Mark Sheldon
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Senior reporter covering the Reds for MLB.com.
"We really wanted to have him come back.” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall on Emilio Pagan after the closer's two-year, $20 million became official.
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Reds re-sign closer Pagán to a 2-year deal
CINCINNATI -- The Reds filled a huge need in their bullpen for 2026 by bringing back the reliever who was their successful closer in 2025.
After agreeing to terms on Wednesday, free agent Emilio Pagán...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
"We really wanted to have him come back.” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall on Emilio Pagan after the closer's two-year, $20 million became official.
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Reds updates...
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Reds updates...
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
The Pagan contract is official.
And some uniform number changes...
Noelvi Marte is switching from No. 16 to No. 4
Luis Mey is switching from No. 62 to No. 47.
The Winter Meetings are a few days away. Here's a primer about the Reds before their executives head to Orlando. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Here are the Reds' plans for Winter Meetings
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.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Winter Meetings are a few days away. Here's a primer about the Reds before their executives head to Orlando. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Back with the Reds on a two-year, $20 million contract, closer Emilio Pagán talked about why he wanted to return. www.mlb.com/reds/news/em...
Reds re-signing closer Pagán to a 2-year deal (source)
CINCINNATI -- The Reds filled a huge need in their bullpen for 2026 by bringing back the reliever who was their successful closer in 2025.
Sources told MLB.com on Wednesday that Cincinnati and free ag...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Back with the Reds on a two-year, $20 million contract, closer Emilio Pagán talked about why he wanted to return. www.mlb.com/reds/news/em...
More Pagan: "Given where I’m at in my career, there’s a few things that are really important to me. Cincinnati checks all of those boxes. I’m excited to be back.”
Story to come soon.
Story to come soon.
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
More Pagan: "Given where I’m at in my career, there’s a few things that are really important to me. Cincinnati checks all of those boxes. I’m excited to be back.”
Story to come soon.
Story to come soon.
I just talked to Emilio Pagan, who agreed to a two-year $20 million contract with the Reds.
“What made it an easy decision was the people in Cincinnati, the coaching staff, the front office, the team. I thoroughly enjoyed the last two years. ... (1/2)
“What made it an easy decision was the people in Cincinnati, the coaching staff, the front office, the team. I thoroughly enjoyed the last two years. ... (1/2)
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I just talked to Emilio Pagan, who agreed to a two-year $20 million contract with the Reds.
“What made it an easy decision was the people in Cincinnati, the coaching staff, the front office, the team. I thoroughly enjoyed the last two years. ... (1/2)
“What made it an easy decision was the people in Cincinnati, the coaching staff, the front office, the team. I thoroughly enjoyed the last two years. ... (1/2)
From my teammate Mark Feinsand at MLB . com...
Emilio Pagan is headed back to the Reds on a two-year, $20 million deal, per source. The deal, which is pending physical, includes an opt-out after 2026.
Emilio Pagan is headed back to the Reds on a two-year, $20 million deal, per source. The deal, which is pending physical, includes an opt-out after 2026.
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
From my teammate Mark Feinsand at MLB . com...
Emilio Pagan is headed back to the Reds on a two-year, $20 million deal, per source. The deal, which is pending physical, includes an opt-out after 2026.
Emilio Pagan is headed back to the Reds on a two-year, $20 million deal, per source. The deal, which is pending physical, includes an opt-out after 2026.
I’ve written numerous times that the Reds have long odds to land Kyle Schwarber. But according to sources, Cincinnati still has a chance to sign the lefty slugger from Middletown, Ohio. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Why the dark-horse Reds could be a uniquely enticing fit for Schwarber
CINCINNATI – While it might have seemed like a longshot going into the offseason, don't count out the Reds in the pursuit of free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber.
Multiple sources told MLB.com that the R...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I’ve written numerous times that the Reds have long odds to land Kyle Schwarber. But according to sources, Cincinnati still has a chance to sign the lefty slugger from Middletown, Ohio. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
From the Reds: No 2026 Caravan.
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
From the Reds: No 2026 Caravan.
Everyone thinks Kyle Schwarber is a perfect fit for the Reds. And he would be if it wasn't for that expected costly price tag. I made an attempt to think of others that might fit the club's need for more offense. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Who can the Reds add for an offensive punch this offseason?
