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Reds hold off Guardians push to win second straight

Matt McClain homered and drove in three runs and the visiting Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. J.J. Bleday was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI for the Reds, who won their second straight.

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Reds hang on for 7-6 win over Guardians in Ohio Cup opener

The Cincinnati Reds got another solid start from lefty Andrew Abbott, got a homer from Matt McLain and one more huge performance from JJ Bleday, and managed to hand over a 6-1 lead to the heart of their bullpen on Friday night in the Ohio Cup opener against the Cleveland Guardians.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Surging Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Leaves Triple-A Game With Injury

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Cincinnati Reds top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo for the last few weeks. Reds infielders Matt McLain and Ke'Bryan Hayes have struggled, though McLain has turned it around.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Reds Top Prospect Suffers Injury Scare, Stays in Game After Fouling Ball Off Leg

In the big leagues, the Reds have been hit by the injury bug, with Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson, Rhett Lowder, Eugenio Suarez, and Chase Petty all dealing with injuries and being forced to miss time.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Andrew Abbott News / Red Reporter / May 15

Andrew Abbott takes the mound as Reds face Guardians in Ohio Cup

The 2026 Cleveland Guardians are, for the most part, precisely the kind of team the Cleveland Guardians have come to always be. They don’t hit for a ton of power – their 42 homers rank 19th overall, their .136 ISO 22nd.

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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.

Eugenio Suarez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Eugenio Suárez Takes Major Step Toward Return From Oblique Injury

Cincinnati Reds infielder Eugenio Suarez took an important step in his recovery from an oblique injury on Friday, taking batting practice on the field for the first time, according to Charlie Goldsmith.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Heating Up After Training With Reds' Legend Joey Votto

Tyson Lewis is a prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization that I am very excited about. The 20-year-old was selected in the second round of the 2024 MLB draft and quickly made a name for himself with his combination of power and speed, setting the Reds' organization record for the hardest hit ball in the Statcast era.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Reds Should Target 'Potential Surprise Trade Candidate' In Dream Trade Scenario

The Cincinnati Reds desperately need a right-handed hitting outfielder to help crush lefties and give them everyday production from the outfield. They could dive into potential trade options as the MLB Trade Deadline gets closer.

Noelvi Marte News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Reds' Noelvi Marte is Quietly Making Necessary Changes in Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds came into the season with high hopes for young outfielder Noelvi Marte, but he got off to a horrendous start in right field. Through 29 at-bats, Marte had four hits, all singles, with 10 strikeouts.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/15/2026

The Reds currently hold a 23-21 record following a dominant homestand finale. Over the last 24 hours, Cincinnati avoided a sweep by crushing the Washington Nationals 15-1.

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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.

Chris Paddack News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Chris Paddack Ready to Prove He Belongs in First Start With Reds on Saturday

The Cincinnati Reds' hot start to the 2026 season has quickly spiraled into a nightmare. After Wednesday's loss to the Washington Nationals, the Reds have sole possession of last place in the National League Central.

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Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 14

Matt McLain Poised For Breakout After Big Game Against The Washington Nationals

Matt McLain was once seen as a cornerstone of the Reds’ young core that broke through in 2023. After a disappointing season in 2025 and a slow start to this season, he's showing signs of the player he was during his rookie campaign.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 14

Elly De La Cruz's Key to 2026 Breakout is Simpler Than Reds Fans Think

Elly De La Cruz has been one of the more exciting players in baseball since he entered the league a few years ago. He has incredible power and speed. His athleticism is tremendous, too.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Reds Give Promising Update on Pitcher Amid Injury Woes

Injuries have been a theme for the Cincinnati Reds’ pitching staff early this season. Fortunately for the club, one of its recently injured starters appears to be making good progress.

J.J. Bleday News / Field Level Media / May 14

JJ Bleday, Reds ride power surge in rout of Nationals

JJ Bleday homered twice and drove in six runs to help the Cincinnati Reds salvage a win in the three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals with a 15-1 rout on Thursday afternoon.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 14

Burns Dominates Again as Reds Avoid Sweep in 15-1 Win over Nationals

It all came together for the Reds this afternoon, as quality starting pitching and production from the bottom third of the lineup lifted Cincinnati to a much-needed 15-1 win over the Washington Nationals, helping them avoid a third sweep in their last four series.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14