Reds’ Top 5 right fielders: 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. Here is Mark Sheldon’s ranking
Reds’ Top 5 center fielders: 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. Here is Mark Sheldon’s ranking
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
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
Hot take: 5 best catchers in Reds history
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
'Sweet-swinging' Daniels lives on as Reds hero
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
Complete list of Reds' retired numbers
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
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
10 biggest trades in Reds history
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
10 former stars you forgot were once Reds
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
Best Reds player to wear each uniform 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
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.
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.
Welcome to The Show! Here are the 10 best MLB debuts in Reds history
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.
Reds stars on the field have their share of star fans in the stands
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
Big Klu set trend (because he HAD to!) before Reds embraced sleeveless look
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 natives to play for hometown Reds
CINCINNATI -- Not only was Cincinnati the birthplace of professional baseball in 1869, the city and its surrounding area has produced its fair share of Major League players. For many, it’s special to play in front of the hometown crowd. And for those who achieved excellence as members of the
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