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2 more HRs, 6 RBIs? It's safe to say McLain is locked in this spring

Singer still seeking swing-and-miss after making Spring Training debut
@JesseABorek
March 2, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- As manager Terry Francona held shop prior to Monday’s 17-9 drubbing of the Cubs at Goodyear Ballpark, he talked about the challenges associated with finding the optimal way to ramp up his guys prior to the start of the regular season. There’s still more than three weeks

NEW for 2026: Stream Reds games on Reds.TV

February 10, 2026

A new era of watching Reds baseball is here, and Reds.TV has you covered all season long. The Reds.TV Seasonal Package, which allows fans to stream regular-season games in the Reds home territory with no blackouts (subject to national exclusivities), is available for $99.99, so subscribe now!

The numbers behind this spring's most impressive performers

March 2, 2026

One big difference at Spring Training this year is that full Statcast tracking is now available at every ballpark, which means we get a ton more data on all the players around the league. And there are already plenty of players who stand out -- hitters and pitchers, stars and

McLain homers from No. 2 spot, aims to recapture 2023 form 

March 1, 2026

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27

March 2, 2026

Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the

1 prospect making some noise in each spring camp

March 1, 2026

Spring Training is the perfect time for prospects to show what they can do, and a number of players have taken that opportunity and run with it so far in 2026. From elite prospects to unheralded young players, there's always someone putting on a show with the bat or the

Latest Reds injuries & transactions

March 2, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the 2026 season with all the latest Reds injury news and transactions.

Greene feels strong, healthy in Reds spring debut 

February 28, 2026

PHOENIX – The stakes were much, much lower on Saturday than when Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene last took a mound in a game for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Dodgers.

How a basketball hoop, gorilla suit and silly string are bonding the Reds

February 28, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Every morning behind the Reds' player development complex, there's a basketball hoop where players sometimes take some shots before taking the fields for their daily work.

Lowder continues to make case for rotation spot with 3 hitless innings

February 27, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – During Rhett Lowder's second appearance -- and first start -- of the spring, the Reds' fifth-starter candidate largely breezed through the Angels lineup for three hitless and scoreless innings on Friday. Lowder demonstrated pitch efficiency that could serve him well in the competition. While allowing one walk

The reigning king of ABS? He plays for the Reds -- and is lapping the field

February 27, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – He may squat for a living, but catcher P.J. Higgins stands tall above all others at his position for knowing the strike zone and utilizing the automatic balls and strikes challenge system the best. While Major League Baseball is allowing hitters, pitchers and catchers to use ABS

With mentor Napoli at his side, Stewart taking strides at first base

February 26, 2026

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.

The most interesting players on the new ABS challenge leaderboard

February 26, 2026

ABS (the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, powered by T-Mobile) is finally here, and in Spring Training, we're getting our first good look at which Major League batters and catchers are the best … and worst … at challenging balls and strikes. To keep track of all your challenge needs, we

Burns' slider looking filthy as he eyes Reds' No. 5 starter spot

Friedl getting reps in left field; Napoli filling in for injured 1B coach
February 26, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In his second start of Spring Training, fifth starter candidate Chase Burns pitched 2 1/3 innings on Thursday during the Reds’ 11-10 win over the Padres. Burns gave up one earned run, two hits and two walks with five strikeouts. “Couple of walks, some deep counts early.

Lefty reliever Ferguson has sights set on October baseball in Cincy

Reds' offseason acquisition grew up going to games in Cincinnati
February 25, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson was kidding around but was also making a point when speaking with his new Reds teammates earlier in Spring Training. "I’m going into my eighth season now. I’ve been in the playoffs every year of my career," said Ferguson, who signed a one-year,

After 3 elbow surgeries, he wrote the book on Tommy John

February 24, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- As he recovered from a rare third ulnar collateral ligament surgery on his right elbow, Reds reliever Tejay Antone wrote a book that's a combination autobiography and instructional titled "The Tommy John Protocol." An editor has been hired, and Antone hopes the book releases this summer. Even

Here is each team's best power-hitting prospect

@SamDykstraMiLB
February 25, 2026

Power wins games. As MLB Network insider Tom Verducci has noted, the last six World Series champions have ranked first, third, fourth, third, third and second in regular-season home runs.

Elly, Suárez go back to back, give early taste of Reds' 1-2 punch

Abbott embracing normal Spring Training after shoulder setbacks in '25
February 24, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- It was the third game of spring for the Reds on Tuesday, but the tag-team lineup partnership of Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suárez already delivered some big punches. In the bottom of the fifth inning during Cincinnati's 5-4 walk-off win over the Royals at Goodyear

He might not be Reds' 'sexy' acquisition, but Myers ready to fill much-needed roles

February 22, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – On Dec. 27, in the midst of the holiday season, the Reds acquired Dane Myers from the Marlins in a trade for a Minor Leaguer. Between the timing, the club's signing of free agent outfielder JJ Bleday the same day and its pursuit for an offensive boost

1 dark horse candidate for each team's Opening Day roster

February 24, 2026

Spring Training is not just a time for players to get back into game shape. It's also a time of opportunity. Though teams already have a good idea about their Opening Day lineups, the full rosters usually aren't completely set when players report to camp in Florida or Arizona. That

After a winter of training, expect Marte to solidify himself in the OF

February 21, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With relatively little training as a right fielder, former infielder Noelvi Marte pulled off quite a feat last year. Marte's homer-robbing catch at the fence vs. the Pirates not only preserved a win but saved the Reds' season. Now imagine what Marte can do for Cincinnati this

Race for No. 5 spot in Reds' rotation heating up 

February 21, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Three of the four contenders for the fifth spot in the Reds’ rotation -- Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder and Julian Aguiar -- all saw action on Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Guardians in Cincinnati's Cactus League opener at Goodyear Ballpark with two innings of work

Reds monitoring these position battles as spring games begin

February 20, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Often at Reds Spring Training, the clubhouse is at capacity, with each locker occupied. And sometimes, extra lockers are necessary to accommodate a larger camp. Larger camps usually equate to more jobs up for grabs. Not this year for Cincinnati, which has 57 players in camp, and