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

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Amid the mundane task of taking their physicals, the buzz in the Reds' clubhouse leveled up several notches on Tuesday morning when Eugenio Suárez walked in. Players offered hugs as Suárez moved around the room. Whether or not they knew him from his previous tour with the

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Coming into Spring Training last year, Reds players knew Terry Francona's résumé. This spring, as camp opens, they know the manager and the person. And as he heads into his second season with Cincinnati, Francona knows them, too. That means skipping introductions, not needing to get the

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Who will be the 26 to open 2026 for the Reds? Beginning with the arrivals of pitchers and catchers to Spring Training on Monday, the work for manager Terry Francona, his coaches and the front office begins in determining who will make the team when the regular

CINCINNATI – Following a playoff appearance and a busy offseason of retooling, the Reds are just about ready to open Spring Training for the 2026 season. It's going to be a season where Cincinnati works to build on its 83-79 record in 2025, which was enough to clinch the final

CINCINNATI – With Eugenio Suárez reunited with the Reds, manager Terry Francona's daily lineup should look more imposing to opponents than it did in 2025. “When I see the lineup, I think we look very good. I can’t wait to put everything together," Suárez said on Tuesday after finalizing a

CINCINNATI – Familiarity. It was a key ingredient that helped free agent Eugenio Suárez select the Reds – one of his former teams – as his next team. It was also what greased the wheels for ownership and the front office to go beyond the club's expected budget to get

CINCINNATI – Once a fan favorite with the Reds, Eugenio Suárez and his former club are reuniting for a second act that will give it the power bat it has been seeking all offseason. The top free-agent hitter that was remaining on the market, Suárez signed a one-year deal that

CINCINNATI -- There is exactly one week of offseason remaining from Monday to when Reds pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Spring Training. For a club coming off of an 83-79 season in 2025 that included its first full-season playoff appearance in 12 years, it's paramount for Cincinnati

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CINCINNATI – Getting that first callup to the Major Leagues is an exquisite dream come true for the vast majority of ballplayers who are fortunate enough to play baseball professionally. To make an impact or be the hero on the very first day? That's the stuff beyond even dreams.

CINCINNATI -- As a tabloid magazine says, "Stars, they're just like us!" That would include that they like to attend Major League Baseball games. While the Dodgers are probably best known for attracting stars of television, film and music to their home games, with Hollywood in their backyard, the Reds

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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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