Ben Latham

Joined: Feb 11, 2026

Ben Latham is a Cincinnati native and a 2025 graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. At Ohio State, he reported on science and research for The Lantern and provided written coverage for various sporting events. He has also produced independent sports writing and analysis centered on Ohio State football.

Aug 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a home against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field.

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Aug 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) flies out in the seventh inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Athletics at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 The Reds won the second game of the series, 3-2.

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Aug 13, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suarez (28) hits a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field.

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Aug 2, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday (22) bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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The Reds were able to take advantage of the Athletics' pitching mistakes in more ways than one.

Jul 28, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (31) bats against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Nathaniel Lowe's Game-Winning Infield Single Sends Reds Past Pirates 3-2

Jul 24, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates with first baseman Sal Stewart (27) after hitting a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium.

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Suárez Plays Hero as Reds Stay Hot, Down Cardinals 4-2 in Series Opener

Jul 2, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inining at American Family Field.

After dropping their first six games to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2026, the Cincinnati Reds finally broke through Thursday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) delivers a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Reds led 2-0 after three innings.

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Burns Dominates Again as Reds Avoid Sweep in 15-1 Win over Nationals

May 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder (25) leaves the game against the Chicago Cubs with the team trainer during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Reds Lose Seventh Straight in Nightmarish Affair, Swept by Cubs

Apr 25, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Great American Ball Park.

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Reds Use Four Home Runs to Cap Hall of Fame Night with Dominant 9-2 Win Over Tigers

Jul 22, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; General view of Cincinnati Reds hat during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

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Cincinnati Reds Taking New Approach to Batting Practice Amid Offensive Struggles

Apr 7, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; The Cincinnati Reds celebrate their win against the Miami Marlins following the game at loanDepot Park.

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Strong pitching and defense have allowed the Reds to win close games, even as the lineup has yet to fully find its rhythm. The question now is whether that formula can hold.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Emilio Pagán (15) paces after giving up a two-run home run to Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Reds lost 8-3.

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Cincinnati Reds Should Consider Making a Change at Closer

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson (30) is embraced by teammates in the dugout after hitting a homer in the third 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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For the Cincinnati Reds, a few under the radar players could end up playing a much bigger role in shaping the team's season than many might expect heading into Opening Day.

Matt McLain (9) run drills on the field during the first day of full squad workouts, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at the Cincinnati Reds player development complex in Goodyear, Ariz.

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This Reds Infielder Could Be the Biggest X-Factor for Cincinnati in 2026

Ben Latham

Joined: Feb 11, 2026

Sal Stewart Makes More History as Reds Hold Off Cubs 10-8 in Offensive Explosion

Lodolo Gets Roughed Up, Reds Shut Out by Diamondbacks 9-0

Matt McLain’s Grand Slam Wasted in Reds’ Stunning Collapse Against Cardinals

Reds Blast Three Homers, Hold On for Wild 9-8 Win Over White Sox

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Four Homers, Timely Walks Lift Reds to Sweep of Athletics

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Nathaniel Lowe's Game-Winning Infield Single Sends Reds Past Pirates 3-2

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Suárez Plays Hero as Reds Stay Hot, Down Cardinals 4-2 in Series Opener

Reds Finally Beat Brewers, Avoid Sweep in 7-2 Win

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Burns Dominates Again as Reds Avoid Sweep in 15-1 Win over Nationals

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Reds Lose Seventh Straight in Nightmarish Affair, Swept by Cubs

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Reds Use Four Home Runs to Cap Hall of Fame Night with Dominant 9-2 Win Over Tigers

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Reds Taking New Approach to Batting Practice Amid Offensive Struggles

Pitching and Defense Key in Reds' Encouraging Start, but Questions Remain

Reds Should Consider Making a Change at Closer

Four Reds Flying Under the Radar Ahead of Opening Day

This Reds Infielder Could Be the Biggest X-Factor for Cincinnati in 2026