Mark Sheldon
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Senior reporter covering the Reds for MLB.com.
After adding two outfielders on Saturday, Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall felt there was still payroll room to improve the offense.
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Reds pick up OF Myers in trade with Marlins
CINCINNATI -- As the Reds look for a significant offensive boost this offseason, they have been able to shore up other areas of need. On Saturday, that meant two separate value additions to their outf...
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December 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
After adding two outfielders on Saturday, Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall felt there was still payroll room to improve the offense.
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More on OF Dane Myers, who the Reds acquired on Saturday in a trade with the Marlins. www.mlb.com/reds/news/da...
Reds pick up OF Myers in trade with Marlins
CINCINNATI -- In their second acquisition of an outfielder on Saturday, the Reds picked up Dane Myers from the Marlins for Minor League outfielder Ethan O'Donnell.
Earlier on Saturday, Cincinnati also...
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December 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
More on OF Dane Myers, who the Reds acquired on Saturday in a trade with the Marlins. www.mlb.com/reds/news/da...
Another Reds move: The Reds acquired OF Dane Myers from the Marlins for Minor League OF Ethan O'Donnell. RHP Lyon Richardson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
December 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Another Reds move: The Reds acquired OF Dane Myers from the Marlins for Minor League OF Ethan O'Donnell. RHP Lyon Richardson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
No, it was a split contract with different minor league and big league money depending on where he pitches.
So is Thompson's contract voided now?
December 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
No, it was a split contract with different minor league and big league money depending on where he pitches.
Story on JJ Bleday, who signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Reds on Saturday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/jj...
Reds agree to deal with outfielder Bleday
CINCINNATI -- In a move that appeared to bring their outfield picture into clearer focus, the Reds agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.4 million contract with former Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday, the ...
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December 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Story on JJ Bleday, who signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Reds on Saturday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/jj...
In a much smaller bit of Reds news, 1B/3B Sal Stewart has changed numbers. No longer No. 43, Stewart has taken No. 27. He wanted 13 for his pal Manny Machado, he told us during the Hot Stove show on radio this week but of course, it's retired for Dave Concepcion.
December 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In a much smaller bit of Reds news, 1B/3B Sal Stewart has changed numbers. No longer No. 43, Stewart has taken No. 27. He wanted 13 for his pal Manny Machado, he told us during the Hot Stove show on radio this week but of course, it's retired for Dave Concepcion.
The Reds announced the Bleday signing. RHP Keegan Thompson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
December 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The Reds announced the Bleday signing. RHP Keegan Thompson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
Bleday will get $1.4 million, according to my MLB.com teammate Mark Feinsand.
Sorry for the earlier autocorrect nonsense. Sources say Reds are in agreement on a one-year big league contract with OF JJ Bleday. Team roster is at 40 so someone will have to come off before the deal is made official.
December 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Bleday will get $1.4 million, according to my MLB.com teammate Mark Feinsand.
Sorry for the earlier autocorrect nonsense. Sources say Reds are in agreement on a one-year big league contract with OF JJ Bleday. Team roster is at 40 so someone will have to come off before the deal is made official.
December 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Sorry for the earlier autocorrect nonsense. Sources say Reds are in agreement on a one-year big league contract with OF JJ Bleday. Team roster is at 40 so someone will have to come off before the deal is made official.
It's a one year contract for Bleday.
Can confirm via a source that the Reds are in agreement on a big league contract with former A’s OF JJ Bledsoe. Terms not known but it’s not a done deal until the likely physical etc
December 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's a one year contract for Bleday.
Can confirm via a source that the Reds are in agreement on a big league contract with former A’s OF JJ Bledsoe. Terms not known but it’s not a done deal until the likely physical etc
December 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Can confirm via a source that the Reds are in agreement on a big league contract with former A’s OF JJ Bledsoe. Terms not known but it’s not a done deal until the likely physical etc
After an impressive first month in the big leagues in September, top prospect Sal Stewart could loom large in the Reds lineup during the 2026 season. www.mlb.com/reds/news/sa...
After impressive debut, Stewart could be key piece for Reds in '26
ORLANDO, Fla. -- As the Reds were pushing to make the playoffs in September, their home run leader for the month wasn't Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer or any other veteran player.
It was rookie Sal St...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
After an impressive first month in the big leagues in September, top prospect Sal Stewart could loom large in the Reds lineup during the 2026 season. www.mlb.com/reds/news/sa...
