From Schottzie to Mr. Redlegs, Reds have storied history of mascots
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
The top Reds Draft pick from every season
Although teams select dozens of players each year during the annual MLB Draft, most of the attention is focused on who was taken in the first round. The hits and misses are certainly given more scrutiny. Cincinnati has selected a Hall of Famer and several mainstay players who became fan
Best position-player seasons in Reds history
CINCINNATI -- A franchise that has spanned more than 150 years of existence, the Reds have produced several legendary teams, all-time great players and even more superlative individual seasons. As part of an ongoing series from MLB.com that ranks the best of the best, here are the Reds' top five
Every Rule 5 Draft pick made by the Reds
CINCINNATI – The traditional cap to the annual Winter Meetings is the Rule 5 Draft.
- How the Rule 5 Draft works Here are all the players the Reds have selected through the Rule 5 process. 2024: A’s 2B Cooper Bowman: Went to Spring Training with Cincinnati but was returned
Remembering the top 10 moments in Reds history
CINCINNATI – The 2025 season marked my 20th year of covering the Reds as a beat reporter for MLB.com. I've also been in and out of Cincinnati throughout my childhood and adult life before I was fortunate enough to land here for two decades to cover baseball. I've witnessed a
Reds' top bench players: Sheldon's take
CINCINNATI -- For the past eight weeks, and for debate purposes and fun only, MLB.com’s beat reporters have ranked the top five players by position in the history of the 30 franchises -- based on their career while playing for that club. While the reporters covering American League teams are
Reds' Top 5 shortstops: Sheldon's take
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
5 best Reds who aren't in the Hall of Fame
CINCINNATI -- They were great Reds players, and many of them were beloved around Major League Baseball, too. But for one reason or another, they are not enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. This week, we are taking a look at the top five Reds who were not inducted
Reds’ Top 5 first basemen: Sheldon's take
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
Reds’ Top 5 third basemen: Sheldon's take
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
Reds’ Top 5 second basemen: Sheldon’s take
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
Best Reds player to wear each uni number
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
Here are top 10 moments in GABP history
CINCINNATI -- The Reds have called Great American Ball Park home since 2003. Although it has yet to host a World Series, it has been the site of postseason baseball, the 2015 All-Star Game, no-hitters and several other fantastic moments. Here is a list of the top 10 Reds moments
Reds' best single-game hitting displays
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
The best baseball players born on Oct. 1
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 1.
The best baseball players born on Sept. 29
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 29: 1) Ed Morris (1862) Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Morris grew up in California and was one of
The best baseball players born on Feb. 3
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Feb. 3:
Reds' Top 5 Winter Meetings moves
CINCINNATI – The Winter Meetings are here, which means multiple days of intrigue, lobby rumors, mingling and negotiations that could potentially lead to teams announcing a transaction -- whether for a signing or a trade. Although there can always be talks in the coming weeks and months, via phone or
Most comical moments in Reds history
CINCINNATI -- As the oldest franchise in professional baseball, the Reds have provided a plethora of memorable moments. From World Series titles to Pete Rose becoming the all-time hits leader to Johnny Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters and players like Johnny Bench, Frank Robinson, Tony Perez, Barry Larkin and Joey Votto,
This is the Reds' all-time single-season team
CINCINNATI -- Putting together a roster based on all-time seasons is no easy task. Factor in the long history of great Reds players, and deciding an all-time roster based on their best seasons gets complicated. Which Johnny Bench MVP season gets selected? Ted Kluszewski or Joey Votto at first base?
The best baseball players born on Oct. 4
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 4.
12 moments that made Joey Votto's career special
A version of this story was originally published on Sept. 9, 2023
Top 10 moments of Tony Pérez's HOF career
Tony Pérez derived more than a sense of satisfaction after his home run off Catfish Hunter broke a 15th-inning tie and propelled the National League to a 2-1 triumph over the American League in the 1967 All-Star Game. The Cuba native also felt considerable pride in earning a place alongside
Vander Meer's incredible feat may never be matched
There are some MLB records that will forever stand the test of time. Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hit streak? Likely never going to be touched. Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak of 2,632 straight games played? Keep dreaming. Rickey Henderson’s 1,406 career steals? Don’t hold your breath. While all those feats are impressive,
Is that a pitcher on the roof?
Tom Browning pitched 12 years in the big leagues and might be best known for throwing a perfect game in 1988. But something he did on a day he didn't even pitch might be a close second. On July 7, 1993, the Reds were visiting the Cubs at Wrigley Field