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Ken Rosenthal makes Reds trade deadline declaration that should open eyes

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline on the horizon, many teams are looking to either buy or sell talent by early August. One team that hasn’t had a strong season is the Cincinnati Reds, who sit in the cellar of the National League Central.

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Cincinnati Reds Split Doubleheader With Guardians, Ohio Cup Still Up for Grabs

The Cincinnati Reds had a busy day at Great American Ball Park. After Mother Nature didn't cooperate on Monday night, the team had a doubleheader on Tuesday with the Cleveland Guardians.

Jose Franco News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

Reds Pitcher Jose Franco Exits Game vs. Guardians With Injury

The Cincinnati Reds have had a busy day at Great American Ball Park. After Monday's series opener with the Cleveland Guardians was moved to Tuesday afternoon due to weather, fans were treated to a good old-fashioned doubleheader.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

Reds-Guardians Mock Trade Could Be a Win-Win For Both Teams

Monday was supposed to be the start of the three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians. However, Mother Nature had other plans.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / July 28

Reds look to bounce back vs. Guardians in second half of Tuesday doubleheader

The Cincinnati Reds dropped an up and down Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader, a game rife with twists and turns that ultimately didn’t go their way. A grand

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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.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

Sal Stewart Sets Historic Reds Rookie Record, Strengthens Rookie of the Year Case

Sal Stewart continues to impress this season. On Tuesday, he did something no other Cincinnati Reds rookie has done before him as he looks to cement his name as the Rookie of the Year frontrunner.

J.J. Bleday News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

Cincinnati Reds Can't Afford to Trade This Outfielder

With the trade deadline approaching, many experts believe the Cincinnati Reds will be selling away a good portion of the 2026 roster. This speculation has been including JJ Bleday as a prime target.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

Reds Slugger Quickly Emerging as 'Buy Low' Candidate at Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds are likely looking to trade away most, if not all, of their expiring contracts this season. Players like Brady Singer, Tyler Stephenson, Nathaniel Lowe, and Eugenio Suárez could all be playing in different uniforms in a week.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

Reds Winning 3 Straight Series Doesn't Change What Team Must Do at Trade Deadline

With their 5-3 win over the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds claimed their third consecutive series win. It is the first time since April that the Reds were able to accomplish that feat.

Chase Burns News / Red Reporter / July 28

Chase Burns leads Reds into doubleheader vs. Guardians

Let’s try this again, shall we? Monday’s scheduled series opener in Great American Ball Park between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians was eventually banged due to bad weather after an initial delay, setting the stage for a Tuesday chock full of baseball in the form of a day/night doubleheader.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 28

MLB Insider Says Reds Slugger 'Could Be Moved' at MLB Trade Deadline

Last year, the Cincinnati Reds ended up being buyers at the trade deadline and it worked out in the best way possible, as they made a late season run at the postseason that saw them steal the final spot in the National League Wild Card race away from the New York Mets on the last day of the regular season.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 27

Guardians-Reds postponed, set for doubleheader Tuesday

The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds will have to wait another day to begin the latest installment of the Ohio Cup. Monday night's series opener in Cincinnati was postponed because of rain and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday.

Spencer Steer News / Field Level Media / July 27

Reds place Spencer Steer (wrist) on 10-day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed versatile infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right wrist sprain. Steer was injured while making an awkward swing on Sunday when facing St.

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Spencer Steer News / Yardbarker / July 27

Reds' Spencer Steer goes from potential trade candidate to landing on the shelf

He is expected to miss significant time.

Reds, Guardians renew Battle for Ohio Cup in Cincinnati

Reds push across three runs in 10th to knock off Cardinals

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26

Reds, Guardians renew Battle for Ohio Cup in Cincinnati

The Battle for the Ohio Cup resumes Monday night as the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians in the opener of a three-game series. Cleveland captured the final two games of the three-game set the Guardians hosted in mid-May.

Spencer Steer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

Reds’ Spencer Steer Leaves Game Due To Wrist Injury

Second baseman Spencer Steer made an early exit from the Reds’ 5-3 win over the Cardinals today due to what the Reds officially described as “right wrist

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / July 26

Reds Hint at Elly De La Cruz Decision Before Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of baseball’s more disappointing teams this season, and they are expected to sell at the MLB trade deadline as a result.

Matt McLain News / Athlon Sports / July 26

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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Cincinnati Reds 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