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Cincinnati Reds No. 1 overall prospect (per MLB.com) Noelvi Marte has reportedly been suspended by MLB for 80 games after testing positive for a PED called Boldenone, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand also provided MLB’s statement on the situation. “The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi […]

Joey Votto is still available in free agency with spring training underway. You’d think his veteran presence is something any team would welcome to the clubhouse. However, MLB teams just haven’t been dialing his number this offseason. Now, the veteran outfielder opens up about his current situation. During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Votto […]

Although 2023 did not end with a playoff appearance for the Cincinnati Reds, it was a special season for the city and fan base. Hope was restored, as a path to sustained success was seemingly paved by the likes of Will Benson, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Andrew Abbott, Alexis Diaz and, of course, Elly De […]

Cincinnati Reds slugger star Elly De La Cruz announced himself to the big leagues last season, breaking all sorts of records just weeks after his debut. Heading into De La Cruz’s first full season in the MLB, he’s already showcasing his ridiculous power in spring training in Arizona. On Saturday, the Dominican smacked a mind-boggling […]

The Cincinnati Reds hope to build on a solid season with the hope of the postseason in their grasp. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Reds 2024 over under  win total prediction for the 2024 season. The Reds went 82-80 and finished in third place in the NL Central in 2023. […]

The Cincinnati Reds are ready to make a splash in 2024. They have young talent everywhere and bounced back from a woeful 2022 to be a winning team in 2023, even if it was just by two games. Second baseman Jonathan India believes the Reds are ready to become a true playoff threat. He told […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramirez is on top of the world. The infielder shared his joy following the announcement that he was starting for the club in the team’s first spring training game on Saturday. Ramirez used some colorful language to express his elation. “I’m playing today! I’m f***ing happy!,” Ramirez said, per The […]

For the first time in his big league career, Joey Votto is a free agent. He’s not back with the Cincinnati Reds after 17 seasons with the organization and with Spring Training underway, he remains unsigned. Whether that’s bothering Votto or not is unknown, but this video he posted on Friday made it feel like […]

The Cincinnati Reds and former New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reported details of the contract as well: “Mike Ford to the Reds on a minor league deal. $1.3M salary in majors, and another 125K in incentives. Spring […]

During 2023 spring training, the MLB was focused on transitioning everyone to its new pace-of-play rules. This year, the league has a potential uniform crisis on its hands. The unveiling of the game’s new Nike jerseys sparked critical reactions from players and fans alike, but the latest apparel-based issue could make it extremely difficult to […]

The Cincinnati Reds are currently preparing for the upcoming season and their Spring Training session on Tuesday might be one that the team will remember for quite some time. An interesting occurrence sprouted up involving third baseman Elly De La Cruz and pitcher Hunter Greene…well, Hunter Greene’s car in particular. In a showdown between the […]

It was a down season for Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson last season as his batting average and OPS were down compared to previous years as it could be credited to a season-ending shoulder injury beforehand. Now, Stephenson is more motivated than ever and even reported to help the pitchers early for spring training, saying […]

The Cincinnati Reds won two World Series titles with the ‘Big Red Machine’ of Johnny Bench and company in the 1970s, along with four National League Pennants. On Wednesday, Bench paid tribute to a fellow champion and left-handed pitching star in a touching but sad message on social media. Recently, the Reds revealed a major […]

Elly De La Cruz enjoyed a breakout season with the Cincinnati Reds in 2023 after first joining the club’s farm system back in 2018 and then making his team debut in June of this past year. De La Cruz produced several highlights throughout the campaign, leading Reds fans to have significant hope for the future […]

The Cincinnati Reds and Jonathan India agreed to a two-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration. The infielder inked an extension that will see him make $3.8 million next season and $5 million in 2025, as reported by MLB.com. India can earn incentives in 25′ based on plate appearances and games started. The former Florida […]

With an influx of young talent, the Cincinnati Reds will push for a playoff spot in 2024. To support their youth, the Reds have brought in a longtime MLB veteran. Cincinnati has signed Josh Harrison to a minor-league contract, via MSM Sports. The utility player received an invite to spring training. If Harrison were to […]

Veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto is still looking to keep on playing baseball. Cueto, who most recently played in the big leagues with the Miami Marlins in 2023, is reportedly eyeing to see action for an MLB team in 2024, according to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. “Free agent RHP Johnny Cueto is continuing his […]

Joey Votto is still one of the most interesting baseball guys around, and he proved that once again with a heartfelt and hilarious he posted on X while congratulating Joe Mauer after the former Minnesota Twins star catcher got elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. “On first base at Target Field during […]

Many of the big moves of the MLB offseason have been made, but one guy who is still lingering on the trade market is Shane Bieber. While the Cleveland Guardians don’t appear to be in any sort of rush to trade Bieber, they have been taking calls on him this offseason, with one team that […]

