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Reds’ Terry Francona shares huge Hunter Greene, Elly De La Cruz injury updates

For the first time since the second game of the season, the Cincinnati Reds are below .500. Once in first place, Terry Francona’s squad is now eight games behind the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers following Saturday’s 6-5 loss versus the St.

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Cincinnati Reds fall under .500 after another bullpen implosion against St. Louis

Sam Moll hasn’t really been a problem for the 2026 version of the Cincinnati Reds. He certainly hasn’t been the problem, that’s for damn sure. On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Reds Ace Raves About Time With MLB Develops in Visit During Play Ball Live Stream

The Cincinnati Reds will need to have a short memory after losing the first two games of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds continue to look far from the team that was sweeping fans off their feet in April.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Reds Fall Below .500 For First Time Since Opening Day in 6-5 Loss at St. Louis

Trailing 6-5 in the top of the ninth inning, the Cincinnati Reds had no runners on base with two outs. Then, two singles and a walk loaded the bases for Sal Stewart.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Hunter Greene News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Reds Provide Injury Update on Hunter Greene

The Cincinnati Reds could be getting their ace back sooner than expected. Speaking with reporters on Saturday, manager Terry Francona said Hunter Greene (elbow) continues to progress really well and will hopefully make some starts before the All-Star break.

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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.

MLB News / Red Reporter / June 6

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Nick Lodolo vs. Matthew Liberatore

It will be a battle of southpaws on the mound at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday afternoon as Nick Lodolo and Matthew Liberatore earn the starts from the Cincinnati Reds and Cardinals, respectively, in Game Two of this three-game weekend series between the National League Central rivals.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Cincinnati Reds Bullpen is Having Historically Bad Season

There is no other way to put it, the Cincinnati Reds' 10-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night was one of the most deflating losses of the season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

The Reds' Biggest Challenge With Elly De La Cruz? Slowing Him Down

Seemingly every time the camera shows Elly De La Cruz in the dugout since he injured his hamstring, he's had a ball in his hand and a glove on the other.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 5

Reds Give Up 10 Unanswered Runs in Loss to Cardinals, Fall to .500 on Season

The Cincinnati Reds' start to the week was one to forget. The team would lose a series to one of the worst teams in MLB, the Kansas City Royals. So, if the Reds wanted out of the funk they created, all they needed to do was get back in the win column against the St.

Cincinnati Reds News / ESPN / June 5

Reds pitching coach Johnson takes personal leave

Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson is taking a leave of absence from the team because of personal reasons.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 5

Reds Announce Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Will Take Personal Leave of Absence

After the Cincinnati Reds dropped an ugly series to the Kansas City Royals this week, the team shifts its focus to an important series this weekend against the St.

MLB News / Red Reporter / June 5

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Brady Singer vs. Kyle Leahy

The Cincinnati Reds should be fresh following their off-day on Thursday, but they’re also ‘fresh’ off losing 4 of 6 at home during their most recent homestand against the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals, respectively.

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Joey Votto News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 5

Joey Votto Reveals Unique Analytics Strategy That Helped Define His Prime With Reds

24 years ago on Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds drafted catcher Joey Votto in the second round of the MLB Draft. He shared a story on MLB Now on MLB Network about how he was one of the first players to heavily use analytics and created his own form.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Division rivals Reds, Cardinals out for stability in latest series

Two teams desperately seeking consistency meet when the Cincinnati Reds visit the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 4

3 Cincinnati Reds Who Could Be Traded if Franchise Becomes Sellers at Deadline

Wednesday night felt like the lowest point in the season for the Cincinnati Reds. A team that came off a dreadful month of May dropped their first series in June to a Kansas City Royals club that has been one of the worst teams in MLB.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 4

Latest Reds News Highlights Troubling Trend in Pitcher Development

Over the last two days, pitchers Lyon Richardson and Yunior Marte have both elected free agency instead of accepting their assignment to Triple-A Louisville.

Lyon Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Lyon Richardson Elects Free Agency

The Reds have successfully sent right-hander Lyon Richardson and left-hander Brandon Leibrandt through waivers unclaimed, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Both pitchers were designated for assignment earlier this week.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Bullpen Blows it for Burns, Dunn Stays Hot, & Jorge Stays Hot in Chattanooga

The Cincinnati Reds have a 31-30 record now. They dropped the rubber match of their series against the Kansas City Royals. In the last 24 hours, the team experienced a ninth-inning bullpen collapse at home.

Josh Staumont News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Reds Release Josh Staumont

The Reds have released right-hander Josh Staumont, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. It’s possible his minor league deal had a June 1st opt-out, since that’s a common date for such provisions.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 3

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 06/03/2026

The Cincinnati Reds enter the series finale with the Royals tonight with a 31-29 record. The Reds beat the Royals 4-3 in last night’s game and will look to win the series tonight.

Rhett Lowder News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Reds Make Major Rhett Lowder Decision

The Cincinnati Reds are about to get a major boost to their starting rotation. Ahead of today's game, manager Terry Francona announced that Rhett Lowder will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday's game against the St.

T.J. Friedl News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Reds Option Struggling Outfielder and Recall Former Top Prospect

It's been a tough season for Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl. After starting the year as the Opening Day leadoff man, Friedl has struggled at the plate.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / June 3

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.

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 / 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.