CINCINNATI -- What a week rookie Rece Hinds is having. Normally, with a right-handed pitcher starting against the Reds, such as Marlins starter Yonny Chirinos on Friday, manager David Bell might have gone with a lefty hitter to start in right field. Not this time -- especially the way the

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CINCINNATI -- Through two big league games, Reds rookie right fielder Rece Hinds is posting video game-like numbers -- if the game was in easy mode. “The ball looks slow and big coming into the zone right now," Hinds said. Clearly. Hinds notched three more extra-base hits -- including another

CINCINNATI -- Right fielder Rece Hinds wasn't expecting to get his first big league promotion to the Reds and was asleep when Triple-A Louisville manager Pat Kelly woke him to deliver the surprising news Sunday night. After that, Hinds made a call to his mother, Michelle, but that proved overwhelming.

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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. LOS ANGELES -- When MLB Pipeline revealed its revised Top 100 prospects list on Tuesday, some players in the Reds organization fluctuated rather significantly.

In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in

Since being selected with the No. 7 overall pick in last year's Draft by Cincinnati, Rhett Lowder has found that one of the biggest adjustments going from the college game to being a pro is -- time. The 22-year-old says he has a lot more free time on his hands

The role of the reliever continues to evolve in baseball, but there’s still something to be said about closers. They’re the ones who get the entrance music and the light show just for coming out of the bullpen in the biggest of spots. (Think of what Edwin Díaz has done

The Daytona Tortugas seem to have a knack for walk-off hits. Two of their three home wins this season have been of that variety. But it's going to be difficult to top the way Cincinnati's Single-A pulled off Wednesday night's 5-4 win at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

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How much do the Reds rely on their farm system to help the Major League club? One only needs to look at how many key prospects found their way into the big leagues in 2023. Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Brandon Williamson and Andrew Abbott were just some of

With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Reds’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Noelvi Marte (MLB No. 20), 3B -- Cincinnati (MLB) -- Suspended 2. Rhett Lowder (MLB No. 33), RHP -- Dayton (High-A) 3. Edwin Arroyo (MLB No. 63), SS -- Chattanooga

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. The season is imminent and yet new alternate identities just keep on coming. Here are

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds were one of the most interesting and fun teams in baseball a year ago. They improved their win total by 20 from 2022 while graduating Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Andrew Abbott, Elly De La Cruz and Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the big leagues. But they ultimately

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo had surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn left labrum in his left shoulder. President of baseball operations Nick Krall said Arroyo will miss the 2024 season. Arroyo, 20, is ranked by MLB Pipeline as Cincinnati's No. 3 prospect and No. 67

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- They may be playing at different levels in the Reds system, but the players chosen to take part in the two games in the inaugural Spring Breakout jelled like they've been on one team for more than a little while. Players stood on the top step of

On Saturday, March 16, the Reds will host the Guardians in Spring Breakout, a first of its kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about that game and this exciting new event. “Any time our players get to play against good competition, in

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Not only was Reds third-base prospect Cam Collier anticipating Spring Breakout, he also was expecting the pitch he saw in the second inning, when he launched a two-run home run to fuel a 4-1 victory over the Rangers’ prospects. Collier drove a two-run home run to left-center

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- On Thursday, the Rangers will host the Reds in Spring Breakout, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. “What you're seeing is a glimpse of the future,” said Rangers assistant general manager for player development Ross Fenstermaker. “If the Cincinnati Reds and the