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Spencer Steer Unlikely To Play Again In 2026

Spencer Steer hasn’t played since July 26, when the Reds utilityman suffered a partial tear in a sheath in his right wrist. Almost a month after the injury,

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Reds Prospect Emerging as Potential September Call-Up in 2026

We are about two week from September and the Cincinnati Reds are in last place in the NL Central. You know what that means. September call-ups. In a recent article, MLB Pipeline made a prediction of one potential call-up for each Major League Franchise.

Nick Lodolo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 22

Lodolo Gets Roughed Up, Reds Shut Out by Diamondbacks 9-0

When your starting pitcher has a rough outing and the offense can't provide any support, winning becomes a difficult task. That's exactly what happened to the Reds on Friday night, as they mustered just four hits in a 9-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who completely outclassed Cincinnati to kick off the 2026 MLB Players' Weekend.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 21

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Leaves Game vs. Diamondbacks With Concerning Injury

The Reds started off the day with some positive injury news when they announced that Tony Santillan was activated from the injured list. However, bad news was on the way.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

MLB News / Red Reporter / August 21

Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Nick Lodolo vs. Eduardo Rodriguez

The Cincinnati Reds are in the Sonoran Desert on Friday night to take on Eduardo Rodriguez and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rodriguez is a lefty, and the

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 21

Reds Get Worst Case Injury News on Spencer Steer

The Cincinnati Reds received brutal injury news on Friday. Spencer Steer will miss the remainder of the season. Steer underwent another examination on his injured right wrist Friday in Phoenix, and while a decision has not yet been made on whether he will need surgery, he no longer expects to return to the field this season.

Tony Santillan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 21

Reds Get Major Bullpen Reinforcement Ahead of Weekend Series

The Cincinnati Reds are getting an important piece of their bullpen back. The team activated right-handed reliever Tony Santillan from the injured list on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 21

Ex-Red Tommy Pham Takes Shot at Dane Myers After Game-Losing Play

The Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals battled it out in a heated five-game series this week. This series had its fair share of ups and downs for both teams, but it ended in the worst way possible for the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Reds Get Key Reinforcement Back Ahead of D-Backs Game

The Cincinnati Reds have activated right-handed reliever Tony Santillan from the 15-day injured list ahead of their three-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / August 21

It’s the Cincinnati front office that’s behind the latest Reds failure

There is a giant pile of blame to chuck around for the failures of the 2026 Cincinnati Reds. Just yesterday, for instance, they had the game, series, and bragging rights in the bag against the St.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

How Reds’ Sal Stewart used a ‘PDF’ to begin working out with Manny Machado, Yonder Alonso

With Cincinnati Reds star Sal Stewart looking to be an NL Rookie of the Year this season, he is having an impressive season to start his career. As Stewart continues to make history with the Reds, his upbringing is one that saw him train with the likes of former player Yonder Alonso and current San Diego Padres star Manny Machado.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 21

MLB Analyst Ranks Reds Pitcher Chase Burns Among Baseball’s Top Spoiler Aces

Chase Burns continues to earn high praise during his first full season in the big leagues. MLB Network's Greg Amsinger recently revealed his list of the top "spoiler aces" in baseball, highlighting starting pitchers who could have a major impact on the playoff race despite pitching for teams on the outside looking in.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Brock Burke News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 21

Brock Burke Makes Unfortunate MLB History in Reds’ Brutal Loss to Cardinals

Thursday's game was one of those games you want to erase from your memory as a fan. The Cincinnati Reds found a way to make history during Thursday's heartbreaking 10-9 loss to the St.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 20

Reds Broadcaster Jeff Brantley Doesn’t Hold Back on JJ Wetherholt Being NL Rookie of the Year Favorite

There has been a lot of talk about who will win the National League Rookie of the Year award between Reds infielder Sal Stewart and Cardinals second baseman JJ Weatherholt.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 20

Reds’ Farm System May Be Underrated With These Three Prospects Emerging

While the Cincinnati Reds' farm system is not rated very highly among various entities, there is reason for optimism for the future players coming through the system.

Sal Stewart News / Field Level Media / August 20

Sal Stewart, Reds strive for edge in finale of 5-game series vs. Cards

The St. Louis Cardinals and host Cincinnati Reds will conclude their five-game, four-day series with the decisive contest on Thursday afternoon. Rookie Sal Stewart belted a three-run homer in the sixth inning to spark the Reds to a 5-4 victory on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Making it so the Cincinnati Reds will at least secure a split in their four-game series against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, Sal Stewart further demonstrated why he has an argument for being named the National League Rookie of the Year.

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case with back-to-back assists against Padres

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Ron Marinaccio News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19