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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 9

Cincinnati Reds Look to Rebound in Three-Game Series With White Sox

The Cincinnati Reds came into their series with the Washington Nationals over the weekend with some hope. They left Washington with less of that hope. The team was swept by the Nationals.

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 9

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 9

Reds' Offense Looks Lifeless in 7-2 Loss, Swept by Nationals

After riding high earlier in the week, sweeping the Athletics, the Cincinnati Reds have hit a snag in their run of trying to keep their postseason hopes alive.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 9

MLB Contender Tried to Pry Elly De La Cruz Away From Reds at Deadline

Heading into the 2026 Trade Deadline, everyone thought the Reds would be full sellers. However, the deadline came and went and the Reds made just two trades.

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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.

Sam Haggerty News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Reds Release Sam Haggerty

The Reds have released infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. He had been with their Triple-A affiliate in Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 9

Reds' Trade Deadline Strategy Looks Even Worse After Latest Ranking

The Reds decided to mostly stand pat at the trade deadline, holding onto several potential trade pieces despite sitting near the bottom of the National League Central.

MLB News / Red Reporter / August 9

Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals – Brady Singer vs. Brad Lord

A sweep at the hands of the Washington Nationals may well be the last final final last death knell for the 2026 Cincinnati Reds season. The Nats found

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 9

Reds Rookie Sal Stewart Locked Into Heated NL Rookie of the Year Battle

The Cincinnati Reds have one of the best young players in the league on their roster right now with rookie sensation Sal Stewart. Stewart has consistently been one of the best young sluggers in baseball since he was called up to the big leagues late last season.

Brady Singer News / Field Level Media / August 9

Out to avoid sweep by Nats, Reds hand ball to Brady Singer

The Washington Nationals will go for a sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds when they complete their three-game series on Sunday. After a disastrous 1-7 road trip to Atlanta and Philadelphia, Washington returned home and has taken two from Cincinnati, moving ahead of the Reds in the National League wild-card race in the process.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 8

Nationals beat Reds, snap Chase Burns' extended win streak

Andres Chaparro had two hits and drove in three runs, and the Nationals dealt Reds starter Chase Burns his first loss since April 10, beating Cincinnati 8-2 Saturday night in Washington.

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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.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 8

Chase Burns Struggles, Bullpen Collapse Late in Reds' 8-2 Loss to Nationals

After sweeping the Athletics earlier this week, the Cincinnati Reds have now lost two straight and just their second series since the All-Star break. The offense could not string anything together.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 8

Reds Announce Waiver Acquisition Has Reported to Active Roster

The Cincinnati Reds dropped game one of their series with the Washington Nationals on Friday night with a score of 5-3. It was one of those games that felt like a long shot before the first pitch was even thrown.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 7

Reds' Win Streak Snapped, Fall to Nationals in Series Opener 5-3

The Cincinnati Reds were riding high coming into a three-game series with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. After a three -game sweep of the Athletics, the Reds had now won five of their last six series.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / August 7

Reds RHP Hunter Greene set for season-ending elbow surgery

Following a second opinion on his ailing right elbow, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene will undergo season-ending surgery, Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall revealed Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / August 7

Reds starter Hunter Greene's future in doubt in wake of latest injury blow

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene's 2026 season is over.

Reds' playoff hopes take hit with Hunter Greene news

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Reds’ Terry Francona drops Sal Stewart truth bomb amid ROY push

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has been impressed with National League Rookie of the Year candidate Sal Stewart to say the least. While the Reds have endured an up and down overall campaign, Stewart has impressed at the plate.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / August 6

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

Providing Cincinnati Reds fans a reason to cheer during a tough season for the team, rookie sensation Sal Stewart has moved closer to setting a franchise record.

Reds complete sweep of Athletics with homers, plate discipline

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