The Cincinnati Reds bullpen ranked 17th in the league in ERA (4.09) in 2024, making them slightly below league average. With a good amount of bullpen additions in the offseason, there’s a chance the reliever core has become better in comparison to those of last year. Breaking Down the New Members of the Reds Bullpen Taylor Rogers The acquisition of Rogers came at a cheap price … [Read more...] about Reds Hoping New and Improved Bullpen Pays Off
Nick Lodolo Looking to Have Breakout Season for Reds
27-year-old Cincinnati Reds lefty Nick Lodolo is entering his fourth MLB season, which could very well be his best to date. Other than Lodolo’s 3.66 ERA rookie season back in 2022, he has been underwhelming, especially considering his stuff that is seemingly unhittable. With his fourth season approaching, maybe there are signs that the 2019 draftee can put it all together and … [Read more...] about Nick Lodolo Looking to Have Breakout Season for Reds
Hopeful Expectations This Season for Reds Catchers Stephenson, Trevino
With catcher Jose Trevino making his way to the Cincinnati Reds to share time behind the plate with Tyler Stephenson, fans are excited for what the former Platinum Glover can bring. While they are not the most high-profile players, this new catching duo can very easily be one of the most productive catching duos in MLB in 2025. Assessing the Potential of the 2025 Reds … [Read more...] about Hopeful Expectations This Season for Reds Catchers Stephenson, Trevino
Reds Land Swing and Miss Reliever Scott Barlow
The Cincinnati Reds have signed reliever Scott Barlow to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The deal is pending a physical. The 32-year-old right-handed reliever had a 4.25 ERA across 63 games with the Cleveland Guardians last season. He also owns a career 3.49 ERA across 387 innings pitched. In 2021 and 2022, Barlow was recognized as one of the … [Read more...] about Reds Land Swing and Miss Reliever Scott Barlow
A Deep Dive into Graham Ashcraft’s Transition to the Bullpen
Pitchers and catchers are reporting, and baseball season is upon us once again. Looking over to Cincinnati Reds country, the team has had a busy offseason, bolstering their offense, while bringing back most of the pitching staff as they prepare for hopefully another successful season of carving up opposing hitters. One of the returning members is Graham Ashcraft, who will … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into Graham Ashcraft’s Transition to the Bullpen