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Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday's series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs. Petty will take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Maxwell, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

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Important Update Regarding Monday's Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Game

The Chicago Cubs put out an important announcement regarding Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Tonight's game has been changed to a 7:10 PM ET start time due to inclement weather in the area.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Fan Favorite Angels Pitcher Floated as Trade Target to Fix Reds Bullpen Woes

The Cincinnati Reds got off to a very hot start this season, but they were winning a lot of close games and losing in a lot of blowouts. It's hard to comprehend how the Reds can be so consistent in close games, but once they get down by a little bit, it seems to compound into a blowout loss.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Cubs Make Weather Announcement Before Reds Game

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a four game series on Monday at Wrigley Field. Although it is only May, both teams have been fighting for sole possession of first place in the National League Central.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

How Reds have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

Nobody had the Cincinnati Reds circled as a team to watch when the 2026 MLB season kicked off. PECOTA projected them for just 78.9 wins, while composite projection system ATC pegged them at 79.3 victories.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Reds Star Sal Stewart Earns NL Rookie of the Month Honors for April

The Cincinnati Reds got off to a hot start to the season this year, led by rookie sensation Sal Stewart. Stewart has been one of the best players in the National League this season.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Andrew Chafin Opts Out Of Reds Deal

Veteran lefty Andrew Chafin triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Reds and is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Matt McLain News / Red Reporter / May 4

Matt McLain still hasn’t found his 2023 form, again

The Cincinnati Reds clearly began to put an emphasis on defense at some point over the last year. It was the driving reason behind their acquisition of 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes from Pittsburgh at last season’s trade deadline, a move that locked them into a glove-first (if not glove-only) player for a handful of guaranteed years into the future.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/04/2026

The Cincinnati Reds are 20-14 after falling two games back of first place in the NL Central. The club concluded a difficult weekend on Sunday. They suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chase Petty News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reds prospect Chase Petty tested in season debut against streaking Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up their No 7 prospect Chase Petty to face the red-hot Cubs on Monday in the first game of a four-game series in Chicago.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3

Reds Manager Terry Francona Doubles Down on Questionable Decision in Loss to Pirates

When an offense manages just four hits as the Reds did on Sunday, the margin for error disappears. In those games the only path to a win is making sure every scoring opportunity is maximized and that falls on the coaching staff to put players in the best possible position to succeed.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3

Reds Next Star Infielder Already Turning Heads With Triple-A Breakout

The Cincinnati Reds got off to a very fast start this year, as they were leading the division as the calendar flipped from April to May. But they've been slowing down over the last few games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Braxton Ashcraft outduels Chase Burns to lead Pirates over Reds

Oneil Cruz's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth broke a scoreless tie and the host Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Sunday.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3

Reds Waste Burns' Masterpiece in 1-0 Loss, Swept by Pirates in Pittsburgh

PNC Park continues to be a house of horrors for the Reds. Sunday afternoon, the Reds' offense couldn't give a dominant Chase Burns any run support in a 1-0 loss that finished off a sweep of the Reds by the Pirates.

Rece Hinds News / Red Reporter / May 3

Reds option Rece Hinds to AAA Louisville

Two things have proven true so far for the Cincinnati Reds in this weekend’s series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first, of course, is that walks will haunt.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 3

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/03/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-13 record and sit one game out of first place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club endured a historic, walk-filled blowout loss in Pittsburgh.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

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