Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

February 28, 2026

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Graham Ashcraft's shaky outing against the Padres raises concerns about his role, while Rhett Lowder makes a strong case for a rotation spot with three hitless innings against the Angels. Chase Petty's spring debut offers a glimmer of hope after his disastrous 2025 season, reminding fans that potential can still shine through adversity. Meanwhile, P.J. Higgins is not just another catcher, he’s mastering the automatic balls and strikes challenge system, proving that you can stand tall in the strike zone without being a giant. Though the Reds' spring win streak came to an end against a Trout-less Angels squad, the focus remains on the development of talent and the fierce competition for spots in the pitching rotation as the season approaches.

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Graham Ashcraft's spring stumble added fuel to a looming Reds decision

Graham Ashcraft's spring stumble added fuel to a looming Reds decision

Cincinnati Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft endured a difficult outing against the San Diego Padres. Perhaps his role should be a little different in 2026.

Chase Petty’s spring debut gives Reds a glimmer of hope after nightmare year

Chase Petty’s spring debut gives Reds a glimmer of hope after nightmare year

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Petty had a horrific season in 2025, but got off on the right foot during his spring debut against the San Diego Padres.

Lowder continues to make case for rotation spot with 3 hitless innings

Lowder continues to make case for rotation spot with 3 hitless innings

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – During Rhett Lowder's second appearance -- and first start -- of the spring, the Reds' fifth-starter candidate largely breezed through the Angels lineup for three hitless and scoreless innings on Friday. Lowder demonstrated pitch efficiency that could serve him well in the competition. While allowing one walk

The reigning king of ABS? He plays for the Reds -- and is lapping the field

The reigning king of ABS? He plays for the Reds -- and is lapping the field

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – He may squat for a living, but catcher P.J. Higgins stands tall above all others at his position for knowing the strike zone and utilizing the automatic balls and strikes challenge system the best. While Major League Baseball is allowing hitters, pitchers and catchers to use ABS

Wayne Granger Passes Away

Wayne Granger Passes Away

Former MLB reliever Wayne Granger passed away on Wednesday at 81. The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the news this evening. Granger, a 6’4″ right-handed pitcher, was a native of Springfield, Massachusetts. He signed with the Cardinals as an amateur free agent and debuted with St. Louis during the 1968 season. Granger tossed 44 innings of […]

Cincinnati’s Cactus League win streak ends in the arms of the Angels

Cincinnati’s Cactus League win streak ends in the arms of the Angels

The Los Angeles Mike Trouts of Anaheim sent the Cincinnati Reds to their showers with a 4-3 defeat on Friday at Goodyear Ballpark in Arizona. The Reds had been riding a 3-game win streak heading into this game, which did not feature Mike Trout even though I insinuated that it did with a misleading nickname […]