Reds Report:The Reds report to spring training with the playoffs on their minds

After coming up two games short of a playoff spot in 2023, the Reds are embracing raised expectations for 2024. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Wed Feb 14 2024 [For subscribers] [The Reds report to spring training with the playoffs on their minds]( [Cincinnati Reds left fielder Jake Fraley (27) hits a pitch during a batting practice session at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.]( After coming up two games short of a playoff spot in 2023, the Reds are embracing raised expectations for 2024. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) applauds a TJ Friedl RBI single in the third inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.]( [For subscribers] ['Tremendous guy, tremendous player': Why India deal so big for Reds]( "I don't want to take someone to arbitration just to prove a point," Cincinnati Reds boss Nick Krall said of avoiding a hearing with Jonathan India. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) plays a group ball off the bat of San Francisco Giants Luis Matos in the fifth inning of the MLB Cactus League spring training game between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds at Scottsdale Stadium in Goodyear, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Giants came back in the ninth inning to win on a walk-off single off the bat of Will Wilson.]( [De La Cruz enters Reds spring training as a shortstop | Live updates]( Elly De La Cruz will focus on shortstop, establishing his likely role for 2024. [READ MORE]( [FOCO's spring training bighead bobbleheads of Elly De La Cruz and Mr. Redlegs]( [Here's how to get the new Elly De La Cruz bobblehead]( FOCO's new spring training bighead bobblehead collection includes the Reds' Elly De La Cruz, and mascot Mr. Redlegs. [READ MORE]( [Jun 2, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker converses in the dugout in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. The Brewers won 5-4 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports]( [Report: Ex-Red Winker reaches minor-league deal]( Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker, a 2021 All-Star, hit .199 with one homer in 197 plate appearances last season for Milwaukee. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](