Cincinnati Reds Begin Spring Training Activities

As spring training begins, the Cincinnati Reds are focusing on their pitching staff, with pitchers and catchers reporting to their facility in Goodyear, Arizona. The team will honor Pete Rose by wearing No. 14 patches this season, following his passing in September 2024. Hunter Greene, coming off his best season, is expected to be a frontrunner for the opening day start. Additionally, the Reds have bolstered their bullpen by signing Josh Staumont, who brings experience and a history of strikeouts despite some control issues. On the Chicago Cubs' side, reliever Cade Horton is progressing towards a mid-season return after recovering from a lat strain, while Jameson Taillon aims to improve his fastball velocity heading into the new season. Both teams are keen on strengthening their pitching as they prepare for the 2025 MLB season.