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The Cincinnati Reds had a chance to keep the Ohio Cup at home. Instead, the team decided to play some Little League defense that allowed the Cleveland Guardians to take the trophy back up north.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 30

Reds Drawing Significant Trade Interest in Starting Pitcher Ahead of Deadline

After dropping the series to the Cleveland Guardians, the Reds are currently 50-57 and not a position to make the postseason. They are almost certainly going to be sellers at the deadline, which is now less than a week away.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 30

Reds Announce Nine Prospect Promotions Including One of Organization's Best

The Cincinnati Reds' Arizona Complex season ended on Tuesday night after the ACL Reds fell to the ACL Rockies in the Championship finale. Now that the season has concluded, the team has promoted several prospects to Single-A Daytona.

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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.

MLB News / Red Reporter / July 30

Offense, defense fail Reds in 6-1 loss to Cleveland Guardians

A thorough and hearty hat-tip is due to Brady Singer, who did not allow a single earned run in his start for the Cincinnati Reds against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night in Great American Ball Park.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 29

Reds Offense Falls Dormant, Lose Series Finale vs. Guardians 6-1

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Cleveland Guardians 6-1 on Wednesday evening at Great American Ball Park. With the loss, the Reds fell to 50-57 and currently sit 17 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / July 29

Cincinnati Reds Make Final Decision on Elly De La Cruz

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season. With one of the weaker records in the National League (only three teams sit below them in the standings), the club would seem a natural candidate to sell off pieces and reset for the future.

MLB News / Red Reporter / July 29

Reds go for fourth straight series victory in finale against Guardians

It’s getting late early for the 2026 Cincinnati Reds, who still sit at just 50-56 with less than a full week remaining before the August 3rd trade deadline.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 29

Terry Francona Provides Latest Update on Jose Franco Injury

The Cincinnati Reds are gearing up to finish their series with the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. A series that was supposed to begin on Monday turned into a doubleheader on Tuesday after some ugly weather hit Great American Ball Park to start the week.

Steele Hall News / Red Reporter / July 29

Reds promote 2025 1st round pick Steele Hall to Class-A Daytona Tortugas

The Cincinnati Reds used the 9th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on shortstop Steele Hall, then just 17 years of age, out of Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 29

Cincinnati Reds Taking Unnecessary Risk Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Reds are going for the series victory on Wednesday night after splitting the doubleheader on Tuesday. They've won all three series thus far after the All-Star break and currently sit with a 50-56 record.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 29

Reds-Cubs August Matchup is Flexed Into a Primetime Showdown

What a week of baseball it has been for the Cincinnati Reds. Fresh off their third straight series win since play resumed after the All-Star Break, the Reds were tasked with a Tuesday doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Brady Singer News / Field Level Media / July 29

Brady Singer could make swan-song start for Reds vs. Guardians

A potential trade target as the MLB trade deadline approaches will take the mound for his current team when the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Jose Franco News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 29

Jose Franco Gives Concerning Update on Injury Suffered on Tuesday Night

The Cincinnati Reds had a busy day at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday. After rain postponed the start of the team's series against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday turned into a doubleheader between the Ohio Rivals.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

Reds Winning 3 Straight Series Doesn't Change What Team Must Do at Trade Deadline

With their 5-3 win over the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds claimed their third consecutive series win. It is the first time since April that the Reds were able to accomplish that feat.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 27

Guardians-Reds postponed, set for doubleheader Tuesday

The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds will have to wait another day to begin the latest installment of the Ohio Cup. Monday night's series opener in Cincinnati was postponed because of rain and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday.

Spencer Steer News / Yardbarker / July 27

Reds' Spencer Steer goes from potential trade candidate to landing on the shelf

He is expected to miss significant time.

Reds, Guardians renew Battle for Ohio Cup in Cincinnati

Reds push across three runs in 10th to knock off Cardinals

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Spencer Steer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

Reds’ Spencer Steer Leaves Game Due To Wrist Injury

Second baseman Spencer Steer made an early exit from the Reds’ 5-3 win over the Cardinals today due to what the Reds officially described as “right wrist

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / July 26

Reds Hint at Elly De La Cruz Decision Before Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of baseball’s more disappointing teams this season, and they are expected to sell at the MLB trade deadline as a result.

Matt McLain News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Reds' Matt McLain Begins Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain has taken an important step toward returning from the injured list. The 26-year-old began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Reds Not Planning Rebuild, Aiming To Retool For 2027

The Reds enter the 2026 trade deadline looking like one of the game’s few clear sellers. Cincinnati sits 47-54, placing them 16.5 games behind the Brewers in the National League Central.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Reds pitcher berates 'f—ing fata–' umpire for costing him an inning-ending out

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Caleb Ferguson should not expect a dinner invite from umpire Bill Miller’s family anytime soon. Ferguson was a strike away from ending a brutal 7th inning that saw the Seattle Mariners pound the Reds for six runs at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Rockies' Hunter Goodman enhances trade value with historic three-HR game

Indicative of the Colorado Rockies' 2026 season, a player made franchise history in a loss. And even more importantly, showcased himself ahead of MLB's Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Reds homer 4 times to clinch series win over Rockies

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

Reds had an embarrassing mishap with Chase Burns’ new contract

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Chase Burns News / Yardbarker / July 18

Head-shaking moment holds up Reds finalizing Chase Burns' contract

The news about a new contract for Chase Burns has been out there for a while. However, a mishap on Saturday morning at Coors Field caused the contract signing to take even a little bit longer to become a reality.

Reds sign Burns to historic new deal

Reds' Sal Stewart sheds light on Dave Roberts' All-Star Game quote

Orioles, RHP Kyle Bradish agree to five-year contract extension

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 17

Reds' Sal Stewart sheds light on viral Dave Roberts' All-Star Game quote

As the Cincinnati Reds start the post-All-Star Game portion of their schedule, there's still plenty of buzz about Sal Stewart and what he asked of some veteran MLB managers just before the Midsummer Classic.

Reds sign Chase Burns to historic new deal

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Chase Burns News / Yardbarker / July 16

Reds sign Chase Burns to historic new deal

In keeping with the recent trend of teams locking up young stars with new long term deals, the Cincinnati Reds have awarded right-hander Chase Burns with a historic contract.

Brad Keller's injury leaves Phillies desperate for bullpen help

Zack Wheeler is showing why he's more than an All-Star snub

Tigers can make push for playoffs with second-easiest remaining schedule

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