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Tyler Stephenson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 6

Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson Is Heating Up at the Perfect Time

While players like Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart seem to get all the attention around Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds (and rightly so), Tyler Stephenson has found his swing, and the rewards are adding up.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 6

Reds Ace Chase Burns Ranks Among the Best Starting Pitchers in MLB

To begin the year for the Cincinnati Reds, they were dealt the crushing news that their ace, Hunter Greene, would be out for about half the season with elbow surgery.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / July 6

The biggest, best trade chip on the Cincinnati Reds roster is…

After dropping the series to the Baltimore Orioles at home over the weekend, the last place Cincinnati Reds fell to just 41-48 on the season. To wrap the

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 6

The Biggest MLB Draft Busts in Cincinnati Reds History

The Cincinnati Reds are having a season to forget as they will enter the MLB All-Star break with a losing record. After a postseason berth last season, the hope was that the 2026 season would be more than a playoff appearance.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 6

MLB Insider Believes the Blue Jays Should Target This Reds Slugger

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon to improve to 41-48 on the season. Unless the Reds win about 10 straight games, they're likely to be sellers at MLB's trade deadline, which is less than a month away.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / July 6

The Cincinnati Reds had a miserable holiday weekend

You may not have had the opportunity to watch what the Cincinnati Reds were up to all weekend given the holiday, heat, and literal thousands of other things more enjoyable to do than watch this club try to play the sport of baseball.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 6

The Reds Have a Product Problem and So Does Major League Baseball

Fourth of July and Major League Baseball should be synonymous with each other, or at least, I shouldn't have to question how synonymous they are with each other.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 6

Two Cincinnati Reds' Eighth-Round Picks Earn Player of the Month Honors

Two Cincinnati Reds prospects were awarded monthly honors for their play in June: Carter Graham and Kyle McCoy. Carter Graham won the Player of the Month Award for the Midwest League in High-A with the Dayton Dragons.

Nick Lodolo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 5

Nick Lodolo's Dominant Stretch Makes the Reds' Trade Decision Even More Interesting

After a rough start to the season, Nick Lodolo has been fantastic over his last three starts. On Sunday, he threw six innings, allowing just one run in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 5

Reds Again Linked to Familiar Trade Target Before 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds are in a tough spot ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Any season with Elly De La Cruz, Hunter Greene, Chase Burns, and Sal Stewart on the roster that doesn't result in the Reds pushing for a postseason spot is a big waste.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 5

Pete Alonso Had Unexpected Praise for the Cincinnati Reds and Great American Ball Park

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday, avoiding the sweep. On Saturday night, Mets slugger Pete Alonso offered an unexpected compliment to the Reds and Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 5

Reds halt recent home woes, salvage series finale vs. O's

Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds snap a six-game home losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 5

Reds Hang On to Beat Orioles 3-2, Avoid Sweep

Spencer Steer golfed a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth to give the Reds a 2-0 lead. It proved to be the difference as the Reds hung on for a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5

Reds look to turn things around against streaking Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds have similar records as they go into Sunday afternoon's series finale in Cincinnati. They're trying to set themselves up for a good final week prior to the All-Star break.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 4

O's ruin Hunter Greene's season debut, take down Reds

Rookie Samuel Basallo smacked a three-run home run in the first inning and Adley Rutschman drilled a two-run double during a five-run fourth to help the Baltimore Orioles defeat the host Cincinnati Reds 8-5 on Saturday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Reds ace Hunter Greene struggles in 2026 debut

The Cincinnati Reds' best pitcher, Hunter Greene, made his regular season debut Saturday. It just did not go as he or the Reds may have hoped.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / July 4

Reds’ Stunning Elly De La Cruz Trade Rumors Receive Clear Update

The Cincinnati Reds have certainly been a disappointment this season. After making the playoffs last year, the Reds are currently 40-47 and sit in last place in the NL Central.

Alfredo Duno News / Just Baseball / July 4

From Behind the Plate: The Defensive Development of Alfredo Duno

Sitting across from Alfredo Duno, you’d never know what a blur the last several years have been. The Venezuela native flashes a grin, followed by a firm handshake.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Reds Activate Hunter Greene, Designate Will Benson

Hunter Greene is ready for his 2026 debut, as the Reds officially activated the right-hander from the 60-day injured list in advance of his planned start tonight against the Orioles. In corresponding moves, Cincinnati designated outfielder Will Benson for assignment and optioned right-hander Chase Petty to Triple-A.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Reds Announce Positive Injury News Before Orioles Series

The Cincinnati Reds received encouraging injury news Friday, assigning third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to High-A Dayton for a rehab assignment ahead of their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The move represents an important step toward Hayes' return after he had been sidelined for more than a month with a back injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2