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Buck Farmer has endured a tough stretch to begin the 2024 season. Is the Cincinnati Reds reliever injured? Farmer's drop in velocity suggests something bigger at play than just poor performance.
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Nick Martini is here to stay. Martini was part of the Cincinnati Reds 2024 Opening Day roster, and he just keeps hitting.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds really need Jeimer Candelario to get going. David Bell made a lineup change over the weekend that the Reds manager is hoping leads to success.
Drew Koch|
On April 15, 2024, Major League Baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day. But the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners added a little something extra to help honor one of the greatest players to ever pick up a bat.
Drew Koch|
Connor Phillips is one of the Cincinnati Reds top prospects, but the right-hander has failed to command the strike zone thus far in 2024. But one of the other Reds prospects is crushing it. Cam Collier is riding an eight-game hitting-streak.
Drew Koch|
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were supposed to be the biggest threat to the Cincinnati Reds in 2024. But the Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a hot start.
Drew Koch|
Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had fallen on hard times the past two seasons. However, now with the Washington Nationals, Winker is flourishing.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds received some disappointing injury news. TJ Friedl isn't quite ready to start ramping up baseball activities. But Stuart Fairchild has been a breath of fresh air in Friedl's absence.
Drew Koch|
Jonathan India may not be swinging the bat well, but the Cincinnati Reds second baseman is still getting on base. India's early-season approach has some Reds fans seeing visions of former first baseman Joey Votto.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds invested heavily in the free agent market this offseason, but some of the moves haven't paid dividends right out of the gate. Did the Reds make a mistake signing Jeimer Candelario, Nick Martinez, and Emilio Pagán?
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds held a team meeting for the Milwaukee Brewers came to town. The Brewers took 10 of 13 from the Reds in 2023, and manager David Bell knows there can't be a repeat of that in 2024 if Cincinnati wants to win the division.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds farm system is loaded. Which under-the-radar Reds prospects are off to a hot-start in 2024?
Drew Koch|
Thursday's Reds-Brewers finale was rained out and postponed until August. Will this change in the schedule effectively set the Reds rotation with Nick Lodolo returning on Saturday?
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds could experience another rain delay. Thursday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers could push back Nick Lodolo's 2024 debut.
Drew Koch|
Spencer Steer has been consistently batting seventh in the Cincinnati Reds lineup against right-handed pitchers. Is it time for David Bell to shake things up?
Drew Koch|
Sal Stewart is one of the best prospects in the Cincinnati Reds farm system. But not every outlet seems to agree with that assertion.
Drew Koch|
The weather in Cincinnati is not cooperating. A potential rain delay in the Reds-Brewers series could postpone Hunter Greene's next start and the series finale.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds have several players who could be in line for contract extension, but Spencer Steer should be atop that list. What sets Steer apart from players like Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand?
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds began the 2024 season without TJ Friedl and Matt McLain. On Tuesday, Reds manager David Bell gave a positive update regarding both players.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds were without Jonathan India on Monday night after the infielder was scratched from David Bell's starting lineup. India was replaced by Bubba Thompson, but is expected to return to the Reds lineup soon.
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