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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.

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Reds Steal Series in St. Louis With Three-Run 10th, Win Third Straight Series

The Cincinnati Reds started the second half of the season with three straight series on the road against the Rockies, Mariners, and Cardinals. They won all three, 2-1, wrapping the road trip with a 5-3 win Sunday in St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 26

Reds' Potential Trade Chip Exits Sunday's Game With Injury

The Cincinnati Reds are looking to potentially sell assets at the trade deadline. One of their more valuable players left Sunday's game due to an injury.

MLB News / Red Reporter / July 26

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Andrew Abbott vs. Kyle Leahy

Hunter Greene couldn’t keep the St. Louis Cardinals offense in check on Saturday and the Cincinnati Reds offense was completely befuddled by righty Andre Pallante in the Reds 7-0 loss.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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Joey Votto News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 26

Reds Legend Joey Votto Reveals Mount Rushmore of Hitters He Played Against

There's a good chance that the 2026 Cincinnati Reds are going to look a lot different by the time this week ends. After the team finishes up their series with the St.

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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 25

Cincinnati Reds' Offense Non-Existent in 7-0 Loss vs. Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds kicked off their road series with the St Louis Cardinals with a win on Friday night. That meant a win on Saturday night would give the team their third straight series win since play resumed after the All-Star break.

MLB News / Red Reporter / July 25

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Hunter Greene vs. Andre Pallante

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante has made 80 starts across his five-season career as he’s worked both out of the bullpean and in the rotation.

Emilio Pagan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 25

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 25

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.

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.

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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 '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Terry Francona News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Terry Francona’s Message After Major Red News

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona believes Chase Burns' record-setting contract extension sends a strong message about the organization's future after the club locked up its emerging ace with a seven-year, $105 million deal.

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 / Just Baseball / July 17

Chase Burns Inks Extension With Cincinnati Reds

While the rest of the baseball world was enjoying a quiet off day post-All-Star Game, the Cincinnati Reds and Chase Burns were signing an extension that will keep him in Cincinnati through the 2033 season.

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