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Reds complete furious 9th-inning rally to upend Giants

Hector Rodriguez blasted a home run into the San Francisco Bay, Eugenio Suarez launched a grand slam and Tyler Stephenson lined a go-ahead single -- all in a seven-run ninth inning -- and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a three-game road sweep with a 10-9 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

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Reds Deliver Epic Comeback With Seven-Run Ninth Inning to Take Down the Giants

With the series already out of reach, the Cincinnati Reds were playing for a matter of pride in Wednesday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Reds’ Sal Stewart accomplishes feat not seen since Pete Alonso in 2019

Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart is having a big rookie season to say the least. Stewart has already established himself as one of the best young hitters in the game.

Sal Stewart News / Yardbarker / August 26

Reds' Sal Stewart joins exclusive company with 100-RBI season

Reds rookie Sal Stewart joins exclusive company with 100-RBI season

A sacrifice fly from Stewart in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants made him the first player in the majors with 100 RBI this season.

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman joins elite company with milestone save

Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer as Phillies blank Mariners

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

The 'MLB steals-leaders since 1990' quiz

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Red Reporter / August 26

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants – Nick Lodolo vs. Logan Webb

Terry Francona opted to shuffle his lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants, and the Cincinnati Reds will have a new leadoff hitter in rookie Hector Rodriguez.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / August 26

Hector Rodriguez hits leadoff for Reds as Terry Francona gets desperate for offense

It’s been a week or so since we’ve highlighted just how flawed and rotten the Cincinnati Reds offense is. In that time, they’ve run off a string of 23

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 26

Sal Stewart’s Rookie of the Year Chances Just Took a Major Turn

Sal Stewart has been right in the middle of the National League Rookie of the Year conversation for most of the season, but for the first time in a while, the Reds rookie has moved back to the top of the race.

Graham Ashcraft News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 26

Reds Pitcher Graham Ashcraft Takes Another Big Step Toward Return

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft has been on the injured list since the end of May with a UCL strain in his pitching arm. Ashcraft elected not to have surgery and received a PRP injection.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 26

Cincinnati Reds Drop Game Two vs. Giants in Another Forgettable Performance

The Cincinnati Reds dropped game one of the series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night as they scored just a single run. Would you be shocked to know that it was another ugly night for the offense?

MLB News / Red Reporter / August 25

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants – Brady Singer vs. Adrian Houser

The Cincinnati Reds failed to score so much as a single run in Monday’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants in the heavy air of northern California, losing 5-0 on a night where Chase Burns simply didn’t have it for one of the very few times we’ve seen such a thing in his big league career.

Alfredo Duno News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 25

Reds Get Major News Regarding Top Prospect Alfredo Duno

The Cincinnati Reds received some good news on the minor league front on Tuesday, with one of the best young players in their farm system set to return to action.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Graham Ashcraft News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 25

Cincinnati Reds Get Encouraging Graham Ashcraft Update After UCL Injury

When Cincinnati Reds' reliever Graham Ashcraft was placed on the injured list on May 25, there was speculation that he wasn't going to pitch again this season.

Brady Singer News / Field Level Media / August 25

Reds' Brady Singer eager to rekindle magic vs. new-look Giants

Brady Singer might not recognize an opponent he dominated earlier in the season when he gets the ball for the visiting Cincinnati Reds against the new-look San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

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Michael Toglia News / Field Level Media / August 25

Reds' Michael Toglia slated for season-ending shoulder surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/first baseman Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday, four days after injuring his right shoulder while making a diving catch.

Michael Toglia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Michael Toglia To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Reds first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery tomorrow, manager Terry Francona told reporters (link via Mark Sheldon of MLB.com).

Michael Toglia News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 24

Reds Get Tough Injury News After Initially Thinking They Caught Major Break

What initially looked like a major break for Michael Toglia and the Cincinnati Reds has taken an unfortunate turn. Toglia will undergo surgery on his dislocated right shoulder after all, according to Charlie Goldsmith.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / August 22

Reds' JJ Bleday hits for fourth MLB cycle this season

Ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Cincinnati Reds were expected to be among the top sellers, as they had several players on expiring contracts.

Angels star Mike Trout makes history vs. Rangers

Craig Kimbrel joins rare history as Royals extend winning streak

Kade Anderson's MLB debut for Mariners was a mixed bag

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

Spencer Steer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Spencer Steer Unlikely To Play Again In 2026

Spencer Steer hasn’t played since July 26, when the Reds utilityman suffered a partial tear in a sheath in his right wrist. Almost a month after the injury,

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / August 22

The Reds Whiffed on the Luis Castillo Trade

We all know the struggles and disadvantages that hinder small market teams. Limitations with money also lead to limitations in risk, making each move they make more crucial, as correcting mistakes isn’t an easy path.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Reds Get Key Reinforcement Back Ahead of D-Backs Game

The Cincinnati Reds have activated right-handed reliever Tony Santillan from the 15-day injured list ahead of their three-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Making it so the Cincinnati Reds will at least secure a split in their four-game series against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, Sal Stewart further demonstrated why he has an argument for being named the National League Rookie of the Year.

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case with back-to-back assists against Padres

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Ron Marinaccio News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Ron Marinaccio Elects Free Agency

Former Reds reliever Ron Marinaccio cleared outright waivers and elected free agency, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. Cincinnati also signed right-hander Darius Vines to a minor league contract.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case against Padres

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case with back-to-back assists against Padres

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge threw his name into the NL Rookie of the Year race with an excellent defensive first inning Monday against the San Diego Padres in a 2-1 win.

Howie Rose shares major career update ahead of retirement amid Mets' lost season

Andy Green opens up about future with Mets amid unexpected hot streak

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Nick Lodolo News / Athlon Sports / August 17