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Andrew Abbott throwing a pitch for the Chattanooga Lookouts
Andrew Abbott completing his delivery to the plate for the Chattanooga Lookouts in 2022. Photo via Meeks/Norris, Chattanooga Lookouts

Breaking Down Andrew Abbott’s Sensational Start to the 2023 Season

The Cincinnati Reds, for the first time in a while, have a consensus top 5 farm system in baseball. Not only do they have top-end talent like Elly De La Cruz, a true #1 prospect who you can read more about here, but the organization has excellent amounts of depth at every level. A lot […]

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Reds Closer Alexis Diaz delivering a pitch
Reds Closer Alexis Diaz delivering a pitch via Sam Green/The Enquirer

Cincinnati Reds 2023 Opening Day Roster Predictions: Bullpen

As Spring Training fully begins its stride, the Cincinnati Redlegs are rolling, seeing standout performances from Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Ian Gibaut, both of whom I wrote articles on during the off-season, as well as Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Jonathan India, Brandon Williamson, and Casey Legumina. The Reds Fandom has a lot to be excited about […]

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Jose Barrero
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Can José Barrero Turn it Around in 2023?

The Cincinnati Reds’ future has become increasingly bright over the past few years, with key trades of Starting Pitchers for a new generation of prospects leading the way. However, many fans and analysts seem to forget the Reds’ former top prospect, at least according to Baseball America José Barrero. He even ranked ahead of the […]

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Ricky Karcher throwing a pitch for the Billings Mustangs
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Two Rookie Relievers Who Could Make the Reds Bullpen out of Spring Training

The 2023 Spring Training will be the most exciting for Reds Fans since 2019. With top prospects, Elly De La Cruz, Noelvi Marte, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Andrew Abbott, Matt McLain, Brandon Williamson, and many others are in key competition for roles on this next year’s team. But today I want to highlight some underappreciated relief pitchers […]

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Cincinnati Reds Reliever Ian Gibaut
Reds Reliever Ian Gibaut Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images

Ian Gibaut: From Waiver Claim to Stud

A Case Study in Reds Bullpen Performances Over the past few years, the Cincinnati Reds Bullpen has been a revolving door of waiver claims, fringe quadruple-a pitchers and has seen their better arms plagued by injuries. Tejay Antone, likely their best reliever in 2021, posted a dominant 11.23 K/9 and a 3.26 FIP to compliment […]

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand rounding the bases for Oklahoma State University

How Christian Encarnacion-Strand Fits Into the 2023 Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are at an interesting crossroads regarding their roster construction for the 2023 season. Ranked as the 4th best system by MLB Pipeline, the Reds have a unique combination of both high-floor and high-ceiling prospects, as well as tons of depth, that makes their system strong. A litany of prospects are slated to […]

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