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Chase Burns, Reds look to take series from Royals

Chase Burns hopes to put his health issues behind him when he and the Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series.

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Reds rally late, walk off with 10-inning win over Royals

Blake Dunn's RBI single in the 10th inning completed a comeback and gave the host Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Blake Dunn News / Red Reporter / June 2

Blake Dunn walks it off for Reds in comeback win over Royals

It’s difficult to truly justify a game as a ‘must-win’ just 60 games into a 162 game MLB season, but Tuesday evening in Great American Ball Park began to feel like one shortly after its start.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

Cincinnati Reds Erase Ninth-Inning Deficit, Stun Royals in 10th

The Cincinnati Reds' Monday night 9-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals wasn't much of a surprise. After starting pitcher Chase Burns was scratched from the start due to illness, the Reds had to put their faith into a banged-up bullpen.

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Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

Rhett Lowder Clears Key Hurdle in Road Back to Reds Rotation

Rhett Lowder took an encouraging step back from his shoulder injury on Tuesday night. The right-hander tossed five innings for Triple-A Louisville, allowing three runs on six hits.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

Reds Prospect's Breakout Season Continues With Player of the Week Award

Cincinnati Reds' prospect Carlos Jorge has been named the Southern League's Player of the Week. He slashed .455/.538/.591 with four stolen bases. Still just 22 years old, 2026 is Jorge's sixth season in the organization.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

Cincinnati Reds Designate Two Pitchers for Assignment, Bring Back Familiar Face

The daily Reds transactions continue as the Reds designated two relief pitchers for assignment and brought two more up. Since Friday, the Reds have made decisions on eight different pitchers, determining their immediate future with the ball club.

Rhett Lowder News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Latest Reds injury updates include huge Rhett Lowder news

The Cincinnati Reds hope to get a run going and climb back up the National League Central standings. Cincinnati is currently in the cellar of that division, with a 30-29 record.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / June 2

The last place Cincinnati Reds can’t even be sellers this year

There are five teams that play baseball in the National League Central division, and the Cincinnati Reds are in fifth place among them. They own a -39 run differential so far through 59 games, a mark that’s the third worst in the entire NL.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Reds Designate Brandon Leibrandt, Lyon Richardson For Assignment

The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Zach McCambley and recalled fellow righty Luis Mey. In corresponding moves, lefty Brandon Leibrandt and righty Lyon Richardson have been designated for assignment.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Chase Burns News / Inside The Diamonds / June 2

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Elly to IL, Burns Scratched, & Arroyo’s 1st Career Hit

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 30-29 record and sit seven games back in the NL Central. The team faced a series of roster-shaking injuries. Additionally, they suffered a 9-2 series-opening loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 2

How Andrew Abbott Became One of the Biggest Steals of the 2021 MLB Draft

Andrew Abbott's career trajectory looked completely different after his junior season of college at Virginia. After a transition to becoming a starter, he has quietly become one of the most effective players of his draft class.

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Edwin Arroyo News / Just Baseball / June 2

Top Prospect Edwin Arroyo Promoted by the Cincinnati Reds

News broke on Monday that shortstop Elly De La Cruz would land on the injured list with a hamstring injury. That was the bad news. The good news? Top prospect Edwin Arroyo would join the Cincinnati Reds and is set to make his major-league debut.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

Terry Francona’s simple message to Reds’ Edwin Arroyo ahead of MLB debut

The Cincinnati Reds will be welcoming a new face to the lineup on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals. Earlier in the day, the Reds placed Elly De La Cruz on the IL due to a hamstring strain.

Edwin Arroyo News / New Baseball Media / June 1

What to Expect from Reds Infielder Edwin Arroyo

Cincinnati will welcome Edwin Arroyo to the big-league club on June 1. Arroyo was officially promoted to the Majors after Elly De La Cruz went on the IL, giving the switch-hitting infielder a shot to see if he can stick long-term after a great first two months with Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Reds Officially Announce Elly De La Cruz Injury Timeline

Earlier today, the Cincinnati Reds placed superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury. Now, the severity of the injury has been identified and the Reds have an idea of when their franchise player will be back on the field.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / June 1

Chase Burns scratched with illness; Edwin Arroyo to debut vs. Royals

It has been quite the administrative few days for the Cincinnati Reds. Fresh off a weekend that saw them need to place both Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson on the injured list, the Reds were forced to place star Elly De La Cruz on there due to hamstring issues earlier on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Reveals Partnership With Burger Chain

The Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Braves 6-4. Now, into June of the 2026 MLB season, Cincinnati is 30-28 and in fifth place in the National League Central.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 1

Reds place SS Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) on IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed two-time All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hamstring strain. De La Cruz, 24, exited in the fifth inning of Sunday's win against Atlanta after feeling tightness in the hamstring while running to first base.

Edwin Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Reds Place Elly De La Cruz On Injured List, Promote Edwin Arroyo

The Reds announced Monday that they’ve placed star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring and recalled top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo from Triple-A Louisville for his major league debut.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

What Happened To Elly De La Cruz? Latest Injury Update

The Cincinnati Reds clinched the last playoff berth in the National League last year to end their postseason drought. However, Elly De La Cruz played a subdued role for the team by his elite standards, with the superstar shortstop playing through the campaign with a leg injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Elly De La Cruz leaves game with concerning injury

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday’s game with a concerning injury he suffered while running the bases. De La Cruz ripped a ball up the gap during the fifth inning of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Oh.