Winter Meetings wrap: What Schwarber said about the Reds efforts to sign him and what Krall has in mind going forward. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds ready for pivot after missing on slugger at Meetings
ORLANDO, Fla. -- If the 2025 Winter Meetings was a Friends episode, it would be called "The One Where the Reds Didn't Get Kyle Schwarber."
After several weeks of being wooed on the free-agent market, ...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Winter Meetings wrap: What Schwarber said about the Reds efforts to sign him and what Krall has in mind going forward. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
RHP Roddery Munoz was taken by the Astros from Reds Triple-A roster.
In the Major League portion of the Rule 5 Draft, the Reds did not make a selection.
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
RHP Roddery Munoz was taken by the Astros from Reds Triple-A roster.
In the Major League portion of the Rule 5 Draft, the Reds did not make a selection.
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
In the Major League portion of the Rule 5 Draft, the Reds did not make a selection.
The Reds had Kyle Schwarber and his wife visiting Great American Ball Park a couple of weeks ago and made their pitch. Their best offer ultimately fell short and now they must pivot after their disappointment. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Where do Reds turn after missing out on Schwarber?
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Reds may have been his hometown team, but the Phillies already had free agent Kyle Schwarber's heart for wanting to return to them. More importantly, they produced the money neede...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The Reds had Kyle Schwarber and his wife visiting Great American Ball Park a couple of weeks ago and made their pitch. Their best offer ultimately fell short and now they must pivot after their disappointment. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Kyle Schwarber won’t be playing for his hometown Reds, it appears.
December 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Kyle Schwarber won’t be playing for his hometown Reds, it appears.
After letting Elly De La Cruz play all 162 games in 2025, Reds manager Terry Francona plans on giving the shortstop more rest in 2026. www.mlb.com/reds/news/te...
Francona wants to manage Elly's playing time differently in '26
ORLANDO, Fla. -- With the benefit of hindsight, Reds manager Terry Francona wished he handled things differently with how often he played All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
De La Cruz played 162 game...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
After letting Elly De La Cruz play all 162 games in 2025, Reds manager Terry Francona plans on giving the shortstop more rest in 2026. www.mlb.com/reds/news/te...
Nick Krall and Terry Francona weren’t divulging much about the Reds efforts to land free agent Kyle Schwarber. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ni...
Krall, Reds playing cards close to chest amid Schwarber rumors
ORLANDO, Fla. -- When it came to the Reds at the Winter Meetings on Monday, all speculation and most topics essentially led straight to one free agent player and whether it's possible to sign him.
Tha...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Nick Krall and Terry Francona weren’t divulging much about the Reds efforts to land free agent Kyle Schwarber. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ni...
Heading to the Winter Meetings in Orlando.
December 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Heading to the Winter Meetings in Orlando.
"We really wanted to have him come back.” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall on Emilio Pagan after the closer's two-year, $20 million became official.
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Reds re-sign closer Pagán to a 2-year deal
CINCINNATI -- The Reds filled a huge need in their bullpen for 2026 by bringing back the reliever who was their successful closer in 2025.
After agreeing to terms on Wednesday, free agent Emilio Pagán...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
"We really wanted to have him come back.” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall on Emilio Pagan after the closer's two-year, $20 million became official.
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Reds updates...
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Reds updates...
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
The Winter Meetings are a few days away. Here's a primer about the Reds before their executives head to Orlando. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Here are the Reds' plans for Winter Meetings
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December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Winter Meetings are a few days away. Here's a primer about the Reds before their executives head to Orlando. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Back with the Reds on a two-year, $20 million contract, closer Emilio Pagán talked about why he wanted to return. www.mlb.com/reds/news/em...
Reds re-signing closer Pagán to a 2-year deal (source)
CINCINNATI -- The Reds filled a huge need in their bullpen for 2026 by bringing back the reliever who was their successful closer in 2025.
Sources told MLB.com on Wednesday that Cincinnati and free ag...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Back with the Reds on a two-year, $20 million contract, closer Emilio Pagán talked about why he wanted to return. www.mlb.com/reds/news/em...
More Pagan: "Given where I’m at in my career, there’s a few things that are really important to me. Cincinnati checks all of those boxes. I’m excited to be back.”
Story to come soon.
Story to come soon.
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
More Pagan: "Given where I’m at in my career, there’s a few things that are really important to me. Cincinnati checks all of those boxes. I’m excited to be back.”
Story to come soon.
Story to come soon.