CINCINNATI – The Reds have a need for more offensive punch in their lineup and the slugger that many people are saying would be a perfect fit for them might not be so perfect when looking at the finan...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Everyone thinks Kyle Schwarber is a perfect fit for the Reds. And he would be if it wasn't for that expected costly price tag. I made an attempt to think of others that might fit the club's need for more offense. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Deck the Diamond at the home of the Dayton Dragons.
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Deck the Diamond at the home of the Dayton Dragons.
The Reds signed RHP Carson Spiers to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Spiers was DFA’d last week and non-tendered on Friday. Still recovering from Tommy John surgery.
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Reds signed RHP Carson Spiers to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Spiers was DFA’d last week and non-tendered on Friday. Still recovering from Tommy John surgery.
I’ve waited a long time to get one of these. Like, a really really long time.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I’ve waited a long time to get one of these. Like, a really really long time.
Moll is back with the Reds; three were non-tendered before Friday’s deadline.
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Reds agree to terms with Moll, non-tender 3 players for roster space
CINCINNATI – Ahead of Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline to tender contracts to unsigned players for 2026, the Reds agreed to terms with left-hander Sam Moll on a one-year contract.
Three players were also n...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Moll is back with the Reds; three were non-tendered before Friday’s deadline.
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Moll's contract is worth $875,000 with performance bonuses up to $150,000.
The Reds non-tendered C Will Banfield, RHP Carson Spiers and RHP Roddery Munoz.
LHP Sam Moll avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract. The 40-man roster is at 38 players.
LHP Sam Moll avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract. The 40-man roster is at 38 players.
November 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Moll's contract is worth $875,000 with performance bonuses up to $150,000.
The Reds non-tendered C Will Banfield, RHP Carson Spiers and RHP Roddery Munoz.
LHP Sam Moll avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract. The 40-man roster is at 38 players.
LHP Sam Moll avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract. The 40-man roster is at 38 players.
November 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Reds non-tendered C Will Banfield, RHP Carson Spiers and RHP Roddery Munoz.
LHP Sam Moll avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract. The 40-man roster is at 38 players.
LHP Sam Moll avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract. The 40-man roster is at 38 players.
Nick Krall clarified comments he made last night on the radio about Elly De La Cruz. www.mlb.com/reds/news/el...
Reds clarify Elly's injury as partial quad strain
CINCINNATI -- On Thursday, Reds president of baseball operations clarified comments he made the previous night about shortstop Elly De La Cruz's left quadriceps injury.
Krall referred to De La Cruz’s ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Nick Krall clarified comments he made last night on the radio about Elly De La Cruz. www.mlb.com/reds/news/el...
Currently, the Reds are without a closer going into 2026. Who could some of their options be? I took a look.
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With Pagán potentially leaving, what are the Reds' options at closer?
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November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Currently, the Reds are without a closer going into 2026. Who could some of their options be? I took a look.
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The Reds added three prospects to their 40-man roster ahead of a deadline on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds add 3 top prospects to 40-man ahead of Rule 5 Draft
CINCINNATI -- The Reds added three prospects to their 40-man roster on Tuesday ahead of a deadline to protect eligible players from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
Cincinnati added shortstop Edwin Arroyo, ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The Reds added three prospects to their 40-man roster ahead of a deadline on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
The Reds selected the contracts of three players and added them to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. They are: SS Edwin Arroyo, OF Hector Rodriguez and IF Leo Balcazar.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Reds selected the contracts of three players and added them to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. They are: SS Edwin Arroyo, OF Hector Rodriguez and IF Leo Balcazar.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
I answered some Reds questions on Reddit today during an AMA. Some of them are included here...
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Reddit AMA: How aggressive will Reds be this offseason?
On Monday, Reds beat reporter Mark Sheldon held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/reds. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here. Questions and r...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I answered some Reds questions on Reddit today during an AMA. Some of them are included here...
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The Reds and RHP Tejay Antone have agreed to terms to bring him back on a Minor League deal. Contract isn’t signed yet so it’s not “official.”
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Reds and RHP Tejay Antone have agreed to terms to bring him back on a Minor League deal. Contract isn’t signed yet so it’s not “official.”
Former Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin has been named as the Reds bullpen coach. Former bullpen coach Matt Tracy is now the assistant pitching coach, replacing Simon Mathews after his move to the Nationals.
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Former Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin has been named as the Reds bullpen coach. Former bullpen coach Matt Tracy is now the assistant pitching coach, replacing Simon Mathews after his move to the Nationals.