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Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly ball in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds Starting Outfielder TJ Friedl Reaching New Low as 2026 Struggles Continue

Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly ball in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds Starting Outfielder TJ Friedl Reaching New Low as 2026 Struggles Continue

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Mar 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds infielder Rece Hinds against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Red Young Slugger Rece Hinds Making Strong Case for Big League Promotion

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) hits a homer in the eighth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati. Reds lost 8-3.

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Reds’ Early Season Issue Becoming Hard to Ignore

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.

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3 Players Reds Should Sign to Contract Extensions Before Arbitration

Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Sal Stewart (27) walks in the first inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The game was scoreless after three innings.

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Sal Stewart's Latest Comments Showcase Why He's the Cincinnati Reds Next Star

Mar 30, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) hugs relief pitcher Connor Phillips (34) after the victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Reds Relief Pitcher Connor Phillips Caps Remarkable Turnaround With First Career Save

Mar 26, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) and first baseman Sal Stewart (27) walk off the field at the end of the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Reds Truths and Lies: What's Real and What's Fake 3 Games Into Season

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) looks on after striking out in the first inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The game was scoreless after three innings.

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One Early Indicator Suggests Cincinnati Reds Offense Could Be Legit

Sep 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (30) hugs outfielder Noelvi Marte (16) after the victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Reds Look to Build Momentum in NL Central Matchup vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder (25) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The game was scoreless after three innings.

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Everything You Need to Know From Reds' Opening Series Win Over Red Sox

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) watches as the ball flies on a three-run, go-ahed home run in the sixth inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The game was scoreless after three innings. The Reds won 3-2 to take the season-opening series from the Red Sox.

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Cincinnati Reds’ New Lineup Approach Paying Off Early in 2026

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers (17) hits a walk off base hit in the eleventh inning between the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Cincinnati Reds Rally for Win in Extras After Squandering Lead vs Red Sox

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Connor Phillips (34) circles back to the mound after a pitch in the ninth inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The Reds lost the season opener, 3-0.

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Are these concerns a one-game blip or the start of problematic trends?

Feb 26, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) pitches in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Why You Shouldn't Panic Over Reds Offensive Woes on Opening Day

Sep 21, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder (81) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Reds Rookie Rhett Lowder Looking to Step Up Amid Rotation Injuries

Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suárez (28) is struck out on a challenged pitch in the fourth inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.

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Reds Waste Andrew Abbott’s Gem, Sal Stewart’s Big Day in Opening Day Loss

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws a pitch in the first inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Andrew Abbott Makes Early Season Statement After Slow Spring

Feb 27, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) looks on in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during spring training at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Reds have a solid pitching staff, and the Boston Red Sox manager knows it ahead of Opening Day...

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) returns to the dugout from the pitchers mound in the fifth inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.

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One Surprising Reds Player Not in Lineup on Opening Day

Mar 20, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) makes the play against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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Three Bold Predictions for the Cincinnati Reds Ahead of the 2026 Season

Mar 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Honest Cincinnati Reds Season Preview: How Good Is This Opening Day Roster?

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) addresses media at the Conclusion of a Cactus League game against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. Guardians won 2-4.

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Cincinnati Reds May Have Solved Their Biggest Offensive Problem Without a Big Move

Mar 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Reds Pitcher Turning Heads as 'Underrated' Star Ahead of Opening Day

Mar 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds infielder Rece Hinds against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Plenty of non-Opening Day players will impact the Cincinnati Reds This Season

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) reacts as Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) runs the bases on a three-run home run in the third inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. The Dodgers won game 1 of the series, 10-5.

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Hunter Greene Remains Reds Ace Despite Another Injury Setback