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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30
Choosing Ernie Clement over Santiago Espinal paid off well for the Blue Jays
One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best decisions in recent memory is choosing Ernie Clement over Santiago Espinal. Before the beginning of the 2024 season, the Blue Jays had to make a choice: Lose Espinal or lose Clement, as both infielders were both out of options.
Cincinnati Reds News / Bluebird Banter / November 13
Happy Birthday Pat Hentgen and Santiago Espinal 
It is Pat Hentgen’s 57th birthday today. Pat will always be one of my favourite Blue Jays. He was the Cy Young winner (the first Jay to win the award) in 1996, going 20-10 with a 3.22 ERA and pitching an outstanding 265.2 innings.
Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 1
Ian Gibaut, Santiago Espinal elect free agency
The Cincinnati Reds made make or break roster decisions with a pair of veterans over the past week, choosing to outright both right-hander Ian Gibaut and infielder/outfielder Santiago Espinal off the 40-man roster and assign them to AAA Louisville.
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 / November 1
Cincinnati Reds Veteran Infielder Elects Free Agency
Santiago Espinal has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Cincinnati Reds earlier this week, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 31
Cincinnati Reds Make Roster Move on Veteran Infielder
The Cincinnati Reds have outrighted infielder Santiago Espinal off the 40-man roster, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard. The move does not come as a big surprise, as there isn't a spot for Espinal to get much playing time, and he was due to make almost $3 million in 2026.
Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / October 22
Reds Could Look Into Upgrade at Utility Man Position
It’s no secret that in the modern game of baseball, versatility is critical to a team’s success. Managers and front offices like working with flexible lineups that can fit the matchup as best as possible, and utility men are becoming more and more valuable.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24
Cubs’ Matt Shaw picks off Santiago Espinal with insane falling throw
At the moment, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are locked in a divisional battle in Cincinnati. The Reds lead 6-1, looking to avenge their 13-6 loss to the Cubbies last night.
Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Every Good Team Has a Player Like This Cincinnati Red
A manager desires flexibility, a Swiss Army knife that can be used for multiple purposes. Terry Francona has Santiago Espinal. “Every good team has a guy like him,” Francona said.
Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Santiago Espinal Reverting to All-Star Ways Early in 2025
About 13 months ago, the Cincinnati Reds acquired do-it-all utility man Santiago Espinal in exchange for minor league starter Chris McElvain. A move made
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.
MLB News / Red Reporter / April 2
Tail-tucked Cincinnati Reds drop back to back 1-0 games to Texas Rangers
A brutal finish to a once promising homestand. Late on Monday evening the Cincinnati Reds sent Santiago Espinal to the plate to face Texas Rangers reliever
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31
Reds fans had awesome way of rattling opposing pitcher
Cincinnati Reds fans seemingly succeeded in getting in an opposing pitcher’s head during Sunday’s game between the Reds and San Francisco Giants.
Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / March 18
Sorting Out the Cincinnati Reds’ Third Base Options
Since Eugenio Suárez’s departure after the 2021 season, the Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a consistent third baseman. After cycling through stop gaps and failed prospects, Cincinnati signed Jeimer Candelario last winter to solidify the position.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 14
Reds manager provides clarity on team's third-base situation
The question of how the Reds will divide their playing time at third base has loomed large over camp.
Athletics News / Bluejaysnation / March 6
Throwback Thursday: Blue Jays trade Steve Pearce to the Red Sox for Santiago Espinal
Sometimes, trades benefit both teams. In last week’s Throwback Thursday, we looked at Edwin Encarnación’s walk-off home run in the 2016 American League Wild Card game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 22, 2024
Santiago Espinal and Reds Agree to One-Year Deal
The Reds agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million deal with Santiago Espinal on Friday to avoid arbitration, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Reds traded for Espinal in March, and he appeared in 118 games for the Reds in 2024 and slashed .246/.295/.356 with 21 extra-base hits and 11 stolen bases.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 22, 2024
Cincinnati Reds Should Non-Tender Santiago Espinal To Maintain Flexibility in Free Agency
The Cincinnati Reds are going to be busy this offseason. The roster needs a bit of retooling in order to get into playoff shape for new manager Terry Francona.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 17, 2024
Cincinnati Reds not Expected to Tender Veteran Santiago Espinal This Offseason
Will the Reds tender Santiago Espinal for the 2025 campaign? MLB Trade Rumors thinks the answer is easy. "Dropping Santiago Espinal and his $4MM projection is similarly straightforward," Anthony Franco wrote.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8, 2024
Santiago Espinal helps Reds halt Mets' 9-game win streak
Santiago Espinal lined a tiebreaking two-run double with one out in the ninth inning off Phil Maton to give the visiting Cincinnati Reds a 3-1 victory Sunday afternoon over the New York Mets, whose nine-game winning streak came to an end.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2, 2024
Reds end Astros' five-game winning streak
Ty France went 4-for-4 with a double and Santiago Espinal continued his torrid post-All-Star break run with two hits and two RBIs, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 win over the visiting Houston Astros on Monday afternoon.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 1, 2024
Watch and Listen: Santiago Espinal's Walk-Off Single Beats the Brewers
The Reds beat the Brewers 4-3 in 11 innings on Sunday afternoon after Santiago Espinal drove in Rece Hinds with an infield single. Watch and listen to the play from all broadcasts below:
Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 31, 2024
Santiago Espinal looks to power Reds to sweep of Cubs
With a belief that they still have a realistic chance at the postseason, the Cincinnati Reds look to complete a three-game series sweep on Wednesday when they host the Chicago Cubs.
Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 30, 2024
Santiago Espinal flirts with cycle as Reds sink Cubs
Santiago Espinal went 4-for-4 with a home run and fell a triple shy of the cycle to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2024
Where are they now? A look at batters in different places ahead of the MLB season
Opening Day for the 2024 MLB season is Thursday, and it will feature plenty of familiar faces in different places.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / March 21, 2024
Blue Jays’ Opening Day Roster Takes Shape After Espinal Trade
The Toronto Blue Jays made some changes to their roster last night, as the organization announced that they had traded infielder Santiago Espinal to the Cincinnati Reds.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20, 2024
Reds acquire former All-Star infielder in trade
A more pressing need has been filled for the Reds in acquiring the former All-Star, who brings experience at three infield positions.
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