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MLB fans erupted after an ABS call led to everyone at the Reds stadium winning free pizza

MLB fans at Great American Ball Park got more than just a win, they got free pizza thanks to one of the most dramatic calls of the season. Promotions are nothing new in baseball, but this one has built a reputation of its own in Cincinnati.

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

The Cincinnati Reds have jumped out to their best start in modern history, sitting atop the NL Central with an 18-10 record. They are beating tough teams, winning on the road, collecting walk-offs, you name it.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Reds Strike Out 11 With Dramatic ABS Challenge in 9th, Unlocking Free Pizza

The Cincinnati Reds have been running a "Strikeouts for Slices" promotion with LaRosa's Pizzeria this season where any time the team's pitching staff records 11 strikeouts in a game, fans win free pizza.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 28

Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart Make MLB History in Reds' Win Over Rockies

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night behind a huge night from Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz made two ridiculous plays in the field and also went 3-4 with his 10th home run of the season, a stolen base, and four RBIs.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 28

Elly De La Cruz shines at plate, in field as Reds beat Rockies

Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-4, drove in four runs and provided a highlight-reel defensive play while Spencer Steer belted a two-run homer as the Cincinnati Reds beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 28

Elly De La Cruz's Historic Night Powers Reds to 7-2 Win Over Rockies

Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer both homered on Tuesday night, with De La Cruz racking up four RBIs, as the Reds powered past the Rockies 7-2 at Great American Ball Park.

Sal Stewart News / Red Reporter / April 28

Elly De La Cruz wrecks Rockies in Reds win in series opener

Remember roughly five minutes ago when Sal Stewart’s start to the season was the talk of at least one particular corner of the baseball world? To be a bit more transparent, Sal’s still swatting the heck out of the baseball for the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati Reds 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.

Elly De La Cruz shines at plate, in field as Reds beat Rockies

Angels bullpen continues to be one of the worst in MLB

The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 28

Cincinnati Reds Biggest Surprise, Biggest Disappointment in 2026

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the best teams in the league this season. They're sitting atop the National League Central through a month, which almost nobody outside of the Queen City would have guessed before the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Angels bullpen continues to be one of the worst in MLB

The Angels bullpen continues to be one of the worst in MLB.

Angels quickly move on from reliever Jordan Romano

Report: Angel Stadium is dealing with a rodent infestation

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Red Reporter / April 28

Reds welcome the Colorado Rockies to Cincinnati

It is quite likely that the last two days will the slowest of the entire season for the Cincinnati Reds. Despite winning the overall series (and being on a roll overall), the Reds spent Sunday afternoon dropping the series finale in Great American Ball Park to the Detroit Tigers.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 28

Cincinnati Reds May Need to Make a Tough Outfield Decision

CINCINNATI – The Reds made added a lot of outfield depth this past offseason, with the struggles that TJ Friedl has had, I think it is time to finally make a change.

Caleb Ferguson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Reds share crucial injury update ahead of Rockies series

The Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Before the series, the Reds shared an important injury update.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 28

MLB Executives Praise Reds After Hot Start to 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the best teams in the league this year, and we're already a month into the season. Cincinnati doesn't have any clear indicators that it will slow down.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 28

Elly De La Cruz Already Getting Early All-MLB Buzz

The Reds are 18-10 to start the season, their best start since 2006. Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart are a big reason why. On Tuesday, Matt Snyder of CBS Sports built out his 2026 All-MLB Team after one month of baseball.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 28

Cincinnati Reds Seek Fifth Straight Series Win as Rockies Visit Great American Ball Park

The Cincinnati Reds took two out of three games against the Detroit Tigers in their last series at the Great American Ballpark. The Reds will now take an 18-10 record into a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in at Great American Ballpark.