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As the sun rises in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, the Cincinnati Reds have yet to make any major moves at the Winter Meetings. If you’re like me, you’re checking various media outlets, keeping tabs on your Twitter feed, and constantly waiting for that alert on your phone that reads, “The Cincinnati Reds finally got […] Cincinnati Reds: No major moves as Winter Meetings roll on - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

There are several Reds rumors circulating at the Winter Meetings involving Scooter Gennett. This shouldn’t come as a shock to Reds Country. There have been all kinds of Reds rumors as the Winter Meetings are taking place in Las Vegas. The latest batch concern, perhaps the most polarizing player on the team now that Billy […] Reds rumors: Scooter Gennett is a hot topic at the Winter Meetings - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Los Dodgers appear to be making a bid for Bryce Harper. In their quest to do so, it appears Joc Pederson is up for grabs. The Cincinnati Reds should be first in line to snag the slugger. According to Bob Nightengale, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be lining up to make a run […] Cincinnati Reds: Could Joc Pederson join the team? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Next season is a critical year for the talented, but oft-injured Cincinnati Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani.  Is Disco in the club’s long term plans?  The 2019 campaign will answer that question. Since arriving in the Queen City following a December 2014 trade from the Marlins for pitcher Mat Latos expectations have been high for Anthony […] Cincinnati Reds: 2019 is the most important of Anthony DeSclafani’s career - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Seattle Mariners are tearing it all down. Could the Cincinnati Reds take one of the M’s high-priced pitchers off their hands? The Seattle Mariners are waving the white flag and have spent the better part of this offseason trading away players. Could the Cincinnati Reds get in on the action and bring back former […] Cincinnati Reds: Could a Mike Leake for Homer Bailey swap work? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Winter Meetings are a time when baseball business gets done. Let’s look at 3 questions we hope to have answered by the time the Cincinnati Reds leave Las Vegas. Winter is coming. Forgive the Game of Thrones reference, but seriously, the Winter Meetings begin on December 9th in Las Vegas and fans of the […] Cincinnati Reds: 3 questions we hope to answer at the Winter Meetings - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Scooter Gennett has enjoyed two incredibly successful seasons in Cincinnati, leading fans to question why he hasn’t been offered a contract extension. Current Cincinnati Reds’ prospects, small sample size, or what a contract extension might cost them could all be factors in why they haven’t paid the man yet. When Scooter Gennett was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds coming […] Cincinnati Reds: Scooter Gennett contract talks not imminent - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Though not being shopped, both Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez could be on the trading block if the price is right. Should the Cincinnati Reds pursue one of the Blue Jays’ pitchers? A recent report suggests that the Toronto Blue Jays may be willing to trade either Marcus Stroman or Aaron Sanchez, both potential top-of-the-rotation […] Cincinnati Reds: Should a pair of Blue Jays’ starters be trade targets? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

While he spent the latter half of 2018 on the disabled list, Alex Blandino is sure to play a bigger role for the Cincinnati Reds in 2019. In 2018, Cincinnati Reds rookie Alex Blandino played seven different positions in just 69 games. He spent most of his time on the left side of the infield, […] Cincinnati Reds: Alex Blandino could be a valuable asset in 2019 - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Reds rumors have been flying fast and furious, but we haven’t seen much action. Will the Cincinnati Reds sign Dallas Keuchel? A.J. Pollock? We’ve been hearing Reds rumors all offseason. The Cincinnati Reds have been mentioned as a potential player for almost every available starting pitcher so far this offseason. The latest rumor, from […] Reds rumors: Cincinnati Reds pursuing Dallas Keuchel and A.J. Pollock - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The latest rumors have Nathan Eovaldi’s price tag getting higher and higher. Is he now out of the Cincinnati Reds’ price range? The Cincinnati Reds have promised to “get the pitching” this offseason. Nathan Eovaldi certainly qualifies as the type of pitcher that would improve the starting rotation for the Reds, but his price tag […] Cincinnati Reds: Is Nathan Eovaldi’s price too high? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Projecting your 2019 Cincinnati Reds starting pitching rotation through one blockbuster trade and a low-key free agency acquisition. The Cincinnati Reds need pitching, that is a given. How they acquire said pitching and where they are placed in the rotation are major questions. Here is the optimistic, yet realistic projection for assembling your much improved […] Cincinnati Reds: What could a realistic 2019 starting rotation look like? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Patrick Corbin, arguably the best starting pitcher on the market, signed a deal with the Washington Nationals. What does that mean for the Cincinnati Reds? The Washington Nationals made the biggest signing of the offseason thus far by inking left-handed starter Patrick Corbin to a six-year deal. Corbin didn’t come cheap, as the reported deal […] Cincinnati Reds: What does Patrick Corbin’s deal mean for the team? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

On Friday, November 30, the Cincinnati Reds front office announced their decision to non-tender center fielder Billy Hamilton, making him a free agent. Today we take a look back at five of Billy’s best moments as a Red. Billy Hamilton has been the every day center fielder for the Cincinnati Reds since his call up […] Cincinnati Reds: Five of Billy Hamilton’s best moments - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

According to MLB.com, the Cincinnati Reds are one of five teams, along with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, and Los Angeles Angels, who are expected to be improved in 2019. Recently, MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince released an piece indicating that the Cincinnati Reds are expected to be one of five teams to improve […] Cincinnati Reds: One of five teams who will be much improved in 2019 - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More