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Giants, Reds clear benches after game-ending strikeout of Sal Stewart

Emotions were riding high at the end of Thursday’s Cincinnati Reds-San Francisco Giants game and it resulted in a near-benches-clearing-brawl. Both teams benches emptied onto the field inside Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park after Giants reliever Erik Miller struck out Sal Stewart to complete the 3-0 shutout victory Thursday afternoon.

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Struggling Cincinnati Reds Infielder is MLB's Unluckiest Player in 2026

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes didn't get off to a good start this year, going 1-for-12 in March. He picked up two hits early in April to bring his batting average to .130, which isn't great, but it was still very early in the season.

Carlos Jorge News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 16

One Reds Prospect Is Quietly Becoming an Elite Defender

When speaking and writing about prospects, it's usually the offense that fans and scouts are excited about, but Reds prospect Carlos Jorge is starting to turn heads with his defense in the outfield.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Cincinnati Reds News & Notes opens with the club riding momentum. They achieved an 8-3 win over the Giants on April 15, improving their record to 11-7.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Chase Burns News / Red Reporter / April 16

Chase Burns looks to bounce back against San Francisco Giants

Something was just the slightest bit off with Cincinnati Reds righty Chase Burns during his most recent start. It was a warm night in Great American Ball Park against a moderately imposing Los Angeles Angels lineup back on April 10th, with nothing too out of the ordinary about the conditions.

Sal Stewart News / Fastball on SI / April 16

Sal Stewart Smashing Way Into Top MLB Rookie Conversation

The 2026 Major League Baseball rookie class may end up being one of the best in a while. Over the course of the season, the rookies, and specifically the races for the American League and National League Rookie of the Year Awards will certainly be talked about.

Sal Stewart News / Field Level Media / April 16

Reds ride Sal Stewart's power surge into finale vs. Giants

Frustration is setting in for the San Francisco Giants, who will look to avoid being swept in a three-game series on Thursday afternoon when they face the host Cincinnati Reds.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 15

Reds Rookie Sal Stewart Is Making His Mark in Team History

Sal Stewart led the Reds to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Stewart hit three-run home runs in each of the first two innings and it was his first career two-home run game in the big leagues.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

Reds offense finally wakes up with four-homer night against Giants

In Wednesday's 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants (6-12) - their second straight victory in the series - there was plenty offense from the opening pitch.

Sal Stewart's hot start continues in Reds' win over Giants

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Sal Stewart News / Field Level Media / April 15

Sal Stewart, Reds keep rolling against woeful Giants

Sal Stewart slugged a pair of three-run homers, Eugenio Suarez and Elly De La Cruz each hit solo shots, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Wednesday.

Jackie Robinson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz hits home run 442 feet on Jackie Robinson Day

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz delivered a memorable moment on Jackie Robinson Day Wednesday, launching a 442‑foot homer in Wednesday’s 8–3 win vs.

MLB News / Red Reporter / April 15

Rhett Lowder takes the mound opposite old friend Tyler Mahle

The Cincinnati Reds will be trying to win the series against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night in Great American Ball Park after last night’s thrilling 2-1 win in the opener.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 15

Reds Bullpen Quietly Emerging as Top Unit in National League

The Cincinnati Reds worked very hard to revamp their bullpen over the course of the offseason. Last year, they had too many innings falling in the hands of pitchers who weren't quite ready to be a part of a postseason push.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 15

Cincinnati Reds Dodge Bullet After Emilio Pagán Injury Scare

The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to score runs this season, ranking 27th in the league in runs scored with 56 runs over 17 games. That's good for an average of 3.29 runs per game.

MLB News / Red Reporter / April 15

Emilio Pagán is only a little bit hurt

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán picked up his 5th save of the 2026 season on Tuesday night, coaxing a deep fly-out off the bat of San Francisco Giants pinch hitter Daniel Susac to help wrap up a closely fought 2-1 victory.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / April 15

The Cincinnati Reds’ Outfield Is Still a Massive Problem

Each winter, media, fans, and podcasters alike put together offseason wish lists and discuss every possible need for each team. In the Cincinnati Reds space, the common need everyone agreed on was outfield.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 04/15/2026

The Cincinnati Reds find themselves at 10-7 on April 15. This follows a tight 2-1 win over the Giants. Roster moves and a late injury concern are leading the latest developments.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

What Reds’ Terry Francona said about Emilio Pagan suffering injury on final pitch

The Cincinnati Reds suffered another tough injury on Tuesday, in a game against the San Francisco Giants. That injury came at the most inopportune time, as relief pitcher Emilio Pagan got hurt on the final pitch of the game.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / April 14

Reds SP Brady Singer handcuffs Giants in 1-run decision

Brady Singer threw six strong innings, Spencer Steer and Sal Stewart hit early home runs off Robbie Ray, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.

Sal Stewart News / Yardbarker / April 14

Sal Stewart's hot start continues in Reds' win over Giants

If anything is certain on the lackluster offense so far, it is the consistency that Stewart continues to display amid a historic start to the season.

Reds SP Brady Singer handcuffs Giants in 1-run decision

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Noelvi Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Reds promote OF who has been destroying Triple-A after Noelvi Marte disaster

The Cincinnati Reds had high hopes for former top prospect Noelvi Marte. But so far, he hasn’t lived up to the hype. The Reds have now decided to add some extra power to their major league roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The Cincinnati Reds have started their year 9-7 and are in second place in the National League Central. The Reds lost their last series to the Los Angeles Angels 2-1.

Noelvi Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Reds option Noelvi Marte to AAA

The Reds announced Monday that they’ve optioned struggling outfielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville. A corresponding move wasn’t announced, but FOX 19’s Charlie Goldsmith reports that Cincinnati is expected to recall outfielder Rece Hinds from Louisville in Marte’s place.

Ichiro Suzuki News / Yardbarker / April 11

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for Ichiro Suzuki, one of the team's greatest all-time players, on Friday, and in a testament to how the season has gone so far, the ceremony ended with a bat issue.

Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez announces personal news

Padres untouchable closer showcasing dominance early this season

Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani's special treatment after backlash

Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Ohtani

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

Mike Ford News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Mike Ford Joins Rays Front Office

The Rays have hired former big-league first baseman Mike Ford to a front office role, reports Kristie Ackert of the Associated Press. The 33-year-old spent parts of six MLB seasons with a half dozen teams.