How could Cincy sort through its infield surplus?
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Reds reach deals with all 8 arbitration-eligible players
CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline for Major League teams to exchange salary proposals with their arbitration-eligible players, the Reds agreed to one-year contracts with all eight of their eligible players and will not face any hearings next month. Tyler Stephenson and Cincinnati agreed to a $4.925 million contract for
10 players who could be 2025 versions of '24's breakout stars
It's a great time to watch young stars in baseball. Here's who might be next up in 2025. Phenoms like Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, Elly De La Cruz and Paul Skenes stole the show last season. And there will be a new wave of rising stars that stand out
MLB Speedway Classic '25 tickets on sale to public
Fans hoping to attend next season's historic MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway can get their tickets now.
Lux traded closer to home, 'ready to play wherever'
CINCINNATI -- Gavin Lux was home in Wisconsin on Monday celebrating his grandfather's 91st birthday when news came that the Dodgers traded him to the Reds. Even after being involved in rumors for a while, it was something to absorb. "Itбпs initially a little bit of a shock," Lux said
Execs prospect poll: Top system? Best at drafting? Best at trading for prospects?
In the final installment of the MLB Pipeline Executives Poll, weбпre pulling back from the granular and taking a more organizational perspective. After exploring individual players and tools, weбпre using a wider lens to see what front offices think about бн each otherбпs operations. All of the questions in Part
Reds get pitching prospect White in trade with Rangers
CINCINNATI иC The Reds swung their first trade of the 2025 calendar year on Monday, when they acquired right-handed pitcher Owen White from the Rangers for cash considerations. MLB Pipeline ranked the 25-year-old White as the No. 25 prospect in Texas' system, though he ranked as high as 62nd overall
Injuries & Moves: Reds acquire Lux, White
This page will be updated throughout the offseason, with all the latest Reds signings, news and transactions.
Which prospects have the best tools? Front office execs weigh in
Letбпs keep drilling down, shall we? In the first two parts of our MLB Pipeline Executive Poll, we asked front offices about who they thought will be the 2025 Rookies of the Year, who the top prospects are and, of course, some Roki Sasaki questions. In Part III, we asked
Reds trade for versatile Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux
CINCINNATI иC In a trade that partly addressed their need to add offense, the Reds acquired second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux from the Dodgers on Monday. Cincinnati is sending Los Angeles its Competitive Balance Round A pick (No. 37 overall) and outfield prospect Mike Sirota (No. 14 on Reds' Top 30).
Here's what's in store for the 2025 Reds
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Execs prospects poll: No. 1 prospect, top hitter, pitcher and more
Our 2025 MLB Pipeline Poll kicked off with a look at Rookie of the Year favorites. In Part II, we take a deeper dive into what executives across all 30 MLB organizations think about the top prospects in the game. Who do executives think is the best overall prospect in
1 question each team needs to answer before Spring Training
With the calendar flipping to 2025, we can say that Spring Training begins next month. While this offseason has featured plenty of activity, there is still work to be done and questions to be answered for many clubs before they arrive in Arizona and Florida. Here are each team's biggest
Which players will define baseball in 2025?
We recently looked at the 10 players who were the signature stars of the sport in 2024, the ones who will be the first players everybody thinks of when looking back at this past year. They were the names of 2024. But who will be the top names of 2025?
Happy New Year! 1 prediction for each team in 2025
As the calendar flips to the new year, it's a time for everyone to set new goals and make predictions for the months ahead -- and MLB teams are no different. With that in mind, each of our beat reporters was asked to make one prediction for their respective team
One potential breakout prospect for each organization in 2025
Every year as the calendar flips, we at MLB Pipeline gaze into crystal balls and turn our collective attention to potential breakout prospects for the coming season. Last year in this space, we listed Josue De Paula (Dodgers), Bryce Eldridge (Giants), Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), Jacob Melton (Astros), Lazaro Montes (Mariners),
Everything you need to know about 2025 Reds tickets
CINCINNATI иC Reds fans looking to get a jump on seeing games at Great American Ball Park in 2025 have a variety of options. The "Pick-6 Plan," group tickets, season tickets and single-game tickets except for Opening Day are all on sale now.
Burns expected to put up big numbers in Minors in '25
As the Pipeline Podcast wraps up 2024, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo preview the '25 season with a wide range of predictions. The duo breaks down eight categories, from Rookies of the Year in both leagues and the No. 1 overall Draft pick to which organization will finish with the
Each team's breakout player for 2025
Each Major League season is a stage for players to raise their game to previously unseen heights. Perhaps a blossoming star becomes unquestionably elite. Or perhaps a big league newcomer makes the most of his opportunity. Regardless, these types of breakout seasons can help turn an under-the-radar club into a
One prospect to watch for each team in 2025
A new season brings new opportunities for every player in a teamбпs system. This is especially true for a teamбпs Minor League prospects, who look to build on the previous seasonбпs accomplishments and continue to make a name for themselves as they forge a path to the Majors. Hereбпs a
Here are 25 prospect storylines to follow in 2025
Weбпve officially turned over the calendar to 2025 this week. Of course in baseball, it feels like we began to flip the calendar the moment Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler struck out Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo in Game 5 to end the World Series on Oct. 30. Here at MLB Pipeline,
1 (realistic) free-agent target to fit every team
At this point in the offseason, every team could still use some help -- and plenty of top free agents remain available. But taking into account age, position, skill set and projected cost, who is the perfect fit for each club? To answer that question, we enlisted the help of
Our 18 best behind-the-scenes photos of 2024
MLB's reporters chronicled the 2024 baseball season from start to finish. But a picture is worth 1,000 words -- and they snapped plenty of those, too. From Spring Training through the World Series, on and off the field, our reporters were able to capture photos of so many unique baseball
Can Reds improve bats enough to contend in NL Central?
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