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Reds’ 1st-place standing marks franchise first since 2002

The Cincinnati Reds are on fire to begin the 2026 campaign, as the club owns a 20-11 record through the first 31 games of the regular season. After securing a 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, the club is in first place in the NL Central.

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Bats Go Cold, Reds Woes Against Pirates Continue in 9-1 Loss

The Cincinnati Reds were riding high as they entered the weekend series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On Thursday, the Reds would take their fifth straight series with a win over the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Delayed On Friday

The Reds' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates will be delayed on Friday. "The start of tonight’s game will be delayed due to weather," the Pirates posted on X.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

Cincinnati Reds at the Center of the Most Competitive Division Race in MLB

The Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of the most competitive division race in Major League Baseball this season, as each team in the National League Central has been very competitive through April.

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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?

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MLB News / Red Reporter / May 1

The biggest Reds/Pirates series since who knows when

The Cincinnati Reds are upriver in Pittsburgh on Friday to begin a weekend series against the Pirates. A Reds/Pirates series – starting on the first of May – and yet somehow, it feels like must-watch television.

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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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

How the Reds Have Evolved Their ABS Strategy One Month Into the Season

Whether it was PJ Higgins challenging a pitch that was overturned and ended the game or whether it was Tyler Stephenson challenging a pitch against the Rockies that resulted in Reds fans getting free pizza, there is no denying ABS has been a great addition to Major League Baseball this season.

Dane Myers News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

Why Dane Myers Should Be the Reds’ Center Field Answer Right Now

The Cincinnati Reds are surging; they have finished April at 20-11 and sit in first place in the NL Central. While the Reds are playing well, some weaknesses need to be improved upon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

Reds Early Season Awards: Who’s Shining and Who’s Surprising

If you had asked Reds fans on Opening Day if they would take this team being 20-11 and atop the National League Central on May 1st, most of them probably would have signed up for that.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

Nathaniel Lowe Creating 'Good' Problem For Reds with Hot Start to Season

The Cincinnati Reds made history with their win over the Colorado Rockies to end the month of April. With the win, the Reds earned their 20th victory of the season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

Reds Flamethrower Continues Making History, Trending in the Right Direction

The Cincinnati Reds came into spring training with one of the better pitching staffs in baseball, led by Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Andrew Abbott.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1

Cincinnati Reds Look to Build on Hot Start in Three-Game Series vs. Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-4 yesterday to take two out of three games in the series. The Reds will now take a 20-11 record into a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/01/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-11 record. They sit in first place in the NL Central. This comes after defeating the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Thursday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

First-place Reds carry 5-series winning streak into Pittsburgh

The Cincinnati Reds begin May atop the National League Central standings, having won five consecutive series heading into a seven-game road trip that begins Friday night in Pittsburgh.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Reds' historic start continues in series-clinching win over Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the best stories in baseball so far this season, and Thursday's 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies helped them achieve some more history in the process.

Elly De La Cruz's historic start builds an early MVP case

Three Bats Who Need To Step Up for the Reds To Remain in First

Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived

The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Cincinnati Reds Reach Milestone Not Seen in 20 Years

The Cincinnati Reds are 20-11 and sit alone at the top of the National League Central Division. Yes, you read that right. It's the end of April and the Reds lead the division.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

Andrew Abbott Holds Key to Cincinnati Reds Success in 2026

Going into Spring Training, the hope was to have this Reds' rotation headlined by ace Hunter Greene. Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott were the next two in line, with Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder, and Brandon Williamson fighting over the final two spots.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 30

'Best Player in the World': Chase Burns Shares High Praise for Elly De La Cruz

The Cincinnati Reds have a few of the better players in the National League on their roster this season. Chase Burns is a Cy Young candidate, and he showcased that again on Tuesday when he tossed six innings with two earned runs and nine strikeouts against the Colorado Rockies to earn his third win of the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Reds rally to beat Rockies, off to best start since '06

TJ Friedl belted a go-ahead two run home run and Andrew Abbott allowed two runs over six innings to lead the Reds past the Colorado Rockies, 6-4, Thursday afternoon in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Reds Place Brandon Williamson On Injured List

The Reds announced that left-hander Brandon Williamson has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder fatigue. Right-hander Zach Maxwell has been recalled in a corresponding move.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 04/29/2026

The Cincinnati Reds enter tonight’s game with a 19-10 record and are best in the NL Central. Brandon Williamson will take the mound for the Reds, while Tomoyuki Sugano will go for the Rockies.