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Former Cincinnati Reds No. 2 Pick Finds Unexpected New Home

Former Cincinnati Reds infielder Nick Senzel has found his new home, though he’ll need a working passport. Senzel, the 2016 No. 2 pick and former Tennessee Volunteers standout, signed with the Mexican League’s Tecolotes De Los Dos Laredos earlier this week.

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Great American Ball Park Ranked Near Bottom of MLB Stadiums

USA Today writer Jesse Yomtov recently ranked the top 28 Major League Baseball stadiums. Great American Ball Park was ranked 26th out of the 28 stadiums.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13

Cincinnati Reds Give Up 11 Runs in Ninth Inning, Fall to A's 12-1

It can be easy to overreact to things that unfold during spring training or that happen in individual spring training games. What happened on Thursday, though, is something that's better to have happen during spring training than it is to have happen during the regular season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13

Cincinnati Reds' Minor League Affiliate Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner

Palisades Arcadia Baseball LLC has agreed to sell the Dayton Dragons to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB).

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13

Watch: Reds Manager Terry Francona Comments on Where Elly De La Cruz Will Hit in the Lineup

It has been a hot topic all offseason on where Reds' superstar Elly De La Cruz should hit in the batting order. On Thursday, we got the answer. Terry Francona joined Thom Brennaman from Chatterbox Sports and said De La Cruz will hit third in the lineup.

Tyler Stephenson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 13

Tyler Stephenson to get MRI on back

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup due to some back pain, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reported yesterday. Today, manager Terry Francona tells Sheldon that the backstop is headed for an MRI.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13

Reds' Chase Burns Among Top Prospects in MLB's 2025 Spring Breakout Series

The Reds and Brewers prospects will be playing their Spring Breakout game this Sunday, March 16, at 7:40 ET. Cincinnati will have 10 of its top 12 prospects playing in the game.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13

Watch: Ranking the Cincinnati Reds' Top 20 Most Important Players of 2025

The 2025 Major League Baseball regular season is just a couple of weeks away! Clay Snowden from Just Baseball and I sat down and ranked the top 20 most important players for the 2025 Cincinnati Reds.

Spencer Steer News / Fastball on SI / March 13

Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer Takes Step in Injury Recovery, Has Shot For Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds utility player Spencer Steer took a solid step forward in his injury recovery on Wednesday, taking swings in the batting cage. He had a cortisone shot on his right shoulder on March 1.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13

Returning to Manage the Reds Just Felt Right for Terry Francona

After a year off from managing, Terry Francona wasn't really thinking about returning to the dugout. That all changed when Reds' President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall and General Manager Brad Meador flew to Tucson, Arizona, where Francona lives, to pay him a visit.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 12

Reds Pitcher Andrew Abbott Pitches in Minor League Spring Training Game

Andrew Abbott took a step in the right direction on Wednesday afternoon, pitching in a minor league spring training game against the San Diego Padres. The left-hander pitched two innings and retired the first six batters he faced, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.

Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 12

Watch: Matt McLain Says There is No Reason the Reds Shouldn't Go Deep Into October

After missing the entire 2024 season due to a shoulder injury suffered in spring training, Reds' second baseman Matt McLain is fired up for the 2025 campaign.

Jeimer Candelario News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 12

Postgame Takeaways: Reds Fall 4-3 to Rangers Behind Jeimer Candelario's Big Day

The Reds fell to the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday afternoon in Surprise, Arizona. Here are our postgame takeaways: Martinez Bounces Back after Rough First Inning The game got off to a rough start for Martinez.

Cooper Bowman News / Red Reporter / March 12

Rule 5 draftee Cooper Bowman returned to A’s by Cincinnati Reds

Does Cincinnati’s Opening Day roster now look set? Selecting players in the Rule 5 Draft is almost always a complete dice roll. Sure, there are always

Brady Singer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 12

Watch: Reds' Brady Singer Discusses New Pitch He Added This Offseason

When Brady Singer was traded to the Reds from the Kansas City Royals for Jonathan India, he didn't see it coming. "Yeah, a little bit shocked," Singer told MLB Network's Mark DeRosa.

Nick Martinez News / Red Reporter / March 12

Red Report 2025 - Nick Martinez

He’s back. Can he be better than ever? Born on August 5, 1990 in Miami, FL Was teammates with former Red Wladimir Balentien on the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 12

Watch: Reds' Ace Hunter Greene Looking to Build on 2024 Campaign

Hunter Greene had the best season of his career in 2024, starting 26 games with a 2.75 ERA, a WHIP of 1.02, and 169 strikeouts in a career-high 150 1/3 innings pitched.

Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Why Terry Francona decided to unretire and manage Reds

Terry Francona has dedicated much of his life to America’s Pastime, playing in the big leagues for nearly a decade before crafting a Hall of Fame career as a manager.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 11

Watch: Reds' Superstar Elly De La Cruz Focused on the Little Things in Spring Training

Elly De La Cruz is coming off just his first full season as a professional, and even after finishing eighth in the National League MVP voting, he's looking to be even better in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / March 11

Former Cincinnati Reds' No. 2 Overall Pick Heads Off to Mexico to Re-Jumpstart Career

Nick Senzel, who was once drafted No. 2 overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Draft, is heading to Mexico in an effort to jumpstart his career. The 30-year-old former top prospect has spent parts of six years in the big leagues with the Reds, Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox.

Noelvi Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10

Reds option former top prospect

The Reds announced a series of camp cuts, the most notable being infielder Noelvi Marte.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Reds Notes: Injuries, Steer, Collier

Spencer Steer’s ongoing right shoulder problem has been one of the key storylines of the Reds’ spring camp, and manager Terry Francona had some positive

Cincinnati Reds News / TennisUpToDate.com / March 9

Daily Dose of Social Media: Alcaraz shares a moment with 'Killer Bee' again, Zheng Qinwen struggles with disruptive shouts from the crowd

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we review some of the moments that caught attention during the ongoing Indian Wells tournament. Carlos Alcaraz had a great reunion with the "Killer Bee," just like a year ago, when a particular bee invasion interrupted Alcaraz's match and he was 'saved' by the Killer Bee, allowing the match to resume.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / March 8

Key Young Pitchers to Watch for the Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have been diligently cultivating a group of promising young pitchers. They aim to bolster their rotation in the coming seasons. Among these key young pitchers to watch are Rhett Lowder, Connor Phillips, Chase Petty, and Chase Burns.