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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

Reds Set to Finish 2026 Season With Three-Game Series vs. Blue Jays

The Cincinnati Reds started the week with an impressive series win over the National League East champion Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, the behind the scenes in Cincinnati is taking up most of the headlines.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds' Rookies Lead the Way in 7-6 Win Over Braves

The Cincinnati Reds may not have much left to play for this season, but their young talent continues to provide reasons for optimism. A pair of Reds rookies made their mark on Thursday night, as Carlos Jorge and Héctor Rodríguez each launched a home run to help beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 in a back-and-forth affair.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 24

Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Brady Singer vs. Tyler Mahle

The Cincinnati Reds got a surprise early run off Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale to begin last night’s game at Truist Park, and lefty Andrew Abbott turned back the clock with a start worthy of his All Star status in 2025.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds Players Make It Clear That Better Leadership Is Needed After a Disappointing Season

The Cincinnati Reds' 2026 season was a severe disappointment. Following their first playoff appearance since 2020 and their first in a full 162-game season

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Nick Krall News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Reds Ownership Confirms Nick Krall Will Return With Statement That Raises More Questions

Nick Krall is officially coming back, and the Cincinnati Reds’ ownership group is once again asking fans to trust that better results are coming. In a statement to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Bob and Phil Castellini confirmed that Nick Krall and Brad Meador will continue leading the team’s baseball operations.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Elly De La Cruz Sends Clear Message as Cincinnati Reds' Window Shrinks

The Reds have clearly struck gold in their young superstar Elly De La Cruz. He's improved in every aspect of his game in each of his first four seasons, and in 2026, he has developed into a legitimate MVP candidate.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 24

The Cincinnati Reds are a broken franchise

The empirical data does enough heavy lifting for even the most casual observers to note just how bad the Cincinnati Reds are at the sport of baseball at the moment.

Ken Rosenthal News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Ken Rosenthal’s Latest Report Exposes What Reds Fans Have Feared

Cincinnati Reds fans have spent years questioning whether ownership has a real plan to build a winning organization. Ken Rosenthal’s latest report for The Athletic gives them even more reason to be frustrated.

Jose Trevino News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Jose Trevino Defends Reds With a Blunt Message After Disappointing Season

The Cincinnati Reds are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The 2026 season is nearing its end, and the team won't be participating in the postseason this October.

Spencer Steer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Spencer Steer To Undergo Wrist Surgery

Reds utilityman Spencer Steer will undergo surgery next week to repair the torn tendon sheath in his right wrist, the team informed reporters (link via Mark Sheldon of MLB.com).

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Andrew Abbott's Performance Spoiled, Reds Fall to Braves 3-2 in Extra Innings

Wednesday night followed a familiar script not just to this season but also the two seasons that Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has been with the team.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 23

Elly De La Cruz on the cusp of statistical history as Reds take on Braves

Once hailed as ‘the most celebrated feat that can be achieved by a player who has both power and speed’ by Baseball Digest, a season featuring both 30 homers and 30 stolen bases earns one elite membership into the ‘30-30’ club.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Share Surprising Injury News Involving Two Players as Season Winds Down

The Cincinnati Reds received more tough injury news Wednesday, with Spencer Steer and Tony Santillan both scheduled to undergo surgery. Steer was the surprise.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Get Crushed by MLB Insider as Disappointing Season Nears Its End

There is no way to sugarcoat it. The 2026 season has been an absolute disaster. After making the postseason a year ago, many expected the Reds to build on that momentum and possibly win their first postseason game since 2012.

Tony Santillan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Reds’ Tony Santillan Likely To Require Hip Surgery

Reds right-hander Tony Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a torn labrum in his hip yesterday, the team announced. He’s visiting a specialist

Brandon Williamson News / Field Level Media / September 22

Brandon Williamson fires 6 scoreless innings as Reds blank Braves

Brandon Williamson fired six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds supported him with three solo homers to defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Cincinnati Reds Make Announcement on Former Top Prospect

The Cincinnati Reds recalled 25-year-old right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, filling the roster spot of Tony Santillan after the veteran reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hip labral tear, via the MLB transaction log.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Reds Make Season-Ending Move With 6 Games Left

The Cincinnati Reds have made a season-ending move with only six games remaining on the 2026 schedule. Cincinnati placed right-handed reliever Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / September 22

Is Elly De La Cruz Baseball’s Next $700M Player?

Reports circulated earlier this month that the Cincinnati Reds had offered franchise cornerstone Elly De La Cruz a 13-year contract extension that would make him baseball’s third-ever $700M player.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / September 20

Reds All-Star RHP Chase Burns (groin) to miss rest of season

Reds right-hander Chase Burns' breakout season is over after Cincinnati placed him on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain Sunday, retroactive to Saturday.

T.J. Friedl News / Yardbarker / September 20

Reds designate TJ Friedl for assignment after rough stretch

The 2026 MLB season did not go the way that the Cincinnati Reds had hoped it would. Several key players took a step back, causing Cincinnati to miss the postseason for the fifth time in seven seasons. One player that took a major step back was outfielder TJ Friedl.

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Sal Stewart News / Yardbarker / September 17

Sal Stewart's 32nd home run cements his NL ROY campaign

Sal Stewart's 32nd home run of the season cements his NL Rookie of the Year campaign

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart crushed his 32nd home run and 109th RBI of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.

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Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August