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

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

SEATTLE -- Since Chase Burns closed out his first half of the season, there's been a big string of events for the Reds' starting pitcher.

• Burns opted out of pitching in the All-Star Game because of tightness in his right groin. It happened covering home plate on a wild

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

CINCINNATI -- Good news and good results had been in short supply for the Reds' lineup lately, which made Wednesday's performance vs. the Phillies at Great American Ball Park some satisfying and needed nectar. An explanation by the numbers … 5: The number of home runs hit by the Reds

CINCINNATI -- The next stop for Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns is Philadelphia for the All-Star Game. But first was Burns' assignment on Wednesday: beating Philadelphia. It turned out to be an uneven outing for Burns, who walked a career-high six batters in five innings, but he met the objective

CINCINNATI -- As of Tuesday, the Reds had the hardest remaining schedule in Major League Baseball, with their opponents owning a combined .535 win percentage. Their two remaining series before the All-Star break underscore just how difficult of a task Cincinnati has in trying to climb back into contention.