Cincinnati Reds: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Reds move RHP Graham Ashcraft (elbow) to 60-day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed reliever Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list on Friday with a UCL sprain in his right forearm. Ashcraft, 28, last pitched on Monday, striking out two batters and allowing no hits or runs in the ninth inning in a 7-2 road win against the New York Mets.

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Will the Reds work their way back to Noelvi Marte?

As of the morning of May 29th, there have been 171 players who have logged at least 120 plate appearances at the AAA level so far this season. Noelvi Marte is one of them, and none of the other players in that group has hit for a higher average (.371) than him.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 29

Reds Pitching Prospect Dominates in Impressive Double-A Debut

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Nestor Lorant made his Double-A debut on Thursday and he was impressive. Lorant pitched six innings on Thursday for Double-A Chattanooga.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 29

Reds Prospect Skyrockets Up Latest Rankings Amid Hot Stretch

The Cincinnati Reds traded Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners a few seasons ago in exchange for a prospect package centered around infielder Noelvi Marte and infielder Edwin Arroyo.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Reds Slugger Exits Minor League Game Early: Will He Return to Big Leagues?

The Cincinnati Reds won their third series in the month of May after besting the New York Mets in two of three games during their last road trip. The team had Thursday off and is set to take on the red-hot Atlanta Braves this weekend.

Chris Paddack News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Cincinnati Reds' Friday Starter Seeks Redemption Against the Atlanta Braves

The Cincinnati Reds couldn't quite pull off the sweep as they dropped the final game in their series with the New York Mets. In Wednesday's loss, the Reds left 17 runners on base.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

MLB's Salary Cap, Salary Floor Proposal Would Have Major Impact on Reds

There have been rumors of a salary cap and a salary floor coming to MLB for a few years now, seemingly stemming from the Los Angeles Dodgers' dominance over the last few seasons.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Reds End Up on Wrong Side of Brutal Offensive Stat in Loss to Mets

It was a night to forget for the Cincinnati Reds' offense yesterday. Despite eight hits and walking nine times, the offense was only able to muster up two runs in their 4-2 loss to the New York Mets.

J.J. Bleday News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Reds' Outfielder JJ Bleday Reveals Key Adjustment Behind Breakout 2026 Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday is off to the best start of his career this season and I don't think it is a fluke. On the season, Bleday is slashing .287/.387/.596 with seven home runs, six doubles, a triple, and 21 RBI.

Alfredo Duno News / Inside The Diamonds / May 28

Cincinnati Reds Notes: McLain’s Mechanics, Rodrigues, Duno, & Sasaski Smash

The Cincinnati Reds have a 29-26 record. They missed the chance to sweep their road series against the New York Mets. The club fell 4-2 at Citi Field. Meanwhile, top prospects delivered historic performances across the minor league system.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / May 28

Reds Manager Terry Francona Hints Chase Burns Could Avoid Strict Innings Limit

Earlier this week, Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley shared a message that fans weren't ready to hear about Chase Burns, who has been their best pitcher this season.

Tyler Stephenson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Tyler Stephenson Has Become MLB’s Best at Taking Advantage of New Rule

The Cincinnati Reds have had a month of May to remember. A lot of it has been pain, but other parts of the month have been positive. The Reds end the month with an important series against the Atlanta Braves.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Reporter Says It’s Time for Edwin Arroyo to Join the Big League Roster

With Matt McLain currently in a 1-23 slump, which has seen his batting average jump below .200, Reds fans have been calling Edwin Arroyo to get a shot in the big leagues.

Chase Burns News / HITC / May 27

The real reason Chase Burns is fighting an uphill Cy Young race in Cincinnati

Chase Burns did not crack MLB.com’s top five in the latest National League Cy Young poll, and Reds fans treated it as another small-market slight. Burns has been one of the best pitchers in baseball through two months, with a 1.96 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 64.1 innings while keeping Cincinnati in the NL Central race.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Reds turn into run machine as woeful Mets a continuing mess

The Cincinnati Reds have employed a successful formula on offense over the past six games. The New York Mets' offensive formula is once again non-existent.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Reds get off to fast start, roll past Mets for 3rd straight win

Eugenio Suarez, Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson had two RBIs each Tuesday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who rolled to a 7-2 win over the sinking New York Mets.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Reds’ Terry Francona delivers encouraging Hunter Greene injury update

Although the Cincinnati Reds’ offense has been among the best in MLB over the last two weeks, this franchise’s identity is still built around its starting pitching rotation.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Reds get crucial update on injured starting pitcher

With the Cincinnati Reds’ pitching staff going through injuries, there is a key update on Rhett Lowder, as he has been out for some time with a right shoulder injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / May 26

The Ke’Bryan Hayes Trade Has Been a Disaster for the Reds

At the 2025 trade deadline, the Cincinnati Reds made a surprise move by acquiring Ke’Bryan Hayes from a familiar NL Central foe in the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

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

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

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.

Andrew Abbott News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Cincinnati Reds Superstar Secures Biggest Win Of The Season After Proposing To Stunning TV Anchor

It’s been quite a busy week for Cincinnati Reds star Andrew Abbott, who led his team to a 9-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The pitcher continued his good run with a major win off the field.

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.

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.

Chase Burns News / Yardbarker / May 19