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Reds' Hunter Greene likely to miss '27 after latest surgery

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is likely to miss all of next season following his latest elbow operation. The team confirmed Thursday that the former All-Star will be sidelined for 12-to-18 months following Wednesday's revision of his Tommy John surgery.

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Hunter Greene News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Reds ace Hunter Greene gets awful injury news

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene received some brutal injury news Thursday. Greene will need to undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 13

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox Game Moved Up on Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox are set to square off in the series finale on Thursday afternoon. The game was originally set to start at 2:10 ET, but will now start an hour early at 1:10 ET due to impending weather.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 13

Rhett Lowder Has Looked Like a Different Pitcher Over His Last Four Starts

The Reds drafted Rhett Lowder with the No. 7 overall pick in 2023 out of Wake Forest University. He shot up the minor leagues and looked impressive over the final month of the season with the Reds in 2024.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Reds’ Terry Francona gets 100% real on ugly game vs. Luis Castillo, White Sox

The Cincinnati Reds are near the bottom of the National League Central as the season nears its end. Cincinnati needs to find a way to string together wins if they wish to make the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 12

Reds Offense Goes Silent, Former Teammate Dominates in 5-0 Loss to White Sox

If the Cincinnati Reds are going to make a run at the postseason, they're going to need to win about 10 straight games. The win streak did not start on Wednesday, as they fell to the White Sox 5-0, dropping to 57-62 on the season.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / August 12

Reds 1st round draftee Justin Lebron had a 2-hit debut with Dayton Dragons

The Cincinnati Reds used the 18th pick of the 2026 MLB Draft to select shortstop Justin Lebron out of the University of Alabama, a player who actually entered the 2026 season for the SEC powerhouse as a potential #1 overall pick.

MLB News / Red Reporter / August 12

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox – Rhett Lowder vs. Luis Castillo

In a bygone era where some baseball front offices still valued the concepts of wins and earned run average as gospel, the Cincinnati Reds managed to flip Dan Straily to the Miami Marlins for a fireballing young pitching prospect named Luis Castillo.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 12

Reds' Farm System Gets Major Shakeup in Latest Top 30 Prospect Rankings Including One Big Surprise

The Cincinnati Reds' farm system looks much different than it did entering the season, and Baseball America's final in-season update to its Top 30 prospect rankings reflects those changes.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 12

Reds' First Round Pick Impresses In Pro Debut

Justin Lebron made his professional debut for the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. He was assigned to the High-A Dayton Dragons, joining second-round pick Eric Becker, who was assigned late last week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Reds carry attitude of never give up into game against White Sox

Buoyed by a come-from-behind win in the opener of their three-game road series against the Chicago White Sox, the Cincinnati Reds will look to make it two in a row on Wednesday.

Brandon Williamson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 12

Reds Starter Throws Two Scoreless Innings in Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson made his third rehab start on Tuesday night. The left-hander tossed two scoreless innings for Triple-A Louisville, but the game was postponed due to rain after the second inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

10th-inning sacrifice fly carries Reds to comeback win over White Sox

Elly De La Cruz delivered the game-winning RBI in the top of the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds erased a four-run deficit in a 5-4 win against the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Nick Lodolo News / Field Level Media / August 11

Reds activate LHP Nick Lodolo (finger blister) for Tuesday start

One month after landing on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left index finger, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo was activated for Tuesday's start against the host Chicago White Sox.

Michael Toglia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Reds Select Michael Toglia

The Reds announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia from Triple-A Louisville and activated lefty Nick Lodolo from the 15-day injured list.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Reds Demote Player After 3 Straight Losses

The Cincinnati Reds made a roster move Sunday after being swept by the Washington Nationals, optioning utility player Ivan Johnson to Triple-A Louisville.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10

Guardians' Vogt had strong reaction to series loss to White Sox

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt had strong reaction to series loss to White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians now trail the first-place Chicago White Sox by four games in the American League Central standings after the Guardians dropped two of three contests to the White Sox over the weekend.

Colson Montgomery's 3-run blast powers White Sox past Guardians

Guardians' Foster Griffin latest traded pitcher to struggle in debut with new team

The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / August 10

5 Greatest Cincinnati Reds Hitters of All Time

So, who are the greatest Cincinnati Reds hitters of all time? It starts with the "Big Red Machine," the legendary lineup of the 1970s that won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / August 10

Elly De La Cruz Trade Buzz Reignites as Reds Stumble

The Cincinnati Reds entered the 2026 season carrying genuine optimism after a brief playoff appearance the year before. A young core had tasted the postseason, and expectations rose accordingly.

Sam Haggerty News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Reds Release Sam Haggerty

The Reds have released infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. He had been with their Triple-A affiliate in Louisville.

Hunter Greene News / Yardbarker / August 7

Reds starter Hunter Greene's future in doubt in wake of latest injury blow

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene's 2026 season is over.

Reds' playoff hopes take hit with Hunter Greene news

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / August 6

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

Providing Cincinnati Reds fans a reason to cheer during a tough season for the team, rookie sensation Sal Stewart has moved closer to setting a franchise record.

Reds complete sweep of Athletics with homers, plate discipline

Reds Place Hunter Greene On Injured List

The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / August 5

The Cincinnati Reds Were Directionless at the Deadline

If there’s one thing fans like to talk about, it’s the trade deadline. Buyers and sellers have an opportunity to dream of a better future, whether that future is three months or three years away.