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Tejay Antone deserves a real shot at Comeback Player of the Year after MLBPA snub</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-tejay-antone-deserves-real-shot-comeback-player-of-the-year-after-mlbpa-snub?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4zz83g08t</guid><description>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone, who has one of the best comeback stories in Major League Baseball, was snubbed by his peers in the MLBPA.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3199,h_1799,x_0,y_248/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/64/01m4zzqf0r7zzam1n4r3.jpg" caption="Tejay Antone, Cincinnati Reds | Jeff Dean/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds&#39; Gold Glove exclusion gives their defensive focus a new goal for 2027</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-gold-glove-exclusion-gives-defensive-focus-new-goal-2027?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4zd7kqhjn</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds didn&#39;t have a single Gold Glove finalist, and that speaks volumes to what the club needs to do during the offseason.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6467,h_3637,x_162,y_127/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4zkka8t1sjk6sfq93.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds’ Ke&#39;Bryan Hayes poses for a photo after he receives the 2025 Gold Glove Award | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sonny Gray’s plans give the Reds an exciting rotation opportunity (but there&#39;s a catch)</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/sonny-gray-plans-give-reds-exciting-rotation-opportunity-but-theres-catch?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4y6kfxetd</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds need a starter, and a reunion with Sonny Gray would be a perfect short-term option, but the club&#39;s case is a tough sell.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3400,h_1912,x_428,y_178/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4zcx4q1rssp031qqt.jpg" caption="Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) pitches | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Reds may be better at finding talent than developing it</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-may-be-better-finding-talent-developing-it?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4vd7v50tz</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds have been able to acquire talent over the year, but developing those players has proven difficult.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3446,h_1938,x_505,y_74/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4vda24gwnsrv30mew.jpg" caption="Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Jake Bauers (9) reacts | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Astros could help solve Reds&#39; 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So what does that make Ke&#39;Bryan Hayes?</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3695,h_2078,x_157,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4gexg8fv2bx3gy2py.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Jeimer Candelario (3) dodges a wild pitch | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sal Stewart gets picked apart while Munetaka Murakami gets praised (and Reds fans know why)</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/sal-stewart-picked-apart-munetaka-murakami-praised-reds-fans-know-why?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4e436cb5n</guid><description>Cincinnati Reds Sal Stewart put up tremendous numbers this season, but has continually been picked apart by critics. 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What gives?</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2521,h_1418,x_480,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4gf4sjbd1fq64p3bt.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) walks off after being tagged out | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Breakout Reds prospects at every position ahead of crucial offseason</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/breakout-reds-prospects-every-position-crucial-offseason?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m43gmy3acc</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds didn&#39;t have much success in the major leagues in 2026, but several top prospects had breakout seasons in the minor leagues.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:26:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2977,h_1674,x_1849,y_110/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/64/01m43h7n5tvk32qfkr0c.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds, Jirvin Morillo | Rob Leiter/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds owner&#39;s comments foreshadow a tough Elly De La Cruz decision</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-owner-comments-foreshadow-tough-elly-de-la-cruz-decision?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4aqw8kc2s</guid><description>Cincinnati Reds owner Phil Castellini said the quiet part out loud when it comes to Elly De La Cruz&#39;s future in the Queen City.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3761,h_2115,x_82,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4djx25y4dfv0936k3.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) walks off the field | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nick Krall’s defense of Chris Valaika highlights Reds&#39; broken process</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/nick-krall-defense-chris-valaika-highlights-reds-broken-process?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4ce654ttx</guid><description>Nick Krall defended hitting coach Chris Valaika&#39;s performance, but both men&#39;s failures highlight the Cincinnati Reds&#39; broken process.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4853,h_2729,x_704,y_30/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4ce8f7m6r20svh53k.jpg" caption="President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall takes questions during an event to introduce the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pete Rose&#39;s Hall of Fame candidacy grows in light of MLB&#39;s glaring gambling hypocrisy</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/pete-rose-hall-of-fame-candidacy-grows-light-mlb-glaring-gambling-hypocrisy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4dqzdbcdb</guid><description>Should Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose be inducted into the Hall of Fame? MLB&#39;s latest partnership seems to suggest they might welcome it. </description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2954,h_1661,x_272,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/64/01m4dr8291jtna4jvd6n.jpg" caption="Pete Rose Reacts To Reporter&#39;s Question | Bettmann/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds could make one major position change to boost their offense in 2027</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-could-make-one-major-position-change-boost-offense-2027?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m46g6kech2</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds should find that the simplest answer to their third base conundrum is the best as the team works to revamp its offense.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2260,h_1271,x_86,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m46g93g6m48mhhfg99.jpg" caption="Aug 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA;  Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park.  Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds sound like they’ve already ruled out an Eugenio Suárez reunion in 2027</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-sound-like-theyve-already-ruled-out-eugenio-suarez-reunion-2027?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4bkp24xff</guid><description>If you&#39;re one of the many Cincinnati Reds fans who hopes to see Eugenio Suárez return in 2027, don&#39;t hold your breath.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5018,h_2822,x_1130,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/64/01m4bws4jpvwjp23j3sh.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds, Eugenio Suárez | John Fisher/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Matt McLain&#39;s arbitration estimate shouldn&#39;t scare the Reds away</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/matt-mclain-arbitration-estimate-shouldnt-scare-reds-away?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m48jshhw8d</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds have more than 10 player eligible for salary arbitration this offseason, but none come with more questions than Matt McLain.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2246,h_1263,x_429,y_16/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/64/01m48jwgxmtk4em8yxvj.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds, Matt McLain | Isaac Wasserman/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds staying quiet on (another) coaching change should be concerning</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-staying-quiet-coaching-changes-concerning?