Cincinnati Reds: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Andrew Abbott vs. Kyle Leahy

After a rocky start to the 2026 season, there was a time that Cincinnati Reds lefty Andrew Abbott settled into a rather great groove. That time, though, has sadly evaporated, and he’s been nothing more than mediocre – at best – for a little bit now.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

Reds Announcer Takes Hard Stance on Sal Stewart Vs. JJ Wetherholt Award Debate

The Cincinnati Reds have one of the best young stars in baseball on their roster right now with rookie sensation Sal Stewart. Stewart is in the middle of a heated race for the National League Rookie of the Year award, in which it seems like the top two candidates are Stewart and St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / August 18

Who shoulders the blame for this latest bad Reds season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Reds fans and fans across the country.

Tim Anderson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Dane Myers News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

This Surprising Dane Myers Stat Shows Just How Valuable He’s Been to the Reds

Just a couple of days after Christmas of 2025, the Reds made a trade that was considered pretty low key at the time, but has turned out to a big win for their organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

Reds Make Surprising Roster Move Ahead of Tuesday's Game vs. Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds made a surprising roster move on Tuesday afternoon, sending outfielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville and promoting catcher Will Banfield.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

Elly De La Cruz Has Funny Response to Terry Francona Giving Him a Break

The Reds’ offense tends to go as Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart go, and with De La Cruz entering Monday in the middle of a 2-for-34 slump, Cincinnati’s offense had been struggling in a big way.

Luis Mey News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

By the Numbers: This Breakout Star Has Been Dominant for the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds haven't had the best bullpen all season. It was dominant for a few weeks early in the year, but it completely fell off as the Reds plummeted down the standings a month or two into the year.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz makes personal history in walk-off win over Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds may have an overwhelmingly negative run differential, but they are still hanging on in the Wild Card race by the skin of their teeth.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / August 17

Elly De La Cruz knocks first walk-off hit, Reds split twin bill with Cards

Elly De La Cruz got his first walk-off hit with a 10th-inning RBI double to help the Cincinnati Reds come from behind and beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday to split a day-night doubleheader.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 17

Elly De La Cruz Delivers First Career Walk-Off Hit as Reds Take Game 2 of Doubleheader

It looked like the Reds were headed for another very ugly defeat Monday night in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Down 4-1 in the bottom of the sixth, the Reds got off the mat and tied the game at 4-4 with Michael Toglia and Héctor Rodríguez delivering RBI hits.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case against Padres

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case with back-to-back assists against Padres

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge threw his name into the NL Rookie of the Year race with an excellent defensive first inning Monday against the San Diego Padres in a 2-1 win.

Howie Rose shares major career update ahead of retirement amid Mets' lost season

Andy Green opens up about future with Mets amid unexpected hot streak

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

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The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

Kent Emanuel News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Reds Designate Kent Emanuel For Assignment

Major League Baseball can be a tough gig at times. The Reds announced today that lefty Kent Emanuel, whose contract was just selected from Triple-A Louisville this morning, has been designated for assignment.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 17

Reds Offense Silenced in Game 1 of Doubleheader, Fall to Cardinals 2-1

Fifteen times Reds' batters struck out Monday afternoon. Eugenio Suárez, Dane Myers, and Michael Toglia all struck out in the bottom of the ninth, with Myers and Toglia looking at strike three.

Nick Lodolo News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Reds' Nick Lodolo Comments on First Start in 1 Month

Nick Lodolo gave the Cincinnati Reds five scoreless innings Sunday in his second start back from a left index finger blister, but the Miami Marlins rallied late for a 7-1 victory.

Ron Marinaccio News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Reds Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment

The Reds announced Monday that they’ve designated right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio for assignment and selected the contract of lefty Kent Emanuel from Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 16

Reds' First-Rounder Justin Lebron Is on Fire to Start His Minor League Career

Several early picks from the 2026 MLB Draft have officially begun their professional careers just over a month after hearing the commissioner announce their names in Philadelphia.

Nick Lodolo News / Field Level Media / August 16

Nick Lodolo, Reds eager to get a grip on Marlins

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo hopes his new curveball grip slows the suddenly resurgent offense of the visiting Miami Marlins in Sunday's rubber match of the teams' three-game series.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Reds’ Chase Burns in Dwight Gooden territory after latest outing

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a big win on Friday over the Miami Marlins. Cincinnati saw a dominant outing from starting pitcher Chase Burns. Burns is chasing elite company as he helps lead the Reds down the stretch of the campaign.

Chase Burns News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Reds pitcher Chase Burns reveals mindset behind 8k showing vs. Marlins

Chase Burns delivered one of his best starts of the season Friday night, and his explanation for why was refreshingly simple. The Reds right-hander outdueled Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara in a 1-0 Cincinnati win at Great American Ball Park, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and striking out eight without issuing a walk.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

White Sox place righty Davis Martin on injured list

The White Sox announced that they have recalled right-hander José Urquidy and left-hander Tyler Schweitzer. In corresponding moves, they have optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal and put righty Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Plagued By Multiple Concerns

Guardians' Foster Griffin latest traded pitcher to struggle in debut with new team

The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

Hunter Greene News / Yardbarker / August 7

Reds starter Hunter Greene's future in doubt in wake of latest injury blow

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene's 2026 season is over.

Reds' playoff hopes take hit with Hunter Greene news

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / August 6

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

Providing Cincinnati Reds fans a reason to cheer during a tough season for the team, rookie sensation Sal Stewart has moved closer to setting a franchise record.

Reds complete sweep of Athletics with homers, plate discipline

Reds Place Hunter Greene On Injured List

The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Sal Stewart News / Yardbarker / August 3