GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds have a recent history of sending talented shortstops to the Arizona Complex League to begin their first full season, having done that with Tyson Lewis and Sammy Stafura (now with the Pirates) in each of the last two springs. But neither of those prospects was

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Following the latest round of Reds Spring Training cuts, there are 42 players left in camp, with no shockers among the transactions to this point. There have been only a few roles up for grabs, but no major decisions have been made with just under two weeks

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Rhett Lowder's fourth spring game in his bid to make the Reds’ rotation lacked the zeros he enjoyed previously during camp. As the A's came out attacking on Monday, Lowder pivoted from his game plan and found a way to recover. While throwing 59 pitches (43 strikes),

Each year, Spring Breakout features a snapshot of the future. But it’s also a glimpse into the not-too-distant present. Just a year ago, Sal Stewart delivered a two-hit, three-RBI game during the Reds’ Spring Breakout victory over the Brewers. Fast forward to present day, and after a Minor League campaign

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Wednesday may have started with bad news for the Reds, but it ended with a reminder of just how deep the pitching staff goes. Rhett Lowder (Cincinnati's No. 4 prospect, No. 86 overall) set the tone early in an international exhibition game against Team Cuba, continuing his

If you like young hitters, then the Reds' farm system might be the one for you. It’s not a shocking new development: Since team rankings began on this site in 2011, making this the 16th edition of a Reds top prospect list, a hitter has now been at No. 1

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- As the sun rises over the fleet of retired passenger jets adjacent to the Reds Spring Training complex each morning, it's not uncommon to see Sal Stewart on a practice field with assistant bench coach Mike Napoli.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- There is no shortage of star shortstops from Puerto Rico, but the list of available players for that position quickly dwindled when their World Baseball Classic squad was putting together its roster. Then Reds prospect Edwin Arroyo, who was ranked No. 8 in the organization last season

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Sal Stewart spent the offseason kicking himself over that error. It came during Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Dodgers while Stewart played first base for the Reds. After fielding a one-out grounder in the sixth inning, he made a bad throw

CINCINNATI – Young starting pitcher Rhett Lowder is ready to do at Spring Training this year what he couldn't do at camp last year: compete for a spot in the Reds' rotation. Not only was Lowder unable to battle in spring, injuries prevented him from pitching in the big leagues

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The Reds have made a huge splash as the 2026 international signing period opens, doing what no other club has: landing a top six overall prospect in the class for the third time in the past four years. Angel Nuñez (No. 6) has some aura about him. A supremely high-energy

ORLANDO, Fla. -- As the Reds were pushing to make the playoffs in September, their home run leader for the month wasn't Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer or any other veteran player. It was rookie Sal Stewart, who was promoted on Sept. 1 and led the club with five

The Winter Meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla., and prospects are certain to be on the shopping list for some clubs. Which team will get the best holiday-season deal? Who has the prospect capital to make that kind of deal happen?

CINCINNATI -- The Reds added three prospects to their 40-man roster on Tuesday ahead of a deadline to protect eligible players from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Cincinnati added shortstop Edwin Arroyo, outfielder Héctor Rodríguez and infielder Leonardo Balcazar. To clear space, right-handed starting pitcher Carson Spiers was designated for

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Three homers. 1,290 feet. It might have taken longer than expected, but the Alfredo Duno Show arrived in the Arizona Fall League just in time. The Reds' No. 2 prospect crushed three roundtrippers during Peoria's 9-4 win over Scottsdale in the AFL Semifinal Game at Salt River

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Baseball might be a numbers and results-oriented game, and those who compete at the highest levels want to produce. But sometimes that takes a back seat, especially here in the Arizona Fall League. There were few hitting prospects in the Minor Leagues who had more impressive numbers

CINCINNATI -- Even though the Major and Minor League seasons are over for most professional clubs -- some prospects associated with the Reds are still playing and getting reps with the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League. Here is a look at how it's going. RHP Rhett Lowder (Reds’

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The first time that Leo Balcazar played in a big league Spring Training game, he was still just 17 years old. Set to make his stateside debut in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League later that summer, the Venezuelan shortstop was drawn to another player also getting Cactus

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