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Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (39) tags out Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) at home plate during the fourth inning in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Reds Trade for Jose Trevino, Which Signals Clear Offseason Priority

Cincinnati Reds Trade for Jose Trevino, One of Best Defensive Catchers in Baseball. Prioritizing One Major Area This Offseason

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Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (39) tags out Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) at home plate during the fourth inning in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Reds Trade for Jose Trevino, Which Signals Clear Offseason Priority

Cincinnati Reds Trade for Jose Trevino, One of Best Defensive Catchers in Baseball. Prioritizing One Major Area This Offseason

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Aug 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Should Cincinnati Reds Sign 31-Year-Old Outfielder Max Kepler in Free Agency?

Should Cincinnati Reds Sign 31-Year-Old Outfielder Max Kepler in Free Agency? Kepler had an OPS of just .682 in 105 games with the Twins in 2024.

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Aug 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning  at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Look: Former GM Makes Trade Proposal That Cincinnati Reds Should Absolutely Consider Making

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Sep 20, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (25) runs to the dugout after the top of the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring during the tenth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 29, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA;  Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) stands in a dugout during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Reds Should Trade For Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Taylor Ward. The Cincinnati Reds desperately need to upgrade their outfield.

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Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) on third base during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Sep 21, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (16) throws to first to get Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan De La Cruz (not pictured) out in the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Injured Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto watches from the dugout in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. The Padres won the series opener 3-2.
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Free Agent Analysis: Cincinnati Reds Have a Good Batting Average on Big Contracts

Free Agent Analysis: Cincinnati Reds Have a Good Batting Average on Big Contracts. Reds big money has hit well on the diamond

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The Cincinnati Reds Should Be Aiming Higher than Joc Pederson

The Cincinnati Reds Should Be Aiming Higher than Joc Pederson. Reds need more than just Pederson's power at the plate

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Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jake Fraley (27) runs to third base in the fifth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati. Braves won 7-1.
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Sep 17, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) hits a double against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Apr 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) leaves the field after throwing to the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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There's Only One Way a Garrett Crochet Trade Makes Sense for the Cincinnati Reds

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Oct 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (3) reacts after an out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning during game four of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The Cincinnati Reds Should Not Pursue Jesse Winker in Free Agency. Winker is not enough of an upgrade for the Reds

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Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) hits a two run home run in the third inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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For Better or Worse: Cincinnati Reds Must Spend, But They've Gotten it Wrong in Free Agency

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) throws a pitch in the second inning of the MLB National League Game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Pirates led 1-0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds infielder Tyler Callihan is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning during a MLB spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.
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Aug 30, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder (81) reacts after a play in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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MLB Analyst Proposes Interesting Trade Idea Involving Reds Top Prospect Rhett Lowder

MLB Analyst Proposes Interesting Trade Idea Involving Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Rhett Lowder

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Sep 24, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) fields a ground ball in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Right Move? MLB Expert Grades Cincinnati Reds' Decision to Trade Jonathan India for Brady Singer

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Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) singles in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park.  Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Should the Reds sign veteran outfielder Jurickson Profar in free agency?

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Sep 9, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) and starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) talk on the mound during the game against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Sep 21, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) scores on a single hit by catcher Tyler Stephenson (not pictured) in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Reds Should Try to Sign These Three Players to Long-Term Extensions This Offseason.

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Sep 4, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) reacts after a play in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Here's Why the Cincinnati Reds Should Trade Jonathan India. India's best role for the Reds is as a trade chip to improve the roster

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Jul 11, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Jeimer Candelario (3) at bat in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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