For the Reds, the plan is simple. De La Cruz will remain the centerpiece, but with a smarter and more sustainable workload in place. If Francona succeeds, the electrifying young star could be even more dangerous down the stretch in 2026.

Cincinnati – The Reds made a roster move on Tuesday, no it wasn't Kyle Schwarber. Left-handed pitcher Joel Valdez was signed to a Minor League contract. Before last season, he had been with the New York Yankees since 2021 and originally signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018.

If the 2025 Winter Meetings was a Friends episode, it would be called "The One Where the Reds Didn't Get Kyle Schwarber." After several weeks of being wooed on the free-agent market, Schwarber ultimately chose to return to the Phillies on a five-year,

ORLANDO — At the conclusion of the winter meetings, Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said his goals for the rest of the offseason are making sure the Reds get some arms in the bullpen and figuring out how to improve the position player group.

After Kyle Schwarber decided against taking a hometown discount from the Reds and re-signed with the Phillies on Tuesday, the Reds are apparently still looking for a way to add an impact bat. They are considering trading for Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte and Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe,

A Randy Savage “Big Rubber Guys” figure in Reds gear was announced in July and the wrestling legend’s collectible was made available for preorder this month.

The Reds may trade for Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte after failing to sign hometown kid Kyle Schwarber.

Star Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will represent his home nation in one of biggest stages in the sport.