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Who Is Elly De La Cruz Dating? Meet Raye Webb, The Speech Language Pathologist

The spotlight on Elly De La Cruz is now drifting off the field, too. The Cincinnati Reds star has been turning heads with his game, but of late, fans are just as curious about who’s in his corner when the lights go dim. That presence is Raye Webb.

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Emilio Pagan Can't Close, Reds Lose Heartbreaker vs. Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds had to be starving to get back on the field after an absolutely dreadful weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately, that dread would continue on Monday.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Game Delayed on Monday

The Cincinnati Reds vs. the Chicago Cubs game on Monday night will begin in a rain delay. Earlier in the day, it was announced that the game would start at 7:10 ET as opposed to the original 7:40 time.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides An Update On Eugenio Suarez's Status

CINCINNATI – The Reds could use Eugenio Suarez's presence in the lineup. He may be edging closer to a return. In a recent post from Charlie Goldsmith on X, Reds manager Terry Francona said that Eugenio Suarez will be fielding grounders and taking flips in the batting cage on Monday.

Chase Petty News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday's series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs. Petty will take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Maxwell, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

Chase Petty News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Important Update Regarding Monday's Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Game

The Chicago Cubs put out an important announcement regarding Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Tonight's game has been changed to a 7:10 PM ET start time due to inclement weather in the area.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Fan Favorite Angels Pitcher Floated as Trade Target to Fix Reds Bullpen Woes

The Cincinnati Reds got off to a very hot start this season, but they were winning a lot of close games and losing in a lot of blowouts. It's hard to comprehend how the Reds can be so consistent in close games, but once they get down by a little bit, it seems to compound into a blowout loss.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Cubs Make Weather Announcement Before Reds Game

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a four game series on Monday at Wrigley Field. Although it is only May, both teams have been fighting for sole possession of first place in the National League Central.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

How Reds have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

Nobody had the Cincinnati Reds circled as a team to watch when the 2026 MLB season kicked off. PECOTA projected them for just 78.9 wins, while composite projection system ATC pegged them at 79.3 victories.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Reds Star Sal Stewart Earns NL Rookie of the Month Honors for April

The Cincinnati Reds got off to a hot start to the season this year, led by rookie sensation Sal Stewart. Stewart has been one of the best players in the National League this season.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Andrew Chafin Opts Out Of Reds Deal

Veteran lefty Andrew Chafin triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Reds and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Matt McLain News / Red Reporter / May 4

Matt McLain still hasn’t found his 2023 form, again

The Cincinnati Reds clearly began to put an emphasis on defense at some point over the last year. It was the driving reason behind their acquisition of 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes from Pittsburgh at last season’s trade deadline, a move that locked them into a glove-first (if not glove-only) player for a handful of guaranteed years into the future.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Cincinnati Reds are 20-14 after falling two games back of first place in the NL Central. The club concluded a difficult weekend on Sunday. They suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chase Petty News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reds prospect Chase Petty tested in season debut against streaking Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up their No 7 prospect Chase Petty to face the red-hot Cubs on Monday in the first game of a four-game series in Chicago.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Braxton Ashcraft outduels Chase Burns to lead Pirates over Reds

Oneil Cruz's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth broke a scoreless tie and the host Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 3

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/03/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-13 record and sit one game out of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club endured a historic, walk-filled blowout loss in Pittsburgh.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2