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Reds' starter Rhett Lowder baffles Blue Jays to even series

Rhett Lowder pitched six scoreless innings Saturday afternoon and the visiting Cincinnati Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1. Lowder (7-12) allowed three hits and two walks with two strikeouts to finish the season with a 5.74 ERA.

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Cincinnati Reds Lose Former Top Prospect to Division Rival in Latest Roster Move

The Chicago Cubs have acquired former top prospect Julian Aguiar on waivers on Saturday. Aguiar was the Cincinnati Reds' 13th-ranked prospect in 2025 before graduating from the list this season.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 26

Reds Beat Blue Jays 5-1, Win Penultimate Game of the 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Reds bounced back from another brutal loss yesterday, with a 5-1 win Saturday afternoon in Toronto. The offense was able to take advantage of a bullpen day for the Blue Jays, and Rhett Lowder was spectacular for the first time since early April.

Sal Stewart News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart Combine for Franchise History in Lost Reds Season

The Cincinnati Reds may be out of the postseason, but Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart are giving the franchise plenty to look forward to. The young stars reached another milestone Friday, becoming the first pair of Reds teammates age 24 or younger to each record at least 30 home runs in the same season.

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Julian Aguiar News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Cubs Claim Julian Aguiar

The Cubs have claimed right-hander Julian Aguiar off waivers, according to the Reds. There hadn’t been any indication that Aguiar had been designated for assignment, but he’ll now look to continue his career with one of Cincinnati’s division rivals. A corresponding move will need to be made since Chicago has a full 40-man roster.

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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.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 26

Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays – Rhett Lowder vs. Trey Yesavage

Elly De La Cruz reached his 30-30 milestone during Friday night’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, meaning the Cincinnati Reds now have a pair of games left in their 2026 season with roughly nothing left to play for.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 26

Reds' $70 Million Gold Glover Under Fire After Disastrous Season

The Cincinnati Reds have been through quite a down year this season. They went to the postseason last year in a miraculous run down the stretch, but they didn't find the same luck this season.

Brady Singer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 26

Brady Singer Reflects on Down Year With Reds as Free Agency Looms

The Cincinnati Reds had a tough decision to make at the trade deadline this season with their expiring pitcher, Brady Singer. They could have dumped Singer to a contending team that was looking to add more pitching to the roster.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 26

Reds Ace Chase Burns Reveals Major Addition Coming to His Game in 2027

Cincinnati Reds ace Chase Burns is one of the best pitchers in the league already, and he's only pitched in the big leagues for a year and a half. He ranks near the top of the league in whiff percentage, strikeout percentage, chase rate, and zone contact percentage.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 26

Reds' Dynamic Duo of Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart Makes Franchise History

More history was made between the Cincinnati Reds' dynamic duo of Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart. The two of them have been the lone bright spots on offense

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Elly De La Cruz joins exclusive club in Reds history

Cincinnati Reds superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz joined rare company Friday, becoming just the fourth player in franchise history to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in the same season.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 25

Elly De La Cruz joins 30-30 club as Reds blow big lead late and lose

The Cincinnati Reds have their own Tungsten Arm O’Doyle. For those who didn’t let their brains rot on Twitter during the long, lonely COVID days, the fictionally dominant O’Doyle was a shooting star in 2021 as future Hall of Famers Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout languished on a Los Angeles Angels roster that was a full three levels beneath them.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

Nightmare Seventh Inning Brutally Leads Reds to 6-5 Loss vs. Blue Jays

The Cincinnati Reds kicked off their final series of the 2026 season against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Coming off of a series win on the road over the Atlanta Braves, the Reds attempted to keep the good vibes going into Friday.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

Elly De La Cruz Achieves Another Major Milestone in 2026 Season

Cincinnati Reds superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz made history tonight. In the midst of a dismal 2026 season, Elly has been a huge bright spot. On Friday, September 25th, Elly De La Cruz recorded his 30th stolen base in the 3rd inning off Blue Jays pitcher Jose Soriano to achieve the milestone of a 30/30 season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 25

'He's Just Built a Little Different' - Reds Manager Reacts to Elly De La Cruz's Big Season

The Cincinnati Reds are ready to wrap up another lost season. They had a good start to the season, but they quickly fell off, and they didn't manage to recover.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Eliminated from playoff race, Jays and Reds deal with individual situations

Two teams going nowhere will play out their seasons in a three-game series starting Friday night when the Cincinnati Reds visit the Toronto Blue Jays. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Reds go yard 3 times, eke out rubber match vs. Braves

A two-run homer by Hector Rodriguez, one of three longballs by Cincinnati, helped the visiting Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Thursday in the rubber game of their three-game series.

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).

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Cincinnati Reds Announce Elly De La Cruz News on Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds posted their lineup Wednesday for the second game of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves, sliding shortstop Elly De La Cruz into the No.

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

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.

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