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Reds go for series win vs. Cardinals in bid to close NL wild-card gap

The Cincinnati Reds know they face a tough road to potentially get into the playoffs. They sit six games behind Arizona in the National League wild-card race, as the Diamondbacks hold the final spot, with five other teams between them.

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Emilio Pagan Believes the Reds Have a Chance to Do Something Special This Season

The Cincinnati Reds have come out of the All-Star break looking like a completely different team. After series wins over the Colorado Rockies and the Seattle Mariners, the Reds took game one against the St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 25

Cincinnati Reds Share Two Major Health Updates

No, this isn't an alternate reality. The Cincinnati Reds won their third straight game with a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.

Eugenio Suarez News / Field Level Media / July 24

Eugenio Suarez's late homer lifts Reds over Cardinals

Eugenio Suarez delivered a two-run home run in the seventh inning to help the visiting Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 24

Suárez Plays Hero as Reds Stay Hot, Down Cardinals 4-2 in Series Opener

On a night where the Reds largely failed to take advantage of their scoring opportunities, Rhett Lowder's great showing and Eugenio Suárez's go-ahead home run in the seventh inning lifted Cincinnati to an important 4-2 win over the Cardinals on Friday night.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 24

Reds Get Concerning Injury News on Outfielder Who Could Need Surgery

Matt McLain and Blake Dunn were both supposed to start rehab stints with Triple-A Louisville on Friday night. However, Matt McLain was the only one in the lineup for Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 24

Reds Draft Pick Kenny Ishikawa Makes Major Decision on Baseball Future

The Cincinnati Reds received some good news from one of their 2026 MLB Draft picks on Friday. Kenny Ishikawa announced on social media that he has decided to begin his professional baseball career with the Reds.

MLB News / Red Reporter / July 24

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Rhett Lowder vs. Dustin May

Rhett Lowder gets the ball for the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night in St. Louis as the good guys open a road series against the Cardinals in Busch Stadium.

Spencer Steer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Mariners Interested In Spencer Steer

In their effort to improve on offense, the Mariners have shown interest in Reds utilityman Spencer Steer, reports Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Cincinnati is not looking to completely rebuild, but the club is one of the clearer sellers in the National League.

Rhett Lowder News / Red Reporter / July 24

Rhett Lowder gets his moment to shine for the Reds

All signs do not point to the Cincinnati Reds being huge sellers at the trade deadline in the next week and a half. Nick Krall confirmed as much to The Enquirer’s Gordon Wittenmyer this week, suggesting that in lieu of rebuilding they are going to ‘retool’ with an eye on still being competitive (for them) in the 2027 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24

Mariners interested in Reds utility player Spencer Steer

The Seattle Mariners are targeting Cincinnati Reds utility player Spencer Steer.

MLB insider reveals reason Dodgers may be 'greedy' at MLB trade deadline

Red Sox are being linked to notable shortstop in trade rumors

Tarik Skubal sends big message to Tigers, interested teams as trade deadline approaches

Brewers reportedly aiming high with trade targets ahead of deadline

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

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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.

Matt McLain News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Reds make huge Matt McLain injury move ahead of trade deadline

The Cincinnati Reds received some encouraging news just days before the MLB trade deadline. The club announced that infielder/outfielder Matt McLain has officially been assigned to Triple-A Louisville for a rehab assignment, putting him one step closer to returning to the major league roster.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

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.

Joey Votto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Reds’ Joey Votto gets real on preparing for first NBC analyst appearance

Former Cincinnati Reds player Joey Votto had a great career as a ballplayer. Now, he will step behind the booth as an NBC analyst and discuss his strategy for preparing to appear on camera, according to The Athletic.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 24

Mock Trade Has Reds Fan Favorite Landing With Phillies

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is just a couple of weeks away and the Reds are said to be open for business. The big question looming around the Reds is whether they will only trade guys with expiring contracts or will they look to trade players like Spencer Steer, Nick Lodolo, and Hunter Greene?

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / July 24

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Trade Rumors Take Another Twist

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball this season. After sneaking into the playoff last year, the Reds find themselves at 47-54 and toward the bottom of the standings with the MLB trade deadline approaching, and sweeping changes could be made.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Reds rumors: Eugenio Suarez’s trade potential receives intriguing update

The Cincinnati Reds could be potential sellers come the August 3 trade deadline, as the club sits in last place in the NL Central. Eugenio Suarez’s name continues to pop up as a potential trade candidate, but how does the rest of the league value him in negotiations?

Eugenio Suarez News / Field Level Media / July 22

Eugenio Suarez, Reds strive to keep 'good vibes' going vs. M's

The good vibes started for Eugenio Suarez the minute he walked back into T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Cincinnati Reds' veteran infielder received a standing ovation when he was introduced before his first at-bat Monday and shared a hug with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh at the plate.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / July 20

Elly De La Cruz Concern Emerges for Reds Before Trade Deadline

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has become the kind of player every franchise dreams about finding. He has the rare combination of power, speed, athleticism, and charisma that can change the direction of an organization.

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

The 'N.L. home run leaders since 1994' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Reds To Pursue Trading Players On Expiring Contracts

The Reds are looking to move their rental pieces, reports C. Trent Rosecrans and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Cincinnati fell to 44-53 with a blowout loss to the Rockies this afternoon.

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

How Kevin Gausman could be Blue Jays' top trade candidate

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

Dodgers' Mookie Betts sets one condition to retire

Dodgers may trade for Tigers' Tarik Skubal, but there's a catch

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

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

Red Sox face a tough question for the next two weeks

Dodgers' Mookie Betts sets one condition to retire