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Budding ace Abbott named Reds' Opening Day starter

March 8, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – A big NASCAR fan, Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott was given permission by manager Terry Francona to depart Sunday's workout early and go down the road to see the Cup race at Phoenix Raceway. But first, Abbott was in the training room getting treatment when Francona popped

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!

1 position battle still undecided for each team

March 8, 2026

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Lowe carrying memory of his mother days after she passes away from brain cancer

March 8, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Nathaniel Lowe spoke about his mother, Wendy, proudly and fondly. But at the same time, the sadness was palpable as Lowe's hands wrung nervously together while speaking. Wendy Lowe, also the mother to Angels outfielder Josh Lowe, died on Wednesday from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain

Lodolo effective despite base traffic in Spring Training outing

March 7, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – For his second Spring Training start of 2026, Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo got plenty of opportunities to work from the stretch. While that's not often what a pitcher wants, Lodolo was able to turn it into a positive against the Royals on Saturday. During a 6-2

How the ‘24 Draft class could shape the ‘26 season

@bmags94
March 5, 2026

The 2024 Draft class is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. Following a 2023 class that featured some of the best top-end prospect talent of any Draft -- with names like Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford and Max Clark going in the top five

Latest Reds injuries & transactions

11:11 AM EDT

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

An early look at Reds' potential Opening Day roster

March 7, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – In just over two weeks, on March 22, the Reds will break camp and could have their 26-man roster figured out – or at least be very close to it. That makes now as good a time as any to check back in with an updated Opening

6 sneaky-fun teams to watch this season

March 6, 2026

The great NBA writer and podcaster Zach Lowe puts together an annual list called his NBA League Pass Rankings, based on watchability -- which teams, when you stumble across one of their games, you don’t dare click away. I’ve always loved this feature, because, as a sports fan, you understand

Here's the Reds' player pool for their Spring Breakout game

@JesseABorek
March 5, 2026

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

Bats help Reds keep pace in farm system rankings

March 5, 2026

For the first time in a decade, Milwaukee is the cream of the crop. The Brewers have ascended to the top spot in the MLB Pipeline farm system rankings. The last time the organization sat atop such a list was the 2016 midseason version, when it claimed eight Top 100

Why adding Nicolas to 'pen was a deal Reds 'had to make'

March 5, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- A modest swap could pay dividends down the road. That’s the plan, at least. The Reds acquired right-hander Kyle Nicolas from Pittsburgh on Wednesday, bringing in the hard-throwing reliever in exchange for prospect and utility man Tyler Callihan. Nicolas won’t join Cincinnati's spring camp until after his

Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow

March 4, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Reds ace Hunter Greene is scheduled for an MRI on Friday after reporting right elbow stiffness earlier this week, manager Terry Francona said on Wednesday. The team booked the procedure after Greene woke up with the discomfort on Tuesday, and he will be evaluated by team physician

Reds add bullpen reinforcement, acquire RHP Nicolas from Pirates

March 4, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The Reds acquired right-hander Kyle Nicolas from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan (formerly Cincinnati's No. 19 prospect) on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Nicolas has appeared in 86 games over three seasons, and posted a career-best 1.37 WHIP in 31 games (38 innings) last season.

Here are the best potential prospect matchups at 2026 Spring Breakout

March 5, 2026

The first two years of Spring Breakout have provided several memorable matchups. Baseball's best hitting prospect (Jackson Holliday) faced baseball's best pitching prospect (Paul Skenes) in 2024, resulting in a 102-mph fastball and a strikeout on a 92-mph slider. Four of the game's dozen top-rated prospects faced off in a

Lowder continues dominant spring in second start

March 4, 2026

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

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

Here are the Reds' 2026 Top 30 prospects

March 3, 2026

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

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

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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