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Reds Bolster Pitching Depth with Trade for Kyle Nicolas
The Cincinnati Reds added another arm to their pitching staff Wednesday, acquiring right-handed reliever Kyle Nicolas from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for versatile infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan. The move represents a depth-oriented swap between National League Central rivals, with Cincinnati targeting bullpen help while Pittsburgh adds a bat who had been blocked on the Reds’ roster. For Cincinnati, the trade continues a pattern of building pitching depth whereve

Jimmy Costello
Mar 42 min read


First Round of Roster Cuts at Camp: What It Really Means
The Reds made their first wave of spring roster reductions Monday morning, trimming six players from major league camp and bringing the total down to 51. While none of the moves were shocking, the timing — and one notable name — tells us a little more about how the final bench could be shaping up. Cincinnati reassigned Connor Burns, Michael Chavis, Cam Collier, Carson Spiers, Michael Toglia, and Joel Valdez to minor league camp. For the most part, this group fits the “as expe

Jimmy Costello
Mar 22 min read


More Than Nostalgia: The Logic Behind Cincinnati’s Suárez Move
A day removed from the initial wave of nostalgia, the Reds’ reunion with Eugenio Suárez is now ready to be evaluated on its merits rather than its memories. The club agreed to bring back the veteran slugger on a one-year, $15 million contract for the 2026 season, a figure that reflects both Cincinnati’s desire for impact and its caution in a thin free-agent market. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2027 season worth $16 million, giving both sides the chance to ex

Jimmy Costello
Feb 24 min read


What does Bubba Thompson's latest waiver claim signal?
Former Rangers outfielder, Bubba Thompson, has been claimed once again by the Cincinnati Reds. After being designated for an assignment...

Jimmy Costello
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Reds ink Jonathan India to two-year deal to avoid arbitration.
Friday night, the Reds and Jonathan India agreed to a two-year deal worth $8.8 million. This was the last player on the Reds eligible for arbitration with Antone, Fraley, Sims, Stephenson, and Young already coming to agreements. During 2024, India will earn $3.8 million, followed by $5 million in 2025. Built into the deal, escalators can help India to earn up to an additional 2.05 million based on the number of games he starts and total plate appearances in 2025 (first report

Jimmy Costello
Feb 10, 20241 min read


Reds Offseason Deep Dive - A recap of the series of signings Cincinnati has made
After a year of new arrivals, overperformers, and exceeded expectations, the Reds approached the 2023 offseason with a methodical yet aggressive strategy. Five new major league players were added to the teams' young core. In this article, we will take a look at what Cincinnati has done to continue to elevate the roster in hopes of taking the team to its first postseason since 2020. Biggest Needs this Offseason Going into this offseason, there were three glaring needs for the

Jimmy Costello
Feb 9, 20245 min read
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