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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.
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?
Rhett Lowder News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder suffers apparent injury vs. Cubs on Thursday
The Cincinnati Reds endured another setback Thursday at Wrigley Field, as starter Rhett Lowder exited early with right shoulder discomfort during the series finale against the Chicago Cubs.
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 / 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.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 7
Reds Have Solved Their Biggest Roster Hole in the Best Way Possible
The Cincinnati Reds have had one of the worst outfield groups in the league this season. TJ Friedl struggled to open the season, but has shown signs of life over the last two weeks.
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.
Tejay Antone News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 7
Tejay Antone Delivers Epic Performance in Emotional Return with Reds
The Cincinnati Reds suffered their sixth straight loss on Wednesday night. It wasn't just the continuation of a losing streak, but the third straight night that the Chicago Cubs have danced on the field, celebrating a magical win.
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.
Colin Rea News / Total Pro Sports / May 7
Reds vs. Cubs Game 4: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 7
Reds vs. Cubs: The Cincinnati Reds conclude their four-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon. The Reds will look to avoid a sweep after losing 6-7 on Wednesday, with the Cubs taking a 10th-inning walk-off win for the second night in a row.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 6
Rally Falls Short, Reds Drop Sixth Straight in Painful Loss to Cubs
The past two nights, the Cincinnati Reds have lost absolute heartbreakers to the Chicago Cubs. On Monday night, it was a walk-off home run that gave the Reds the loss, and on Tuesday night, it was an extra-innings defeat that extended the team's losing streak.
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.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 6
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.
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 / 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.
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.
Elly De La Cruz News / Yardbarker / April 28
Elly De La Cruz joins Hall of Famer in Cincinnati Reds record books
Shortstop Elly De La Cruz slugged his way into the Cincinnati Reds record books on Tuesday.
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