Over Blue Jays
The Cincinnati Reds rallied in the ninth inning on Monday, scoring three runs to beat the Blue Jays 5-4 after trailing 4-2. Ke'Bryan Hayes and Matt McLain both started the Reds rally with singles.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1
'Rally Reds' do it again with walk-off victory vs. Blue Jays
The "Rally Reds" are at it again in Cincinnati. The nickname given to the young and promising Cincinnati Reds last season has stuck around for yet another season.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31
Reds’ Terry Francona drops ‘terrific’ Matt McLain take after beating Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds haven’t had the season that many fans hoped for. Cincinnati though is showing no signs of quitting, after posting a win Sunday against the St.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18
Why Reds Infielder Matt McLain's Power Slump Feels All Too Familiar
Matt McLain has drawn the ire of Cincinnati Reds fans all season. He has had a rough season at the plate, but he is showing signs of a turnaround. Is it enough, though?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bleacher Report / August 8
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Braves hang on to beat Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol
The Braves earned the win over the Cincinnati Reds in the first MLB game ever held in the state of Tennessee.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18
Watch and Listen to Matt McLain's Go-Ahead Home Run in Reds 8-4 Win Over Mets
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Friday night for their fifth win in their last six games. With the Reds trailing 2-1 in the fifth inning, Matt McLain stepped up to the plate after TJ Friedl was hit by a pitch and hit a ball into the left field seats to give the Reds a 3-2 lead.
Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / July 14
Key Pieces of the Reds’ Lineup Have Turned a Corner
The Cincinnati Reds are fighting hard to stay in the National League Wild Card race through the next couple of weeks to guarantee they will be buyers at the July 31 trade deadline.
Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / June 3
Matt McLain’s Struggling Start and What’s Next for the Reds
Matt McLain‘s young career has been a rollercoaster. The first-round draft pick and former top prospect burst onto the scene in 2023 with 16 home runs, 14 steals, and a 127 wRC+ in only 89 games.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31
Elly De La Cruz shines as Reds' bats finally wake up
After scoring only a combined six runs in the last two games, the Cincinnati Reds exploded for 14 runs on Monday. But while scoring 14 runs usually takes a team effort, one player was responsible for literally half of the team's production.
Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / March 7
Three players to watch during Reds spring training
The Cincinnati Reds, looking to make just their second playoff appearance in the last 12 seasons, enter 2025 with a roster primed to breakout.
Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / January 21, 2025
Matt McLain Is the Kind of High-Upside Player the Reds Need
The Cincinnati Reds have one of the most exhilarating players in baseball in Elly De La Cruz. His blend of speed, power, and ability to make plays you’ve never seen before draws fans to the ballpark.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11, 2024
Report reveals injury update on Reds' Matt McLain
The Reds lost a key piece of their starting lineup just before the season began when infielder Matt McLain underwent labrum surgery back in March.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20, 2024
Reds shortstop being evaluated for shoulder injury
The now 24-year-old made his majors debut in 2023 and immediately made an impact.
Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2024
MLB futures: Can the Cincinnati Reds hit the Over for wins by the end of April?
In scouring sportsbooks for win total prop bets, Yardbarker noticed one team that hasn't gotten a ton of press but has the potential to start off the season surprisingly well.
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