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Sizzling club faces hot pitcher as Phillies oppose Reds' Chase Burns

Cincinnati right-hander Chase Burns, currently one of the best pitchers in the National League, faces a challenging foe on Tuesday when the Reds visit the surging Philadelphia Phillies.

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Reds Manager Terry Francona Not Worried About Nick Lodolo's Slow Start vs. Phillies

The month that will never end got even worse Monday night when the Cincinnati Reds dropped game one in their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 5-4 loss to the Phillies dropped the Reds to 24-24 on the season, and left many feeling this ship is heading for the rocks.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 18

Cincinnati Reds Bullpen Blows It Again in 5-4 Loss to Philadelphia Phillies

The losses keep piling up, and now the Cincinnati Reds are right at .500. They were 20-11 on May 1. Since then, the Reds are 4-13. Monday night, they led the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning with two outs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 18

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/18/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 24-23 record after dropping their second consecutive game to the Cleveland Guardians. The last 24 hours included a 10-3 blowout loss.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Red Reporter / May 18

Kyle Schwarber will try to homer off Nick Lodolo tonight in Philadelphia

The Cincinnati Reds take their tattered pitching staff further on their road show on Monday, this time to the City of Brotherly Love. That’s where they’ll find the Philadelphia Phillies, who so hot right now they’re shucking popcorn.

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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 / Red Reporter / May 18

The Cincinnati Reds have the worst pitching in baseball

Another clunker from Cincinnati Reds starter Brady Singer on Sunday sunk most any chance of taking the series over the Cleveland Guardians. It also sunk the Reds further and further down the statistical leaderboards in most every pitching category, a place they’ve not been for most of the Derek Johnson Era.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 18

Cincinnati Reds Facing Painful Reminder in Series vs. Phillies

The month of May has been one to forget for the Cincinnati Reds. With Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Guardians, the Reds have now dropped four of the five series they have played this month.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 18

The Three Worst Decisions of the Nick Krall Era

It started off promising for the Cincinnati Reds in 2026, but the roster continues to struggle with the same issues year after year. The organization has made a lot of progress since 2020.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 18

Reds Hit Jackpot? Young Ace Making Waves With Incredible Start to 2026

The Cincinnati Reds held the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and they were expected to take a power hitting outfielder. They could have also looked at a five-tool infielder.

Brady Singer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 18

Brady Singer's Start to 2026 Season is Worse Than Reds Fans Realize

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds suffered a drumming at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians took the series over the Reds with their 10-4 victory.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 18

Reds vs. Phillies Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 18

Reds vs. Phillies: The Cincinnati Reds will start a three-game series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies this week. Game 1 will take place at Citizens Bank Park on Monday evening.

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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 17

Cincinnati Reds Look to Avoid Third Straight Series Loss in Three-Game Set With Phillies

The month of May has not been good to the Cincinnati Reds. Things got started this month with the team dropping eight straight games. I'm not a mathematician, but that's not a good way for any team to start a month.

J.J. Bleday News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 17

JJ Bleday Reveals What Changed After Difficult Start to MLB Career

When JJ Bleday signed with the Cincinnati Reds back in December after being non-tendered by the Athletics, there were two differing opinions on the player he could be.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 17

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/17/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 24-22 record. The Reds sit tied for fourth place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club lost a 7-4 decision to the Cleveland Guardians.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 17

Reds Drop Series Finale to Guardians as Pitching Issues Continue to Snowball

John Sadak said it best at the end of the Reds.TV broadcast Sunday, after the Reds fell 10-3 to the Cleveland Guardians: There have been too many of these blowout losses recently.

Rece Hinds News / Red Reporter / May 17

Reds designate Rece Hinds for assignment amid series of roster moves

Nobody who watched the first week of Rece Hinds’ MLB career will ever forget it. Most everybody who watched it will use it as a measuring stick for the debut of any other player, so rife was it with gargantuan homers and pinpoint precision with his powerful swing.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17