Zach Pressnell

Zach Pressnell

Joined: Feb 17, 2026

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others.

Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits a double in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Jun 2, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Blake Dunn, left, celebrates hitting a walk-off single with pitcher Luis Mey, right, after the game against the Kansas City Royals at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Jun 14, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Zach Maxwell (78) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Aug 6, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart bats against the Athletics in the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Aug 14, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (26) reacts after a play in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

News

The Cincinnati Reds have an ace on their hands with young flamethrower Chase Burns.

Aug 13, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds have one of the best young sluggers in baseball on their roster right now.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene made his last start of the 2026 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, allowing four earned runs in seven innings.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Hunter Greene has undergone Tommy John surgery for the second time. What's next?

Aug 12, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) in the dugout before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Reds star Sal Stewart was drilled by a fastball from Chicago White Sox start Davis Martin on Thursday.

Reds president of baseball operations, Nick Krall, answers questions from the audience during a Reds on Radio affiliates luncheon at Great American Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

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The Cincinnati Reds didn't make very many moves at the trade deadline, and it's not aging well. They're still under fire after their lack of moves.

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) smiles to a teammate in the dugout 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.

News

The Cincinnati Reds might have the rookie of the year on their roster this season.

President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall listens as new manager Terry Francona answers questions from the media during an event to introduce the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

News

The Cincinnati Reds have a mediocre farm system right now and they didn't do much to add to it at the trade deadline.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches in the sixth inning between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, July 31, 2026.

News

The Cincinnati Reds are awaiting an official diagnosis for their ace, Hunter Greene, and his injured arm.

Jul 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) and Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) congratulates each other after scoring in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Reds Tabbed Potential Landing Spot for Former No. 1 Overall Pick

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) waves to a young fan calling his name after the second inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The Reds led 1-0 after four innings.

Report: Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox Engaged in Blockbuster Trade Talks Involving Elly De La Cruz Ahead of Deadline

Jul 31, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Reds need to make a decision with their ace, Hunter Greene, this week.

Jun 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) looks out over the dugout rail against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds can't afford to make a few big mistakes at the trade deadline this week,