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Reds start rookie Chase Burns against Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet

Right-hander Chase Burns, the No. 2 pick in last summer's amateur draft, will be seeking his first major league victory in his second career start on Monday when the Cincinnati Reds open a three-game series at the Boston Red Sox.

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Cincinanti Reds Veteran Named National League Player of the Week

Cincinnati Reds veteran Spencer Steer was named National League Player of the Week. Steer hit .522 with a .957 slugging percentage and a 1.477 OPS. He had three home runs, all coming in Friday's 8-1 win over the San Diego Padres, and seven RBIs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 30

Cincinnati Reds Place Veteran Pitcher on Injured List, Recall Familiar Face

The Cincinnati Reds placed relief pitcher Ian Gibaut on the 15-day injured list on Monday and recalled left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville.

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 30

Reds Veteran Has Helped Spark Recent Streak That Has Cincinnati in Playoff Race

On May 10, the Cincinnati Reds scored 13 runs against the Houston Astros and won 13-9, improving to 20-21 on the season. However, although the Reds had 12 hits, Spencer Steer went 0-3 and dropped his slash line to .185/.264/285.

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Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 30

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Selected to Play in All-Star Futures Game

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart has been selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta. The Futures Game is an annual seven-inning exhibition that includes at least one prospect from every organization.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / June 30

Will Benson, Jake Fraley, and the Cincinnati Reds RF mix

Do the Reds already have their outfield set? Will Benson smoked a liner into the right-field corner of Great American Ball Park on Sunday afternoon, a liner that scored the game’s winning run and gave the series victory to the Cincinnati Reds over the San Diego Padres in walk-off fashion.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 30

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances from June 29, 2025

Four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Sunday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (35-46) Won 8-3 Blake Dunn went 2-3 with a double and a walk.

Buck Farmer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Cincinnati Reds Appear to be Reuniting With Familiar Face

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Buck Farmer might be signing with the Cincinnati Reds, according to a story on his wife's Instagram. His wife shared a picture

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Watch and Listen: Spencer Steer's Game-Tying Hit in Ninth Inning in Win Over Padres

Before Will Benson hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning of Sunday's 3-2 win over the Padres, Spencer Steer stepped up to the plate with Elly De La Cruz on second base and Gavin Lux on first base.

Jeimer Candelario News / Field Level Media / June 29

Reds release INF Jeimer Candelario after struggles

The Cincinnati Reds officially released infielder Jeimer Candelario on Sunday after he cleared waivers following his designation for assignment on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Reds announcer makes awkward gaffe on his home run call

Cincinnati Reds announcer John Sadak seemingly got fooled by a home run ball during Sunday’s game between the Reds and San Diego Padres. Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit a fly ball to left to open the fourth inning in the game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Oh.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Watch: Will Benson, Terry Francona, and Nick Lodolo React to Reds 3-2 Win Over Padres

The Cincinnati Reds moved to four games over .500 on Sunday afternoon with a come from behind 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park.

Will Benson News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Watch and Listen: Will Benson's Walk-Off Hit vs. Padres Heard on All Broadcasts

The Cincinnati Reds beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday behind a Will Benson walk-off single in the ninth inning. It was Benson's third hit on the day and came two batters after Spencer Steer tied the game by singling home Elly De La Cruz on a close play at the plate.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Reds score two in ninth to rally past Padres 3-2

Will Benson laced a walk-off RBI single to right field in a two-run ninth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Veteran

Cincinnati Reds veteran utility player Connor Joe has been on the injured list since June 22 due to hand, foot, and mouth disease. Reds manager Terry Francona provided an update on the veteran on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder to Try to Play Through Torn Labrum Injury

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the injured list on Friday when they activated Austin Hays with a torn labrum in his shoulder. MLB.com's Mark Sheldon spoke to Fraley and after receiving a couple of different options from doctors, Fraley got a cortisone shot and is going to try to play through the injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / June 29

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Report (June 2025)

We are reaching the mid-season mark which is always a great time to check in on the minor leagues. For the Cincinnati Reds, their system has been a bit up and down.

Andrew Abbott News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Andrew Abbott of Cincinnati Reds Joins Rare History Among Left-Handed Pitchers

Left-hander Andrew Abbott of the Cincinnati Reds joined some rare baseball history among southpaws on Saturday when he threw another solid five-inning gem against the San Diego Padres.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28