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Here's where Reds' Top 30 prospects are projected to begin 2026 season

@JonathanMayo
11:59 AM EDT

With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Reds’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:

  1. Sal Stewart (MLB No. 20), INF -- Cincinnati (MLB)
  2. Alfredo Duno (MLB No. 36), C -- Dayton (High-A)
  3. Steele Hall (MLB <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/top100/steele-hall-829162"

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March 26, 2026

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Abbott's start bookended by two-out trouble vs. Pirates

@m_sheldon
April 1, 2026

CINCINNATI -- During a battle of aces -- especially when that opposing ace is the Pirates' Paul Skenes -- Reds lefty Andrew Abbott did not have the benefit of wiggle room.

Two-out trouble bookended Abbott's second start of the season in the first and sixth innings. But it was

Notice the Reds playing outfield musical chairs? Here's why

@m_sheldon
April 1, 2026

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12 pitchers who impressed in their 2026 debuts

April 1, 2026

The season has just begun, but several pitchers put themselves on the radar with electric debuts.

Whether they are young hurlers that might be taking a step forward, veteran pitchers looking for bounceback seasons or unheralded pitchers potentially flashing a new upside, we had plenty of pitchers with impressive first games.

For

Williamson tagged for three homers in first start since 2024

@m_sheldon
March 31, 2026

CINCINNATI — When you're forced to wait 560 days between big league starts, the perfect return would be a triumphant first game back. Despite his perseverance through a long rehab period, that's not what Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson got to enjoy vs. the Pirates on Tuesday.

Instead, Williamson was roughed

Latest Reds injuries & transactions

April 1, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Reds injury news and transactions.

Here's every team's 2026 Draft bonus pool and all pick values

@JimCallisMLB
April 1, 2026

The White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft, which comes with an assigned value of $11,350,600, the largest since the bonus-pool era began in 2012. Yet it's the Pirates who possess the largest overall pool at $19,130,700, another record.

MLB informed the teams of the updated

Everyone loves Tito. His catcher enough to gift him swim trunks with his face on it

March 31, 2026

Terry Francona garners a lot of respect and admiration across the baseball industry, especially with the players he coaches. The Reds might have taken that admiration to another level this season.

Catcher Tyler Stephenson gifted his manager some custom swimwear with a young Francona’s face on it in the Reds' clubhouse

Here's 1 must-visit Minor League spot from every farm system for 2026

@BensBiz
March 31, 2026

Which Minor League ballparks are worth visiting? The answer, of course, is "all of them." Minor League Baseball's 120 teams operate out of a wide variety of locales, within a wide variety of locations, and all of them offer their own unique charms. And every year, there are different reasons

Burns (5 scoreless) leads Reds' shutout of Pirates to earn 1st MLB win

@m_sheldon
March 30, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds’ rotation depth was immediately tested when Nick Lodolo's blister put him on the injured list to open the season. That was after Hunter Greene was already down until July with right elbow surgery to remove bone chips.

At least this first time through the rotation, Rhett Lowder

How Stewart joined Reds royalty and became youngest since 1900 to do this

@m_sheldon
March 30, 2026

CINCINNATI – In his first four games of 2026, Reds rookie Sal Stewart has shown himself to be prolific at reaching base safely.

During Monday's 2-0 win over the Pirates on Monday, the 22-year-old Stewart reached three more times in four plate appearances. He became the youngest player to

Projecting a season-end All-Rookie Team

@JonathanMayo
March 31, 2026

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Welcome back, Geno! Suárez's first HR in Reds return clinches opening series

@m_sheldon
March 29, 2026

CINCINNATI – There were times in the 2025 season, as the Reds offense sputtered in streaks, where it was easy to wonder what the club could have done if it had one big game-changing bat in the heart of the lineup.

Reds ride their depth -- and Myers' walk-off hit -- to first win of '26

@m_sheldon
March 28, 2026

CINCINNATI – It was a blustery Saturday where many of the Reds' frontline players – namely Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart – had big afternoons. But there was a reason the front office wanted to get deeper at the margins, and it showed up as Cincinnati

Stewart avoids injury, makes Reds rookie history on Opening Day

@m_sheldon
March 27, 2026

CINCINNATI – A very strong Opening Day from rookie Reds first baseman Sal Stewart was almost cut short in a quite painful way on Thursday.

In the fifth inning with one out and a runner on first base with Andrew Abbott pitching, Roman Anthony pulled a scorching low line drive toward

Suárez feels the love in Cincy, misses chance in Classic rematch

@m_sheldon
March 26, 2026

CINCINNATI – Despite making the postseason in 2025, an often-missing ingredient for the Reds last season was that huge hit in important moments. The types of moments that Eugenio Suárez was signed for.

Suárez had one of those moments set up for him Thursday in the sixth inning as he batted

Reds prospect gets his call to the big leagues -- just in time for Opening Day

@m_sheldon
March 29, 2026

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Reds set 26-man Opening Day roster after Lodolo hits IL

@m_sheldon
March 25, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds thought they had a 26-man roster good to go on Saturday, but an injury to No. 2 starter Nick Lodolo forced some pivoting.

One prospect to keep tabs on at Triple-A from each team

@SamDykstraMiLB and @JimCallisMLB and @JonathanMayo
March 25, 2026

The Major Leaguers get to have their Opening Day fun on Wednesday and Thursday. Come Friday, it’ll be Triple-A ballplayers’ turn.

The International and Pacific Coast League regular seasons both begin on March 27 this year, meaning MLB hopefuls from coast to coast will take their first throws and hacks shortly

New street clock (almost 17 ft tall!) at Reds' park is a gift from Votto

@m_sheldon
March 24, 2026

CINCINNATI – Throughout his career, former Reds first baseman Joey Votto often showed gratitude or gave back to the community privately and away from the spotlight. However, Votto just provided something to the Reds that's meant for everyone in Cincinnati to see and enjoy.

Are the Reds primed to make deep run in 2026?

@m_sheldon
March 25, 2026

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon's Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.