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Terry Francona-led Reds open with Giants

With a not-so-new manager in place, the Cincinnati Reds kick off the 2025 season Thursday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the traditional National League opener.

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Postgame Takeaways: Matt McLain Homers as Reds Have Final Tune-Up Ahead of Opening Day

The Reds had their final tune-up of the season when they faced off against most of their Triple-A roster at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday night.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25

Update: Reds Outfielder Austin Hays Dealing With Injury Ahead of Opening Day

Reds Radio reported Tuesday night that outfielder Austin Hays is currently dealing with a calf injury. The team anticipates further updates by tomorrow.

Jake Fraley News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25

A Bounce Back from Jake Fraley Could Vault the Reds Into the Playoffs

The Cincinnati Reds can accomplish their ultimate goal a little easier if they get a bounce back performance form Jake Fraley in 2025. It’s weird to say a guy who hit .277 in 350 at-bats is looking for a bounce back season, but it was the power that disappeared last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25

Are Bochy, Francona holding back the future of MLB managing?

Are Bruce Bochy, Terry Francona holding back the future of MLB managing?

Bruce Bochy and Terry Francona have done almost everything a baseball manager can do. They’ve won championships, earned respect across generations and re-established themselves as legendary figures in the game.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / March 25

LOOK: Reds Debut New Uni In Final Spring Tune-Up Vs. Prospects

There has been a feeling that the Cincinnati Reds should spice up their look. When the Reds cycled through all of their previous looks during the 2019 season, it was fantastic.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25

'Not the Finished Product' - Terry Francona Excited to Lead Young Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds new manager was enamored with the opportunity to lead this team from day one. On Tuesday afternoon, at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Reds manager Terry Francona fielded questions from the media before batting practice.

Ian Gibaut News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Reds select Ian Gibaut

The Reds announced that they have selected right-hander Ian Gibaut to their roster. They had a 40-man vacancy after recently returning Rule 5 pick Cooper Bowman to the Athletics, so no corresponding move is necessary today.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25

Three Realistic Targets for Cincinnati Reds if They Add to roster Before Opening Day

The Cincinnati Reds may be searching for another quality bat to come off the bench in order to finalize the roster. Options are few, though, especially when you consider the requirements.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25

Cincinnati Reds Roster Indecision is Telling With Opening Day Looming

The Cincinnati Reds haven't finalized their roster. They have two available roster spots open for position players with Opening Day just two days away.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 25

Next Man Up: Can Cincinnati Reds Withstand Early Season Injuries?

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day is just two days away, and the Reds already have four players that will open the season on the injured list. How the Reds start the season with four of its regulars on the injured list could be a key to how the season goes.

Alexis Diaz News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

The Cincinnati Reds Messy Closer Situation

Alexis Diaz has been a staple in the back of the Reds bullpen for the past three seasons, locking down the ninth inning regularly in 2023 and 2024. Diaz recorded 37 and 28 saves in 2023 and 2024 respectively, but it is likely that he will not be in the same position to do so in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Will the Cincinnati Reds Go Over Projected Win Total in 2025?

Outside of the obvious contenders, there is no team in Major League Baseball that is more exciting than the Cincinnati Reds. From the electric Elly De

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 24

Cincinnati Reds' X-Factor Could Make All the Difference in Quest for Playoffs

CINCINNATI -- The Reds missed the playoffs last season, but considering new manager Terry Francona has taken his previous two teams he managed—the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians—to the Postseason in his first season with both teams, respectively, there is hope Francona can duplicate that accomplishment with the Reds in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 24

Cincinnati Reds Might Be Most Surprising Team in Major League Baseball This Season

The Reds played their final spring training game in Arizona on Sunday afternoon, and Opening Day is just a couple of days away. Baseball America recently had its analysts predict which team will be the biggest surprise in the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Cincinnati Reds Bench Depth Breakdown

Baseball is the ultimate team sport. It has seen many unlikely heroes making their name in the postseason. Helping their team hoist the commissioner’s trophy in October.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Reds Rotation 'More Robust' According to MLB Experts

Hunter Greene finished eighth in Cy Young voting and earned his first career All-Star selection. He led the way among all Reds pitchers with 6.2 bWAR, good to tie Chris Sale for the best in the National League and second in all of baseball just behind Tarik Skubal.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 23

Postgame Takeaways: Reds Beat Guardians 13-2 Behind Elly De La Cruz's Big Day at the Plate

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Guardians 13-2 in their spring training finale on Sunday afternoon at Goodyear Ballpark. Here are our postgame takeaways: De La Cruz's Big Day Elly De La Cruz reached base in all three plate appearances on Sunday to finish off an outstanding spring.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Reds’ Terry Francona gives brutally honest injury update on 2024 RBI leader

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is going to have a man down when the season starts. The Reds star Spencer Steer is starting the season on the injured list, per ESPN.

Alexis Diaz News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 23

Cincinnati Reds Get Bad Injury News on Former All-Star Reliever Alexis Diaz Ahead of Opening Day

Reds reliever Alexis Diaz will open the 2025 regular season on the injured list according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Diaz is dealing with hamstring inflammation.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 23

Cincinnati Reds Re-Assign Multiple Players to Minor League Camp

The Reds reassigned catcher Will Banfield and pitcher Wade Miley to minor-league camp on Sunday. The Reds signed Banfield to a minor league deal back in November.

Spencer Steer News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Reds utilityman to begin season on injured list

The IL placement doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given how little he has played this spring and how his shoulder problem also bothered him for much of the 2024 season.

Reds, Jose Trevino agree to extension

Reds’ Alex Young seeking second opinion; elbow surgery possible

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