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Andrew Abbott Changed His Arm Angle. He Got More Ground Balls and Lost His Command. One Pitch Might Explain Both.

In 2026, the smartest thing a starting pitcher can do is drop his arm angle, add horizontal movement, and throw a sweeper that hitters cannot track. The data says so.

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Terry Francona Isn't to Blame For the Failures of the 2026 Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have decided to follow up their disastrous month of May with a dreadful start to June. After Monday night's loss to the San Diego Padres, the Reds moved to 1-6 in the month of June and 31-34 overall on the season.

MLB News / Red Reporter / June 9

Padres reach on three straight bunts in humiliating defeat of Reds

If you managed to stay up late enough on Monday to watch the Cincinnati Reds lose to the San Diego Padres, I applaud you. I apologize to you for your pain and suffering, but I applaud you for your diligence.

Matt McLain News / Inside The Diamonds / June 9

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Five straight Losses, McLain Stays Hot, & Elly’s Hamstring

The Cincinnati Reds sit at 31-34. They suffered a 6-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. This extended their current losing streak to five games. The club struggled to find its footing on Monday night.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 9

Cincinnati Reds Drop Fifth Straight in Soul-Crushing 6-2 Loss vs. Padres

The Cincinnati Reds came into their series with the San Diego Padres at one of the lowest points the team has reached this season. Riding a four-game losing streak that included being swept by the St.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Red Reporter / June 8

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres – Andrew Abbott vs. Walker Buehler

On the one hand, it’s a bit hyperbolic to declare that a 31-33 team playing a road series in San Diego is playing for their season. There are, after all, almost 100 games left in the 2026 regular season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 8

Reds Beat Writer Floats Unexpected Name as Potential Trade Piece

The Cincinnati Reds have fallen to 31-33 after starting the season 20-11. With Major League Baseball's Trade Deadline just over a month away, each beat writer picked a trade piece from the team they cover.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 8

Reds Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman Doesn't Hold Back in Criticism of Reds Bullpen

The Reds had at least a two-run lead in all three games over the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend. They still got swept. That is the state of this bullpen and this team.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 8

4 Players the Reds Should Trade if They Fall Out of Contention

The Cincinnati Reds got swept over the weekend by the St. Louis Cardinals and demoralizing fashion. They had at least a two-run lead in all three games of the series.

Michael King News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 8

Reds Looking for Any Sign of Hope as West Coast Trip Set to Begin vs. Padres

Summing up the past week of Cincinnati Reds baseball may truly be an impossible task. What does the guy sing in the Grinch song? Stink, stank, stunk. Yeah, that sums up the past week of Reds baseball.

Matt McLain News / Inside The Diamonds / June 8

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: McLain Goes Deep Twice, Elly’s Ahead of Schedule & A Real Bad Bullpen

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 31-33 record after a difficult series in St. Louis. Over the last 24 hours, the Cardinals swept the club. The 5-3 loss was characterized by late-inning defensive miscues.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

Reds, Padres each free-falling entering 3-game set

One might look at Monday night's series opener between the visiting Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres as a matchup of the stoppable object against the movable force.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz gets positive injury update before crucial MRI

The Cincinnati Reds are at the bottom of the NL Central, but one run and they could climb up in no time. First, they want to get their key player back on the field, as Elly De La Cruz has been on the injured list for the first time in his career.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 7

Latest Reds Injury News Includes Updates on Two Important Bullpen Arms

The Reds' bullpen has been an absolute disaster lately and much of that is due to injuries. Brandon Williamson, Pierce Johnson, Graham Ashcraft, and Emilio Pagan are all on the injured list, which is causing relievers to pitch in roles they're not used to.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Reds Bullpen

Through April 20, the Cincinnati Reds bullpen owned an MLB-best 2.31 ERA. Since then, a combination of injuries and inconsistency has fueled a dramatic collapse.

Matt McLain News / Inside The Diamonds / June 7

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Reds Fall Short, McLain Goes Deep & Elly’s Injury Update

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 31-32 record following Saturday’s results. The last 24 hours included a heart-wrenching one-run loss at Busch Stadium.

Rhett Lowder News / Field Level Media / June 7

Reeling Reds turn to returning Rhett Lowder in finale vs. Cards

The Cincinnati Reds hope the return of one of their young, talented pitchers will help turn around their fortunes and salvage the finale of their three-game series against the host St.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Reds’ Terry Francona shares huge Hunter Greene, Elly De La Cruz injury updates

For the first time since the second game of the season, the Cincinnati Reds are below .500. Once in first place, Terry Francona’s squad is now eight games behind the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers following Saturday’s 6-5 loss versus the St.

Hunter Greene News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Reds Provide Injury Update on Hunter Greene

The Cincinnati Reds could be getting their ace back sooner than expected. Speaking with reporters on Saturday, manager Terry Francona said Hunter Greene (elbow) continues to progress really well and will hopefully make some starts before the All-Star break.

Lyon Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Lyon Richardson Elects Free Agency

The Reds have successfully sent right-hander Lyon Richardson and left-hander Brandon Leibrandt through waivers unclaimed, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Both pitchers were designated for assignment earlier this week.

Josh Staumont News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Reds Release Josh Staumont

The Reds have released right-hander Josh Staumont, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. It’s possible his minor league deal had a June 1st opt-out, since that’s a common date for such provisions.

Rhett Lowder News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Reds Make Major Rhett Lowder Decision

The Cincinnati Reds are about to get a major boost to their starting rotation. Ahead of today's game, manager Terry Francona announced that Rhett Lowder will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday's game against the St.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Reds Option TJ Friedl, Recall Noelvi Marté

The Reds announced that outfielder TJ Friedl was optioned to Triple-A Louisville after last night’s game. Fellow outfielder Noelvi Marté has been recalled to take Friedl’s place on the active roster.

Edwin Arroyo News / Just Baseball / June 2

Top Prospect Edwin Arroyo Promoted by the Cincinnati Reds

News broke on Monday that shortstop Elly De La Cruz would land on the injured list with a hamstring injury. That was the bad news. The good news? Top prospect Edwin Arroyo would join the Cincinnati Reds and is set to make his major-league debut.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 1

Reds place SS Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) on IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed two-time All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hamstring strain. De La Cruz, 24, exited in the fifth inning of Sunday's win against Atlanta after feeling tightness in the hamstring while running to first base.