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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.

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One more shot for TJ Friedl in the Reds lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl got 4 PA against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 18th, and he went 0 for 3 with a K and a sac-fly RBI. In the eight days that followed, he got a grand total of jsut 3 PA, with a sac bunt the only thing to show for it.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Starter Andrew Abbott Reveals Mindset Behind Recent Success

The Cincinnati Reds have been a tale of two months to start their 2026 campaign. In April, the team was flying high. But just like Icarus, they may have flown too close to the sun.

Hunter Greene News / Red Reporter / May 27

Hunter Greene throws first bullpen session on road back to Reds

Chase Burns has been a revelation for the Cincinnati Reds this season, the former #2 overall draft pick emerging as a legitimate rotation-carrying ace during the first third of the season.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Cincinnati Reds Facing Tough Question Ahead of 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds have been carried by their offense and a few pitchers over the last few weeks. Besides Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott, the pitching staff has struggled, but with players like Elly De La Cruz, JJ Bleday, Spencer Steer, and Sal Stewart on offense, the Reds' lineup has been able to keep them in games.

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.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 26

Chase Burns Shines As Reds Beat Mets for Third Straight Win

The Reds defeated the New York Mets 7-2 in game two of their three-game series at Citi Field. With the win, the Reds improved to 29-25 and are now three games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central.

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.

Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 26

Reds Have Two Interesting Options if Matt McLain Is Sent Down

When Matt McLain burst onto the scene in May of 2023, he instantly became a fan favorite. He became arguably Cincinnati's best offensive player that season, slashing .290/.357/.507 with 43 extra-base hits and 14 stolen bases.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 26

Reds Ace Hunter Greene Hits Major Milestone in Recovery

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene threw a bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon. It was reported to have “gone well" in a post on social media by Charlie Goldsmith.

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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 / May 26

Cincinnati Reds Struck Gold With 2 Bargain Bin Offseason Signings

The Cincinnati Reds aren't notorious for making the biggest offseason additions. In fact, they've become notorious for making some horrible signings. They've recently handed out a lot of money to players like Jeimer Candelario, who was a huge negative for the Reds.

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.

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Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 26

Chase Burns Has Become the Reds' Ace After One Key Improvement

The Cincinnati Reds have watched as their young flamethrower, Chase Burns, has quickly developed into an ace this season as Hunter Greene continues to recover from an offseason elbow 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.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / May 26

Hot Reds RHP Chase Burns gets his first look at slumping Mets

The New York Mets have scored a total of four runs in a four-game losing streak, and now they must face one of the hottest starting pitchers in the game.

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

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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.

Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

How Reds Manager Terry Francona is navigating pitching staff after Cardinals game rainout

The final game of the series between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals was rained out on Sunday. It was the second time in the series that a game between the Reds and Cardinals was impacted by weather.

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 / Athlon Sports / May 23

Reds Make Roster Move After Cardinals Game

The Cincinnati Reds made key roster moves following their loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. Cincinnati struggled in an 8–1 defeat despite manager Terry Francona putting out a promising lineup.

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.

Andrew Abbott News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Who Is Andrew Abbot’s Fiancée, Lindsay Stone? Meet The TV News Anchor In Cincinnati

Life’s moving pretty fast for Andrew Abbott right now. The Cincinnati Reds left-hander is putting together another solid MLB season, but off-field, he’s entering an even bigger chapter.

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.

J.J. Bleday News / Just Baseball / May 20

JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed

The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a combination that makes up a formidable outfield for a number of years. Whether it be a collection of fourth-outfield prototypes, players with glaring red flags, or failed prospects, the outfield has felt like it was always missing something.