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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds Players Make It Clear That Better Leadership Is Needed After a Disappointing Season

The Cincinnati Reds' 2026 season was a severe disappointment. Following their first playoff appearance since 2020 and their first in a full 162-game season

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds Ownership Confirms Nick Krall Will Return With Statement That Raises More Questions

Nick Krall is officially coming back, and the Cincinnati Reds’ ownership group is once again asking fans to trust that better results are coming. In a statement to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Bob and Phil Castellini confirmed that Nick Krall and Brad Meador will continue leading the team’s baseball operations.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Elly De La Cruz Sends Clear Message as Cincinnati Reds' Window Shrinks

The Reds have clearly struck gold in their young superstar Elly De La Cruz. He's improved in every aspect of his game in each of his first four seasons, and in 2026, he has developed into a legitimate MVP candidate.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 24

The Cincinnati Reds are a broken franchise

The empirical data does enough heavy lifting for even the most casual observers to note just how bad the Cincinnati Reds are at the sport of baseball at the moment.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Ken Rosenthal News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Ken Rosenthal’s Latest Report Exposes What Reds Fans Have Feared

Cincinnati Reds fans have spent years questioning whether ownership has a real plan to build a winning organization. Ken Rosenthal’s latest report for The Athletic gives them even more reason to be frustrated.

Jose Trevino News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Jose Trevino Defends Reds With a Blunt Message After Disappointing Season

The Cincinnati Reds are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The 2026 season is nearing its end, and the team won't be participating in the postseason this October.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Andrew Abbott's Performance Spoiled, Reds Fall to Braves 3-2 in Extra Innings

Wednesday night followed a familiar script not just to this season but also the two seasons that Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has been with the team.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 23

Elly De La Cruz on the cusp of statistical history as Reds take on Braves

Once hailed as ‘the most celebrated feat that can be achieved by a player who has both power and speed’ by Baseball Digest, a season featuring both 30 homers and 30 stolen bases earns one elite membership into the ‘30-30’ club.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Share Surprising Injury News Involving Two Players as Season Winds Down

The Cincinnati Reds received more tough injury news Wednesday, with Spencer Steer and Tony Santillan both scheduled to undergo surgery. Steer was the surprise.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Get Crushed by MLB Insider as Disappointing Season Nears Its End

There is no way to sugarcoat it. The 2026 season has been an absolute disaster. After making the postseason a year ago, many expected the Reds to build on that momentum and possibly win their first postseason game since 2012.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Announce Elly De La Cruz News on Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds posted their lineup Wednesday for the second game of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves, sliding shortstop Elly De La Cruz into the No.

Cincinnati Reds News / Lindy's Sports / September 23

Is Ryan Garcia Ready for His Ali Moment?

Ryan Garcia is riding on top of the world following his dominant win on Sept. 12 against Conor Benn. Winning his first title against Mario Barrios earlier

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Elly De La Cruz’s Incredible Stretch Has Him on the Doorstep of a Special Achievement

After a home run and a stolen base on Tuesday night in Atlanta, Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz is one stolen base away from a 30/30 season. But the Reds shortstop isn’t spending much time thinking about the milestone.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Attendance Reveals Another Disappointing Sign Amid Frustrating Season

The Cincinnati Reds have been making headlines for the wrong reasons in 2026. Way, way, way too many headlines. And just this week, they failed to reach an attendance milestone that they haven't missed since 2022.

Tony Santillan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Reds’ Tony Santillan Likely To Require Hip Surgery

Reds right-hander Tony Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a torn labrum in his hip yesterday, the team announced. He’s visiting a specialist

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Chase Burns Reflects on Rookie Season, Sends Exciting Message About What's Next

Chase Burns's 2026 season for the Cincinnati Reds did not end the way he wanted. But he recently shared his thoughts on his breakout sophomore season. There's no other way to say it: Chase Burns has been awesome in 2026.

Brandon Williamson News / Field Level Media / September 22

Brandon Williamson fires 6 scoreless innings as Reds blank Braves

Brandon Williamson fired six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds supported him with three solo homers to defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 22

Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Brandon Williamson vs. JR Ritchie

Brandon Williamson gets the start on Tuesday night in Atlanta as the Cincinnati Reds begin their penultimate series of the season against the Braves. JR Ritchie will start for Atlanta, and he’ll chuck out the game’s first pitch at 7:15 PM ET.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Reds Make Season-Ending Move With 6 Games Left

The Cincinnati Reds have made a season-ending move with only six games remaining on the 2026 schedule. Cincinnati placed right-handed reliever Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / September 22

Is Elly De La Cruz Baseball’s Next $700M Player?

Reports circulated earlier this month that the Cincinnati Reds had offered franchise cornerstone Elly De La Cruz a 13-year contract extension that would make him baseball’s third-ever $700M player.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Cincinnati Reds Land Brutal Reality Check From Team Legend

Hall of Famer Barry Larkin said Sunday the Cincinnati Reds remain well behind the National League’s top clubs after a 9-1 home loss to the Chicago Cubs closed the team’s final homestand of 2026.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / September 20

Reds All-Star RHP Chase Burns (groin) to miss rest of season

Reds right-hander Chase Burns' breakout season is over after Cincinnati placed him on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain Sunday, retroactive to Saturday.

T.J. Friedl News / Yardbarker / September 20

Reds designate TJ Friedl for assignment after rough stretch

The 2026 MLB season did not go the way that the Cincinnati Reds had hoped it would. Several key players took a step back, causing Cincinnati to miss the postseason for the fifth time in seven seasons. One player that took a major step back was outfielder TJ Friedl.

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T.J. Friedl News / Field Level Media / September 19

Reds option OF TJ Friedl to Triple-A after continued struggles

The Cincinnati Reds optioned outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A Louisville in a series of moves Saturday. The Reds activated third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera and right-hander Zach McCambley, while right-hander Julian Aguiar also was optioned to Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 17

Sal Stewart's 32nd home run cements his NL ROY campaign

Sal Stewart's 32nd home run of the season cements his NL Rookie of the Year campaign

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart crushed his 32nd home run and 109th RBI of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

Munetaka Murakami breaks out of his slump leading White Sox over Tigers

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Andy Green: Jared Young has full use of extremities after collision

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.

Brewers have been Pete Crow-Armstrong's kryptonite

Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable decisions

Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11

Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 10