2027 Reds single-game tickets are on sale now, fee-free through Nov. 15. Post-game concerts: Dierks Bentley (July 1 vs. White Sox), Bailey Zimmerman (July 19 vs. Rays), Jordan Davis (Sept. 4 vs. Cubs). Fireworks too on select Fridays. 🎤
Terry Francona says his "tougher" message meant better at-bats: fighting with two strikes and cutting the early strikeouts that left Cincinnati behind. He also addressed new pitching coach Joe Torres and the need for pitchers to throw more strikes. 🎯
Former Reds prospect Levi Stoudt, part of the 2022 Luis Castillo trade, agreed to a minor-league deal with the Rays. The return from Seattle has produced little in the majors, and Stoudt posted a 9.58 ERA with Cincinnati before landing in Tampa Bay's fix-it shop.
Tanner Bibee could be a trade target for the Reds, and new pitching coach Joe Torres already worked with him in Cleveland. With Brady Singer gone, a 27-year-old, 180-inning arm under control through 2029 might fit. 🎯 Nothing is reported as done.
Reds face a budget-driven rebuild after a dismal 2026, with last offseason's pricey misses (Suárez, Ferguson, Johnson) as cautionary tales. Predicted fixes include re-signing lefty Brock Burke (2.30 ERA) and adding Colin Rea. Speculative, but thrifty. 💸
Elly De La Cruz trade chatter is speculation, not a done deal. After a career-best year (.283, 30 HR, 30 SB, .880 OPS), the Reds could reportedly listen to offers, but three years of control give them leverage to keep him. 🔒
Elly De La Cruz is being floated as one of this winter's top trade chips, alongside Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, in a thin shortstop market. It's speculation, not a deal: a young shortstop on a short contract could anchor a blockbuster. 🔥
Sal Stewart is a Silver Slugger finalist at utility, and he got there on counting stats: 32 HR and 111 RBI top Tatis and Bauers. The advanced numbers (117 OPS+, 112 wRC+) trail both, so manager and coach voters will decide. 🏆
One prediction has the Reds landing Jazz Chisholm Jr. on a short-term deal with a 2028 opt-out, which would address second base. He hit .231 with 19 HR and 41 steals in 2026. No confirmed Cincinnati interest, so this is purely speculation. 🤔
Elly De La Cruz is a first-time Silver Slugger finalist, and Reds rookie Sal Stewart is nominated at utility, where he's also up for NL Rookie of the Year. Winners will be announced Nov. 17. 🏆
Elly De La Cruz (30 HR, 30 SB) and Sal Stewart (32 HR, 111 RBI) are Silver Slugger finalists. The catch: Cincinnati still lost 87 games and finished 28 back in the NL Central, so two bats can't carry a thin roster. 🔒
Terry Francona isn't giving up on an Emilio Pagán reunion, saying "I love the guy" after the closer declined his option and hit free agency. Pagán went 19-for-19 in saves with a 1.88 ERA over his final three months. 🔒
Noelvi Marte is hitting .360/.382/.480 with one homer and eight RBI over 12 games for Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Winter League. After a career-worst .189/.229/.321 in 2026, it's a small sample, but a welcome one. 🔥
Three Reds prospects made the AFL Fall Stars Game NL roster: Yerlin Confidan (.998 OPS, also in the Home Run Derby), Carlos Sanchez (4 HR, 14 BB/14 K) and Luke Holman (1 ER, 20 K in 13.0 IP). Peoria's Reds pipeline is paying off. ⚾
It’s a single-issue negotiation. MLB wants a cap, the players reject a cap. All of the details MLB has shared about its vision -- a number of which are good! -- are tied to the MLBPA accepting a cap system. Publicly, at least, the league has not put forth any vision of a non-capped league. The players, and again I’ll say this is based on what we know, appear to have no intention of accepting a payroll cap. Until one side or the other concedes on this point, there is nowhere for negotiations...
The Reds signed 18-year-old Dominican right-hander Many Ramirez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. He has no pro stats yet, needs no 40-man spot, and likely starts at the lowest levels of the system. Quiet depth move, long runway. 🌱
I like the Joe Torres hire in a vacuum. Comes from a factory that knows how to develop pitching. Zoom out, it’s another lazy Guards hire. They also aren’t going to hire a Director of Pitching to oversee all levels of development.
Reds' minor league free agent list includes veteran shortstops Orlando Arcia and Garrett Hampson, plus Michael Chavis. Useful depth if Elly De La Cruz trade rumors ever turn real, but they can't simply re-sign right away. Quiet start to a loud offseason. 🔍
Austin Hendrick, the Reds' No. 12 pick in 2020, is now a free agent after Cincinnati left him off the 40-man roster. He never reached the majors, and swing-and-miss issues followed him through five minor league seasons. A draft miss, officially. 📉
Austin Hendrick, the No. 12 pick in 2020, elected free agency, leaving him the last of six Reds picks from that draft class to depart. Wainwright, Miller, Bonnin, Roa and Boyle all left first. A draft class that never quite landed. 📉
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