The Reds Caravan marched on in Wilmington, Ohio, on Wednesday at the Roberts Centre. Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, CEO Phil Castellini, Vice President and Assistant General Manager Sam Grossman,

Elly De La Cruz was a National League All-Star in his first full big-league season, which he finished with an MLB-best 67 stolen bases.

Beyond the outfield, Krall highlighted a key focus area: improving at first base, third base, and designated hitter. He noted that the Reds ranked last in the National League in WAR at those positions last season and emphasized the need for both offensive and defensive upgrades.

Since kicking off on Saturday, the annual Reds Caravan has been rolling through big cities and small towns to greet fans across Reds Country, and that included an impactful day of service in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

So when the newest member of the Cincinnati Reds lineup talks about this team in this city doing some damage in October for the first time in 30 years, maybe people around him should listen.

Young athletes were also able to meet some of the pros within the Reds organization, including major leaguers Gavin Lux and Santiago Espinal.

Reds president of baseball operations, Nick Krall, answers questions from the audience during a Reds on Radio affiliates luncheon at Great American Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

The newly struck deal between the Cincinnati Reds and FanDuel Sports Network replaces the Reds deal for '25 with MLB TV and includes streaming rights.

Major leaguers Carson Spiers and Blake Dunn headline a group of members of the Cincinnati Reds who are scheduled to visit the Huntington Mall on Saturday.

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a new TV deal with FanDuel Sports Network that will make Reds games slightly easier to watch but also add a few more dollars to the budget.

Still, if he can recover his old numbers, he could be the much-needed boost the Reds need. He still draws plenty of walks and barrels the ball at a high rate which is good news. If last year’s slump was just a result of his injuries, we might see vintage Hoskins again this year.