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With the arrival of eternal optimism, otherwise known as Spring Training. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is looking for a repeat of his breakout 2024 season, or maybe more. The 23-year-old fully cemented himself as a bonafide superstar in 2024, playing at an elite level offensively, defensively, and on the bases. He’s started Spring Training with a bang, homering in … [Read more...] about Elly De La Cruz’s Season Outlook

Hunter Greene, Brady Singer, Andrew Abbott, Nick Martinez, Nick Lodolo, and Rhett Lowder. It’s an interesting mix in the Reds rotation, with the ability to be among the best in 2025. Cincinnati will bank on young pitchers flourishing, newcomers continuing their success, their top pairing trying to reach another gear in their games, and overall taking down opposing lineups to … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds 2025 Starting Rotation Breakdown

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

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

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