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First-place Reds carry 5-series winning streak into Pittsburgh

The Cincinnati Reds begin May atop the National League Central standings, having won five consecutive series heading into a seven-game road trip that begins Friday night in Pittsburgh.

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Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/01/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-11 record. They sit in first place in the NL Central. This comes after defeating the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Thursday night.

End of an era for Guinness World Record holder Tyson Lewis

The formner winger's 14-year association with Doncaster Knights will come to an end at the conclusion of the current Champ season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Reds' historic start continues in series-clinching win over Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the best stories in baseball so far this season, and Thursday's 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies helped them achieve some more history in the process.

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Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Cincinnati Reds Reach Milestone Not Seen in 20 Years

The Cincinnati Reds are 20-11 and sit alone at the top of the National League Central Division. Yes, you read that right. It's the end of April and the Reds lead the division.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Andrew Abbott Holds Key to Cincinnati Reds Success in 2026

Going into Spring Training, the hope was to have this Reds' rotation headlined by ace Hunter Greene. Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott were the next two in line, with Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder, and Brandon Williamson fighting over the final two spots.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

'Best Player in the World': Chase Burns Shares High Praise for Elly De La Cruz

The Cincinnati Reds have a few of the better players in the National League on their roster this season. Chase Burns is a Cy Young candidate, and he showcased that again on Tuesday when he tossed six innings with two earned runs and nine strikeouts against the Colorado Rockies to earn his third win of the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Reds rally to beat Rockies, off to best start since '06

TJ Friedl belted a go-ahead two run home run and Andrew Abbott allowed two runs over six innings to lead the Reds past the Colorado Rockies, 6-4, Thursday afternoon in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / April 30

Nathaniel Lowe, TJ Friedl power Reds past Rockies

Things got off to a saucy start for the Cincinnati Reds in Thursday’s series finale against the Colorado Rockies in Great American Ball Park. If you, like

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / April 30

Reds place LHP Brandon Williamson (shoulder) on 15-day injured list

Cincinnati Reds left-handed starter Brandon Wiliamson, who missed the 2025 season following Tommy John surgery, went on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with left shoulder fatigue.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Andrew Abbott Bounces Back, Reds Secure Fifth Straight Series in 6-4 Win Over Rockies

These Cincinnati Reds only care about one number when it comes to looking at the statistics. That one number is the one in the win column. The Redlegs secured their fifth straight series win with a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over the Colorado Rockies in the series finale.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Rob Thomson, Alex Cora Firings Are a Reminder Reds Hit Jackpot With Terry Francona

The Cincinnati Reds went to the postseason last year, but it didn't amount to much, and they came into this season hungry for more. The Reds made some major additions in the offseason in an attempt to build a better roster than what they had last season.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Cincinnati Reds Are Changing the Narrative Across MLB

Before the season, Las Vegas and the national media didn't expect the Reds to do much. Their over/under was anywhere from 78 to 81 wins. Now that they've exploded onto the scene with a 19-11 start, the media is starting to take notice and give them the attention they deserve.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Reds Place Brandon Williamson On Injured List

The Reds announced that left-hander Brandon Williamson has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder fatigue. Right-hander Zach Maxwell has been recalled in a corresponding move.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / April 30

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 04/30/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 19-11 record and maintain a narrow lead in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a heavy 13-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

Zach Maxwell News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Reds Lose Pitcher to Shoulder Injury, Recall Zach Maxwell From Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds came into the season expecting their starting pitching to be a strength, but that hasn't been the case. This week, their problem got even worse.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Reds Top Prospect Alfredo Duno Poised to Turn Early Struggles Into Breakout

Coming off a season that saw him win the Florida State League's MVP Award, Alfredo Duno is struggling to start the season with High-A. This season, the 20-year-old is playing in his first season with the High-A Dayton Dragons, and it hasn't begun the way he was expected to.

Brandon Williamson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 29

Brandon Williamson Struggles, Reds Bats Disappear in 13-2 Loss to Rockies

It was another rough performance for Brandon Williamson, which put the Reds in a hole very early on. The bullpen had to go six innings after Williamson's early exit, and the Reds suffered their largest loss of the season.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Reds’ Eugenio Suarez injury update revealed ahead of Rockies game

As the Cincinnati Reds put star Eugenio Suarez on the injured list (IL) with an oblique issue, there has been a new update from manager Terry Francona about the 34-year-old.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 29

Elly De La Cruz's historic start builds an early MVP case

While the 2026 MLB season is far from over, one player is already putting together a historic season that makes his case as an early MVP contender.

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Cincinnati Reds News / HITC / April 29

MLB fans erupted after an ABS call led to everyone at the Reds stadium winning free pizza

MLB fans at Great American Ball Park got more than just a win, they got free pizza thanks to one of the most dramatic calls of the season. Promotions are nothing new in baseball, but this one has built a reputation of its own in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / April 29

Three Bats Who Need To Step Up for the Reds To Remain in First

The Cincinnati Reds have jumped out to their best start in modern history, sitting atop the NL Central with an 18-10 record. They are beating tough teams, winning on the road, collecting walk-offs, you name it.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Reds Strike Out 11 With Dramatic ABS Challenge in 9th, Unlocking Free Pizza

The Cincinnati Reds have been running a "Strikeouts for Slices" promotion with LaRosa's Pizzeria this season where any time the team's pitching staff records 11 strikeouts in a game, fans win free pizza.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 28

Elly De La Cruz joins Hall of Famer in Cincinnati Reds record books

Shortstop Elly De La Cruz slugged his way into the Cincinnati Reds record books on Tuesday.

Elly De La Cruz shines at plate, in field as Reds beat Rockies

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Reds To Place Eugenio Suárez On Injured List

The Reds will place Eugenio Suárez on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade oblique strain, manager Terry Francona told reporters (including Charlie Goldsmith).