CINCINNATI – It took nearly three months into the season for the Reds to finally face their nemesis and a division rival in the first-place Brewers for the first time in 2026. Monday's series opener vs. Milwaukee was a reminder that absence doesn't always make the heart grow fonder. On

CINCINNATI – Ahead of their first series of the season vs. the National League Central-leading Brewers, the Reds got some reinforcements for their bullpen on Monday. Reliever Pierce Johnson (right elbow inflammation) was activated from the 15-day injured list. Cincinnati also selected the contract of right-handed reliever Julian Garcia from

CINCINNATI -- With Elly De La Cruz's timeline and progress from a rehab assignment going as planned, manager Terry Francona confirmed the expected. The superstar shortstop will be activated from the injured list Tuesday. And closer Emilio Pagán may not be very far behind De La Cruz.

NEW YORK -- It was almost one year ago when Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns introduced himself to Major League Baseball. The flamethrowing Burns announced his presence with authority against the Yankees, striking out each of his first five batters on June 24, 2025, in Cincinnati. On Sunday afternoon at

NEW YORK – A bigger stage doesn't always mean bigger problems, at least not so far for Sal Stewart. A rookie playing at Yankee Stadium for the first time this weekend, Stewart delivered in every clutch moment before him on Saturday while tying a career high with six RBIs during

NEW YORK -- Injured Reds stars are getting closer to returning. Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene just began rehab assignments, while Emilio Pagán faced some hitters. But manager Terry Francona wasn't ready to talk about there perhaps being light at the end of the tunnel. “I don’t know

NEW YORK -- In another important step towards the Reds getting their injured closer back in the bullpen, Emilio Pagán faced hitters for the first time on Friday. In a simulated game/live batting practice setting at Yankee Stadium, Pagán threw 20 pitches and used his full repertoire. “The fastball command

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CINCINNATI – As a free agent before he signed with the Reds in December, outfielder JJ Bleday sensed it would be a good fit for him in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI -- Starting pitcher Nick Lodolo is still seeking to produce the kind of vintage performances for the Reds where he gets on a roll and becomes one of the hardest pitchers to face in baseball. Lodolo's latest start on Wednesday wasn't undone by hard contact and home runs from

CINCINNATI – Although a 22-year-old rookie for the Reds, first baseman Sal Stewart has demonstrated his understanding that hitters have ebbs and flows in their performances over a long season. Stewart has already experienced both in 2026. It's been an ebb for the last few weeks, so perhaps Stewart's performance

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CINCINNATI – For a Reds offense that has lacked run production of late, Eugenio Suárez was the sorely needed double espresso shot on Monday evening. The Suárez boost came early when the veteran slugger delivered two home runs in his first two plate appearances – including a second-inning grand slam

CINCINNATI – Monday marked what could be the final stretch of Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz's efforts to get back from the injured list. De La Cruz, who has been on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain since June 1, ran the bases. He is scheduled to

CINCINNATI -- While spending nearly a month on the injured list, Reds catcher and team leader Jose Trevino didn't talk to players about the club's struggles and mounting losses. Trevino would only give feedback if asked directly. “To be honest, it’s kind of hard to speak when you’re not playing,"

CINCINNATI – On a Friday night vs. the Diamondbacks where the Reds missed numerous chances to cash in on scoring opportunities, the consequences landed hardest in the top of the ninth inning when they were on defense. Left fielder Blake Dunn flubbed a sinking line drive for a two-out error

CINCINNATI -- Follow-up MRI tests are fairly common for players to check their healing or progress from an injury. When it's for All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who has been sorely missed from the Reds' lineup, the results of his MRI on Friday were highly anticipated. “He got, I’d

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SAN DIEGO -- It's not just a hard flight back to Cincinnati because the Reds won only one of six games on their road trip through St. Louis and San Diego. It's knowing that they led all six games and couldn't close most of them out with more wins. Much

SAN DIEGO -- It turned out that Chase Burns' professional career-high 105-pitch performance for the Reds against the Padres Tuesday night was even more impressive than originally thought. That's because Burns was pitching with a cut on his right middle finger that happened shortly before the game. He sliced it

SAN DIEGO -- The Reds bullpen has taken lumps and it's taken much of the blame for the skid the club has endured the past several weeks. On Tuesday, it deserved a lot of the credit, even though it was Sal Stewart's big two-run home run in the top of

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 June 10. 1) Ken Singleton (1947) A three-time All-Star outfielder, Singleton played 15 seasons from 1970-84 with the Mets,

SAN DIEGO – Even before a Monday conference call with the Reds training staff and team doctor Tim Kremchek, injured closer Emilio Pagán already had his spikes on, anticipating good news. Once he heard he was good to go, Pagán went to work in the bullpen for the first time

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SAN DIEGO -- Based on how well Andrew Abbott had been pitching for the Reds on Monday and how poorly their bullpen has fared lately, it seemed perfectly logical for manager Terry Francona to try and squeeze one more inning from his starting pitcher.