MLB Trade Rumors

Veteran right-hander Nick Martinez is accepting the Qualifying Offer from the Reds, according to a report from Francys Romero. Martinez will remain with Cincinnati for the 2025 season on a one-year, $21.05MM deal. Martinez, 34, was a somewhat surprising recipient of the QO after a strong inaugural season with the Reds. The right-hander joined the club on a two-year, $26MM … [Read more...] about Nick Martinez To Accept Qualifying Offer From Reds

The Reds and Royals are discussing a trade that would send second baseman Jonathan India to Kansas City in exchange for right-hander Brady Singer, according to a report from C. Trent Rosencrans and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that a deal between the sides is not considered close and that India is one of “several” hitters the Royals are looking at as they … [Read more...] about Reds, Royals Reportedly Discussing Jonathan India Trade

MLB announced today that it will take over the distribution of local broadcasts for the Reds in 2025. Fans of the club will still be able to watch on television as they have in the past but there will also be a direct-to-consumer streaming option with no blackouts. Largely due to cord cutting, the regional sports network (RSN) model has been collapsing in recent years. Several … [Read more...] about MLB To Take Over Reds’ Broadcasts In 2025

The Reds announced today the coaching staff that will be working under new manager Terry Francona. One new hire that was not previously reported is Brad Mills in the bench coach position. Freddie Benavides, who got Cincinnati’s bench coach gig going into 2019, is listed today as bench coach/field coordinator. Mills, 68 in January, is a familiar face for Cincinnati’s new … [Read more...] about Reds Hire Brad Mills As Bench Coach

The Angels reached a local broadcasting/streaming contract with Diamond Sports Group yesterday, reports Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. The team will remain on the FanDuel Sports Network, the same organization that previously operated under the Bally Sports name. The Angels have not made an official announcement. Terms of the deal remain unreported. For fans, the … [Read more...] about Angels Reach New Broadcast Deal With Diamond Sports Group