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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.

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3 Dream Trade Targets for Reds to Replace Injured Closer Emilio Pagán

The Cincinnati Reds had a very good bullpen for the first few weeks of the season, but it's fallen apart over the last week or two. Specifically, their closer, Emilio Pagán, has struggled a bit, surrendering a walk-off home run against the Chicago Cubs this week.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 05/06/2026

The Cincinnati Reds have lost five straight games and now have a 20-16 record. They are four games behind the Cubs in the NL Central. They have suffered back-to-back walk-off losses to the Cubs to start the four-game series.

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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.

Emilio Pagan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 6

Cincinnati Reds Call Up Fan Favorite, Place Emilio Pagan on Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds called up Tejay Antone on Wednesday afternoon and placed Emilio Pagan on the injured list with a hamstring injury. The Reds are also expected to get reliever Pierce Johnson back from the Bereavement List and will option Chase Petty to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding roster move, according to Gordon Wittenmyer.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 6

4 Players the Reds Desperately Need More From Offensively

There is no other way around it. The Reds' offense has been abysmal this season. In fact, two of their better offensive players were signed on minor league deals, JJ Bleday and Nathaniel Lowe.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 6

Reds Need to Make a Change, Lack of Hits Beginning to Crush Their Offense

The Cincinnati Reds have made some major improvements to their team this season compared to last year. But they've also taken some major steps backward.

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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 / Inside The Diamonds / May 6

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/06/2026

The Reds currently hold a 20-16 record after falling to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Cincinnati lost its fifth straight game in walk-off fashion in the last 24 hours.

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Cincinnati Reds Payroll Disaster is Crushing the Future of the Team

The Cincinnati Reds never spend money like a team trying to contend because they're a small market with cheap ownership. But this year, they've put together one of the more expensive payrolls in franchise history, with the Opening Day roster accounting for $126 million in spending.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 6

Three Rising Reds Prospects Earn Monthly Honors at High-A Dayton

The Dayton Dragons awarded Carlos Sanchez and Ryan McCrystal as their Batters of the Month and named Victor Diaz the Pitcher of the Month. The Cincinnati Reds signed Sanchez during the 2022 international signing period, a class headlined by Esmith Pineda and Ricky Cabrera, as an outfielder.

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.

Colin Rea News / Total Pro Sports / May 6

Reds vs. Cubs Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 6

Reds vs. Cubs: The Cincinnati Reds will look to salvage the four-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night. Cincinnati is down by two games after losing 2-3 to Chicago in extra innings on Tuesday.

Emilio Pagan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 6

3 Top Candidates To Replace Emilio Pagán As Closer

Coming off a great season in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds gave Emilio Pagan a 1 year/ $10 million deal for the 2026 season. At the time, it was absolutely the right decision.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 5

Terry Francona Shares Concerning Update on Emilio Pagan After Loss to Cubs

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Emilio Pagan threw a single pitch on Tuesday night and immediately grabbed his hamstring before falling over in pain. It was a moment that could be felt through the television.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 5

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/05/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-15 record following a heartbreaker at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the team saw their lead disappear late in the game.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday's series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs. Petty will take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Maxwell, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds 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

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Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Reds pitchers tie 50-year-old record for consecutive walks

The Cincinnati Reds tied an unwanted MLB record on Saturday by being unable to find the strike zone against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds issued seven consecutive walks during the second inning of Saturday’s game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.