Mark Sheldon

Kershaw, Rizzo, Votto join NBC's MLB pregame coverage for 2026 As NBC Sports gears up for its expanded coverage of Major League Baseball in 2026, the network has added three familiar faces to its cadre of analysts. Recently retired greats Clayton Kershaw, Anthony...

Big news from NBC Sports today:

Joey Votto (along with Clayton Kershaw and Anthony Rizzo) will be back on your TV screens this baseball season.

It starts all over again with the flight to Phoenix for #reds Spring Training.

Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft won his arbitration hearing. Will earn $1.75 million. Club had offered $1.25 million. Tyler Stephenson’s hearing is scheduled on Monday.

Catcher Ben Rortvedt - the Reds hardly knew thee. He was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers. The Reds had claimed him from the Dodgers on Nov. 12.

Of those in the Reds organization in the World Baseball Classic, only Eugenio Suarez and Edwin Arroyo are on the 40-man roster.

I’m absolutely sorry, Alex.

Reds Spring Training is nearly here! What you should know CINCINNATI – Following a playoff appearance and a busy offseason of retooling, the Reds are just about ready to open Spring Training for the 2026 season. It's going to be a season where Cincinnati wor...

In a handy FAQ, here are some things for fans to know ahead of Reds Spring Training. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...

How Reds' lineup might look with Suárez anchoring cleanup CINCINNATI – With Eugenio Suárez reunited with the Reds, manager Terry Francona's daily lineup should look more imposing to opponents than it did in 2025. “When I see the lineup, I think we look very ...

Now that the Reds and Eugenio Suarez are reunited, what might the regular lineup look like for 2026? www.mlb.com/reds/news/eu...

Suárez excited to return for second tenure with Reds CINCINNATI – Familiarity. It was a key ingredient that helped free agent Eugenio Suárez select the Reds – one of his former teams – as his next team. It was also what greased the wheels for ownership ...

Eugenio Suarez wanted to return to the Reds. Ownership was willing to extend payroll above its limit. Why? For both sides, it was about familiarity.

www.mlb.com/news/eugenio...

Suarez did not want to ask Spencer Steer for his No. 7 back. He selected No. 28, which he wore in Seattle and Arizona.

To make room for Suarez, the Reds designated for assignment C Ben Rortvedt, who was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers on November 12, 2025. Cincinnati's 40-player roster is at capacity.

Reds have made the signing of Eugenio Suarez "official"... will be talking to him on zoom shortly.

The Reds have announced that they are among clubs that have left FanDuel Sports Network and will have MLB produce and distribute games in 2026.

Here are the top 5 stories at Reds camp in Year 2 for Francona CINCINNATI -- There is exactly one week of offseason remaining from Monday to when Reds pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Spring Training. For a club coming off of an 83-79 season in 20...

The Reds are one week from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training. Here are five things to watch out for during camp. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ro...

Suárez returns to Reds as Cincy lands free-agent bopper (source) CINCINNATI – Once a fan favorite with the Reds, Eugenio Suárez and his former club are reuniting for a second act that will give it the power bat it has been seeking all offseason. The top free-agent ...

After an entire offseason of searching for more offense, the Reds found the bat they've been seeking in a familiar face -- Eugenio Suarez. More on the addition, which is pending a physical. www.mlb.com/reds/news/eu...

Suarez is expected to be the primary DH for the Reds but also play 1B/3B. Stewart will also see time at 1B, 3B and DH while Steer is expected to see time in the OF and move around as a utility player.

Source: Suarez mutual option is for $16 million. He will likely mostly DH but can also play 1B/3B.

Breaking news: My colleague Mark Feinsand has confirmed the ESPN report that Eugenio Suarez is going to the Reds on a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual option for 2027. Still pending physical. Longtime fan favorite is coming back.

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The stability and strength of the front four of their rotation gives the Reds plenty to like about their pitching staff going into the 2026 season. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...

The Reds signed RHP Darren McCaughan to a Minor League contract. Came with invite to big league camp at Spring Training.

Top prospect Lowder healthy, set to battle for Reds rotation spot CINCINNATI – Young starting pitcher Rhett Lowder is ready to do at Spring Training this year what he couldn't do at camp last year: compete for a spot in the Reds' rotation. Not only was Lowder unable...

After showing he was healthy again in the Arizona Fall League, Rhett Lowder is ready to compete for the fifth spot in the Reds rotation.

www.mlb.com/news/reds-pi...

Reds already feeling bullish on big progress in '26 CINCINNATI -- No, the Reds didn't sign Kyle Schwarber during the Winter Meetings. Nor have they added a big bat to upgrade their offense -- yet -- this offseason. They're still looking, but with Sprin...

Absent a major acquisition, the Reds offensive makeup is largely the same going into the 2026 season. If that remains the case, the players already with the club know they will need to step it up after an inconsistent 2025. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...

The sky's the limit for Elly, hungry for more after up-and-down 2025 CINCINNATI -- After the 2025 season ended, Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz got busy rehabilitating and recovering from the left quadriceps strain that nagged him throughout the second half. Bu...

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made no excuses for 2025 and was eager to take his entire game to a higher level in 2026. www.mlb.com/reds/news/el...

Elly De La Cruz says he will not be playing in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic. The decision was made in conjunction with the Reds because he is coming off of last year’s left quad injury.

Here at Redsfest and seeing new guys with new numbers.

JJ Bleday will wear 22
Pierce Johnson has 52
Dane Myers wearing 17

In 3-team trade, reliever Burke sent to Reds with Lux going to Rays CINCINNATI -- The Reds' effort to stockpile even more relievers for bullpen depth continued late Thursday night. The club was part of a three-way trade that sent infielder Gavin Lux to the Rays and br...

Last night's three-way trade involving the Reds is now "official."

Reds get: LHP Brock Burke
Rays get: IF Gavin Lux, RHP Chris Clark
Angels get: OF Josh Lowe

"It’s a quality lefty reliever that just adds to the ‘pen," Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall said.

www.mlb.com/reds/news/br...

In 3-team trade, reliever Burke sent to Reds with Lux going to Rays (sources) CINCINNATI -- The Reds' effort to stockpile even more relievers for bullpen depth continued late Thursday night. The club was part of a three-way trade that sent infielder Gavin Lux to the Rays and br...

First story on the late Thursday trade that sources say brought the Reds another reliever for their bullpen in LHP Brock Burke from the Angels while also sending Gavin Lux to the Rays. www.mlb.com/reds/news/br...

Burke had a 3.36 ERA in 69 appearances for the Angels last season.

Source confirms Reds acquired lefty reliever Brock Burke in a three-way trade from the Angels. Deals has Josh Lowe going from Rays to Angels, Gavin Lux going to Rays with right-hander Chris Clark.

RHP Yosver Zulueta, who was designated for assignment earlier Thursday, was traded to the Mariners for minor league RHP Dusty Revis.