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Hot Reds RHP Chase Burns gets his first look at slumping Mets

The New York Mets have scored a total of four runs in a four-game losing streak, and now they must face one of the hottest starting pitchers in the game.

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This year’s Miami Marlins might be a tall step above last year’s squad, but being swept by the Fightin’ Fish still isn’t a good look for any team. This is just one of the more recent embarrassments the New York Mets have suffered.

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

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Spencer Steer News / Field Level Media / May 25

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

Spencer Steer had three RBIs and Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run fourth inning Monday for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the reeling New York Mets 7-2 in the opener of a three-game series.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Nick Lodolo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 25

Instant Takeaways: Nick Lodolo Leads Reds Past Mets 7-2

Led by a six-inning, one-run performance by Nick Lodolo and an opportunistic offense, the Reds routed the New York Mets 7-2 on the road Monday afternoon for their fourth win in their last five games.

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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.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 25

Cincinnati Reds Get Encouraging Update on Starting Pitcher Rhett Lowder

The Cincinnati Reds are set to square off against the New York Mets in a three-game series starting on Monday afternoon. Nick Lodolo will start on the mound for the Reds and Nolan McLean will take the hill for the Mets.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 25

Cincinnati Reds Mocked to Take Intriguing Pitcher With First Round Pick

The Cincinnati Reds have the 18th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Let's take a look at their previous first-round draft picks and who they're projected to take this year.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 24

Reds Have Golden Opportunity to Make Noise During Road Visit vs. Mets

Mother Nature was no friend to the Cincinnati Reds during their series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Friday's game was postponed, which turned into a doubleheader on Saturday, and Sunday's finale in their series with the Cardinals will now be played on August 17th.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 24

Reds Announce Rotation For New York Series Following Sunday's Postponement

Following Sunday's rainout against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Reds have announced their rotation for the series beginning on Monday at New York against the Mets.

Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

How Reds Manager Terry Francona is navigating pitching staff after Cardinals game rainout

The final game of the series between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals was rained out on Sunday. It was the second time in the series that a game between the Reds and Cardinals was impacted by weather.

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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.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 24

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals Postponed on Sunday

After Sunday's series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals was delayed due to rain, it will now be postponed. "Today’s game vs. the St.

Joey Votto News / HITC / May 24

The former MLB MVP who is now a certified yoga instructor and sushi chef

Joey Votto built one of the most distinctive careers of his baseball generation, spending 17 MLB seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. He won the 2010 National League MVP award, made six All-Star teams and became one of the sport’s great on-base hitters.

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Cardinals vs. Reds Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 24

Cardinals vs. Reds: The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Cincinnati Reds for the series decider between the two National League Central rivals on Sunday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 24

Two Reds Prospects Have Huge Night, Including First Home Run From Former Top Pick

Ninth-ranked prospect Sheng-En Lin had a dominant outing in Low-A with the Daytona Tortugas on Saturday. 2020 first-round pick Austin Hendrick hit his first home run at the Triple-A level.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Reds Stun Cardinals in Extra Innings in Game 2 of Doubleheader

The Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 in game two of their double header at Great American Ballpark. Spencer Steer scored on Blake Dunn's groundout and Cincinnati split the doubleheader with St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Reds Make Roster Move After Cardinals Game

The Cincinnati Reds made key roster moves following their loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. Cincinnati struggled in an 8–1 defeat despite manager Terry Francona putting out a promising lineup.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Reds Activate Caleb Ferguson From 15-Day IL, Recall Zach Maxwell

The Reds have activated reliever Caleb Ferguson from the 15-day injured list, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. Zach Maxwell is being recalled from Triple-A.

Andrew Abbott News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Who Is Andrew Abbot’s Fiancée, Lindsay Stone? Meet The TV News Anchor In Cincinnati

Life’s moving pretty fast for Andrew Abbott right now. The Cincinnati Reds left-hander is putting together another solid MLB season, but off-field, he’s entering an even bigger chapter.

Chase Petty News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Petty to Start the Nightcap

The Reds enter Saturday with a 26-24 record after weather disrupted the scheduled series opener against the Cardinals. The last 24 hours featured a Friday postponement at Great American Ball Park.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Reds Activate Eugenio Suarez, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL

The Reds placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list yesterday, while also activating third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the 10-day IL. Suarez returns after missing a month due to an oblique strain, while Hayes (whose placement is retroactive to May 21) is dealing with a lumbar bulging disc.

Eugenio Suarez News / Field Level Media / May 23

Eugenio Suarez set to return as Reds face Cardinals in doubleheader

Eugenio Suarez had to wait another day before making his return to the Cincinnati Reds' lineup after the scheduled series opener against the visiting St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Reds Announce Injury News After Eugenio Suarez Move

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have placed infielder Ke'Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list following a lumbar bulging disc. The team also announced that in his place, infielder Eugenio Suarez was activated from the 10-day injured list, making his return to the team since being placed on the injured list in late April.

J.J. Bleday News / Athlon Sports / May 20

JJ Bleday Has Finally Arrived in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

When you look up the term “post-hype sleeper” in the fantasy baseball dictionary you might find a photo of JJ Bleday right next to it. The Marlins drafted

J.J. Bleday News / Just Baseball / May 20

JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed

The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a combination that makes up a formidable outfield for a number of years. Whether it be a collection of fourth-outfield prototypes, players with glaring red flags, or failed prospects, the outfield has felt like it was always missing something.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / May 19

Chase Burns is defying the odds as an early NL Cy Young candidate in his first full MLB season

While the NL Cy Young race remains competitive this season, Cincinnati Reds starter Chase Burns has defied the odds by emerging as a candidate.

Reds' Chase Burns shuts down Phillies' offense in win

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Reds Announce Five Roster Moves

The Reds made five moves prior to today’s game with the Guardians, including the placement of catcher Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list. Trevino is dealing with a left hamstring injury, and he’ll be replaced on the active roster by catcher P.J.