Happy hour! Martini (2 HR) powers Reds on Opening Day
CINCINNATI -- Lasting Opening Day memories aren't always made by the superstars. Sometimes, they're made by players like Reds designated hitter Nick Martini. A 33-year-old journeyman, Martini's career had him endure years in the Minor Leagues with brief chances in the big leagues, and he even spent 2022 in Korea.
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Here are the 24 youngest players on Opening Day rosters
When 20-year-old Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio takes the field in New York on Friday, he will become the first player born in the year 2004 or later to play in the Major Leagues. MLB's No. 2 prospect is the youngest player to make an Opening Day roster this year, and
Reds announce 2024 Opening Day roster
CINCINNATI -- To complete their Opening Day roster, the Reds added outfielder Bubba Thompson on Wednesday. Thompson was recalled after he was already optioned to Triple-A Louisville on March 13. But Cincinnati had an outfield shortage after TJ Friedl fractured his right wrist during a Spring Training game. “He has
Watch FREE: Dunn, Reds prospects in action for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday
The Minor League season is upon us, and right off the bat, we have an Opening Weekend that is packed with elite matchups. On Friday, to kick off the '24 season, MLB's No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday and a loaded Norfolk Tides team will take on Junior Caminero (MLB No.
Reds' young core eyes sophomore surge in '24
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What needs to go right for each team this season
Whether for players or teams, it’s hard to have a good season without a few things going right. And those things can take many shapes and forms over the course of 162 games: the right location on a fastball at just the right moment, a friendly hop here, a well-timed
McLain has shoulder surgery; Reds hope for return this year
CINCINNATI – The Reds will be without second baseman Matt McLain for an extended period after he had left shoulder surgery on Tuesday. It was not immediately known when McLain would be ready to return. "Yesterday, Matt McLain had successful surgery to address cartilage damage and repair his labrum in
Triple-A prospects to watch -- one for each team
What's better than one Opening Day this week? Two Opening Days! Nearly all 30 Major League clubs will take the field Thursday (weather permitting) in what will be the first game action for everyone but the Dodgers and Padres, who split two contests in Seoul last week. The next day,
Here's where Reds stand as Spring Training ends
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The sun has set on the Reds’ time in the Arizona desert, 34 days after their first full-team workout of Spring Training. Players took the field at Goodyear Ballpark on Sunday afternoon for the final time in 2024, fittingly against their spring facility mates, the Guardians, who
The great unknown for every team in 2024
So much can go right -- or wrong -- over the course of a 162-game season. Not even MLB's best teams can predict exactly how their 2024 campaign is going to play out, leaving the door open for what can be a frightening concept: the great unknown. Injury concerns, player
One must-visit Minor League ballpark from every farm system
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. Picking favorites is a fool's errand, but,
Here's where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the 2024 season
The past week has been filled with exciting announcements identifying which young stars will take the next step in their careers. From Texas manager Bruce Bochy delivering the good news to Wyatt Langford to Pittsburgh skipper Derek Shelton messing with Jared Jones about inning limits, a total of 16 Top
The most important thing we learned from each team this spring
It's that time of year when every player is just itching to get the season underway. After six weeks of spring camp and nearly a month's worth of exhibition games, everyone is filled with anticipation for the start of the regular season. But ahead of Opening Day on Thursday, let's
How did the Reds' prospects fare this spring?
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Antone emotional after making Reds' Opening Day roster
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- After reliever Tejay Antone was informed Saturday morning that he made the Reds Opening Day roster, the tears flowed. Antone, who last opened a season in the big leagues in 2021, immediately phoned his wife, Kelsi, who knew more than anybody what it took for the right-hander
1 fact about every team to make you sound smart
It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It’s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it’s water-cooler chats, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you’re going to
One open spot remains on Reds' 26-man roster
MESA, Ariz. -- The Reds didn't quite reach the finish line of setting the Opening Day roster after the latest round of cuts on Friday. But it's about as close as it gets, with 25 of the 26 spots now decided. First baseman Mike Ford, reliever Tony Santillan and catcher
Skyline Nachos and beyond: Reds unveil 2024 food offerings
CINCINNATI -- The only thing that could rival a Reds fan’s appetite for a new season of baseball is a Reds fan’s actual appetite. Luckily for Reds Country, Great American Ball Park has you covered. Executive chef Gary Davis and his staff welcomed local media members to Great American Ball
Even after graduations, Reds' system still stacked -- this time with arms
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
Martini zeroing in on bench role on Reds' roster
PEORIA, Ariz. -- There appear to be two open bench spots up for grabs on the Reds' Opening Day roster, and Nick Martini is doing all he can to lock one of them up. The outfielder/first baseman is trying to perform under the pressure of uncertainty. “It’s been going pretty
Reds prospect Arroyo to miss season after shoulder surgery
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
De La Cruz ready to spring into regular-season action
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Elly De La Cruz is drawing walks. He is hitting balls to the opposite field, both left-handed and right-handed. By the looks of it, the Reds shortstop's offseason hitting adjustments have brought positive results. De La Cruz is batting .282 with an .878 OPS in 15 games.