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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Attendance Reveals Another Disappointing Sign Amid Frustrating Season

The Cincinnati Reds have been making headlines for the wrong reasons in 2026. Way, way, way too many headlines. And just this week, they failed to reach an attendance milestone that they haven't missed since 2022.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Chase Burns Reflects on Rookie Season, Sends Exciting Message About What's Next

Chase Burns's 2026 season for the Cincinnati Reds did not end the way he wanted. But he recently shared his thoughts on his breakout sophomore season. There's no other way to say it: Chase Burns has been awesome in 2026.

Brandon Williamson News / Field Level Media / September 22

Brandon Williamson fires 6 scoreless innings as Reds blank Braves

Brandon Williamson fired six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds supported him with three solo homers to defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 22

Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Brandon Williamson vs. JR Ritchie

Brandon Williamson gets the start on Tuesday night in Atlanta as the Cincinnati Reds begin their penultimate series of the season against the Braves. JR Ritchie will start for Atlanta, and he’ll chuck out the game’s first pitch at 7:15 PM ET.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Cincinnati Reds Make Announcement on Former Top Prospect

The Cincinnati Reds recalled 25-year-old right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, filling the roster spot of Tony Santillan after the veteran reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hip labral tear, via the MLB transaction log.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Reds Make Season-Ending Move With 6 Games Left

The Cincinnati Reds have made a season-ending move with only six games remaining on the 2026 schedule. Cincinnati placed right-handed reliever Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

How the Cincinnati Reds' 2026 Season Went Wrong Before It Even Began

Higher expectations were set going into this season for the Cincinnati Reds. They came fresh off their first playoff appearance in a full 162-game schedule since 2013.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / September 22

Is Elly De La Cruz Baseball’s Next $700M Player?

Reports circulated earlier this month that the Cincinnati Reds had offered franchise cornerstone Elly De La Cruz a 13-year contract extension that would make him baseball’s third-ever $700M player.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Nick Krall's Reds Tenure Comes Under More Scrutiny After Front Office Rumor

Cincinnati Reds' president of baseball operations Nick Krall has raised some eyebrows across the fanbase and around the league with his recent rumor stating that the team is keeping its current front office intact.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Reds Prospect Alfredo Duno Takes Important Step Forward During Productive Season

Alfredo Duno gave the Cincinnati Reds plenty to like at the plate this season. But his progress behind the dish could be just as important to his future.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Reds Star Tabbed 'Player to Watch' Over Last Few Games of 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Reds have been disappointing this year and they're going to finish the season below .500 despite a few tremendous seasons from their best players.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 21

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Gets Another Opportunity After Turning His Career Around at the Plate

Before the 2026 season got underway, most Reds fans, even the ones who keep up with the minor leagues, probably had not heard of Carter Graham. He was Cincinnati's 8th-round draft pick out of Stanford in the 2023 MLB Draft.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Cincinnati Reds Land Brutal Reality Check From Team Legend

Hall of Famer Barry Larkin said Sunday the Cincinnati Reds remain well behind the National League’s top clubs after a 9-1 home loss to the Chicago Cubs closed the team’s final homestand of 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 20

Barry Larkin Delivers a Blunt Message About the Reds That Fans Have Every Right to Agree With

After the Reds fell to the Cubs 9-1 on Sunday, Barry Larkin said what plenty of Cincinnati Reds fans have been thinking for a long time. Things have to change.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 20

Baseball America Gives Reds Farm System a D, but the Grade Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

The Cincinnati Reds farm system received an unfortunate grade from a highly touted publication called Baseball America. The grade does not tell the whole story.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / September 20

Reds All-Star RHP Chase Burns (groin) to miss rest of season

Reds right-hander Chase Burns' breakout season is over after Cincinnati placed him on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain Sunday, retroactive to Saturday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 20

Reds designate TJ Friedl for assignment after rough stretch

The 2026 MLB season did not go the way that the Cincinnati Reds had hoped it would. Several key players took a step back, causing Cincinnati to miss the postseason for the fifth time in seven seasons. One player that took a major step back was outfielder TJ Friedl.

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T.J. Friedl News / Field Level Media / September 19

Reds option OF TJ Friedl to Triple-A after continued struggles

The Cincinnati Reds optioned outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A Louisville in a series of moves Saturday. The Reds activated third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera and right-hander Zach McCambley, while right-hander Julian Aguiar also was optioned to Louisville.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Reds Claim Former Yankees Fan Favorite Off Waivers

With a little more than a week to go in the regular season, the Cincinnati Reds are bolstering their depth. On Friday, the Reds announced that they had claimed infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the New York Yankees.