2018 Spring Training Archives

Reds make roster cuts; Cody Reed and Alex Blandino sent to AAA

03/25/2018

A flurry of roster moves today, and it seems like the Cincinnati Reds are getting closer and closer to having the 25-man roster that will take the field on Opening Day later this week. Here are the details: ... Read More...

Reds make cuts: Tyler Mahle looks to have made rotation, Robert Stephenson sent to Triple-A

Chad Dotson

03/22/2018

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Big news out of Reds camp today, as the club made a number of cuts: https://twitter.com/Reds/status/976949668017065984 Not a lot surprising there, but it is certainly interesting. First, Ben Revere has be... Read More...

Nick Senzel reassigned to minor league camp, will play second base

Chad Dotson

03/19/2018

https://twitter.com/ctrent/status/975858097297047552 https://twitter.com/m_sheldon/status/975869540964773889 Lots to unpack here, and we'll be discussing all the various options over the coming weeks. But, ... Read More...

Why says Cody Reed can’t be a starter? Seriously, Reed wants to know who is saying that.

Chad Dotson

03/18/2018

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I kinda loved this quote from Reds pitcher Cody Reed, from Mark Sheldon's report on yesterday's spring training victory over the Giants: "Who says I can't be a starter? Who says I'm not one of the top five g... Read More...

Has Jesse Winker been eliminated from the big league outfield competition? (Updated)

Chad Dotson

03/18/2018

No, surely. I've been saying for the last few months that Jesse Winker needs to be leading off for the Reds, and he needs to get at least 550 at-bats in the 2018 season. Nothing I've seen from him either las... Read More...

Hope Begins Anew*: Spring Training 2018

Clay Marshall

03/13/2018

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Whether I was reeling from the cumulative effects of a multi-season rebuild or because I was nonplussed by an offseason in which the Reds' only notable acquisitions were thirty-something journeymen relievers, I... Read More...

Baseball Is Life: A Man Around the Cove

Mary Beth Ellis

03/12/2018

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You've heard by now, no doubt, in these crucial and fateful times, that our zoo's baby hippopotamus has been hit on by another zoo's baby hippopotamus. I don't even know where to start with this. Yes I d... Read More...

Podcast — RNR #197: Is it time to PANIC over Joey Votto’s spring production?

Chad Dotson

03/09/2018

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I was joined this week by my most frequent co-host, Editor Emeritus of Redleg Nation Bill Lack. The discussion keeps returning to the likelihood of the Reds being a .500 club (or better!) in 2018. Bill also ask... Read More...

Reds Reset: Re-Handicapping the Rotation Battle

Jordan Barhorst

03/08/2018

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In a moment of transparency, Reds manager Bryan Price handicapped the battle for the starting rotation at the onset of Spring Training. Not surprisingly, the top of the rotation was pretty much set in stone, bu... Read More...

Four field goals for the Bengals aren’t enough as they fall to the Bears, 14-12

Chad Dotson

03/07/2018

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Here are some highlights from today's 14-12 loss at the hands of the White Sox. If you want to see the box score, here it is. Scott Schebler went 4-4 with a home run (see below) and he's now hitting .579 this s... Read More...

Cincinnati Reds Preview Ã¢â‚¬â€ 2018 (and beyond): Catcher

Matt Wilkes

03/07/2018

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In the days leading up to Opening Day, weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll be previewing The State Of The Reds at every single position on the field. Check out the previous installments of ourÃ‚Â Redleg NationÃ‚Â 2018 Season Preview ... Read More...

Cincinnati Reds Preview — 2018 (and beyond): Shortstop

Jordan Barhorst

03/05/2018

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Coming out of the 2017 season, and throughout most of this past offseason, the Shortstop position was seen as a weakness in the Cincinnati Reds lineup. Zack Cozart, donkey owner and everyday Reds shortstop ... Read More...