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The greatest weakness in Elly De La Cruz's game has been his struggles against left-handed pitching.

MLB analyst Chris Young brought the Rookie of the Year conversation back to where it belong, with Cincinnati Reds slugger Sal Stewart as the clear front runner.

More light has been shed on the Cincinnati Reds' abysmal 2026 trade deadline, and the fallout demands a change at the top.

Edwin Arroyo played his way back into the Cincinnati Reds' plans, while a forgotten reliever's rehab could complete an obvious September pairing.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was not happy about leaked information involving Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl.

With Matt McLain enduring another nightmare season, the second baseman will have September to prove that he can consistently hit and save his Reds future.

Reds rookie standout Sal Stewart crossed the century mark in RBI against the San Francisco Giants and continues to pad his lead against JJ Wetherholt.

The Cincinnati Reds traded Christian Encarancion-Strand to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.

Cincinnati Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez cleared waivers, as did TJ Friedl, and he'll be with the team through the end of the 2026 season.

Reds manager Terry Francona has lamented batting Elly De La Cruz in the leadoff spot. The lineup change against the San Francisco Giants cold offer a solution.