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The Cincinnati Reds added some massive power into their lineup in the form of slugger Eugenio Suarez. However, to do so, someone had to be cut from the roster. The Reds have now officially signed Suarez, for a reported $15 million. In turn, they have designated catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment, via Joey Mistretta of […]

The Cincinnati Reds made one of the most emotionally charged moves of the MLB offseason by reuniting with slugger and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, finalizing a one-year, $15 million agreement late Sunday night. The Reds pursued the deal to address a long-standing need for middle-of-the-order power. The 34-year-old veteran arrives after a resurgent 2025 season […]

After missing the boat to the MLB postseason for four years in a row, the Cincinnati Reds finally tasted the playoffs again in the 2025 campaign after winning 83 games and finishing third in the National League Central Division. Although they failed to move past the National League Wild Card Round, where they ran into […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made their free agency splash, signing slugger Eugenio Suarez to a one-year contract. Suarez spent seven years with the Reds from 2015-2022, smashing 189 homers in that span. After a great playoff run with the Seattle Mariners, there was not much of a market for Suarez. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the […]

As Eugenio Suarez was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Seattle Mariners last year within the season, his name is one of the hottest in the free agent market. With the baseball world wondering which teams will pursue Suaerz in the offseason, an MLB insider gives some ball clubs that could be in on […]

MLB free agency is winding down after Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette found big-money homes. But there are still valuable assets on the market available for a low price. Luis Arraez is available in free agency, and the three-time batting champ should be courted by the Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, and more. Any team looking […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to trade veteran outfielder/designated hitter Nick Castellanos this offseason. While a potential Castellanos trade has yet to come to fruition, a deal still seems like a realistic possibility. Finding a trade has seemingly been difficult, though. There are three teams that make sense as landing destinations for the veteran, however. […]

MLB free agency is rolling along, and one of the best pitchers on the market is still available. Framber Valdez entered free agency on an odd note, as he seemingly purposely crossed up his catcher in September. But with the options waning, Valdez is a great option for some of the teams out there who […]

There is a horrifying imbalance in MLB payroll rankings, and while few teams can actually spend what the insatiable Los Angeles Dodgers can, there is still an onus on the small-market ballclubs to invest in their product. The Cincinnati Reds have failed their fans to this point of the offseason. While it was nice to […]

The Cincinnati Reds have a nice young core that was good enough to get them into the postseason in 2025, and they are hoping to further build on that. And the Reds could not ask for a better player to build their roster around than superstar Elly De La Cruz, the electric shortstop who’s been […]

Out of all the MLB teams racking up big-time free agents, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t one of them. They may have signed reliever Pierce Johnson, but he is not Kyle Tucker. The Reds did get left-handed reliever Brock Burke as part of a three-way trade, but it’s still not a marquee name. However, manager Terry […]

As the MLB world comes to grips with Kyle Tucker’s bombshell decision to take his talents to the reigning World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers, another baseball transaction emerged on Thursday, as reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Three-way trade news: Tampa Bay, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a deal […]

After reaching the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t trying to give up their seat at the table. In their latest free agency moves, the Reds took a page out of the Atlanta Braves’ playbook to bolster their bullpen. Cincinnati has signed relief pitcher Pierce Johnson, via John Heyman of the New York Post. […]

The Cincinnati Reds sit at a crossroads entering 2026 — a team bubbling with young talent but still seeking that defining superstar who can push them over the top. Their lineup is packed with speed and athleticism, their pitching staff has flashed potential, but consistent offensive firepower remains elusive. That’s where Luis Robert Jr. comes […]

The Cincinnati Reds have had a busy offseason. However, they still have uncertainty on the roster, and bringing in an offensive star to help Elly De La Cruz would give the team a crucial boost. The Reds have been linked to a possible Luis Robert Jr. trade with the Chicago White Sox, and baseball analyst […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a busy Saturday, with both the signing of JJ Bleday and a trade for Dane Myers being announced. Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall later spoke to reporters and addressed the roster additions of the outfielders. “Bleday… obviously the defensive stuff has struggled in center field, but he’s been a […]

Saturday was a busy day for the Cincinnati Reds. After agreeing to a one-year contract with outfielder JJ Bleday in the morning, the Reds later announced that they acquired outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins. “The #Reds today acquired OF Dane Myers from the Marlins in exchange for OF Ethan O’Donnell. Additionally, RHP Lyon […]

The Cincinnati Reds finalized a corresponding roster move Saturday as part of their latest offseason addition, adjusting their 40-man roster to remain within league limits. The Reds officially signed outfielder JJ Bleday to a one-year major league contract, prompting an immediate transaction. To create space on the 40-man roster, the club designated right-handed pitcher Keegan […]

