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Reds Announce Pierce Johnson News

The Cincinnati Reds are getting a key piece back in their bullpen. The Reds announced on Monday that they're activating right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson from the 15-day injured list and are selecting the contract of Julian Garcia from Triple-A Louisville.

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The Reds announced that right-hander Pierce Johnson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and that righty Julian Garcia has been selected to the roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 22

Reds' Potential Trading Pieces Continue to Lose Value as Trade Deadline Approaches

The Cincinnati Reds just had one of the best weeks they've had all season. After another series win over the New York Mets, the team traveled up to New York and took another series, this time, from the American League East-leading New York Yankees.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 22

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Reds Take Series In Bronx, Stephenson Big Day, Burns All-Star Case, & More

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 37-39 record and sit 9.5 games back in the National League Central. On Sunday, the club clinched a major series victory in the Bronx.

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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.

Chase Burns News / Red Reporter / June 22

Introducing the real Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds leaned on Chase Burns again on Sunday, riding their star rookie to a series victory over the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The win

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 22

Nick Krall Sends Clear Message About Reds' Trade Deadline Plans

The Reds have won two straight series, but they still have a record of just 37-39 after their dreadful stretch in May until the middle of June. They currently sit 2 1/2 games back in the National League Wild Card race, but they’re already 9 1/2 games back of the first-place Milwaukee Brewers, who they’ll host on Monday night.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / June 22

The Reds’ Pitching Development Problem Is Starting To Show

After jumping out to a 20-11 record to begin the season, the Cincinnati Reds have taken a turn in the wrong direction, falling to 17-28 since the start of May.

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 22

Edwin Arroyo Is Giving the Reds Something to Think About at Second Base

The Cincinnati Reds promoted top prospect Edwin Arroyo on June 1 to take the spot of Elly De La Cruz after he was placed on the injured list. Matt McLain has been wildly inconsistent ever since he returned after missing the 2024 season recovering from shoulder surgery.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 22

Report: Reds Expected to Promote Veteran Reliever After Dominant Run at Triple-A Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting reliever Julian Garcia from Triple-A Louisville, according to Ken Rosenthal. Garcia was drafted in the 10th round in 2016 and has pitched well in 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Reds call up 31-year-old rookie for MLB debut

The Cincinnati Reds have fallen to last place in the NL Central standings, and they are looking for ways to reignite the spark in the team. On Sunday, the Reds finished their weekend series against the New York Yankees with a bang, earning a 5-1 win to take the series finale and win the three-game set.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Reds To Promote Julian Garcia

The Reds are expected to call up right-hander Julian Garcia, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 31-year-old will be making his big-league debut when he appears in a game.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 21

Cincinnati Reds Look to Exorcise NL Central Demons in Series vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds shocked most of this fan base with their series win over the New York Yankees. In the series-deciding game on Sunday, the Reds took the lead after a three run bomb from catcher Tyler Stephenson in the fourth inning and would never give up that lead.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Yankees Announce Roster Move After Loss To Reds

The New York Yankees made a roster move immediately after Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, continuing a busy stretch of transactions as the club manages its pitching staff through one of the most demanding portions of the season.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / June 21

Chase Burns, Reds clinch road series win vs. Yankees

Chase Burns pitched five solid innings and extended his personal winning streak to eight games as the Cincinnati Reds recorded a 4-1 victory over the host New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Stewart Leads the Way, Abbott Silences Yankees Bats, Rodriguez Hits 17th, & More

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 36-39 record following a dominant victory in the Bronx. The last 24 hours included a lopsided 10-2 win over the New York Yankees.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / June 21

With Chase Burns on mound, Reds in position to win series vs. Yankees

Even if the offense is not coming consistently, Sal Stewart still is driving in runs on a fairly regular basis. Coming off the most productive day of his brief career, Stewart hopes to help the Reds earn a series win when they visit the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / June 20

Reds' Sal Stewart becomes first MLB rookie to hit this RBI mark

Rookie Sal Stewart has continued to be red-hot for the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the first MLB rookie to record 50 RBI this season. A huge accomplishment for the 22-year-old, who is among the favorites for the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Reds Receive Encouraging Emilio Pagán Injury Update

The Cincinnati Reds' bullpen has been among the worst in MLB this season. Their 4.91 bullpen ERA ranks as the third-worst mark in the majors. Injuries to key relievers, including Pierce Johnson (right elbow inflammation) and Graham Ashcraft (UCL sprain in his right forearm), have played a major role in those struggles.

Cam Schlittler News / Inside The Diamonds / June 20

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Schlittler Blanks Reds, De La Cruz Goes Deep in Triple-A, & More Bullpen Work

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 35-39 record following a difficult road stretch. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a shutout loss in the Bronx.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 20

Cam Schlittler creates Yankees history in 13-strikeout performance

In leading the Yankees to a 5-0 shutout win over the Cincinnati Reds, Schlittler recorded a historic performance that the fans in attendance will always remember.

Reds ask Andrew Abbott to slow surging Yankees, Ben Rice

Cam Schlittler (13 Ks) stifles Reds in Yankees' eighth '26 shutout

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Elly De La Cruz Injury Update: Reds Make Announcement Before Yankees Game

The Cincinnati Reds announced positive news surrounding star shortstop Elly De La Cruz before the start of their series against the New York Yankees. De La Cruz has been on the 10-day injured list for Cincinnati since June 1 with a right hamstring strain.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / June 19