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3sves9k9m</guid><description>Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson will not return in 2027. To date, however, the Reds have yet to dismiss hitting coach Chris Valaika. </description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3514,h_1976,x_902,y_325/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m3svgvmema6vvkq1mr.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson (36) walks off the field | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds will be stuck with two (maybe three) of their worst offensive problems in 2027</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-stuck-two-maybe-three-worst-offensive-problems-2027?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3sg4v4xqy</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds employed five of the worst nine hitters in Major League Baseball last season. Will all of them be back in 2027? Probably.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4166,h_2343,x_136,y_4/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/64/01m3sg9chbn2z3zq13m7.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds, Ke&#39;Bryan Hayes, Matt McLain | Cooper Neill/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds sure sound ready to move on from Tyler Stephenson</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-sound-ready-move-on-tyler-stephenson?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Abigail Miskowiec</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3zk7a6rs0</guid><description>Tyler Stephenson is the Cincinnati Reds&#39; longest-tenured player, but a new emphasis on small ball may necessitate a big change behind the plate.</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6313,h_3551,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m40p060a3tej2f64nf.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) reacts | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Abigail Miskowiec"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds should start their mid-tier free agent search with one of their own</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-should-start-mid-tier-free-agent-search-one-own?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Stephen Parello</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m431etvww5</guid><description>Cincinnati Reds chief Nick Krall has stated that getting better with mid-tier free agents is a priority, and that process should start with one of his own.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2946,h_1657,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m431jz67cret44d5mn.jpg" caption="Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Brock Burke (49) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds could find the perfect platoon bat hiding on the White Sox playoff roster</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-could-find-perfect-platoon-bat-hiding-white-sox-playoff-roster?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4bsje68wx</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds need to find a right-handed hitting platoon this offseason. Chicago White Sox outfielder Randal Grichuk would be a good place to start.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3731,h_2098,x_958,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4bsmmck7ccfbd9z0x.jpg" caption="Chicago White Sox right fielder Randall Grichuk (34) runs | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The greatest MLB player from every state</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/the-greatest-mlb-player-from-every-state?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nick Villano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4b7r159gr</guid><description>Each of the 50 states has produced MLB talent, but it ranges in value from Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Brandon Nimmo and Mo Vaughn. We chose the greatest player born in each one, from Hall of Famers to modern superstars.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:10:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_874/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/135/01m06yrkpqez29yqhbqh.jpg" caption="San Francisco Giants center fielder Willie Mays at bat during the 1966 season at Forbes Field. 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Either one would look good in a Reds uniform in 2027.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2811,h_1581,x_162,y_24/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m4azb24v35a6yy9mdz.jpg" caption="Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Mahle (54) pitches | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Red Sox pressure to trade Jarren Duran could tempt the Reds into a blockbuster gamble</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/red-sox-pressure-trade-jarren-duran-could-tempt-reds-into-blockbuster-gamble?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m465ckzy0v</guid><description>Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is set to cost a pretty penny through arbitration. 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Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Abigail Miskowiec"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds News: Noelvi Marte offseason plans, GABP attendance, top prospect&#39;s AFL debut</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-news-noelvi-marte-offseason-plans-gabp-attendance-top-prospect-afl-debut?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m46x7ga5bd</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds revealed their offseason plans for Noelvi Marte and saw one of their top prospect have a successful debut in the Arizona Fall League. 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Yes, believe it or not, some folks believe the Cincinnati Reds slugger is not the 2026 NL Rookie of the Year.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2033,h_1143,x_74,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/64/01m46j4326xgzn9gnr7p.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds, Sal Stewart | Kyle Sheridan/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The 30 greatest MLB players of all time who only played for one franchise</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/the-30-greatest-mlb-players-of-all-time-who-only-played-for-one-franchise?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rotman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m46p9xeg0m</guid><description>It&#39;s one thing to be an all-time great in baseball history; it&#39;s another to be an all-time great with only one franchise.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:51:24 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2900,h_1631,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/43/01m3wg5ytykgk7a917vy.jpg" caption="79th MLB All-Star Game | Jim McIsaac/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rotman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds could steal Padres pitching coach with familiar Terry Francona link</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-could-steal-padres-pitching-coach-familiar-terry-francona-link?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Abigail Miskowiec</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m43mxm1ph2</guid><description>Ruben Niebla spent several seasons in the Cleveland Guardians system alongside Terry Francona. 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Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Abigail Miskowiec"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds&#39; rookie Sal Stewart shares a key trait with Brewers&#39; star Jackson Chourio</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-rookie-sal-stewart-shares-key-trait-brewers-star-jackson-chourio?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m45t8sapfh</guid><description>Much like Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio, Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart is made for big moments.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2139,h_1203,x_137,y_100/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/64/01m45tk8n0f4rb22a43s.jpg" caption="Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) reacts after hitting a two-run single | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Koch"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds got another reminder that the small-market excuse is dead</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-got-another-reminder-that-small-market-excuse-dead?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Abigail Miskowiec</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3x72ccwv5</guid><description>The top-seeded teams in the MLB postseason, the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, have built their roster through shrewd dealing rather than free-agent signings. 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The Reds beat the Padres 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Jody Gomez-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Stephen Parello"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reds should make a bold run at Yankees coach after Derek Johnson&#39;s exit</title><link>https://blogredmachine.com/reds-should-make-bold-run-yankees-coach-after-derek-johnson-exit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Koch</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4345654xf</guid><description>The Cincinnati Reds are searching for a replacement for pitching coach Derek Johnson. 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