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Brock Burke News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 24

Reds Trade Addition Is Already Paying Off in a Big Way

When the Reds began putting together their bullpen for the 2026 season, it's hard to imagine they saw themselves relying on Brock Burke as much as they have so far.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 24

The Numbers Behind Andrew Abbott’s Tough Start in 2026

With Hunter Greene out to start the season, the Reds turned to Andrew Abbott, who was an All-Star in 2025, to be their Opening Day starter. Through five starts, it's been a struggle for Abbott, who has an ERA of 5.84 and a FIP of 4.32.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Reds makes crucial injury announcement before Tigers game

The Cincinnati Reds are set to face the Detroit Tigers on Friday as they remain strong with a 16-9 record. At the same time, they are beginning the process of bringing back catcher Jose Trevino from injury.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 24

Reds Look to Stay Hot as Interleague Opponent Comes to Town

The Cincinnati Reds are returning to Great American Ball Park from a very successful road trip. Although they lost their last game, no one will be disappointed in how they played during those six games.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 24

WWE Star Jade Cargill Shares Brandon Phillips’ True Feelings About Cincinnati Reds

It's been a busy couple of weeks for Brandon Phillips and his family. The former Gold Glove second baseman is set to enter the Reds Hall of Fame this weekend, headlining a 2026 class that has Cincinnati-area millennials feel every bit of their age.

Brandon Williamson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 23

One Problem Could Derail Brandon Williamson’s Spot in Reds Rotation

The Reds fell to the Rays 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon, ending their five-game win streak. Brandon Williamson took the mound for the Reds and really struggled, giving up five earned runs on seven hits and three walks.

Chase Petty News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 23

Chase Petty Shows Major Growth With Triple-A Louisville In Return From Injured List

The Louisville Bats activated Chase Petty from the injured list. He missed just one start. In his return, he was named the starter for the Bats’ matchup versus the Iowa Cubs, the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 23

One Under-the-Radar Reds Prospect That Deserves More Recognition

The Reds’ number-one prospect in the organization is catcher Alfredo Duno. The Reds have another catcher in the organization, Ryan McCrystal. He has been catching my interest and should be watched more attentively.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 23

Reds Pipeline Update: 2 Prospects to Watch Before Their Big Breakouts

The Cincinnati Reds are off to a very hot start this year, led by a few star players who were developed in their own farm system. Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart are the best two players on the Reds roster right now.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 22

One Unexpected Name Emerging as Reds Trade Candidate

Earlier this week, ESPN.com chose a player from each team who is most likely to be traded. For the Reds, they selected outfielder Noelvi Marte. "Aside

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Reds Legend Sends Message After MLB Retirement News

For years, Brandon Phillips built a reputation as one of baseball’s most electric and beloved second basemen, but his connection to the Cincinnati Reds always stood apart.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 22

Reds Winning Streak Comes to an End, Fall to Rays as Familiar Face Tosses Gem

The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon in Tampa Bay. With the loss, the Reds fell to 16-9 overall and ended their five-game winning streak dating back to April 17. Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson started on the bump for Cincinnati today and got off to a rocky start early.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / April 22

Brandon Phillips to sign 1-day contract, retire with Reds

Three-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday and retire as a member of the franchise.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 22

Cincinnati Reds to Honor Brandon Phillips With Special Gesture Fans Will Love

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that former infielder Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract on April 25 and retire as a member of the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 22

Breaking Down the Reds' 3 Biggest Concerns Through 24 Games

Look, there are a lot of positives to take away from the 2026 Reds so far. There is no need to panic about many of the players who are about to be mentioned...yet.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Reds finally show how ‘scary’ offense can be, and that’s bad sign for NL Central

The Cincinnati Reds remain one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball. Cincinnati won yet another game on Tuesday, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 12-6.

Sal Stewart News / Just Baseball / April 22

Sal Stewart Is Blossoming Into a Star

When the Cincinnati Reds fell to the Dodgers in last year’s playoffs,the team entered the offseason with a clear need: offensive help. Pitching had carried them to the postseason, but in order to return they would need to add a couple of bats to balance the team’s heavy reliance on the rotation.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 22

Elly De La Cruz surpasses Pete Rose on historic Reds list

It has been the Elly De La Cruz show for the Cincinnati Reds early this season.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Elly De La Cruz (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) leads Reds' demolition of Rays

Elly De La Cruz recorded his sixth career multi-homer game and drove in five runs, fueling the Cincinnati Reds to a 12-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in St.

Sal Stewart News / Field Level Media / April 20

Sal Stewart's 8th homer powers Reds to victory over Rays

Sal Stewart slugged a two-run homer as the National League Central-leading Cincinnati Reds won for the fourth straight time, topping the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Monday in St.

Andrew Abbott News / Just Baseball / April 19

What’s Gone Wrong With Andrew Abbott in the New Year?

Since his major league debut in 2023, Andrew Abbott has etched a name for himself as one of the league’s craftiest starters. Although the left-hander sits in the 18th percentile with an average fastball velocity of 92.4 MPH, he’s been able to utilize a unique pitch mix to keep hitters off balance.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants had an odd bench-clearing incident Thursday.

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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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