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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

'He's Just Built a Little Different' - Reds Manager Reacts to Elly De La Cruz's Big Season

The Cincinnati Reds are ready to wrap up another lost season. They had a good start to the season, but they quickly fell off, and they didn't manage to recover.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 25

Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays – Nick Lodolo vs. Jose Soriano

Both the Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds entered the 2026 season with high hopes. Toronto was fresh off a 2025 campaign that saw them win 94 games and come damn close to taking down the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series, while the Reds managed to actually win more games than they lost – for them, a true feat of strength.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

Reds' Rookies Make Major League History Against Atlanta Braves

The Cincinnati Reds have started each of their last two games off with a leadoff home run against the Atlanta Braves. Juan Brito hit a leadoff home run on Wednesday, and Carlos Jorge did so on Thursday.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

Elly De La Cruz Makes Reds History Again in Series Finale vs. Braves

Elly De La Cruz is putting together the best season of his young career in 2026. He's currently sitting on career bests in batting average, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, walks, and OPS.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

Reds Set to Finish 2026 Season With Three-Game Series vs. Blue Jays

The Cincinnati Reds started the week with an impressive series win over the National League East champion Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, the behind the scenes in Cincinnati is taking up most of the headlines.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Reds go yard 3 times, eke out rubber match vs. Braves

A two-run homer by Hector Rodriguez, one of three longballs by Cincinnati, helped the visiting Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Thursday in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds' Rookies Lead the Way in 7-6 Win Over Braves

The Cincinnati Reds may not have much left to play for this season, but their young talent continues to provide reasons for optimism. A pair of Reds rookies made their mark on Thursday night, as Carlos Jorge and Héctor Rodríguez each launched a home run to help beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 in a back-and-forth affair.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds Players Make It Clear That Better Leadership Is Needed After a Disappointing Season

The Cincinnati Reds' 2026 season was a severe disappointment. Following their first playoff appearance since 2020 and their first in a full 162-game season

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds Ownership Confirms Nick Krall Will Return With Statement That Raises More Questions

Nick Krall is officially coming back, and the Cincinnati Reds’ ownership group is once again asking fans to trust that better results are coming. In a statement to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Bob and Phil Castellini confirmed that Nick Krall and Brad Meador will continue leading the team’s baseball operations.

Spencer Steer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Spencer Steer To Undergo Wrist Surgery

Reds utilityman Spencer Steer will undergo surgery next week to repair the torn tendon sheath in his right wrist, the team informed reporters (link via Mark Sheldon of MLB.com).

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Share Surprising Injury News Involving Two Players as Season Winds Down

The Cincinnati Reds received more tough injury news Wednesday, with Spencer Steer and Tony Santillan both scheduled to undergo surgery. Steer was the surprise.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Get Crushed by MLB Insider as Disappointing Season Nears Its End

There is no way to sugarcoat it. The 2026 season has been an absolute disaster. After making the postseason a year ago, many expected the Reds to build on that momentum and possibly win their first postseason game since 2012.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Announce Elly De La Cruz News on Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds posted their lineup Wednesday for the second game of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves, sliding shortstop Elly De La Cruz into the No.

Cincinnati Reds News / Lindy's Sports / September 23

Is Ryan Garcia Ready for His Ali Moment?

Ryan Garcia is riding on top of the world following his dominant win on Sept. 12 against Conor Benn. Winning his first title against Mario Barrios earlier

Tony Santillan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Reds’ Tony Santillan Likely To Require Hip Surgery

Reds right-hander Tony Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a torn labrum in his hip yesterday, the team announced. He’s visiting a specialist

Brandon Williamson News / Field Level Media / September 22

Brandon Williamson fires 6 scoreless innings as Reds blank Braves

Brandon Williamson fired six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds supported him with three solo homers to defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Cincinnati Reds Make Announcement on Former Top Prospect

The Cincinnati Reds recalled 25-year-old right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, filling the roster spot of Tony Santillan after the veteran reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hip labral tear, via the MLB transaction log.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Reds Make Season-Ending Move With 6 Games Left

The Cincinnati Reds have made a season-ending move with only six games remaining on the 2026 schedule. Cincinnati placed right-handed reliever Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / September 22

Is Elly De La Cruz Baseball’s Next $700M Player?

Reports circulated earlier this month that the Cincinnati Reds had offered franchise cornerstone Elly De La Cruz a 13-year contract extension that would make him baseball’s third-ever $700M player.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Cincinnati Reds Land Brutal Reality Check From Team Legend

Hall of Famer Barry Larkin said Sunday the Cincinnati Reds remain well behind the National League’s top clubs after a 9-1 home loss to the Chicago Cubs closed the team’s final homestand of 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 20

Reds designate TJ Friedl for assignment after rough stretch

The 2026 MLB season did not go the way that the Cincinnati Reds had hoped it would. Several key players took a step back, causing Cincinnati to miss the postseason for the fifth time in seven seasons. One player that took a major step back was outfielder TJ Friedl.

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Sal Stewart News / Yardbarker / September 17

Sal Stewart's 32nd home run cements his NL ROY campaign

Sal Stewart's 32nd home run of the season cements his NL Rookie of the Year campaign

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart crushed his 32nd home run and 109th RBI of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.

Brewers have been Pete Crow-Armstrong's kryptonite

Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs

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Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August