Mark Sheldon
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Senior reporter covering the Reds for MLB.com.
The Nationals announced the hiring of Simon Mathews as their pitching coach. Mathews was the Reds assistant pitching coach in 2025. It’s the second year in a row that the Reds saw assistant pitching coach go to another club in a larger role.
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Nationals announced the hiring of Simon Mathews as their pitching coach. Mathews was the Reds assistant pitching coach in 2025. It’s the second year in a row that the Reds saw assistant pitching coach go to another club in a larger role.
Details on the return of Redsfest, the first event to be held at the renovated Cincinnati Convention Center. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Redsfest returns for 2026 -- get your tickets now
CINCINNATI -- After a two-year hiatus, Redsfest is back on the offseason calendar.
The Reds announced that Redsfest -- the club's fan festival that provides them up-close access to players, coaches an...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Details on the return of Redsfest, the first event to be held at the renovated Cincinnati Convention Center. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
The Reds announced that Redsfest is returning on Jan. 16-17 at the newly remodeled convention center in downtown Cincinnati.
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Reds announced that Redsfest is returning on Jan. 16-17 at the newly remodeled convention center in downtown Cincinnati.
As the Reds look to fill needs this winter, do they already have their right fielder in Noelvi Marte? www.mlb.com/reds/news/no...
Marte gives Reds a potential solution with skillful transition to right
CINCINNATI -- As the Reds look for places to add offense this offseason, one position might have been figured out for them back in late July. That's when Noelvi Marte was moved by the club from third ...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
As the Reds look to fill needs this winter, do they already have their right fielder in Noelvi Marte? www.mlb.com/reds/news/no...
More Reds transactions (2/2)
Claimed RHP Roddery Muñoz off waivers from the Cardinals.
LHP Reiver Sanmartin was claimed off waivers by the Giants.
The 40-Player Roster is at 37.
Claimed RHP Roddery Muñoz off waivers from the Cardinals.
LHP Reiver Sanmartin was claimed off waivers by the Giants.
The 40-Player Roster is at 37.
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
More Reds transactions (2/2)
Claimed RHP Roddery Muñoz off waivers from the Cardinals.
LHP Reiver Sanmartin was claimed off waivers by the Giants.
The 40-Player Roster is at 37.
Claimed RHP Roddery Muñoz off waivers from the Cardinals.
LHP Reiver Sanmartin was claimed off waivers by the Giants.
The 40-Player Roster is at 37.
A multitude of Reds transactions:
RHP Julian Aguiar, INF Tyler Callihan, RHP Rhett Lowder, RHP Carson Spiers, LHP Brandon Williamson were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
RHP Sam Benschoter outrighted to Louisville.
Selected contract of RHP Jose Franco from Louisville.
(1/2)
RHP Julian Aguiar, INF Tyler Callihan, RHP Rhett Lowder, RHP Carson Spiers, LHP Brandon Williamson were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
RHP Sam Benschoter outrighted to Louisville.
Selected contract of RHP Jose Franco from Louisville.
(1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A multitude of Reds transactions:
RHP Julian Aguiar, INF Tyler Callihan, RHP Rhett Lowder, RHP Carson Spiers, LHP Brandon Williamson were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
RHP Sam Benschoter outrighted to Louisville.
Selected contract of RHP Jose Franco from Louisville.
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RHP Julian Aguiar, INF Tyler Callihan, RHP Rhett Lowder, RHP Carson Spiers, LHP Brandon Williamson were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
RHP Sam Benschoter outrighted to Louisville.
Selected contract of RHP Jose Franco from Louisville.
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The Reds Hall of Fame revealed eight players as candidates for 2026 induction. Fans can also be part of the vote. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds announce 8 nominees for club Hall of Fame
CINCINNATI -- For fans of recent Reds clubs, the latest slate of nominees for induction into the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum should be quite familiar.
On Thursday, it was announced that the following...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Reds Hall of Fame revealed eight players as candidates for 2026 induction. Fans can also be part of the vote. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Now that the Reds 2026 payroll is around the same as what they spent in 2025, can the club still find ways to improve? www.mlb.com/reds/news/ni...
Working with a limited payroll, how might '26 Reds improve?
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November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Now that the Reds 2026 payroll is around the same as what they spent in 2025, can the club still find ways to improve? www.mlb.com/reds/news/ni...
After declining the options on three players, the Reds remain open to bringing back Hays, Barlow and Suter www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds decline 2026 options on Hays, Barlow, Suter
CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline, the Reds declined the 2026 options on three players.
Left fielder Austin Hays did not have his $12 million mutual option picked up by the club and will rece...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
After declining the options on three players, the Reds remain open to bringing back Hays, Barlow and Suter www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds news:
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Reds news:
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
The club declined the 2026 options on Austin Hays ($12 million mutual option), Scott Barlow ($6.5 million club option) and Brent Suter ($3 million club option)
All are free agents. The 40-man roster is now at 32 players.
The Reds Spring Training schedule is out. It includes a game vs Cuba and two games vs the Brewers in Milwaukee at the end.
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Reds Spring Training schedule is out. It includes a game vs Cuba and two games vs the Brewers in Milwaukee at the end.
