Cincinnati Reds: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brandon Williamson News / Red Reporter / April 6

Reds send Brandon Williamson to the mound for series opener in Miami

If you simply look at the win column, the Cincinnati Reds are rolling at the moment. Winners of 6 of their first 9 games of the year, they’re fresh off a road sweep of the Texas Rangers, and they now roll into Miami to face a Marlins club that’s also 6-3 to start this year.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 6

Red-Hot Reds Aim to Extend Winning Streak vs Marlins in 4-Game Set

Coming off of the weekend sweep in Arlington, the Cincinnati Reds look to keep the good vibes going as they head to Miami to take on the early surprising Marlins for a four-game series.

T.J. Friedl News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 6

TJ Friedl's Struggles Open Door for Offseason Acquisition to Crack Reds Roster

The Cincinnati Reds haven't had the best outfield around the league for the last few years. To make matters worse, their top prospects have all seemed to be infielders, with players like Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Spencer Steer, Noelvi Marte, and Matt McLain all cracking into the big leagues for the Reds as infielders over the last few seasons.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / April 6

Farmers Only – Is Austin Hendrick figuring it out?

The first week of the year featuring action from all four minor league affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds is in the books, and Farmers Only is here to highlight the best of said action.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 6

Reds Starter Brady Singer Opens Up About Nick Lodolo's Latest Injury

The Cincinnati Reds have some of the best pitching talent and depth around the league this season. They were carried by their pitching staff last season, and it seems like that will be the case again this season.

Brock Burke News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 6

Reds Reliever Brock Burke Gets First Career Save Against Team That Gave Up on Him

Yesterday's appearance wasn't just another appearance out of the bullpen for Brock Burke. Not only was he going for his first career Major League save, but he was doing it against the team that designated him for assignment in 2024.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 6

Reds' Rhett Lowder Joins Elite Club After Another Dominant Outing

The Cincinnati Reds came into the season with one of the better pitching staffs in all of baseball. They had All-Stars Hunter Greene and Andrew Abbott at the top of the rotation, followed by Nick Lodolo and Brady Singer.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 5

Cincinnati Reds Show Off Pitching Depth in Sweep of Texas Rangers

With Graham Ashcraft, Tony Santillan, and Emilio Pagan all unavailable on Sunday, the Reds showed off their pitching depth in a big way. Chase Burns started on Sunday and tossed six phenomenal innings, giving up just one run on five hits.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 5

Chase Burns Dominates: Instant Takeaways From Reds' Win, Series Sweep of Rangers

Despite scoring just nine runs in three games against the Texas Rangers this weekend, the Reds still took all three games from a team that won the World Series just three years ago.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

Elly De La Cruz drives in winner as Reds complete sweep of Rangers

Elly De La Cruz singled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the visiting Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Sunday to complete the three-game sweep.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / April 5

Electric Cincinnati Reds arms complete sweep of Texas Rangers

Chase Burns got the start for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Arlington as the good guys looked to complete the three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 5

Terry Francona Reveals Silver Lining for Reds After Nick Lodolo Injury

The Cincinnati Reds came into spring training with the belief that they had one of the best and deepest pitching rotations in all of baseball. Fortunately for the Reds, the depth in their rotation is the real deal because they've been without Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo to begin their season.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 5

Cincinnati Reds Struck Gold With $15 Million Offseason Signing

The Cincinnati Reds made a few additions to their roster early in the offseason by acquiring players like Dane Myers and JJ Bleday. They also added players like Pierce Johnson, Brock Burke, and Caleb Ferguson to their bullpen.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / April 5

Reds look to sweep Rangers with Chase Burns on the mound

The Cincinnati Reds powered their way to victory on Friday in the series opener against the Texas Rangers, with 2-run blasts by Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson fueling the 5-3 victory.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 5

Takeaways from Cincinnati’s 2-0 Shutout Win over Texas

It felt like one of those early-season games that tells you a little more than the standings do. On April 4 in Arlington, the Cincinnati Reds walked into Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

Former No. 2 overall draft picks duel as Reds, Rangers wrap series

The future may be now for Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns. The 23-year-old took a no-hitter into the fifth inning in his first start of the season before giving up one hit, walking three and striking out seven in a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.

Rhett Lowder News / ESPN / April 5

Rookie Lowder sets Reds record with 1.30 ERA

Reds rookie pitcher Rhett Lowder lowered his career ERA to 1.30, the lowest for a Reds pitcher through eight career starts since 1913.

Rhett Lowder News / Field Level Media / April 4

Reds' starter Rhett Lowder, 3 relievers combine to blank Rangers

Rhett Lowder pitched six shutout innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 win over the Texas Rangers Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Lowder (1-0) allowed three hits, walked two and struck out four in 82 pitches.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / April 4

Top Storylines To Follow in the Reds’ Farm System

The minor league season will be in full swing starting this weekend, as the lower minors begin their schedules. The Cincinnati Reds might not have a top-tier farm system, but they are considered by most to be around the middle of the pack.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3

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Sal Stewart News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Sal Stewart, Reds Open To Extension Talks

The annual crop of spring/early-season extensions is still ongoing, and while the Reds and young slugger Sal Stewart haven’t yet had any substantial talks about a deal, Stewart tells Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he’s open to discussing a long-term pact.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31