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The Cincinnati Reds have a 29-26 record. They missed the chance to sweep their road series against the New York Mets. The club fell 4-2 at Citi Field. Meanwhile, top prospects delivered historic performances across the minor league system.

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Reds' Top Outfield Prospect Delivers 3-Homer Performance in Triple-A

One of the Cincinnati Reds' top prospects just had a monster game at the plate in Triple-A. Outfielder Héctor Rodríguez, Cincinnati's No. 5 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, went 4-for-4 with three home runs for the Triple-A Louisville Bats on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Leave 17 on Base in Frustrating 4-2 Loss to Mets

Seventeen runners left on base. Seventeen. That's how many runners the Reds left on base Wednesday night in a 4-2 loss to the New York Mets, preventing the Reds from completing the sweep.

Hector Rodriguez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Hector Rodriguez’s Big Game on Wednesday Strengthens His Case for Reds Promotion

Hector Rodriguez had a big day for the Cincinnati Reds Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday. The Louisville Bats defeated the St. Paul Saints 10-5. St. Paul is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Broadcast Reveals Major Concern About Chase Burns’ 2026 Season

On Tuesday night, the Cincinnati Reds clinched their series at Citi Field against the New York Mets. In the second game of the series, Reds fans were delighted by another incredible performance from starting pitcher Chase Burns.

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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.

T.J. Friedl News / Red Reporter / May 27

One more shot for TJ Friedl in the Reds lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl got 4 PA against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 18th, and he went 0 for 3 with a K and a sac-fly RBI. In the eight days that followed, he got a grand total of jsut 3 PA, with a sac bunt the only thing to show for it.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Rhett Lowder Takes Another Step Toward Returning for Reds

The Reds have dealt with lots of injuries this season, especially to their pitching staff. Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo both missed the start of the season due to injuries, and Greene is out until at least July.

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Reporter Says It’s Time for Edwin Arroyo to Join the Big League Roster

With Matt McLain currently in a 1-23 slump, which has seen his batting average jump below .200, Reds fans have been calling Edwin Arroyo to get a shot in the big leagues.

Chase Burns News / HITC / May 27

The real reason Chase Burns is fighting an uphill Cy Young race in Cincinnati

Chase Burns did not crack MLB.com’s top five in the latest National League Cy Young poll, and Reds fans treated it as another small-market slight. Burns has been one of the best pitchers in baseball through two months, with a 1.96 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 64.1 innings while keeping Cincinnati in the NL Central race.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Reds Starter Andrew Abbott Reveals Mindset Behind Recent Success

The Cincinnati Reds have been a tale of two months to start their 2026 campaign. In April, the team was flying high. But just like Icarus, they may have flown too close to the sun.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Reds turn into run machine as woeful Mets a continuing mess

The Cincinnati Reds have employed a successful formula on offense over the past six games. The New York Mets' offensive formula is once again non-existent.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27

Cincinnati Reds Facing Tough Question Ahead of 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds have been carried by their offense and a few pitchers over the last few weeks. Besides Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott, the pitching staff has struggled, but with players like Elly De La Cruz, JJ Bleday, Spencer Steer, and Sal Stewart on offense, the Reds' lineup has been able to keep them in games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Reds get off to fast start, roll past Mets for 3rd straight win

Eugenio Suarez, Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson had two RBIs each Tuesday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who rolled to a 7-2 win over the sinking New York Mets.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / May 26

The Ke’Bryan Hayes Trade Has Been a Disaster for the Reds

At the 2025 trade deadline, the Cincinnati Reds made a surprise move by acquiring Ke’Bryan Hayes from a familiar NL Central foe in the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

This year’s Miami Marlins might be a tall step above last year’s squad, but being swept by the Fightin’ Fish still isn’t a good look for any team. This is just one of the more recent embarrassments the New York Mets have suffered.

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Spencer Steer News / Field Level Media / May 25

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

Spencer Steer had three RBIs and Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run fourth inning Monday for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the reeling New York Mets 7-2 in the opener of a three-game series.

Andrew Abbott News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Cincinnati Reds Superstar Secures Biggest Win Of The Season After Proposing To Stunning TV Anchor

It’s been quite a busy week for Cincinnati Reds star Andrew Abbott, who led his team to a 9-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The pitcher continued his good run with a major win off the field.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 24

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Reds Split Doubleheader, McCoy Shines In Debut

The Cincinnati Reds sit at 27-25 after splitting Saturday’s day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds lost 8-1 in the opener. They rallied for a 7-6 victory in 11 innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Reds Make Roster Move After Cardinals Game

The Cincinnati Reds made key roster moves following their loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. Cincinnati struggled in an 8–1 defeat despite manager Terry Francona putting out a promising lineup.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Reds Activate Caleb Ferguson From 15-Day IL, Recall Zach Maxwell

The Reds have activated reliever Caleb Ferguson from the 15-day injured list, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. Zach Maxwell is being recalled from Triple-A.

Andrew Abbott News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Who Is Andrew Abbot’s Fiancée, Lindsay Stone? Meet The TV News Anchor In Cincinnati

Life’s moving pretty fast for Andrew Abbott right now. The Cincinnati Reds left-hander is putting together another solid MLB season, but off-field, he’s entering an even bigger chapter.

Chase Petty News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Petty to Start the Nightcap

The Reds enter Saturday with a 26-24 record after weather disrupted the scheduled series opener against the Cardinals. The last 24 hours featured a Friday postponement at Great American Ball Park.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Reds Activate Eugenio Suarez, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL

The Reds placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list yesterday, while also activating third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the 10-day IL. Suarez returns after missing a month due to an oblique strain, while Hayes (whose placement is retroactive to May 21) is dealing with a lumbar bulging disc.

J.J. Bleday News / Athlon Sports / May 20

JJ Bleday Has Finally Arrived in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

When you look up the term “post-hype sleeper” in the fantasy baseball dictionary you might find a photo of JJ Bleday right next to it. The Marlins drafted

J.J. Bleday News / Just Baseball / May 20

JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed

The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a combination that makes up a formidable outfield for a number of years. Whether it be a collection of fourth-outfield prototypes, players with glaring red flags, or failed prospects, the outfield has felt like it was always missing something.

Chase Burns News / Yardbarker / May 19