The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder JJ Bleday are reportedly in agreement on a contract in MLB free agency, per Robert Murray of FanSided. “Sources: Free-agent outfielder JJ Bleday and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a contract. Bleday, 28, was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 draft and has spent time in […]

The Cincinnati Reds bolstered their organizational depth on Wednesday by signing infielder Michael Chavis to a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to big league spring training. The 30-year-old veteran returns to North America after a short stay in Japan, where he played 38 games for the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball, hitting […]

The Chicago White Sox have already made one move on Sunday that has shaken the MLB landscape. Fresh off signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal, the White Sox could be closing in on a potential Luis Robert Jr. trade. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale via X, formerly Twitter, the rebuilding club […]

Nick Castellanos’ tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies is drawing to a close, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that a fresh start is exactly what the veteran outfielder needs. The Phillies have made their intentions obvious by signing Adolis García, essentially ending Castellanos’ time in Philadelphia after his disappointing 2025 campaign. Cincinnati, looking to add offensive […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made a move on the pitching front on Tuesday, with MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reporting that the National League Central team is adding left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. “Free-agent left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson in agreement with Reds, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic,” Rosenthal shared via a social media post […]

The Cincinnati Reds showed significant progress last year in their first year with manager Terry Francona at the helm. The Reds proved to be a scrappy team that finished 3rd in the National League Central behind the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs. The Reds finished with an 83-79 record and earned a spot in […]

Losing both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, it’s hard to argue against the New York Mets being the biggest loser of the Winter Meetings. However, the Mets aren’t the only team reeling at the conclusion of the Meetings. One of the biggest moved that occurred during the event was Kyle Schwarber signing a five-year, $150 […]

The Cincinnati Reds finally returned to the playoffs in 2025, but did not win a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite their young core that brought them to the dance, they have not spent money in free agency. The Reds failed to sign Kyle Schwarber, but they are now in the mix for Arizona […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter MLB Free Agency with one mission that overshadows every other storyline: keep Kyle Schwarber. The Cincinnati Reds want him and the market wants him as well. Yet the momentum still circles back to the Phillies and the familiar power that defined the Schwarber era. The Reds have made their intentions clear, […]

The Cincinnati Reds made the playoffs for the first time since 2020 this year, but failed to win a single game. They have a solid young core and, finally, may be willing to spend to support them. Ohio native Kyle Schwarber is available in MLB free agency, and the Reds are interested. The Athletic’s Ken […]

The Cincinnati Reds reached an important offseason agreement with reliever Emilio Pagan, as the right-hander agreed to a two-year, 20-million-dollar contract to return to the club. The move strengthens the Reds pitching and stabilizes the bullpen at a time when the team’s free agency picture continues to develop. Early reports from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

The Cincinnati Reds returned to the postseason in 2025, but did not win a game in their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While they have a solid young core to build around, they need to spend to make a splash in the National League. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, they have their eyes […]

The Cincinnati Reds are working to return to the postseason in 2026. Cincinnati is making a bunch of moves in free agency, to reshuffle the roster. Cincinnati is keeping relief pitcher Sam Moll, per the New York Post. Moll pitched for the club in 2025, posting a 6.38 ERA. He appeared in 23 games. The […]

On the surface, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz put together another standout All-Star campaign in 2025. However, the fact he was battling through a series injury makes his performance even more admirable. President of baseball operations confirmed that De La Cruz played with a left squad strain throughout the 2025 campaign. While there […]

After making the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t looking to give up their spot in the postseason. Signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a contract would show how serious the Reds are about winning. Working on their side is the fact Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio. Those hometown ties have put […]

With the conversation around New York Mets star Pete Alonso and becoming a free agent, there is no doubt going to be a lot of teams that will try to go after the slugger. As Alonso heads into free agency after being with the Mets, there are a few teams that have been listed that […]

While it’s early in the MLB free agency cycle, former New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams has already become one of the most prominent names on the market. For all the adversity he faced in 2025, Williams has nonetheless managed to draw attention from roughly a dozen teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red […]

After watching the news that Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase were accused of betting on their individual pitches during games take the sports world by storm, MLB and sportsbooks are coming together to make moves to severely limit the chances of it happening again. Taking to social media to announce the new […]

After sneaking into the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds are looking to stay at the postseason table long-term. As the Reds begin crafting their 2026 plans, Cincinnati has already made a major league addition. The Reds have signed relief pitcher Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract, the team announced. Financial details have not yet […]

The 2025 World Series concluded in epic fashion, which has many MLB fans considering it one of the greatest World Series matchups ever. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays put on an absolute show, which included multiple extra-inning thrillers, numerous broken records, and a bunch of iconic moments and performances. This was the […]