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Reds hit modern era lowpoint in collapse vs. Blue Jays

The Cincinnati Reds suffered a devastating loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park, as Toronto completed the series sweep with a 13-9 victory.

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INSTANT REACTION: Reds Blow Early Five-Run Lead, Fall to Blue Jays 13-9

CINCINNATI -- Honestly, the instant reaction is I don't have a reaction. I'm numb to it by this point, almost used to it. This Reds team, and this organization, just cannot generate any legitimate momentum like the good organizations in Major League Baseball can.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 3

Cincinnati Reds option Reiver Sanmartin, recall Lyon Richardson

Just yesterday the Cincinnati Reds made room on both the 40-man and active rosters for lefty Reiver Sanmartin on a day when scheduled starter Nick Lodolo was sidelined late by an illness.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / September 3

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 9/3/2025

The Cincinnati Reds wrap up their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays tonight. The Reds started the series off with a 5-4 win before dropping last night’s game 12-9.

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Jesse Winker News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 3

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Likely to Miss Rest of Season

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker was set to go on a rehab assignment with the New York Mets, but was shut down from baseball activities on Tuesday and will likely miss the rest of the season, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 3

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Affiliate Makes Club History

The Dayton Dragons have not had the best of seasons in 2025. They have been out of playoff contention for the majority of the year, with a first-half record of 21-44, last in all of the Midwest League.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 3

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances From September 2, 2025

Four games were scheduled between the Cincinnati Reds Minor League affiliates on Tuesday. Here are the top performances from those games: Rece Hinds went 4-5 with a home run, two doubles, two RBIs, two stolen bases, and two runs scored.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 2

Cincinnati’s bullpen blasted in 12-9 loss to Toronto Blue Jays

The Cincinnati Reds made the decision on Tuesday to scratch scheduled starter Nick Lodolo due to an illness, and instead opted to lean on a bullpen game from the get-go against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 2

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Positive Injury Update on Tyler Stephenson

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson has been on the injured list with a fractured thumb since the middle of August. Before Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays, manager Terry Francona provided a positive update on the catcher.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 2

Jeff Brantley Questions Latest Roster Move by Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo was scratched due to illness ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. That meant it turned into a bullpen day for the Reds.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 2

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Fall 12-9 to Blue Jays in Tuesday Night Slugfest

CINCINNATI -- Tuesday night began with a rough setback when Nick Lodolo was scratched from his scheduled start with an illness. What followed was an offensive slugfest at Great American Ball Park, featuring 21 combined runs and 27 combined hits.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 2

Injury Update: Jim Day Provides an Update on Reds Rookie Pitcher Chase Burns

Cincinnati Reds rookie starting pitcher Chase Burns has been on the injured list since the middle of August with a right flexor strain. Before Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Jim Day provided an update on the right-hander.

Nick Lodolo News / ESPN / September 2

Reds' Lodolo scratched from start due to illness

The Cincinnati Reds scratched left-hander Nick Lodolo from his start on Tuesday against Toronto because of an illness.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 2

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Week in Review

The Dayton Dragons have won 13 consecutive games, ties team record set in 2002. Sal Stewart has been promoted to the Reds roster on Monday. Connor Joe was DFA'd and outrighted to Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / September 2

Reds look to stay alive in playoff chase as Jays series continues

The Cincinnati Reds still believe in their postseason hopes. After opening a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays with a wild 5-4 walk-off win on Monday, the Reds will look to keep pace in the National League wild-card race when the teams meet again on Tuesday in Cincinnati.

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Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

The Terry Francona stat that should fire up Reds fans

The Cincinnati Reds are keeping their playoff hopes alive with their latest win against the Toronto Blue Jays, and there is a chance that they can sneak in with some help.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / September 1

Reds end wild ninth with Noelvi Marte's walk-off hit vs. Blue Jays

Noelvi Marte connected for a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 walk-off win against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1

'Rally Reds' do it again with walk-off victory vs. Blue Jays

The "Rally Reds" are at it again in Cincinnati. The nickname given to the young and promising Cincinnati Reds last season has stuck around for yet another season.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / September 1

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 9/1/2025

The Cincinnati Reds start a series against the Toronto Blue Jays today. The calendars have officially flipped to the final month of the 2025 season, and with that, rosters have also expanded.

Sal Stewart News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Reds to promote top infield prospect for MLB debut

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Austin Hays News / Field Level Media / August 31

Austin Hays' homer helps Reds end skid vs. Cardinals

Austin Hays hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to help the host Cincinnati Reds end a five-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / August 30

5 Things That Need To Go Right for the Reds To Make the Playoffs

Before play on Friday, August 29, the Cincinnati Reds sit in third place in the NL Central with a 68-66 record and are four games back of the New York Mets for the final wild-card spot in the playoffs. Having lost six of their last seven, the Reds need to turn it around if they want to surpass the Mets in the wild-card standings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Cincinnati Reds Abrupt Fall from Postseason Contention

The day is August 15th, 2025, and the Cincinnati Reds are just 0.5 games back of a Wild Card spot, right in the rear view of the faltering New York Mets.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

What is the Reds' newest infield question?

It wasn’t long ago that the Cincinnati Reds seemed to have an infield surplus. That has changed quickly.

Tony Santillan News / Just Baseball / August 28

Tony Santillan Has Been the Workhorse the Reds Needed

Establishing a role in the Cincinnati Reds bullpen has not come easy for Tony Santillan, who first debuted back in 2021. A starting pitcher coming up through the ranks as a prospect, Santillan moved to the bullpen and bounced between Triple-A Louisville and Cincinnati in the four years prior to this one.