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Reds bullpen struggles after losing leverage reliever Ashcraft to 60-day IL

May 29, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Just as the Reds' bullpen has appeared to have regained some of its footing this week, it was dealt another injury blow that will definitely affect how the club navigates the later innings. Graham Ashcraft, a high-leverage reliever, was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday with a

Greene rejoins Reds in Cincy, with encouraging reports from Arizona rehab

May 29, 2026

CINCINNATI -- For the first time since Spring Training, injured Reds pitcher Hunter Greene was back in the clubhouse with the team on Friday. After camp broke, Greene remained in Goodyear, Ariz., to rehab from March 11 arthroscopic surgery that removed loose bodies from his right elbow. “Massive difference. It’s

These 3 Reds are on Award-worthy pace two months into the season

May 29, 2026

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Abbott's quality start a silver lining in Reds' loss

May 28, 2026

NEW YORK – Even after losing to the Mets on Wednesday, Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott wasn't deterred from believing he's still well on the right track after a rough beginning to 2026.

Lowder takes positive step in rehab with successful sim game

May 27, 2026

NEW YORK -- For the first time since going on the injured list earlier this month with right shoulder discomfort, Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder faced hitters in a simulated game, aka live BP, on Wednesday at Citi Field. Lowder threw 45 pitches over the equivalent of three innings and

Burns (8 K's) baffles Mets while continuing dominant May

May 26, 2026

NEW YORK -- It felt like Chase Burns reached the big leagues in a New York minute when he arrived to the Reds last year and was still learning and developing as he went. Early on in his sophomore season, Burns is already showing he's one of the best pitchers

Greene throws 1st bullpen session since right elbow surgery

May 26, 2026

NEW YORK -- In a small but important step in his rehabilitation back from right elbow surgery, Reds pitcher Hunter Greene threw his first side bullpen session on Tuesday. Manager Terry Francona estimated that Greene threw between 15-20 pitches at the team complex in Goodyear, Ariz., without complications. The right-hander's

The NL Central is off to a historic start ... can the Reds keep up?

May 26, 2026

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With 6-inning gem, Lodolo back to looking like himself

May 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- After Nick Lodolo's saga with a blister and three lackluster starts since returning on May 8, Monday's performance for the Reds vs. the Mets was much more to his liking and expectations. Lodolo completed six innings and got plenty of support while Cincinnati opened a three-game series

Reds' Sunday game vs. Cards postponed, to be made up in split DH on Aug. 17

May 24, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Sunday's rubber game for the Reds vs. the Cardinals and the outcome of their three-game series at Great American Ball Park will have to be held for a while. The game was postponed because of rain. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader

Not Dunn yet! Reds outfielder proves he belongs in extra-inning walk-off win

May 24, 2026

CINCINNATI – Multiple Reds outfielders have been given chances to play themselves into regular time in the lineup this season, but have done so without success. But Blake Dunn is one outfielder who is making things happen for himself and the club. Since his return to the big leagues earlier

Phillips optioned to Minors as part of Reds' bullpen shakeup

May 23, 2026

CINCINNATI – Walks have been a big weakness for the Reds’ bullpen this season. And the demotion of the Major League leader among relievers in walks was among the roster moves the club made Saturday between games of its doubleheader. Connor Phillips was optioned to Triple-A Louisville, along with reliever

Suárez returns to Reds' lineup as Hayes (back) lands on IL

May 22, 2026

CINCINNATI – When the Reds resume playing on Saturday after Friday's series opener vs. the Cardinals was postponed by rain, they will have one of their big lineup weapons back. Slugger Eugenio Suárez was activated from the 10-day injured list while third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went on the 10-day IL

Cincy to honor baseball's greatest deaf player and franchise HOFer on his birthday

May 19, 2026

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This top INF prospect could be knocking down the door for a callup

May 18, 2026

CLEVELAND -- As parts of the Reds’ lineup continue to struggle past the quarter-point of the season, it's hard not to notice that one of Triple-A's hottest hitters -- infielder Edwin Arroyo -- is making a push for his first big league promotion.

As struggles persist, Reds must recapture early success

May 17, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Remember when the Reds ended April on top of the National League Central as they owned the second-best record in baseball? While that may feel like a distant memory, it really did happen. Over the past 2 1/2 weeks of May, much of that success has been undone.

Trevino lands on IL following exit from Saturday's game

May 17, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Reds placed catcher Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list Sunday even before the club determined the extent of a left hamstring injury. Trevino is scheduled to return to Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon and undergo an MRI on Monday. He was injured Saturday trying to run to

Paddack fills need for banged-up Reds rotation with first start

May 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Thought to have one of baseball's deeper rotations heading into 2026, the Reds were already tapped out in-house of available starting pitchers who could make a start. Enter free agent Chris Paddack, who was signed on Wednesday. Heading into his outing vs. the Guardians, Paddack hadn't pitched in

After scorching start, Stewart weathering first career slump

May 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Sal Stewart remained confident that the first prolonged hitting slump of his big league career will eventually end, but the Reds' rookie first baseman certainly isn't enjoying it. That was crystal clear during Friday's 7-6 win over the Guardians.

McLain's extraordinary efforts smooth over Reds' messy finish

May 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Maybe it was the Tito speedo (or maybe not) that caused the Reds to win again on Friday. But, what definitely helped was Matt McLain's spectacular diving stop that saved the club's night when the second baseman secured the final out to hang on to a 7-6 victory

Tito speedo so nice, Napoli wears it twice ... and counting?

May 15, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Typical of baseball superstition, Reds assistant bench coach Mike Napoli understood he had little choice. Napoli knew that his wearing of the “Tito speedo” was going to require a sequel effort. What started as a gag gift to manager Terry Francona from catcher Tyler Stephenson earlier this season

Geno (oblique) progressing, cleared for pregame on-field work

May 15, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The latest MRI exam on Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez's left oblique, taken on Thursday, showed the results he and the club wanted to see. “It showed really good healing and I think they felt like he hasn’t had any [symptoms], so they’re trying to turn him loose a

The best baseball players born on May 11

May 11, 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 May 11. 1) Charlie Gehringer (1903) Gehringer is the lone Hall of Fame player born on this date. The

Abbott beyond grateful for his mom -- and her 'fiery' pregame tradition

May 8, 2026

When Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott received word in the early days of June 2023 that he was being promoted to the Major Leagues, he knew who must get the first call to learn the big news. It had to be Jeanette, his mother, and David, his father. Since Abbott

Lowder (right shoulder) exits early at end of tough road trip for Reds

May 7, 2026

CHICAGO -- It was already a rough -- and winless -- seven-game road trip for the Reds, and it somehow only got worse during Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field when starting pitcher Rhett Lowder exited early with right shoulder discomfort. Lowder, 24, will undergo tests on