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On YouTubeMatt McLain News / Red Reporter / May 4
Matt McLain still hasn’t found his 2023 form, again 
The Cincinnati Reds clearly began to put an emphasis on defense at some point over the last year. It was the driving reason behind their acquisition of 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes from Pittsburgh at last season’s trade deadline, a move that locked them into a glove-first (if not glove-only) player for a handful of guaranteed years into the future.
Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4
Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/04/2026
The Cincinnati Reds are 20-14 after falling two games back of first place in the NL Central. The club concluded a difficult weekend on Sunday. They suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3
Reds Manager Terry Francona Doubles Down on Questionable Decision in Loss to Pirates
When an offense manages just four hits as the Reds did on Sunday, the margin for error disappears. In those games the only path to a win is making sure every scoring opportunity is maximized and that falls on the coaching staff to put players in the best possible position to succeed.
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.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3
Reds Next Star Infielder Already Turning Heads With Triple-A Breakout
The Cincinnati Reds got off to a very fast start this year, as they were leading the division as the calendar flipped from April to May. But they've been slowing down over the last few games.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3
Braxton Ashcraft outduels Chase Burns to lead Pirates over Reds
Oneil Cruz's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth broke a scoreless tie and the host Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Sunday.
Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3
Reds Waste Burns' Masterpiece in 1-0 Loss, Swept by Pirates in Pittsburgh
PNC Park continues to be a house of horrors for the Reds. Sunday afternoon, the Reds' offense couldn't give a dominant Chase Burns any run support in a 1-0 loss that finished off a sweep of the Reds by the Pirates.
Rece Hinds News / Red Reporter / May 3
Reds option Rece Hinds to AAA Louisville
Two things have proven true so far for the Cincinnati Reds in this weekend’s series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first, of course, is that walks will haunt.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3
Reds Map Out Nick Lodolo’s Return as Chase Petty Gets His Shot
The Cincinnati Reds are closer to getting one of their best pitchers back in the rotation. After allowing just two runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings on Satursday night, Nick Lodolo is set to return to the big leagues.
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.
Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3
Why Reds Shouldn't Be Worried About Sal Stewart's Recent Struggles
The Cincinnati Reds got off to a very fast start this season, leading the National League Central after the month of April, but they've struggled for the first few games in May.
Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 3
Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/03/2026
The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-13 record and sit one game out of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club endured a historic, walk-filled blowout loss in Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3
Cincinnati Reds Make Plethora of Roster Moves on Sunday, Including One Surprise
The Cincinnati Reds made a plethora os roster moves on Sunday morning. They placed right-handed relief pitcher Pierce Johnson on the bereavement list. In a corresponding move, they recalled Zach Maxwell, who was just sent back down to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3
Cincinnati Reds’ April 2026 All‑Prospects Team Revealed
The Cincinnati Reds had some excellent performers in the opening month of the season. Here is my All-Prospects team for April 2026. McCrystal is probably not the catcher you expected to see on my All-Prospects team, but the numbers speak for themselves.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3
Emerging righties on hill as Pirates aim to sweep Reds
The host Pittsburgh Pirates look to continue their early-season dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a three-game series sweep when the National League Central rivals meet Sunday.
Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 2
Sal Stewart Doesn’t Hold Back After Being Thrown At: ‘Was Pretty Blatantly Obvious’
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are two of the biggest rivals in all of baseball. They might not rival the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox when it comes to historic rivalries, but these two National League Central foes tend to get into some heated matchups each time they play.
Nick Lodolo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 2
Nick Lodolo Clears Latest Hurdle in Rehab, Nearing Return to Reds Rotation
The Reds' starting pitching has really struggled this season. In their two losses against the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend, neither Brady Singer nor Rhett Lowder got through four innings.
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
Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Reds pitchers tie 50-year-old record for consecutive walks
The Cincinnati Reds tied an unwanted MLB record on Saturday by being unable to find the strike zone against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds issued seven consecutive walks during the second inning of Saturday’s game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2
Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/02/2026
The Cincinnati Reds currently sit at 20-12 following a frustrating 9-1 series-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. The defeat snapped a hot streak for the NL Central-leading club.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1
Reds’ 1st-place standing marks franchise first since 2002
The Cincinnati Reds are on fire to begin the 2026 campaign, as the club owns a 20-11 record through the first 31 games of the regular season. After securing a 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, the club is in first place in the NL Central.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Reds Place Brandon Williamson On Injured List
The Reds announced that left-hander Brandon Williamson has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder fatigue. Right-hander Zach Maxwell has been recalled in a corresponding move.
Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 29
Elly De La Cruz's historic start builds an early MVP case
While the 2026 MLB season is far from over, one player is already putting together a historic season that makes his case as an early MVP contender.
Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / April 29
Three Bats Who Need To Step Up for the Reds To Remain in First
The Cincinnati Reds have jumped out to their best start in modern history, sitting atop the NL Central with an 18-10 record. They are beating tough teams, winning on the road, collecting walk-offs, you name it.
Elly De La Cruz News / Yardbarker / April 28
Elly De La Cruz joins Hall of Famer in Cincinnati Reds record books
Shortstop Elly De La Cruz slugged his way into the Cincinnati Reds record books on Tuesday.
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