CINCINNATI -- One byproduct of Sal Stewart winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday? It likely means the Reds would have to spend more money to get the first baseman to sign a long-term extension. As of Tuesday, there had been no talks between the Reds

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. Here is Mark Sheldon’s ranking

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. Here is Mark Sheldon’s ranking

CINCINNATI -- No moment seemed too big for Reds rookie first baseman Sal Stewart in 2026. Although only 22, the confident Stewart repeatedly came up big for Cincinnati in run-scoring situations. His ability to rack up RBIs seemed almost instinctual. The statistics, and the accolades that followed, reflected it. On

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

CINCINNATI -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are

CINCINNATI -- Kal Daniels was 22 years old when he broke into the Major Leagues with the Reds in 1986, armed with a left-handed bat and a selective eye. What Daniels lacked was fear. In 1989, Daniels was quoted as saying: “There’s no one I love to face, but I

CINCINNATI -- As the oldest franchise in professional baseball, the Reds have one of the more storied histories in the game. The club also enjoyed one of the more profound dynasties in recent history. Several of the team's all-time greats have been given the great honor of having their number

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CINCINNATI -- Needing to turn around a pitching staff that took steps backward in 2026, the Reds hired former Guardians assistant pitching coach Joe Torres as their new pitching coach on Wednesday. The 44-year-old Torres was the Guardians' assistant pitching coach for the past five seasons, including 2022-23 under current

CINCINNATI -- During the two-month stretch this past season while Emilio Pagán was on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, the Reds learned how challenging it was to operate without a proven closer. Pagán declined his $10 million player option for 2027 on Saturday and became a free

CINCINNATI -- Following a superlative first full season in the Major Leagues, Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has a chance to receive some important recognition next week. Stewart was named Monday as a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year Award, which is presented annually by the Baseball

CINCINNATI -- You don’t have to be an all-time great member of the Reds to have an all-time great game as a hitter for the Reds. One legendary game can provide a lifetime of memories, stories and free dinners and drinks on the speaking circuit. Cincinnati has seen its share

CINCINNATI -- The 2019 season marks the Reds' 150th anniversary, and as the oldest professional baseball franchise, many great players have worn the uniform for Cincinnati. Many players like Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin and Joey Votto have spent, or are spending, their playing careers in a Reds uniform. But there's

CINCINNATI -- Team executives will often say that a good trade is one that worked out for both sides. In their long history, the Reds have made many trades that shook the industry. Some helped both teams involved, some were overwhelming steals for Cincinnati that helped bring championships and there

CINCINNATI -- For some players and fans, they’re just numbers on a uniform. For others, they’re more meaningful and even part of an identity. The Reds have had numbers on player jerseys since 1932. Who wore each number the best? Here is a look at each number worn for Cincinnati

CINCINNATI -- The Reds added a pair of relievers to their 40-man roster via waiver claims on Monday by getting right-handed pitcher Duncan Davitt from the Giants and right-hander Paxton Schultz from the Nationals. Cincinnati's 40-man roster is now at 37 players. Davitt, 27, made his big league debut during

CINCINNATI -- A Reds club that already has several holes to fill this offseason was just given another big one. Cincinnati will need to locate a new closer after its bullpen anchor and leader, Emilio Pagán, made a surprising choice to decline his $10 million player option before Saturday's deadline.

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CINCINNATI -- Outfielder JJ Bleday wasn't as consistent as he would have liked. Parts of his first season with the Reds in 2026 were messy after a dynamic first month. Nevertheless, Bleday got his big league career back on track with Cincinnati while playing regularly. “I thought there was a

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CINCINNATI -- Todd Benzinger, a Greater Cincinnati native who will forever be solidified in the memories of Reds fans for being the player who caught the final out that secured the 1990 World Series, died on Wednesday. Benzinger, whose passing was announced by the Reds on Thursday, was 63 years

CINCINNATI -- It has been several years since the Reds faced a winter with a vacancy at their primary catcher position without a homegrown player ready to fill it. Tyler Stephenson held it down over the past five seasons, and before that, the spot belonged to Tucker Barnhart. Preceding Barnhart

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