Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz and star manager Tito Francona already are bonding early in camp. "I like ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians manager Stephen Vogt believes that All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan is poised to win an American ...

“It’s a little bit different of a set up this year,” new hitting coach Chris Valaika told Charlie Goldsmith. “The biggest thing we’re going to focus on with Elly is keeping him ...

De La Cruz has opened up his stance a bit and is standing taller at the plate, with the goal of "being more in control with his forward movement," per Reds hitting coach Chris Valaika. The switch ...

Francona, who managed Cleveland from 2013-23, will manage a split-squad Reds team against the Brewers in Phoenix. He will be joined by former Cleveland coaches Brad Mills and Chris Valaika.

Hitting coach Chris Valaika and advanced scouting coordinator Kyle Arnsberg followed close behind. Even as Francona starts his 24th year as a manager with his fourth team, some things will never ...

So far, De La Cruz has spoken highly of Francona and even new hitting coach Chris Valaika as they look to have an explosive season. “I talked to the manager and (new) hitting coach (Chris Valaik ...

When you're listed as 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds like Reds relief pitcher prospect Zach Maxwell, odds are your nickname will come with the word, "Big." Frank Thomas was "The Big Hurt." Randy Johnson was ...

Athlon Sports dissects everything you need to know about the club ahead of the upcoming Major League Baseball season.

“It’s a little bit different of a set up this year,” new hitting coach Chris Valaika said. “The biggest thing we’re going to focus on with Elly is keeping him aggressive, but being more ...

He led MLB in strikeouts (218) and is working with new hitting coach Chris Valaika to improve in that area. Reds manager Terry Francona envisions De La Cruz improving in other areas, too.