January 8, 2020 Outfielder Shogo Akiyama wanted to make history with Reds Shogo Akiyama knew the Cincinnati Reds were the only Major League Baseball team that never had a player born in Japan. The chance to break a barrier was part of his impetus to sign.
January 7, 2020 Reds agree to $21 million, 3-year deal with OF Shogo Akiyama Outfielder Shogo Akiyama agreed to a $21 million, three-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, the only major league team that hasn't had a player born in Japan.
December 15, 2019 Cincinnati Reds' Trevor Bauer hits MLB commissioner Rob Manfred over plan to cut ties with minors Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer took a direct shot at MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on Saturday over the league’s threat to cut ties with minor league baseball affiliates.
December 4, 2019 Zack Wheeler to command $100M contract, Phillies seen as front-runners for pitcher: reports Zack Wheeler, a free-agent starting pitcher, is set to command at least a $100 million contract in the offseason and the Philadelphia Phillies are rumored to be the top contenders, according to multiple reports.
December 3, 2019 Cincinnati Reds, Mike Moustakas agree to four-year deal: report The Cincinnati Reds and infielder Mike Moustakas reportedly agreed to a four-year deal Monday.
December 3, 2019 Treinen, Sanchez, Russell, Sánchez become free agents Former All-Stars Blake Treinen, Aaron Sanchez and Addison Russell were among 56 players who became free agents along with current Gold Glove second baseman Yolmer Sánchez when their teams declined to offer 2020 contracts Monday rather than make them eligible for salary arbitration.
August 13, 2019 Cincinnati Reds' Aristides Aquino sets impressive home run mark Cincinnati Reds rookie slugger Aristides Aquino on Monday set a major-league record for the most home runs through the first 12 career games.
August 13, 2019 On deck: 2020 baseball gets early jump with March 26 openers Major League Baseball will open its 2020 season March 26, its earliest start other than international games. The schedule also features a late April series in Puerto Rico between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins.
August 5, 2019 Former MLB pitcher Tyrell Jenkins involved in fight during softball game A former Major League Baseball pitcher was involved in a wild brawl during a softball game in Texas on Wednesday.
August 2, 2019 MLB suspends eight after wild Reds-Pirates brawl, including both managers The dugout-clearing brawl between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s game resulted in multiple-game suspensions for eight people involved.