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Stewart's blast backs Singer as Trade Deadline coming into focus

27 minutes ago

SEATTLE -- The conditions certainly appear that the last-place Reds are headed on a path to be Trade Deadline sellers. Still on Wednesday, president of baseball operations Nick Krall wasn't hanging out a sign, waving a white flag or saying anything that tips the club's hand. “We’re going to get

Fresh off contract extension, All-Star Burns tosses 5 scoreless IP in Seattle

1:50 AM EDT

SEATTLE -- The Trade Deadline has and will dominate most of the conversations about the Reds until Aug. 3 comes and goes. But starting pitcher Chase Burns doesn't have to worry, because he's not going anywhere. With his first All-Star Game in the rearview -- and a big new contract

Reds' Ferguson apologizes for outburst toward second-base umpire

July 21, 2026

SEATTLE -- Reds reliever Caleb Ferguson understood that frustration got the better of him on Monday night. Speaking on Tuesday, Ferguson publicly apologized for an expletive-laden outburst he made to umpire Bill Miller in the seventh inning of an 8-0 Reds' loss to the Mariners. “I don’t feel great about

Three Tommy John surgeries later, Antone publishes book on procedure

July 21, 2026

SEATTLE -- Reds reliever Tejay Antone is not an orthopedic surgeon and can't perform Tommy John surgery on an elbow. But if anybody has become an expert about recovering from the procedure, it's him. Antone has come back from three of them. He returned to the big leagues in May

The best baseball players born on July 17

July 21, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for July 17: 1) Lou Boudreau (1917) Inducted into the Hall of Fame, Boudreau has a remarkable legacy as a

Rough night in Seattle pushes Reds further into sellers' territory

July 21, 2026

SEATTLE -- If the Trade Deadline sale light wasn't already on for the Reds yet, it definitely should be burning bright after Monday's 8-0 loss to the Mariners. However, two relievers who could become rentals -- Pierce Johnson and Caleb Ferguson -- endured a disastrous seventh inning as Seattle scored

Geno returns to Seattle hoping to stay a Red as Deadline nears 

July 20, 2026

SEATTLE — Eugenio Suárez was back in Seattle on Monday, a city where he was beloved by fans during two separate stints with the Mariners. Suárez isn't ready to end his second tour with the Reds as the Trade Deadline approaches. The third baseman/designated hitter would like to stick around

Possible trade candidates Stephenson, Lowe, Greene help Reds to win

July 19, 2026

DENVER -- When it comes to this time of a season with the Trade Deadline approaching, the Reds have looked more and more like sellers based on where they are in the standings. With that in mind Sunday morning, manager Terry Francona couldn't find the right words to describe how

Lowder rocked at Coors as Reds still looking for back-to-back wins

July 18, 2026

DENVER — One step forward and one step back isn't going to get the Reds out of the deep hole they're in, nor will it stop the train headed towards selling at the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.

'It's family': Burns commits to Reds in one of largest deals in club history

July 18, 2026

DENVER — Around late June, when Chase Burns was rolling into the first anniversary of his Major League debut, the Reds and the starting pitcher began talking about a contract that would guarantee many more years with the club. “It was very easy to communicate," Burns said of the talks

Rising ace Burns, Reds agree on 7-year, $105 million extension

July 18, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Chase Burns meteor keeps burning bright. The Reds are banking that their 23-year-old starting pitcher will do so for many years to come. On Saturday, the Reds announced that they have agreed to terms with Burns on a 7-year, $105 million contract extension through the 2033 season.

Suárez, Steer power Reds past Rockies behind Singer's gem

July 18, 2026

DENVER — Reds players are looking for a hot start out of the All-Star break to prevent a Trade Deadline selloff. Simultaneously with scouts in attendance at Coors Field, some of their bigger trade assets delivered performances Friday against the Rockies to showcase their market value.

Could Abbott be Reds' next extension candidate? 

July 17, 2026

DENVER — A finalized contract for Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns was not made official with an announcement by the club on Friday, but his teammates certainly took notice of the seven-year, $105 million deal that was agreed upon on Thursday. One teammate who was elated for the 2026 All-Star

Lebron (No. 18 overall) signs over slot value; Levu also among 14 Reds Draft signings

July 16, 2026

CINCINNATI — The Reds and their 2026 first-round selection, shortstop Justin Lebron, wasted little time getting a deal done. Cincinnati signed Lebron on Thursday and gave him an over-slot bonus of $5 million, according to a source. The bonus slot value for the No. 18 pick is $4,695,500.

Challenging road trip to open second half could determine Reds' Deadline plans

July 15, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The All-Star break is nearly over. Let the Trade Deadline season begin. In a July 9 story, I wrote that all signs pointed to the Reds becoming sellers ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. Heading into the second half, little has changed.

Few pitchers go from Draft to ASG in 2 years. Burns is one of them

July 13, 2026

Chase Burns will not pitch in the All-Star Game due to tightness in his right groin.

Here are the Reds' 2026 Draft picks

July 12, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Although the Reds stuck to their policy of taking the best players available to them in each round of the 2026 MLB Draft on the first day, they also appeared to be drawn to prospects from the college ranks. With their first pick at No. 18 overall, Cincinnati

Suárez's 2-run homer gives Reds early lead, but Abbott can't deter Cubs

July 12, 2026

CINCINNATI -- This was not how Andrew Abbott, or the Reds, wanted to head into the All-Star break. Although Abbott was not pitching at his best on Sunday vs. the Cubs and fell behind early, the Reds scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning, giving him a

Lodolo lands on IL after leaving Saturday's game with lingering blister issue

July 12, 2026

CINCINNATI -- In a move that was expected after he left Saturday's game vs. the Cubs due to a left index finger blister, Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. Pitcher Chase Petty was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to replace Lodolo on the

Lodolo likely headed for IL stint as blister issue returns on left index finger

July 11, 2026

CINCINNATI -- A left index finger blister is one injury that doesn't seem to run out of sequels for Nick Lodolo. The Reds starting pitcher made an abrupt exit from Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs in the sixth inning because of another blister. Lodolo had just given up a

Reds drawn to Alabama SS Lebron's talents, intangibles for No. 18 pick

July 11, 2026

CINCINNATI -- As it does when you've been selected in the first round of the MLB Draft, shortstop Justin Lebron received a flood of text messages and well-wishes. One that really stood out was the one Lebron received from Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene. "He reached out to me, just

Chase Burns (tight right groin) to miss 2026 All-Star Game

July 11, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns will not be able to play in Tuesday's All-Star Game because of tightness in his right groin. Burns reported the injury to the club and went to manager Terry Francona on Friday. After Burns, Francona, president of baseball operations Nick Krall and general

Greene gets back to business, twirls 12-K gem against Cubs

July 10, 2026

CINCINNATI -- From Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene's right arm, the strikes were being pumped out one after another on Friday against the Cubs. Greene struck out 12 batters over seven scoreless innings as the Reds took a 4-0 victory over Chicago in the series opener at Great American Ball

Steer makes first start in CF with McLain headed to IL; Hayes activated

July 10, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Spencer Steer's versatility in the field for the Reds has yet to hit a boundary. Steer became an everyday first baseman last season and was a Gold Glove finalist. For Friday's series opener vs. the Cubs, the utility player entered a new frontier. Center field. It was Steer's

Who are the potential chips in Cincinnati's Trade Deadline plans?

July 9, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is nearing but the high gear of rumors and actual activity doesn't kick in until after the All-Star break. A year ago and in the mix for a playoff spot, the Reds were buyers. This year? All signs point to Cincinnati being sellers.