Last Word On Baseball

Spring Training has officially wrapped up, and teams are headed back to their home field, gearing up for Opening Day baseball. The Cincinnati Reds have announced their final rosters, and the starting lineup for opening day is all but set in stone. With that, let’s look into the lineup and see how Terry Francona’s new team is looking. Hunter Greene – SP Greene will toe the … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Lineup Breakdown

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays will start the season on the 10-day injured list with a minor calf injury. Manager Terry Francona announced the news Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, adding that Hays could miss as few as six games. Hays tried to play through it last year, which gave him trouble. Francona also confirmed that outfielders Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise … [Read more...] about Reds Adjust Roster as Hays Hits IL and Fairchild is DFA’d

Alexis Diaz has been a staple in the back of the Reds bullpen for the past three seasons, locking down the ninth inning regularly in 2023 and 2024. Diaz recorded 37 and 28 saves in 2023 and 2024 respectively, but it is likely that he will not be in the same position to do so in 2025. Diaz’s Spring Training Struggles Diaz struggled mightily in Spring Training. He appeared in … [Read more...] about The Cincinnati Reds Messy Closer Situation

Baseball is the ultimate team sport. It has seen many unlikely heroes making their name in the postseason. Helping their team hoist the commissioner’s trophy in October. With that being said, the Cincinnati Reds may not be a title contender in 2025, but their primary bench depth could be one of the more underrated ones in MLB. Infield: Santiago Espinal The former all-star in … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Bench Depth Breakdown

The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension with catcher Jose Trevino, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After an injury to Tyler Stephenson in spring training, the newly extended Trevino will serve as the team’s starter until Stephenson returns. Trevino, who the Reds acquired from the New York Yankees in December in exchange for … [Read more...] about Report: Reds, Jose Trevino Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension