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Reds’ Emilio Pagan carted off field vs. Cubs with leg injury

The Cincinnati Reds could be without reliever Emilio Pagan for a while. The pitcher, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract with Cincinnati in December, suffered an apparent lower-body injury in the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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Bullpen struggles, Reds Drop Another Winnable Game vs Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds were riding a four-game losing streak as they entered the matchup with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, things got much worse for the Reds on Tuesday night.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 5

Reds Closer Emilio Pagán Carted Off Field With Scary Injury vs. Cubs

On Monday night, Chicago Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto clubbed a walk-off home run off of Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán, which sent the Reds faithful into a frenzy about which pitcher should replace Pagán at closer.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Sal Stewart News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Reds rookie made a surprising change during hitless skid

Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart just won the National League Rookie of the Month award for March and April after a strong start to 2026. However, Stewart began the month of May hitless in the first three games before snapping a 0-for-19 skid with a single in the first inning of Monday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 5

Cincinnati Reds Promote Several Prospects in Busy Day of Moves

The Louisville Bats' offense has been excellent to start the season, leading the International League in seven categories. The Bats lead the league in runs scored, hits, batting average, on-base percentage, OPS, slugging percentage, and triples.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 5

Reds Under Media Fire, Predicted to Collapse Into Last Place in NL Central

The Cincinnati Reds got off to a very hot start to the season, but they've lost their last four games. They're struggling to begin the month of May after leading the division through the month of April.

Andrew Abbott News / Red Reporter / May 5

The Andrew Abbott renaissance begins tonight in Chicago

On the surface, just about everything that Cincinnati Reds lefty Andrew Abbott has been throwing this year is the same as it was during his All Star campaign in 2025.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Jacob Friend News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 5

Former Reds' Sixth Round Pick Having Breakout Season, Name Player of the Month

The Cincinnati Reds drafted catcher Jacob Friend in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Davidson College. Friend, 23, also plays center field and right field.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 5

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/05/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-15 record following a heartbreaker at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the team saw their lead disappear late in the game.

Chase Burns News / Red Reporter / May 5

Chase Burns, your National League leader in pitching WAR

Cincinnati Reds righty Chase Burns is fresh off a brilliant outing Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In it he pitched through a career-best 7.0 IP, held the Bucs scoreless, and lowered his season ERA to a tiny 2.20.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 5

Sal Stewart Was Right, MLB Takes Hard Stance on Chris Devenski-Reds Incident

Over the weekend, the Cincinnati Reds were swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the series didn't end without some drama. During the second game of the series, the Pirates led the Reds by nine runs in the seventh inning.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Reds rumors: Why Sal Stewart won’t be seeing green like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle

After losing four straight games, the Cincinnati Reds have fallen out of first place in the NL Central division, down to third behind the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Pro Sports / May 5

Who Is Elly De La Cruz Dating? Meet Raye Webb, The Speech Language Pathologist

The spotlight on Elly De La Cruz is now drifting off the field, too. The Cincinnati Reds star has been turning heads with his game, but of late, fans are just as curious about who’s in his corner when the lights go dim. That presence is Raye Webb.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 5

Terry Francona Makes Feelings Clear on Emilio Pagán After Loss to Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds lost a heartbreaker on Monday night to the Cubs. Leading 4-3 in the ninth, Pete Crow-Armstrong started the inning with a triple to center field that went off the glove of Dane Myers.

Emilio Pagan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Emilio Pagan Can't Close, Reds Lose Heartbreaker vs. Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds had to be starving to get back on the field after an absolutely dreadful weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately, that dread would continue on Monday.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Game Delayed on Monday

The Cincinnati Reds vs. the Chicago Cubs game on Monday night will begin in a rain delay. Earlier in the day, it was announced that the game would start at 7:10 ET as opposed to the original 7:40 time.

Chase Petty News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday's series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs. Petty will take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Maxwell, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

How Reds have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

Nobody had the Cincinnati Reds circled as a team to watch when the 2026 MLB season kicked off. PECOTA projected them for just 78.9 wins, while composite projection system ATC pegged them at 79.3 victories.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Andrew Chafin Opts Out Of Reds Deal

Veteran lefty Andrew Chafin triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Reds and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Chase Petty News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reds prospect Chase Petty tested in season debut against streaking Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up their No 7 prospect Chase Petty to face the red-hot Cubs on Monday in the first game of a four-game series in Chicago.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

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