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Reds’ Terry Francona says quiet part out loud about struggling offense

Held to just one hit in Thursday’s 3-0 loss to the visiting San Francisco Giants, the Cincinnati Reds were unable to complete the series sweep. Despite being tied at the top of the NL Central with the Pittsburgh Pirates at 11-8, the Reds’ offense once again failed to show up.

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Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds Have Chance to Build Momentum Against Twins

The Cincinnati Reds wrapped up their series against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday afternoon, losing to the Giants by a score of 3-0. The Reds will now depart home for a road trip marked by six games in six days.

MLB News / A to Z Sports / April 17

The Giants just played the Reds and it’s very clear that things are not okay between Tony Vitello and former Vols RHP Chase Burns

Cincinnati Reds RHP Chase Burns started his career with the Tennessee Vols before landing with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Burns was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 16

Hunter Greene Takes Massive Step Toward Return to Reds After Elbow Surgery

So far this year, Sal Stewart has been the Cincinnati Reds' best player, while Elly De La Cruz isn't too far behind. But they haven't seen their most dominant, and arguably their best, player in 2026, as ace Hunter Greene underwent offseason elbow surgery to get rid of bone spurs in his pitching elbow.

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Spencer Steer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Giants pitcher’s 2-word excuse for hitting Reds’ Spencer Steer with pitch during tension-filled game

The San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds closed out a tense three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Lingering friction from earlier matchups carried into the finale Thursday afternoon.

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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.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 16

MLB World Reacts as Benches Clear Between Reds and Giants

The San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds faced off on Thursday afternoon and things got chippy, to say the least. San Francisco took the Reds down, 3-0, but that doesn't tell the entire story.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 16

Sal Stewart Responds After Benches Clear in Reds' Loss to Giants

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants have battled back and forth all week in a very fiery three-game series. The Reds took the first two games and secured the series, but the Giants stole the third game behind a dominant pitching performance from Landon Roupp and the bullpen.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants had an odd bench-clearing incident Thursday.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 16

Reds Blanked 3-0 by Giants, Miss Opportunity for Sweep

One day they're hot, and the next day they're as cold as ice. That's the Reds from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon. Wednesday night, they brought the lumber with eight runs on four home runs.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Reds-Giants brewing tension leads to pitcher getting ejected

Tension has been brewing in the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants series. It began after Giants pitcher JT Brubaker was upset that time was called right before he delivered a pitch to Reds hitter Spencer Steer on Wednesday.

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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.

Sal Stewart News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Reds fans will love Sal Stewart’s mindset after his incredible 6-RBI game

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off back-to-back wins over the San Francisco Giants. They have won three of the last four, after the Reds’ offense struggled three games in a row.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 16

Struggling Cincinnati Reds Infielder is MLB's Unluckiest Player in 2026

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes didn't get off to a good start this year, going 1-for-12 in March. He picked up two hits early in April to bring his batting average to .130, which isn't great, but it was still very early in the season.

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Carlos Jorge News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 16

One Reds Prospect Is Quietly Becoming an Elite Defender

When speaking and writing about prospects, it's usually the offense that fans and scouts are excited about, but Reds prospect Carlos Jorge is starting to turn heads with his defense in the outfield.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Cincinnati Reds News & Notes opens with the club riding momentum. They achieved an 8-3 win over the Giants on April 15, improving their record to 11-7.

Chase Burns News / Red Reporter / April 16

Chase Burns looks to bounce back against San Francisco Giants

Something was just the slightest bit off with Cincinnati Reds righty Chase Burns during his most recent start. It was a warm night in Great American Ball Park against a moderately imposing Los Angeles Angels lineup back on April 10th, with nothing too out of the ordinary about the conditions.

Sal Stewart News / Fastball on SI / April 16

Sal Stewart Smashing Way Into Top MLB Rookie Conversation

The 2026 Major League Baseball rookie class may end up being one of the best in a while. Over the course of the season, the rookies, and specifically the races for the American League and National League Rookie of the Year Awards will certainly be talked about.

Sal Stewart News / Field Level Media / April 16

Reds ride Sal Stewart's power surge into finale vs. Giants

Frustration is setting in for the San Francisco Giants, who will look to avoid being swept in a three-game series on Thursday afternoon when they face the host Cincinnati Reds.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 15

Reds Rookie Sal Stewart Is Making His Mark in Team History

Sal Stewart led the Reds to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Stewart hit three-run home runs in each of the first two innings and it was his first career two-home run game in the big leagues.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

Reds offense finally wakes up with four-homer night against Giants

In Wednesday's 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants (6-12) - their second straight victory in the series - there was plenty offense from the opening pitch.

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Sal Stewart News / Field Level Media / April 15

Sal Stewart, Reds keep rolling against woeful Giants

Sal Stewart slugged a pair of three-run homers, Eugenio Suarez and Elly De La Cruz each hit solo shots, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / April 15

The Cincinnati Reds’ Outfield Is Still a Massive Problem

Each winter, media, fans, and podcasters alike put together offseason wish lists and discuss every possible need for each team. In the Cincinnati Reds space, the common need everyone agreed on was outfield.

Brady Singer News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Reds' Brady Singer Shares Injury News After Giants Game

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer suffered an injury scare during the team's 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. In the sixth inning, a batted ball bounced off Singer's foot.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / April 14

Reds SP Brady Singer handcuffs Giants in 1-run decision

Brady Singer threw six strong innings, Spencer Steer and Sal Stewart hit early home runs off Robbie Ray, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14

Sal Stewart's hot start continues in Reds' win over Giants

If anything is certain on the lackluster offense so far, it is the consistency that Stewart continues to display amid a historic start to the season.

Reds SP Brady Singer handcuffs Giants in 1-run decision

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Noelvi Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Reds option Noelvi Marte to AAA

The Reds announced Monday that they’ve optioned struggling outfielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville. A corresponding move wasn’t announced, but FOX 19’s Charlie Goldsmith reports that Cincinnati is expected to recall outfielder Rece Hinds from Louisville in Marte’s place.

Ichiro Suzuki News / Yardbarker / April 11

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for Ichiro Suzuki, one of the team's greatest all-time players, on Friday, and in a testament to how the season has gone so far, the ceremony ended with a bat issue.

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