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The Cincinnati Reds have a 29-26 record. They missed the chance to sweep their road series against the New York Mets. The club fell 4-2 at Citi Field. Meanwhile, top prospects delivered historic performances across the minor league system.

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Reds End Up on Wrong Side of Brutal Offensive Stat in Loss to Mets

It was a night to forget for the Cincinnati Reds' offense yesterday. Despite eight hits and walking nine times, the offense was only able to muster up two runs in their 4-2 loss to the New York Mets.

J.J. Bleday News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Reds' Outfielder JJ Bleday Reveals Key Adjustment Behind Breakout 2026 Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday is off to the best start of his career this season and I don't think it is a fluke. On the season, Bleday is slashing .287/.387/.596 with seven home runs, six doubles, a triple, and 21 RBI.

Edwin Arroyo News / Red Reporter / May 28

Edwin Arroyo rockets up latest Top 50 prospect list at The Athletic

Keith Law of The Athletic released his mid-season Top 50 overall prospect list this morning, and by his count the Cincinnati Reds have a different top prospect in their system than they did on Opening Day.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Reds Manager Terry Francona Hints Chase Burns Could Avoid Strict Innings Limit

Earlier this week, Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley shared a message that fans weren't ready to hear about Chase Burns, who has been their best pitcher this season.

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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.

Tyler Stephenson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 28

Tyler Stephenson Has Become MLB’s Best at Taking Advantage of New Rule

The Cincinnati Reds have had a month of May to remember. A lot of it has been pain, but other parts of the month have been positive. The Reds end the month with an important series against the Atlanta Braves.

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 27

Reds' Top Outfield Prospect Delivers 3-Homer Performance in Triple-A

One of the Cincinnati Reds' top prospects just had a monster game at the plate in Triple-A. Outfielder Héctor Rodríguez, Cincinnati's No. 5 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, went 4-for-4 with three home runs for the Triple-A Louisville Bats on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Leave 17 on Base in Frustrating 4-2 Loss to Mets

Seventeen runners left on base. Seventeen. That's how many runners the Reds left on base Wednesday night in a 4-2 loss to the New York Mets, preventing the Reds from completing the sweep.

Hector Rodriguez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Hector Rodriguez’s Big Game on Wednesday Strengthens His Case for Reds Promotion

Hector Rodriguez had a big day for the Cincinnati Reds Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday. The Louisville Bats defeated the St. Paul Saints 10-5. St. Paul is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Broadcast Reveals Major Concern About Chase Burns’ 2026 Season

On Tuesday night, the Cincinnati Reds clinched their series at Citi Field against the New York Mets. In the second game of the series, Reds fans were delighted by another incredible performance from starting pitcher Chase Burns.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Rhett Lowder Takes Another Step Toward Returning for Reds

The Reds have dealt with lots of injuries this season, especially to their pitching staff. Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo both missed the start of the season due to injuries, and Greene is out until at least July.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Reporter Says It’s Time for Edwin Arroyo to Join the Big League Roster

With Matt McLain currently in a 1-23 slump, which has seen his batting average jump below .200, Reds fans have been calling Edwin Arroyo to get a shot in the big leagues.

Chase Burns News / HITC / May 27

The real reason Chase Burns is fighting an uphill Cy Young race in Cincinnati

Chase Burns did not crack MLB.com’s top five in the latest National League Cy Young poll, and Reds fans treated it as another small-market slight. Burns has been one of the best pitchers in baseball through two months, with a 1.96 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 64.1 innings while keeping Cincinnati in the NL Central race.

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Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Starter Andrew Abbott Reveals Mindset Behind Recent Success

The Cincinnati Reds have been a tale of two months to start their 2026 campaign. In April, the team was flying high. But just like Icarus, they may have flown too close to the sun.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Reds turn into run machine as woeful Mets a continuing mess

The Cincinnati Reds have employed a successful formula on offense over the past six games. The New York Mets' offensive formula is once again non-existent.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Reds get off to fast start, roll past Mets for 3rd straight win

Eugenio Suarez, Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson had two RBIs each Tuesday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who rolled to a 7-2 win over the sinking New York Mets.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Reds get crucial update on injured starting pitcher

With the Cincinnati Reds’ pitching staff going through injuries, there is a key update on Rhett Lowder, as he has been out for some time with a right shoulder injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / May 26

The Ke’Bryan Hayes Trade Has Been a Disaster for the Reds

At the 2025 trade deadline, the Cincinnati Reds made a surprise move by acquiring Ke’Bryan Hayes from a familiar NL Central foe in the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

This year’s Miami Marlins might be a tall step above last year’s squad, but being swept by the Fightin’ Fish still isn’t a good look for any team. This is just one of the more recent embarrassments the New York Mets have suffered.

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

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Spencer Steer News / Field Level Media / May 25

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

Spencer Steer had three RBIs and Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run fourth inning Monday for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the reeling New York Mets 7-2 in the opener of a three-game series.

Andrew Abbott News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Cincinnati Reds Superstar Secures Biggest Win Of The Season After Proposing To Stunning TV Anchor

It’s been quite a busy week for Cincinnati Reds star Andrew Abbott, who led his team to a 9-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The pitcher continued his good run with a major win off the field.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 24

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Reds Split Doubleheader, McCoy Shines In Debut

The Cincinnati Reds sit at 27-25 after splitting Saturday’s day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds lost 8-1 in the opener. They rallied for a 7-6 victory in 11 innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Reds Activate Caleb Ferguson From 15-Day IL, Recall Zach Maxwell

The Reds have activated reliever Caleb Ferguson from the 15-day injured list, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. Zach Maxwell is being recalled from Triple-A.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Reds Activate Eugenio Suarez, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL

The Reds placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list yesterday, while also activating third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the 10-day IL. Suarez returns after missing a month due to an oblique strain, while Hayes (whose placement is retroactive to May 21) is dealing with a lumbar bulging disc.