C Trent Rosecrans

Elly De La Cruz hit what looked like a popup off the bat -- then it just kept going back and back and back... it was just to the left of the batter's eye, bounced on the concrete concourse and bounced out of the park. And Geno goes back-to-back with Elly

Terry Francona said this was as nervous as he's been in a spring training game. Not because of anything on the field, but that he was looking at the scoreboard where they'd show the Arizona-Houston basketball score. Arizona wrapped up the W right after the Reds' game was done, so he was good

Sal Stewart had the Reds' first challenge of spring -- and won. Ball was just outside for ball four

Black and white photo of Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the background is the ivy-covered outfield wall at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. The wall is marked “406 feet” on a section of exposed brick.

RIP Bill Mazeroski, 89, Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame second baseman and defensive wizard who hit one of the most famous home runs in baseball history to win the 1960 World Series. SABR bio: sabr.org/bioproj/pers...

Wouldn't your life be better with a hamburger desk lamp? (1984 McDonald's catalog)

Reds lineup for today's Cactus League opener:
Stephenson C
Suárez 3B
Benson LF
Stewart 2B
Marte RF
Lowe 1B
Myers CF
Toglia DH
Arroyo SS
Burns RHP

Also scheduled to pitch: Lowder, Aguiar, Danner, McCaughan, Misiewicz

We back up

Anthony Santander, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract a year ago with the Blue Jays, is undergoing left labral surgery and will be sidelined 5-6 months, Blue Jays manager John Schneider announces.

Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft won his arbitration case against the Reds. He'll make $1.75 million. The Reds offered $1.25 million.

Damn Good Dawg.

From Reds: C Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers.

Not a surprise. A guy like that is going to be in demand

awww... thanks. social media was not good for my mental health.

I've ordered from them before and am awaiting another package from them

I'm sure Joey's people will be calling my people

Cincinnati Reds 2026 top 20 prospects: Sal Stewart, Tyson Lewis lead the way The Reds' system has been excellent at producing pitching for the past decade, but now the system is slanted more towards hitters.

Over at @theathletic.com, @keithlaw.bsky.social has his Top 20 Reds prospects. A great read as always. One thing I love about Keith is that he has his own opinions and sees things his own way. It adds to the conversation. There are some interesting names here www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Eugenio Suárez said he wasn't going to take 7 from Spencer Steer, that it's Steer's number. He's going to be No. 28

Also, asked Emilio Pagán about pitching in the World Baseball Classic. A member of Puerto Rico's team in 2017 and 2023, Pagán said he is not participating this year

$5.5 million this year, option is for $8 million. $1 million buyout

sounds like your right-handed privilege is talking

Reds make the Pierce Johnson signing official, one year deal with a mutual option for 2027. RHP Yosver Zulueta has been designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster

Wow. Thank you. That’s incredibly kind of you. I do put time and effort into it

It’s a cheese coney — bun, hot dog, mustard, chili, onion & cheese

As Phillies’ Bo Bichette pursuit gains momentum, their openness to longer deals could win out The Phillies, who often wield years as their separator, might be the only team willing to extend to six, seven or eight years for Bichette.

When the Phillies want a star player in a competitive market, they typically wield years as their separator. It’s one reason why rival clubs are beginning to see them as Bo Bichette’s most serious suitor. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

Good idea. Hey Goold, wanna meet for lunch?

Ketchup on chili? Gross

I don’t know if this app has enough capacity for me to answer that question

Yes to onions

Wanted to see if people would be more upset by my ballot or my lunch

www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

From Reds:

RHP Lyon Richardson cleared waivers and was outrighted to AAA-Louisville.

RHP Keegan Thompson was claimed by the Rockies.

Jesse Winker played CF here