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First baseman Mike Ford has decided to elect free agency rather than accept an outright assignment with the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old infielder was designated for assignment earlier this week but passed through waivers unclaimed. Ford has shown his potential as a power hitter despite his career being characterized by inconsistencies at the plate. He has had an on-and-off … [Read more...] about Reds First Baseman Elects Free Agency Over Minors

The Cincinnati Reds are now facing another player getting hit by a pitch and going on the injured list. It’s turning into a theme around the Reds clubhouse this season. To make matters worse, they not only dealt with one but two injuries on Tuesday evening. David Bell, the Reds manager, was fuming after Jake Fraley became the latest Reds player to be hit by a pitch against the … [Read more...] about Reds Getting (Literally) Hit with Injury Bug

Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz already has 30 stolen bases, more than 18 MLB teams, and is on pace to swipe 110 for the season. The last time that happened was in 1985 when the St. Louis Cardinals Vince Coleman stole 110 bases. Cruz was the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year. Reds Infielder Stealing More Bases Than 18 Other Teams Elly De La Cruz is on pace to … [Read more...] about Reds Infielder On Track for 3rd 100-Steal Season in Franchise History

Things haven’t been so kind to the Cincinnati Reds of late. Left-hander Nick Lodolo joined TJ Friedl and other key players on the injured list Wednesday. The Reds put him on the 15-day IL due to a groin strain. The move is retroactive to May 12, the day after he pitched six innings against the San Francisco Giants. Left-hander Sam Moll was recalled in a corresponding move. … [Read more...] about Reds Lose Another Key Player to the Injured List Again in Latest Blow

The numbers speak for themselves. Elly De La Cruz is at a record pace for the Cincinnati Reds and is joining an elite company in baseball history. Cincinnati Reds Phenom Achieves Rare Feat In Baseball History Elly De La Cruz has been one of the most impressive players in baseball since making his debut last June. The Reds are off to their best start in 11 years, and their star … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Phenom Achieves Rare Feat In Baseball History