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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 2d

The Reds baseball operations department doesn’t have its 2026 budget for potential moves. But it knows what it wants to see happen with the team’s performance next season.

“It’s just keep making progress,” Nick Krall said.

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Reds' core players 'need to step up' in 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds' front office had little choice but to digest the reality that the club was knocked out of the postseason in the first round by the Dodgers. It was obviously much earlier than t...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 2d

All of the Reds coaches on manager Terry Francona’s staff have been invited back for next season, Nick Krall said.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 6d

A belated thank you and a show of appreciation to those who follow me on here to read my Reds stories and content. It was my first season trying out BlueSky and hopefully it will continue to be a good experience for all of us.

Please keep following for offseason news and updates. Enjoy your winter.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 6d

A lack of success at situational hitting and cashing in on scoring chances doomed the #reds in their elimination from the postseason vs. the Dodgers.

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Struggling to cash in runs looms large in Reds' Wild Card loss

LOS ANGELES -- The Reds watched the Dodgers celebrate after advancing past them in a two-game sweep of their National League Wild Card Series on Wednesday with an 8-4 victory in Game 2. They were keen...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 6d

The #reds postseason came to a quick conclusion with a Game 2 loss to the Dodgers.

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Reds' resilience falls short as season ends in Wild Card Series

LOS ANGELES -- Throughout September as they played one must-win game after another to stay in the playoff race, the Reds referred to themselves as "cockroaches" that can't be killed. In the epitome of...

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Joel Luckhaupt @jluckhaupt.bsky.social · 7d

At 21 years, 298 days old, Sal Stewart is the youngest position player to start a postseason game for the Reds. Only pitcher Don Gullett was a younger starter for Cincinnati in the postseason.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 7d

Francona is playing Hays in RF for first time in 2025, with Stewart at 1B and Steer in LF.

"I just think [we are] trying to get as much offense as we can and make sure we still catch the ball. Hopefully, we can a lead. We’ll move him over to left and get Spencer to first," Francona said. #reds

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 7d

#reds lineup for Fame 2

Friedl 8
Steer 7
Lux DH
Hays 9
Stewart 3
De La Cruz 6
Stephenson 2
Hayes 5
McLain 4

Littell 1

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 7d

Zack Littell will get the ball in Game 2 vs the Dodgers. The #reds will be counting on his experience in a do-or-die game. www.mlb.com/reds/news/za...

Littell to lean on experience in hopes of keeping Reds' postseason alive

LOS ANGELES -- There aren't many Reds with postseason experience on the roster but starting pitcher Zack Littell is one who has been through it before -- against the Dodgers, even. After the Reds were...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 7d

Hunter Greene was unable to meet the moment in the biggest start of his career in the #reds Game 1 loss to the Dodgers, as the clobbered his pitches for three home runs.

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Homer barrage sinks Reds in Wild Card Game 1 loss

LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles native who went to many games at Dodger Stadium as a kid -- including during the postseason -- Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene called the opportunity to start his firs...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 8d

Game 1. #reds #dodgers

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 8d

Kind of neat scene. Dodgers showing Dave Roberts interview with Bob Costas on the videoboard. They're talking about the 2004 Red Sox and his stolen base in the ALCS vs. the Yankees, and Terry Francona. Francona was watching it from the Reds dugout.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 8d

About three hours from first pitch. #reds #postseason

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 8d

#reds lineup for Game 1

Friedl 8
Marte 9
Andujar DH
Hays 7
Steer 3
De La Cruz 6
Stephenson 2
Hayes 5
McLain 4

Greene 1

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 8d

Here is the #reds Wild Card roster.

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Reds carry 12-man pitching staff for Wild Card Series, leave off Singer, Maxwell

LOS ANGELES -- After all of the players were informed of the decisions on Monday evening, the Reds announced their roster for the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Dodgers on Tuesday ahead of G...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 8d

The #reds have set their Wild Card series roster. Brady Singer and Zach Maxwell were left off.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 8d

How much can momentum help a No. 6 seed in the playoffs like the #reds. We will find out beginning Tuesday in the NL Wild Card Series vs the Dodgers. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...

Reds hope to ride late momentum into Wild Card matchup vs. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES -- Don't sleep on the No. 6 seed in the playoffs. Recent postseasons have shown that Wild Card teams can be dangerous foes, including the bottom seeds. That's what the Reds are banking on ...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 9d

Francona said after Greene starts game 1 vs LA, the #reds will start Littell in game 2 and Abbott in Game 3 if needed.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 10d

Now that the #reds are a NL Wild Card team, here’s an FAQ to get you ready for the postseason.

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Postseason FAQ: What's next for Reds?

MILWAUKEE -- It took until the last day of the regular season, but the Reds worked their way into October baseball and the playoffs. By finishing 83-79, the Reds ended the season tied with the Mets fo...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 10d

The #reds are in the playoffs. Inside the celebration and how they got the final NL Wild Card spot. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...

Reds clinch playoff spot on final day of season, set to face Dodgers

MILWAUKEE -- There have been times this season -- and even this month -- where the idea of the Reds making the playoffs seemed improbable, if not far-fetched. One way or another though, they figured o...

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 10d

The Reds were handed a 4-2 loss in Game 162. Now they wait for the outcome in Miami, where the Mets trail 4-0 in the 8th.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 10d

Austin Hays discussed his availability for today and possibly for the playoffs if the #reds can get in. www.mlb.com/reds/news/au...

Hays could be available off bench for critical Game 162

MILWAUKEE -- After missing the Reds' last six games with back spasms, left fielder Austin Hays appeared nearly ready to return. “I’m feeling really good the last two days," Hays said Sunday morning.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 10d

If the Reds get into the postseason ... keyword being IF ... the ESPN TV schedule has them playing the Dodgers at 9:08 pm ET in Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Game 3 is TBD on Thursday.

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Mark Sheldon @msheldon.bsky.social · 10d

Austin Hays, who has been out since last Saturday with back spasms, is doing better. He's hitting off a machine right now and is likely available off the bench for Game 162. #reds

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