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Reds’ Elly De La Cruz gets positive injury update before crucial MRI

The Cincinnati Reds are at the bottom of the NL Central, but one run and they could climb up in no time. First, they want to get their key player back on the field, as Elly De La Cruz has been on the injured list for the first time in his career.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Rhett Lowder vs. Michael McGreevy

It would be pretty damn McGroovy if the Cincinnati Reds could find a way to pick themselves up off the mat and fight their way back into the 2026 season.

Rhett Lowder News / Red Reporter / June 7

Reds activate Rhett Lowder ahead of Sunday start vs. Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds have finally brought up a reinforcement on good terms, rather than out of necessity. The last place club has seen their pitching ranks decimated by injuries, and the churn they’ve been going through in that time has seen arms brought up for stints and designated for assignment just to free up roster spots for future churn.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 7

Latest Reds Injury News Includes Updates on Two Important Bullpen Arms

The Reds' bullpen has been an absolute disaster lately and much of that is due to injuries. Brandon Williamson, Pierce Johnson, Graham Ashcraft, and Emilio Pagan are all on the injured list, which is causing relievers to pitch in roles they're not used to.

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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?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Reds Bullpen

Through April 20, the Cincinnati Reds bullpen owned an MLB-best 2.31 ERA. Since then, a combination of injuries and inconsistency has fueled a dramatic collapse.

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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.

Matt McLain News / Inside The Diamonds / June 7

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Reds Fall Short, McLain Goes Deep & Elly’s Injury Update

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 31-32 record following Saturday’s results. The last 24 hours included a heart-wrenching one-run loss at Busch Stadium.

Eugenio Suarez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 7

Reds' Eugenio Suárez Gets Honest About His Difficult Start to 2026

Eugenio Suarez hasn't had the start fans had hoped to see when he was brought back to the Reds during the 2025 offseason. Suarez's start to his Reds' reunion started off going 0-4 with three strikeouts on Opening Day.

Rhett Lowder News / Field Level Media / June 7

Reeling Reds turn to returning Rhett Lowder in finale vs. Cards

The Cincinnati Reds hope the return of one of their young, talented pitchers will help turn around their fortunes and salvage the finale of their three-game series against the host St.

Sam Moll News / Red Reporter / June 6

Cincinnati Reds fall under .500 after another bullpen implosion against St. Louis

Sam Moll hasn’t really been a problem for the 2026 version of the Cincinnati Reds. He certainly hasn’t been the problem, that’s for damn sure. On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Reds’ Terry Francona shares huge Hunter Greene, Elly De La Cruz injury updates

For the first time since the second game of the season, the Cincinnati Reds are below .500. Once in first place, Terry Francona’s squad is now eight games behind the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers following Saturday’s 6-5 loss versus the St.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Reds Ace Raves About Time With MLB Develops in Visit During Play Ball Live Stream

The Cincinnati Reds will need to have a short memory after losing the first two games of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds continue to look far from the team that was sweeping fans off their feet in April.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Reds Fall Below .500 For First Time Since Opening Day in 6-5 Loss at St. Louis

Trailing 6-5 in the top of the ninth inning, the Cincinnati Reds had no runners on base with two outs. Then, two singles and a walk loaded the bases for Sal Stewart.

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Hunter Greene News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Reds Provide Injury Update on Hunter Greene

The Cincinnati Reds could be getting their ace back sooner than expected. Speaking with reporters on Saturday, manager Terry Francona said Hunter Greene (elbow) continues to progress really well and will hopefully make some starts before the All-Star break.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Cincinnati Reds Bullpen is Having Historically Bad Season

There is no other way to put it, the Cincinnati Reds' 10-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night was one of the most deflating losses of the season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

The Reds' Biggest Challenge With Elly De La Cruz? Slowing Him Down

Seemingly every time the camera shows Elly De La Cruz in the dugout since he injured his hamstring, he's had a ball in his hand and a glove on the other.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 5

Reds Announce Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Will Take Personal Leave of Absence

After the Cincinnati Reds dropped an ugly series to the Kansas City Royals this week, the team shifts its focus to an important series this weekend against the St.

MLB News / Red Reporter / June 5

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Brady Singer vs. Kyle Leahy

The Cincinnati Reds should be fresh following their off-day on Thursday, but they’re also ‘fresh’ off losing 4 of 6 at home during their most recent homestand against the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals, respectively.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 5

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Dunn Rise, Petty shines & Allen Wins Drive in Two

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 31-30 record and sit 6.5 games out of first place in the National League Central. The club spent the last 24 hours reshuffling its pitching staff.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Division rivals Reds, Cardinals out for stability in latest series

Two teams desperately seeking consistency meet when the Cincinnati Reds visit the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

Lyon Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Lyon Richardson Elects Free Agency

The Reds have successfully sent right-hander Lyon Richardson and left-hander Brandon Leibrandt through waivers unclaimed, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Both pitchers were designated for assignment earlier this week.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Bullpen Blows it for Burns, Dunn Stays Hot, & Jorge Stays Hot in Chattanooga

The Cincinnati Reds have a 31-30 record now. They dropped the rubber match of their series against the Kansas City Royals. In the last 24 hours, the team experienced a ninth-inning bullpen collapse at home.

Josh Staumont News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Reds Release Josh Staumont

The Reds have released right-hander Josh Staumont, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. It’s possible his minor league deal had a June 1st opt-out, since that’s a common date for such provisions.

Rhett Lowder News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Reds Make Major Rhett Lowder Decision

The Cincinnati Reds are about to get a major boost to their starting rotation. Ahead of today's game, manager Terry Francona announced that Rhett Lowder will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday's game against the St.

Edwin Arroyo News / Just Baseball / June 2

Top Prospect Edwin Arroyo Promoted by the Cincinnati Reds

News broke on Monday that shortstop Elly De La Cruz would land on the injured list with a hamstring injury. That was the bad news. The good news? Top prospect Edwin Arroyo would join the Cincinnati Reds and is set to make his major-league debut.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 1

Reds place SS Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) on IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed two-time All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hamstring strain. De La Cruz, 24, exited in the fifth inning of Sunday's win against Atlanta after feeling tightness in the hamstring while running to first base.