Former Reds infielder now a knuckleball pitcher in Minors
This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. ST. LOUIS – Former Reds infielder Alex Blandino was willing to go all the way back to the beginning and start over. At 31
Could this righty be Reds' first '22 Draft pick to reach MLB?
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Suspension behind him, Marte nears return to Reds
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Why the Reds are enamored with this pair of shortstop prospects
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No. 4 prospect Collier powering up, rises in rankings
This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. LOS ANGELES -- When MLB Pipeline revealed its revised Top 100 prospects list on Tuesday, some players in the Reds organization fluctuated rather significantly.
Here are the top 11 switch-hitting prospects in the Minors
In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in
MiLB Player of the Week Spotlight: Reds' Rhett Lowder
Since being selected with the No. 7 overall pick in last year's Draft by Cincinnati, Rhett Lowder has found that one of the biggest adjustments going from the college game to being a pro is -- time. The 22-year-old says he has a lot more free time on his hands
Here are the top 10 closer prospects in the Minors
The role of the reliever continues to evolve in baseball, but there’s still something to be said about closers. They’re the ones who get the entrance music and the light show just for coming out of the bullpen in the biggest of spots. (Think of what Edwin Díaz has done
Reds Single-A affiliate wins on walk-off Little League homer
The Daytona Tortugas seem to have a knack for walk-off hits. Two of their three home wins this season have been of that variety. But it's going to be difficult to top the way Cincinnati's Single-A pulled off Wednesday night's 5-4 win at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Collier in the midst of a full-fledged power surge at High-A
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Previewing the Reds' Minor League affiliates in '24
How much do the Reds rely on their farm system to help the Major League club? One only needs to look at how many key prospects found their way into the big leagues in 2023. Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Brandon Williamson and Andrew Abbott were just some of
Here's where the Reds' Top 30 prospects are starting the season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Reds’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Noelvi Marte (MLB No. 20), 3B -- Cincinnati (MLB) -- Suspended 2. Rhett Lowder (MLB No. 33), RHP -- Dayton (High-A) 3. Edwin Arroyo (MLB No. 63), SS -- Chattanooga
5 more MiLB alternate identities announced before Opening Day
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. The season is imminent and yet new alternate identities just keep on coming. Here are
How did the Reds' prospects fare this spring?
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Even after graduations, Reds' system still stacked -- this time with arms
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds were one of the most interesting and fun teams in baseball a year ago. They improved their win total by 20 from 2022 while graduating Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Andrew Abbott, Elly De La Cruz and Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the big leagues. But they ultimately
Reds prospect Arroyo to miss season after shoulder surgery
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo had surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn left labrum in his left shoulder. President of baseball operations Nick Krall said Arroyo will miss the 2024 season. Arroyo, 20, is ranked by MLB Pipeline as Cincinnati's No. 3 prospect and No. 67
Spring Breakout a team-building exercise
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- They may be playing at different levels in the Reds system, but the players chosen to take part in the two games in the inaugural Spring Breakout jelled like they've been on one team for more than a little while. Players stood on the top step of
FAQ: Guardians-Reds Spring Breakout (Saturday)
On Saturday, March 16, the Reds will host the Guardians in Spring Breakout, a first of its kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about that game and this exciting new event. “Any time our players get to play against good competition, in
Reds prospect Collier starts Spring Breakout off with a bang
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Not only was Reds third-base prospect Cam Collier anticipating Spring Breakout, he also was expecting the pitch he saw in the second inning, when he launched a two-run home run to fuel a 4-1 victory over the Rangers’ prospects. Collier drove a two-run home run to left-center
LIVE: Reds-Rangers Spring Breakout
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- On Thursday, the Rangers will host the Reds in Spring Breakout, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. “What you're seeing is a glimpse of the future,” said Rangers assistant general manager for player development Ross Fenstermaker. “If the Cincinnati Reds and the
Here's the Reds' 2024 Spring Breakout roster
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Even within a loaded Reds organization bursting with young talent at every position across all levels, Edwin Arroyo has been difficult to ignore. It doesn’t take much to understand why. The switch-hitting shortstop, ranked by MLB Pipeline as Cincinnati’s No. 3 prospect and the No. 67 overall
Arroyo emerges as biggest standout at Reds camp
This story was excerpted from the Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Many of the Reds’ inaugural Spring Breakout participants have made strong impressions early this spring, generating plenty of praise from manager David
Noelvi Marte suspended 80 games for PED violation
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- A promising young career was put on pause and the Reds' crowded infield picture became at once more clear and more complicated Friday with the news that Noelvi Marte has been suspended 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league's Joint Drug Prevention