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On YouTubeJose Franco News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 8
Reds Get Much-Needed Rotation Reinforcement on Friday, Send Jose Franco to Minors
The Cincinnati Reds are set to start a new series on Friday night when they welcome the Houston Astros to Great American Ball Park. "New" is a word that the Reds need to focus on with this series.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 8
Cincinnati Reds Look to Get Back on Track in Three-Game Series vs Houston Astros
The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to erase a seven-game losing streak that dates back to May 1 when they take on the Houston Astros in a three-game series at Great American Ballpark.
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 / May 8
3 Reds Prospects That Could Earn a Promotion Soon
The Reds have plenty of talent in the minor leagues. These three players have performed so well over the first month of the season that they could get promoted sooner than later.
Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8
Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/08/2026
The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-18 record and sit in last place in the NL Central. The last 24 hours included a series sweep in Chicago. There was also a concerning injury to rookie starter Rhett Lowder.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 8
Reds Prospect Makes Rare Start at Position That Could Use Upgrade in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds have had a rough go at things for the last week. It all started when the team started their road trip against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Nick Lodolo News / Field Level Media / May 8
Skidding Reds get back Nick Lodolo for start against Astros
The Cincinnati Reds were probably hoping to ease Nick Lodolo back into action after the left-hander missed the start of the season with a blister on his left index finger.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic
One big inning was all the Chicago Cubs needed on Thursday to secure to another win, one that clinched a four-game series sweep of the division rival Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 7
Elly De La Cruz is Quickly Developing into a 5-Tool Superstar for the Reds
The Cincinnati Reds were one of the best teams in baseball through the month of April, but they've gotten off to the worst possible start to May. They've struggled to stay competitive in games, as their pitching staff, aside from Chase Burns and, recently, Andrew Abbott, has collapsed.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Reds’ Tyler Stephenson commits the dumbest blunder of season
Tyler Stephenson left his fundamentals at home on Thursday. The Cincinnati Reds catcher Stephenson committed the dumbest blunder of the season during his team’s game against the Chicago Cubs.
Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 7
Rhett Lowder’s Comments After Shoulder Injury Exit Raise Concerns
The hits keep on coming for the Cincinnati Reds. Not only did they fall to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for their seventh consecutive loss, but they also lost starting pitcher Rhett Lowder, who left the game in the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 7
Reds Lose Seventh Straight in Nightmarish Affair, Swept by Cubs
Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the Chicago Cubs went about as poorly as it could have for the Reds. Walks, lackluster offense, and poor decision-making plagued Cincinnati in an 8-3 loss to the Cubs, extending its losing streak to seven games and sealing a second straight series sweep.
Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7
Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/07/2026
The Reds currently hold a 20-17 record and have slipped to fifth place in the National League Central. Cincinnati’s struggles continued Wednesday night.
Tejay Antone News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 7
Tejay Antone Shares Emotional Details of His First Reds Outing in 754 Days
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone has been through Tommy John surgery and recovery three separate times in his career. Bouncing back from the surgery one time is difficult enough.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 7
Cincinnati Reds on Wrong Side of History in Wednesday's Loss to Chicago Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds were on the wrong side of history on Thursday night. The Chicago Cubs are the first team to have three-straight walk-off wins against a single team since the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers did it against the Colorado Rockies, according to ESPN Insights.
Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Terry Francona drops ‘sh***y week’ admission on Reds’ losing streak
The Cincinnati Reds were one of the biggest surprises to begin the 2026 MLB season. However, the ball club has suddenly dropped six consecutive games. They were most recently defeated by the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday 7-6.
Noelvi Marte News / Just Baseball / May 7
The Good and Bad from Noelvi Marte in Triple-A
Noelvi Marte was a favorite of many fans for their breakout pick in 2026. A rollercoaster start to a career that has seen top prospect status, headlining a trade, a great debut, PED suspension, and a mixed 2025.
Emilio Pagan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6
Reds closer Emilio Pagan gets brutally honest after landing on IL
The Cincinnati Reds face a major bullpen setback after closer Emilio Pagan landed on the injured list with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The veteran reliever offered a candid reaction on Wednesday, revealing the frustration behind an injury that could keep him out for four to eight weeks.
Tejay Antone News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6
Reds Select Tejay Antone
The Reds announced they have selected the contact of right-hander Tejay Antone and activated right-hander Pierce Johnson from the bereavement list. In corresponding active roster moves, they optioned right-hander Chase Petty and placed righty Emilio Pagán on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Sal Stewart News / Total Pro Sports / May 6
MLB Insider Shares Grim News On Sal Stewart’s Future With The Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds might’ve landed a game-changer. Sal Stewart has stepped in and changed expectations. At just 22, he’s producing, energizing the lineup, and giving this offense real bite alongside Elly De La Cruz.
Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Ke'Bryan Hayes Has the Biggest Luck Gap in Baseball
Name this player: Average exit velocity: 91.8 mph. Hard-hit rate of 42 percent. Barrel rate of 13.2 percent. His wOBA (weighted on-base percentage) is .315.
Sal Stewart News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Reds rookie made a surprising change during hitless skid
Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart just won the National League Rookie of the Month award for March and April after a strong start to 2026. However, Stewart began the month of May hitless in the first three games before snapping a 0-for-19 skid with a single in the first inning of Monday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Andrew Chafin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4
Andrew Chafin Opts Out Of Reds Deal
Veteran lefty Andrew Chafin triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Reds and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3
Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates
Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when
Elly De La Cruz News / Yardbarker / April 29
Elly De La Cruz's historic start builds an early MVP case
While the 2026 MLB season is far from over, one player is already putting together a historic season that makes his case as an early MVP contender.
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