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Who are the best young players in baseball right now? Our Top 100 MLB prospects ranking stacks the game’s rising stars, weighing their upside, risk and trajectory.News

Reds fans are watching Noelvi Marte rebuild confidence in promising way
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Noelvi Marte has all the promise in the world, but his slumps and cold streaks have once again sent him to Triple-A. While he has been red hot with Louisville, he will need to step up more to make it back to Cincinnati.
Reds are becoming dangerous in a way last year’s team never was
The Reds have turned road games and late pressure into strengths, and that is why Cincinnati suddenly looks like a real NL Central threat.
Reds facing familiar Brandon Williamson problem that just won’t go away
Cincinnati Reds starter Brandon Williamson has struggled with his command since returning to the big leagues, and it'll likely cost him a spot in the rotation.
Reds injury news: Nick Lodolo rehab, Jose Trevino return date, Caleb Ferguson progressing
The Cincinnati Reds have been without Nick Lodolo since before Opening Day, but it sounds as though he's getting close to returning.Rumors




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Kyle Nicolas' meltdown leaves Reds with obvious but tricky next move
The Cincinnati Reds will soon be sending Kyle Nicolas back to the minor leagues, but will they wait until Caleb Ferguson returns from the IL?
Reds Relic Report: Terry Francona doesn’t need to weigh in on Dodgers loophole for the point to land
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke about the Los Angeles Dodgers unfair advantage with Shohei Ohtani on the roster. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona should follow suit.
Reds hitters keep failing at one thing that could help fix their offense
The Cincinnati Reds have passed up more challenge opportunities than any other team in the Majors. That ABS strategy may be costing the struggling offense significantly.
Reds fans want JJ Bleday called up but there’s a clear catch
Cincinnati Reds fans have been clamoring for JJ Bleday to be called up to the major leagues, and rightfully so. But what would Bleday's role be?
Reds have another rising star hiding in plain sight (and it's not Sal Stewart)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has been overshadowed by his teammate, Sal Stewart, during the early-going. But Lowder could be in the Rookie of the Year conversation.
Reds are doing the unthinkable and it should scare the league
Somehow, the Cincinnati Reds are off to their best start in 20 years despite not playing their best baseball, and the way it's happening has them set up for massive success.
Reds' oft-criticized gamble is finally showing signs of life
Rece Hinds has received a lot of playing time since being called up, and he rewarded the Cincinnati Reds' trust with a key hit versus the Minnesota Twins.
Reds breakthrough moment from TJ Friedl might be bigger than it looks
TJ Friedl came up clutch against the Minnesota Twins and the Cincinnati Reds need their leadoff hitter to start getting on base with regularity.
Eugenio Suárez is quietly putting pressure on Reds to make a bold move
Cincinnati Reds slugger Eugenio Suarez showing out with the glove sets the scene for a tough conversation with Ke'Bryan Hayes as a lineup shuffle feels inevitable.
Reds escaped tense moment with Elly De La Cruz and Terry Francona should act accordingly
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona mentioned the need to give Elly De La Cruz more days off. Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays is a good place to start.
Reds bullpen is turning into the backbone of a breakout start nobody expected
The Cincinnati Reds have quietly built the best bullpen in baseball, though there are some warning signs that need to be addressed in order for the unit to keep excelling.
Matt McLain is running out of time to justify the Reds decision
The Cincinnati Reds are reaching a breaking point with Matt McLain in the two-hole in the lineup, but a change is hard, as few alternatives exist.
Reds are watching Sal Stewart chase a feat no NL rookie has reached
Cincinnati Reds youngster Sal Stewart is transforming from a dark-horse NL Rookie of the Year pick to accomplishing something no NL rookie ever has.
Reds handed Noelvi Marte a challenge that could define his future (but it won't be easy)
Noelvi Marte was optioned back to the minor leagues this week, but it gives the Cincinnati Reds outfielder a chance to mature.
Reds fans are losing patience with Ke’Bryan Hayes but shouldn't give up on him (yet)
Ke'Bryan Hayes' offensive struggles remain a major pain point in the Cincinnati Reds' lineup. Can the third baseman turn things around before it's too late?
Brady Singer just changed the conversation around the Reds struggling rotation
Brady Singer's rebound start proves that while the Cincinnati Reds' starters have struggled so far, a bounce-back is on the horizon.
Reds receive encouraging Jose Trevino injury update and it solves a quiet concern
Jose Trevino appears close to returning to the Cincinnati Reds, which should alleviate the immediate concerns about the catcher position.
Spencer Steer's response to HBP says everything about where these Reds are headed
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer was hit by a pitch during Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants, but he has no hard feelings.
JJ Bleday is pushing Reds toward roster move fans can already see
JJ Bleday’s scorching start is putting real pressure on the Cincinnati Reds to make an uncomfortable outfield decision.









