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JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed

The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a combination that makes up a formidable outfield for a number of years. Whether it be a collection of fourth-outfield prototypes, players with glaring red flags, or failed prospects, the outfield has felt like it was always missing something.

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'He Ran Off The Mound' – Terry Francona Shares Scary Story Of Chase Burns Getting Hit

The Cincinnati Reds have taken giant strides under manager Terry Francona. Francona helped the team end a decade-long playoff drought in his first season last year.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / May 20

Reds send Eugenio Suárez on rehab assignment with AAA Louisville

So far during the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Cincinnati Reds have received a collective .207 wOBA from the 3B position. That ranks dead last in the entire league.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB perfect games' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Latest Shortstop Ranking Sees Elly De La Cruz's Stock Continue to Soar

Things have not been going well for the Cincinnati Reds in the month of May. After Monday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Reds are back to a .500 record, after starting the month eight games above .500.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Andrew Abbott News / Field Level Media / May 20

Andrew Abbott, Reds shoot to halt Phillies' series win streak

In the midst of one of the best stretches of his career, Andrew Abbott hopes to keep the momentum going Wednesday afternoon when he takes the mound for the visiting Cincinnati Reds in their rubber game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 19

Reds Get Encouraging News on Young Starter Rhett Lowder

The Cincinnati Reds got back in the win column with their 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. After Monday night's performance in Philadelphia, the feeling of a sweep was starting to creep up on this fanbase.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / May 19

Reds' Chase Burns shuts down Phillies' offense in win

Chase Burns worked six terrific innings to guide the visiting Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Burns (6-1) struck out nine before a trio of relievers combined for five more strikeouts to help Cincinnati win for just the second time in its last 12 road games.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / May 19

Chase Burns is defying the odds as an early NL Cy Young candidate in his first full MLB season

While the NL Cy Young race remains competitive this season, Cincinnati Reds starter Chase Burns has defied the odds by emerging as a candidate.

Reds' Chase Burns shuts down Phillies' offense in win

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 19

Derek Johnson Admits There's No Easy Fix for Current Reds Pitching Woes

When you look at the Reds game notes ahead of Cincinnati's matchup against the Phillies on Tuesday, there is a section that shows just how bad the bullpen has been lately.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 19

Cincinnati Reds Promote Former First Round Pick in Busy Day of Minor League Moves

The Cincinnati Reds have announced several roster transactions involving multiple prospects, with some promoted and others assigned to rehab assignments.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 19

Terry Francona has clear message for struggling Reds outfielder TJ Friedl

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl is going through one of the toughest stretches of his career to begin the 2026 season.

Reds' Chase Burns shuts down Phillies offense in win

The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / Red Reporter / May 19

Kyle Schwarber will try to homer off Chase Burns tonight in Philadelphia

It was not Kyle Schwarber who socked a backbreaking homer off the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night in Philadelphia. That honor went to Bryson Stott, who crushed Cincinnati’s dream of a come-from-behind victory with a 2-run shot off Graham Ashcraft in the Bottom of the 8th inning that turned a 4-3 Reds lead into a 5-4 Phillies victory.