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What Caused Cincinnati Reds to Go From First to Worst in Two Months?

Two months ago, the Cincinnati Reds entered the month of May first in the NL Central with a 20-11 record. Setting a franchise record for most wins before May, it felt like winning baseball was back in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Reds Fans Deserve Better

Enough is enough. It's time for the Cincinnati Reds to look themselves in the mirror and realize they have let the city of Cincinnati, and their fanbase down.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / July 8

Cincinnati Reds Mid-Season Prospect Report

The Cincinnati Reds are not having the season fans had hoped for. After an electric start in April, going 17-9, they have since stumbled. Are they technically still alive in the Wild Card race?

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 8

Cincinnati Reds' Future Looks Bleak With Farm System Receiving Abysmal Ranking

Cincinnati Reds fans have hit the point in the season where all hope seems lost. The Reds' 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night moved the Reds to 41-49 on the season, and they are 16.5 games back from the Milwaukee Brewers, who lead the National League Central.

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Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 8

Terry Francona Not Changing the Top of the Reds Lineup Anytime Soon

The Cincinnati Reds' 2026 season is on life support before the team even gets to the MLB All-Star Break. If you've followed this team long enough, you know that the Reds being out of contention before the break has been a long-running gag.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / July 8

How the Cincinnati Reds will navigate the Ke’Bryan Hayes conundrum

There may be a small corner of your brain that recalls the ugly 44 games that Ke’Bryan Hayes participated in for the Cincinnati Reds at the start of the 2026 season.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / July 8

Reds turn to reliable Chase Burns in rematch vs. Phillies

The Cincinnati Reds will look to their young ace in hopes of reversing their two-month swoon when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the second contest of a three-game series.

Zack Wheeler News / Red Reporter / July 7

Zack Wheeler eviscerates Reds in 4-1 Phillies victory

After a day off on Monday, the Cincinnati Reds opened a crucial six-game homestand with their backs against the proverbial wall in this 2026 season. They stood at 41-48 and in last place in the National League’s Central division, and were about to welcome behemoths to town in the form of the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 7

Cincinnati Reds Strike Out 18 Times, Fall 4-1 in Series Opener vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Cincinnati Reds are barely hanging on as the MLB All-Star Break approaches. On Tuesday night, the team welcomed the Philadelphia Phillies to town, and things went exactly as you think they did.

MLB News / Red Reporter / July 7

Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies – Andrew Abbott vs. Zack Wheeler

There are precious few things that Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler cannot defeat. That includes venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which shut him down in August of last season and cost him most of the month of April in 2026.

Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 7

Kyle Schwarber Had One Major Concern About Signing With the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are set to host the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series, starting on Tuesday night. Ahead of Tuesday's series opener, Kyle Schwarber spoke to the media and was asked a couple of questions about the Reds trying to acquire him in free agency this past offseason.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 7

Why the Reds Could Target Pitching Early in the MLB Draft

The 2026 MLB Draft will take place on July 11th and 12th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cincinnati Reds will pick 18th. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel recently asked if the Reds will use their first pick to help replenish the pitching depth in their farm system.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Reds Make Ke'Bryan Hayes Decision After 40 Missed Games

The Cincinnati Reds revealed an injury update regarding third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. Hayes has been on the 10-day injured list for Cincinnati since May 22 with a lumbar bulging disc.

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Kyle Schwarber News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 7

Kyle Schwarber Reflects on Honest Conversations With the Reds in Free Agency

While Kyle Schwarber didn't ultimately sign with the Reds, they clearly made an impression on him in the offseason. Speaking ahead of Philadelphia's three-game series with the Reds, Schwarber reflected on his conversations with Cincinnati, saying the organization was genuinely serious about bringing him back home.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / July 7

It’s Time for a Front Office Change in Cincinnati

“We’re trying to eliminate peaks and valleys,” were the words of Nick Krall, Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations, when describing the Reds and their path forward back in 2022.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 6

The Biggest MLB Draft Busts in Cincinnati Reds History

The Cincinnati Reds are having a season to forget as they will enter the MLB All-Star break with a losing record. After a postseason berth last season, the hope was that the 2026 season would be more than a playoff appearance.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / July 6

Héctor Rodríguez Has Little Left to Prove in Triple-A

As the calendar flips over to July and the summer sun continues to beat across each major league stadium, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t quite able to enjoy the bright months ahead.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 5

Reds halt recent home woes, salvage series finale vs. O's

Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds snap a six-game home losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Reds ace Hunter Greene struggles in 2026 debut

The Cincinnati Reds' best pitcher, Hunter Greene, made his regular season debut Saturday. It just did not go as he or the Reds may have hoped.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / July 4

Reds’ Stunning Elly De La Cruz Trade Rumors Receive Clear Update

The Cincinnati Reds have certainly been a disappointment this season. After making the playoffs last year, the Reds are currently 40-47 and sit in last place in the NL Central.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Reds Activate Hunter Greene, Designate Will Benson

Hunter Greene is ready for his 2026 debut, as the Reds officially activated the right-hander from the 60-day injured list in advance of his planned start tonight against the Orioles. In corresponding moves, Cincinnati designated outfielder Will Benson for assignment and optioned right-hander Chase Petty to Triple-A.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Reds Announce Positive Injury News Before Orioles Series

The Cincinnati Reds received encouraging injury news Friday, assigning third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to High-A Dayton for a rehab assignment ahead of their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The move represents an important step toward Hayes' return after he had been sidelined for more than a month with a back injury.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / July 2

Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in MLB All-Star Game

Sure, MLB fans want to see Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pitch in the All-Star Game. But that's unlikely to happen.

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Cubs' Dansby Swanson is on an all-time hot streak

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Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds

Matt McLain News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Reds Giving Matt McLain Playing Time In Center Field

Reds infielder Matt McLain has suddenly increased his defensive versatility. On Tuesday, he entered the game as a pinch-hitter and then stayed in the game in the center field position.

Aaron Ashby News / Yardbarker / July 2

Brewers' Aaron Ashby moves up all-time list in win over Reds

A win is a win, but a win is also a bizarre statistic for a relief pitcher. Doing his part to help his team win again on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby earned another win.

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