When the Cincinnati Reds approach 2024 Opening Day, they’ll hope to have a season as success as the Detroit Lions have had. However, the Lions’ latest historic win has put the Reds in sports history infamy. The Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams in their Wild Card matchup, 24-23. It was the first time Detroit […]

Joey Votto’s time with the Cincinnati Reds may be over (unless an unexpected reunion comes to fruition), but the former MVP is still reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Thursday that Votto is receiving interest from three teams, however, the teams were not named. Votto is 40-years old […]

Starting pitcher Frankie Montas has agreed to a one-year, $16 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Frankie Montas was once one of the better pitchers in the American League when he was with the Oakland Athletics, but then he hurt his shoulder before being traded to the New York […]

If Joey Votto signs with another team in MLB free agency, it will obviously be an emotional day for Cincinnati Reds fans. His combination of offensive prowess, defensive consistency and stalwart leadership will be difficult to replace going forward. But fans are also sure to miss his unique personality and strong sense of humor. The […]

As MLB Rumors continue to heat up, Jonathan India of the Cincinnati Reds could soon be on the move. The Reds narrowly missed the 2023 postseason, and the moves they have made during the offseason could signal India’s departure. Will the Reds get a Jonathan India deal done before 2024? India will not be eligible […]

Amid speculations and MLB’s free agency period, the Cincinnati Reds are reportedly setting their sights on bolstering their starting rotation, with Shane Bieber and Lucas Giolito emerging as potential targets, as well as Michael Wacha. The initiative, as reported via Jon Morosi on X, formerly Twitter, stems from the Reds’ strategic position in the trade […]

One of the biggest names on the MLB trade market this offseason is Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. The Rays right-hander has one of the best pitching arsenals in the Majors, but the struggle has been staying healthy. The 30-year-old has averaged 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings in his time with the Rays, […]

The Cincinnati Reds are on the verge of sealing a deal with Jeimer Candelario, with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that the infielder has agreed to a multi-year contract with the National League Central squad. “Infielder Jeimer Candelario and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Candelario, […]

The Cincinnati Reds finally began to reap the benefits of their youth movement in 2023, when they spent much of the summer competing for a playoff spot before coming up short in the final week of the season. The outlier to the Reds youth movement was franchise legend Joey Votto, who completed his 17th season in the MLB, […]

The Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement with right-hander Nick Martinez in MLB free agency, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Right-hander Nick Martinez and the Cincinnati Reds ar in agreement on a two-year, $26 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first year, sources tell ESPN. Martinez, 33, opted out of the last two […]

While the Cincinnati Reds just missed out on the playoffs, their influx of young talent has their arrow pointing up moving forward. But the Reds know they must make some additions over the offseason to make their team complete. The Reds have signed former Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Emilio Pagan to a two-year contract, via […]

The MLB trade rumor mill is heating up as the winter meetings approach and several frontline starting pitchers could be on the move. Multiple teams are looking to add to their rotations and there are plenty of names to keep them occupied throughout the winter, including Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber and Tampa Bay Rays […]

After just missing out on the playoffs, the Cincinnati Reds are looking to retool and see their postseason goals come to fruition next season. As the Reds try to bolster their roster, Cincinnati had their eyes on two top flight starting pitchers. Cincinnati pursued Sonny Gray before he signed a three-year, $75 million contract with […]

The Cincinnati Reds come off a mediocre 2023 MLB season. The Reds finished the season two games above .500 at 82-80, but they narrowly missed the MLB Playoffs. The team is making moves to prepare themselves for a better postseason showing in 2024. Second baseman Jonathan India appears to be at the center of the […]

The MLB season is over after the Texas Rangers’ thrilling World Series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the whole point of this endeavor: to win the World Series. But with the World Series over, that means that free agency will soon be underway and teams can begin to plot out how to best construct […]

As of now, Joey Votto’s time with the Cincinnati Reds has come to an end. It marks the conclusion of an illustrious 17-year career with a single team, a journey cut short due to the influx of youth within the Reds’ ranks. With the Reds declining his $20 million option for the 2024 season, Votto, […]

While the Cincinnati Reds missed out on the playoffs, their young core proved they can be a forced to be reckoned with for years to come. With so many top prospects hitting the majors, the Reds must now make a pivotal decision on Jonathan India. India has been a popular name among trade discussions at […]

Eduardo Rodriguez is one of the more interesting options available in MLB Free Agency this winter. The southpaw had a chance to join a contending team in the Los Angeles Dodgers around the trade deadline. However, he blocked a trade to California, opting to remain with the Detroit Tigers. On Saturday, though, he opted out […]

On Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds announced that they would be declining the 2024 option on Joey Votto’s contract, making their longtime first baseman a free agent. On Sunday, Votto expressed his gratitude to the team and the city. “If this is the last time I’ll play as a Cincinnati Red, I want to speak out […]

It is apparently the end of an era as the Cincinnati Reds have declined the club option on slugger Joey Votto. He has been one of the best hitters in the National League and a 17-year veteran with the team. The slugger spoke with the media after the announcement was made, and he took the […]