More on Keegan Thompson, who signed a one-year contract with the Reds on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke...
Reds sign RHP Keegan Thompson to 1-year deal
CINCINNATI – The work to retool the Reds’ bullpen after some free agent departures began on Tuesday with the signing of right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract.
Thompson's deal is...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
More on Keegan Thompson, who signed a one-year contract with the Reds on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke...
Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall on next season’s budget:
“Our 2026 payroll will be around the same as our payroll from 2025.”
“Our 2026 payroll will be around the same as our payroll from 2025.”
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall on next season’s budget:
“Our 2026 payroll will be around the same as our payroll from 2025.”
“Our 2026 payroll will be around the same as our payroll from 2025.”
Keegan Thompson contract terms with the Reds…
It is $1.3 million prorated in the big leagues and $350k prorated in the minor leagues. Also another $100k in performance bonuses.
It is $1.3 million prorated in the big leagues and $350k prorated in the minor leagues. Also another $100k in performance bonuses.
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Keegan Thompson contract terms with the Reds…
It is $1.3 million prorated in the big leagues and $350k prorated in the minor leagues. Also another $100k in performance bonuses.
It is $1.3 million prorated in the big leagues and $350k prorated in the minor leagues. Also another $100k in performance bonuses.
Former Cubs RHP Keegan Thompson signed a one-year contract with the Reds. Thompson, a reliever, spent all of 2025 at Triple-A Iowa.
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Former Cubs RHP Keegan Thompson signed a one-year contract with the Reds. Thompson, a reliever, spent all of 2025 at Triple-A Iowa.
Terry Francona was named as a finalist for NL Manager of the Year. www.mlb.com/reds/news/te...
Francona an NL MOY finalist after leading Reds to playoffs in first season at helm
CINCINNATI -- Leading his new club to the postseason in his first season has become Terry Francona's thing. He did it with Boston in 2004 and with Cleveland in ‘13.
And in 2025, Francona did it once a...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Terry Francona was named as a finalist for NL Manager of the Year. www.mlb.com/reds/news/te...
After leading the Reds to 83 wins and a NL Wild Card spot, Terry Francona is a finalist for the BBWAA's NL Manager of the Year Award. Francona is joined by Pat Murphy (Brewers) and Rob Thomson (Phillies) as finalists.
November 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
After leading the Reds to 83 wins and a NL Wild Card spot, Terry Francona is a finalist for the BBWAA's NL Manager of the Year Award. Francona is joined by Pat Murphy (Brewers) and Rob Thomson (Phillies) as finalists.
The Reds had some changes to manager Terry Francona’s coaching staff. More on who is in and who departed. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Harris named 3B coach as part of Reds' coaching staff changes
CINCINNATI -- Although all of manager Terry Francona's coaches were invited to remain on his staff for the Reds next season, a few changes were announced on Monday.
Willie Harris was named as Cincinna...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Reds had some changes to manager Terry Francona’s coaching staff. More on who is in and who departed. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds coaching staff news…
Willie Harris is the new 3B coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli promoted to new assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
Catching/3B coach JR House went to the Diamondbacks staff.
Willie Harris is the new 3B coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli promoted to new assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
Catching/3B coach JR House went to the Diamondbacks staff.
November 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Reds coaching staff news…
Willie Harris is the new 3B coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli promoted to new assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
Catching/3B coach JR House went to the Diamondbacks staff.
Willie Harris is the new 3B coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli promoted to new assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
Catching/3B coach JR House went to the Diamondbacks staff.
The Reds traded IF/OF Ryan Vilade to the Rays for cash considerations. Vilade played one game for Cincinnati on June 25. After being optioned on July 4, he spent the rest of the season with Triple-A Louisville.
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Reds traded IF/OF Ryan Vilade to the Rays for cash considerations. Vilade played one game for Cincinnati on June 25. After being optioned on July 4, he spent the rest of the season with Triple-A Louisville.
Elly De La Cruz played all 162 games for the Reds during the regular season. Would days off have helped his production? The club has talked about it. www.mlb.com/reds/news/an...
What could 2026 hold for Elly? More days off? Positional changes?
CINCINNATI -- Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz doesn't like sitting on the bench, and he really hates missing games. De La Cruz played 162 games -- with 161 starts -- during the 2025 season, the first p...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Elly De La Cruz played all 162 games for the Reds during the regular season. Would days off have helped his production? The club has talked about it. www.mlb.com/reds/news/an...
More on Ke’Bryan Hayes winning a Gold Glove, the first Reds player to earn one since 2020. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke...
Hayes takes home second NL Gold Glove at third base
CINCINNATI -- The Reds acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to improve their infield defense, and the veteran did his part quite well. On Sunday, Hayes' efforts were rewarded when he was named the wi...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
More on Ke’Bryan Hayes winning a Gold Glove, the first Reds player to earn one since 2020. www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke...
It was Hayes' second Gold Glove Award.
Reds 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes was named the winner of a NL Gold Glove Award. Story coming soon. Hayes won over fellow finalists Ryan McMahon and Matt Shaw.
November 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
It was Hayes' second Gold Glove Award.