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Reds activate OF Jake Fraley (labrum)

The Cincinnati Reds announced the return of outfielder Jake Fraley, activating him from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville.

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Cincinnati Reds Come From Behind in Ninth to Beat Colorado Rockies 4-3

The Reds were three outs away from letting the Colorado Rockies win their third series of the season. After a leadoff single by Spencer Steer, Will Benson followed with an RBI triple to tie the game.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / July 12

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 7/12/25

The Cincinnati Reds lost the first game of their three-game series last night. They played against the Rockies. The loss happened on a wild pitch in the top of the eighth inning.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 12

College Football Analyst Rips Reds for Lack of Leadership in Fiery Rant

College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit is a huge Reds fan. On Saturday morning, Herbstreit took to X to rant about the Reds' lack of leadership. "I know the easy answer for Reds fans is to blame ownership for everything, I get it," Herbstreit tweeted." That’s what’s so frustrating watching them every day.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 12

Cincinnati Red Minor League Recap: Top Performances From July 11, 2025

Six Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Friday, one was canceled. Here is how their top prospects performed: Rece Hiinds went 1-2 with two walks and a strikeout.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 12

Reds Superstar Joins Unique Company With Performance In Friday's Loss to Rockies

Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz was intentionally walked three times on Friday night in the Reds 3-2 loss to the Rockies. It was just the fifth time and Red has been intentionally walked three times in a game and the first time it's happened since July 24, 2015, according to Matt Wilkes.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 11

Terry Francona and Others React After Reds 3‑2 Loss to 22‑72 Rockies

After the Reds managed to split the series against the Marlins, you thought maybe the Reds would get hot to go into the All-Star break. Instead, they lost game one to the Rockies, who improved to 22-72 on the season.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 11

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Bats Go Silent, Fall to Rockies 3-2 on Friday Night

CINCINNATI -- There's no excuse to lose to the Colorado Rockies. None. The Rockies entered Friday night 21-72. Seventy-two losses, and the Reds couldn't beat them in a 3-2 loss Friday night.

Tyler Callihan News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Reds utility player likely done for year

Infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan is likely done for the year. According to the Reds’ injury tracker at MLB.com, he recently had a follow-up surgery on his left wrist and is not expected to return this season.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 11

Cincinnati Reds Promote Top 30 Prospect to Double-A Chattanooga

Cincinnati Reds 25th-ranked prospect Leo Balcazar is being promoted to Double-A Chattanooga, according to the Reds minor league transaction log. The 21-year-old has had a nice season with Dayton, slashing .262/.333/.413 with 27 extra-base hits and four stolen bases in 75 games.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 11

The Goal for Cincinnati Reds Rookie Phenom on Friday is Clear

The Cincinnati Reds begin a three-game set with the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, and the most important thing to watch will be who is on the mound.

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Nick Martinez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 11

Reds Veteran Considered Top Trade Candidate Ahead of Deadline

MLB.com put other their list of 20 starting pitchers that could be traded and one Cincinnati Reds pitcher made that list. Nick Martinez. Martinez has been up and down this season, going 6-9 with a 4.85 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 20 games and 105 2/3 innings.

Tyler Callihan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 11

Jim Day Provides an Injury Update on Cincinnati Reds Outfielder

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Callihan fractured his left forearm in early May in a game against the Braves when he tried to make a catch against the wall.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Reds look to continue making history as they open series vs. Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds need just one win this weekend to continue a unique pursuit of history heading into the All-Star break. The Colorado Rockies will need a lot more than one victory to halt their unwanted flirtation with the record books.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Reds pitchers stifle Marlins for shutout victory

Nick Lodolo and four relievers combined on a four-hit shutout Thursday for the host Cincinnati Reds, who salvaged a split of a four-game series with the Miami Marlins by earning a 6-0 win.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 10

Instant Reaction: Cincinnati Reds Beat Marlins 6-0 to Split Series With Miami

The Cincinnati Reds (48-46) earned a series split when they beat the Miami Marlins (42-50) 6-0 at Great American Ballpark on Thursday night. Nick Lodolo pitched a gem, but the game was led by the lineup.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / July 10

Elly De La Cruz Joins Hall of Famer Barry Larkin in Rare Cincinnati Reds History

With a 2-for-4 performance on Thursday afternoon against the Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz joined some rare team history. According to Francisco Rijo, De La Cruz has joined Hall of Famer Barry Larkin as the only players in team history to have 100 hits in a season before the All-Star break.

Taylor Rogers News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

The Paradox of Taylor Rogers’ Successful Struggles This Year

The previous offseason saw the Cincinnati Reds make a flurry of moves. None were big splashes, but there were plenty of supplemental pieces brought in for the 2025 season.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / July 9

Cincinnati Reds: Three Trades Ideas if Buyers

The Cincinnati Reds are five hundred as we are a week away from the All-Star game. The Reds have a 46-46 record. They are eight and a half games back in the NL Central.

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Reds' De La Cruz is mastering his five-tool skillset

Reds' Elly De La Cruz is mastering his five-tool skillset, and that's exciting

Speedy switch-hitter Elly de la Cruz, one of baseball's fastest and most exciting players, will be the lone Reds representative in the 2025 All-Star Game.

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