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Christian Encarnacion-Strand's slam sends Reds past Red Sox

Christian Encarnacion-Strand's seventh-inning grand slam sparked a Cincinnati comeback as the visiting Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-4 in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday night.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Cincinnati Reds Starter Scratched From Lineup After Suffering Injury

Spencer Steer planned to play against the Red Sox after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday afternoon, but the veteran was scratched from the lineup. Steer got hit in the right hand by a pitch.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

INSTANT REACTION: Bullpen Falters Late, Reds Fall to Red Sox 5-3

CINCINNATI -- The Reds bullpen put up a valiant effort Wednesday afternoon against the Boston Red Sox, but right-handed reliever Lyon Richardson allowed two two-out game-winning runs in the bottom of the eighth in a 5-3 loss.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Jim Day Provides Injury Update on Pair of Key Reds Pitchers

During Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox, Jim Day provided an injury update on pitchers Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft. Greene threw 20 pitches in a live bullpen session off the mound and faced five batters.

Yosver Zulueta News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Report: Cincinnati Reds Add 27th Man for Game Two Against Red Sox

The Reds are calling up Yosver Zulueta to be their 27th man for game two against the Red Sox on Wednesday, according to Charlie Goldsmith. Zulueta has appeared in two games for Cincinnati this year, allowing one run over 2 1/3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Report: Cincinnati Reds Sign 17-Year-Old French Outfielder to Deal

The Cincinnati Reds have signed 17-year-old French outfielder/first baseman Jordan Ouanyou from France, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America. The 17-year-old slashed .421/.520/.684 in the under-18 European Championship last year.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Reds Name Starter For Suspended Game Against Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds will resume Tuesday's suspended game on Wednesday with Sam Moll on the mound. Moll was called up on Tuesday. The left-hander has given up four runs in two innings of work with Cincinnati this season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Cincinnati Reds Could Add Another Ace-Level Pitching Prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft

There are a couple of names to know when it comes to the Cincinnati Reds’ first round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. One of them is the best prep pitcher out there, assuming he falls to Cincinnati’s spot.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Three Players the Cincinnati Reds Should Target Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds find themselves in an odd spot. As of July 1st, they find themselves three games over .500, but are 5.5 games out of the NL Central and 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 2

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances from July 1, 2025

Seven Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Tuesday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (36-46) Won 12-5 Noelvi Marte went 2-3 with a grand slam and two walks.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 2

Former Cincinnati Reds Major Trade Acquisition Drops Out of MLB Top 100 Prospect Rankings

Edwin Arroyo, who was once a major trade acquisition for the Cincinnati Reds, has fallen out of the MLB Pipeline Top 100 rankings. The latest list was released on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Red Sox, Reds ready to resume suspended game in 4th inning

The Boston Red Sox and visiting Cincinnati Reds will complete their three-game interleague series with a full Wednesday of action, picking up their suspended game from Tuesday night before playing their regularly scheduled evening contest.

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu joins exclusive company with performance vs. Reds

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

Grading NL teams at the halfway point

Who has the best bullpen in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Red Sox and Reds suspended by rain after three innings

Continuing rain in the Boston area suspended Tuesday's game between the Boston Red Sox and visiting Cincinnati Reds in the top of the fourth inning. The Red Sox held a 2-1 lead on the strength of a pair of first-inning runs.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 1

Cincinnati Reds vs Boston Red Sox Game Suspended on Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds game against the Boston Red Sox has been suspended on Tuesday night due to rain. The Red Sox announced that Tuesday's game will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Noelvi Marte News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 1

Cincinnati Reds Infielder Hits Grand Slam on Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte hit a grand slam in his first rehab game with the Louisville Bats in Triple-A. Marte is 3-2 with two walks and a grand slam in Tuesday's game.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 7/1/25

The Cincinnati Reds lost last night to the Red Sox 13-6 in the first of three at Fenway. With a depleted bullpen, the Reds have announced a flurry of moves ahead of tonight’s game with Boston.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Reds select Sam Benschoter

The Reds announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Sam Benschoter from Triple-A Louisville. Cincinnati also recalled southpaw Sam Moll from Louisville.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30