CINCINNATI -- No, the Reds didn't sign Kyle Schwarber during the Winter Meetings. Nor have they added a big bat to upgrade their offense -- yet -- this offseason. They're still looking, but with Spring Training near, there's a chance they won't. With rare exception, the makeup of Reds position

CINCINNATI -- After the 2025 season ended, Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz got busy rehabilitating and recovering from the left quadriceps strain that nagged him throughout the second half. But with Spring Training right around the corner, De La Cruz appeared to have the injury well behind him.

CINCINNATI -- The Reds' effort to stockpile even more relievers for bullpen depth continued late Thursday night. The club was part of a three-way trade that sent infielder Gavin Lux to the Rays and brought left-handed reliever Brock Burke from the Angels to Cincinnati. As part of the deal, Tampa

CINCINNATI -- Closer Emilio Pagán hadn't even re-signed with the Reds yet and he was already giving a hard sell about Cincinnati to fellow free agent and best friend Pierce Johnson. “Within probably 10 minutes after me telling him my option was declined [on Nov. 6]," Johnson said. "He and

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CINCINNATI -- With a mix of the familiar along with some new names, the Reds announced that nine players will be at big league camp during Spring Training as non-roster invitees. Right-handed reliever Tejay Antone, catcher Will Banfield, infielder Michael Chavis, right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner, infielder Garrett Hampson, right-handed reliever

CINCINNATI -- Less than a month before the opening of Spring Training, the Reds are set to have one particular camp competition that can't be overstated or over-discussed. The battle for the final spot in Cincinnati's five-man rotation should be as compelling as they come.

CINCINNATI -- Sun's out, guns out. The Reds' sartorial choices over the years have prompted some of their players to go sleeveless with their uniforms and show off their biceps. Most famously, Reds slugger Ted Kluszewski flashed his biceps in uniform, but initially, it was out of necessity not long

CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures, the Reds reached an agreement on one-year deals with eight players to avoid hearings. According to sources, infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer and the club agreed to a $4 million contract. Utility infielder Gavin Lux agreed to

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On Monday, Reds beat reporter Mark Sheldon held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/reds. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity. Who, if any, of the core is most

CINCINNATI -- Call it bounceback attempt 2.0 for Reds second baseman Matt McLain in 2026. As a rookie after being called up on May 15, 2023, McLain became arguably the best hitter on the Cincinnati roster. He didn't get to experience any of his sophomore season in 2024 because of

CINCINNATI -- As the Reds look for a significant offensive boost this offseason, they have been able to shore up other areas of need. On Saturday, that meant two separate value additions to their outfield. Not long after signing free agent JJ Bleday to a one-year, $1.4 million contract, Cincinnati

CINCINNATI -- Free-agent outfielder JJ Bleday knew plenty about Cincinnati. Bleday briefly lived across the river with a host family in Newport, Ky., while playing for the renowned Midland travel ball squad ahead of college. His first big league home run came in 2022 for the Marlins against then-Reds ace

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

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CINCINNATI -- Not only was Cincinnati the birthplace of professional baseball in 1869, the city and its surrounding area has produced its fair share of Major League players. For many, it’s special to play in front of the hometown crowd. And for those who achieved excellence as members of the

ORLANDO, Fla. -- If the 2025 Winter Meetings was a Friends episode, it would be called "The One Where the Reds Didn't Get Kyle Schwarber." After several weeks of being wooed on the free-agent market, Schwarber ultimately chose to return to the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million contract. The

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Reds may have been his hometown team, but the Phillies already had free agent Kyle Schwarber's heart for wanting to return to them. More importantly, they produced the money needed to make it happen. Cincinnati came up short in its efforts to land Schwarber, who sources

ORLANDO, Fla. -- With 2,183 wins as a manager over 26 seasons and plenty of accomplishments from his 19 seasons as a player, Dusty Baker has nothing left to prove in baseball. Now 76, Baker still loves the game and watches it daily in his role as a special assistant

ORLANDO, Fla. -- With the benefit of hindsight, Reds manager Terry Francona wished he handled things differently with how often he played All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz played 162 games -- with 161 starts -- during the 2025 season plus two postseason games, but also showed

ORLANDO, Fla. -- When it came to the Reds at the Winter Meetings on Monday, all speculation and most topics essentially led straight to one free agent player and whether it's possible to sign him. That, of course, would be Kyle Schwarber. The Reds are among multiple clubs seeking to

CINCINNATI -- The Reds filled a huge need in their bullpen for 2026 by bringing back the reliever who was their successful closer in 2025. After agreeing to terms on Wednesday, free agent Emilio Pagán signed a two-year contract worth $20 million after passing his physical on Thursday. The deal

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CINCINNATI -- As baseball's first professional club, the Cincinnati Reds have a long and storied history filled with some great players, memorable teams, five World Series championships and even one star-studded dynasty -- the Big Red Machine. Among the traditions that also run deep is the franchise's history with its