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Brewers’ consistent success draws attention-grabbing Terry Francona admission

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona offered high praise for the Milwaukee Brewers as they moved closer to a fourth consecutive NL Central title. Milwaukee entered Monday’s off-day ahead of its series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 93-57, holding a 10-game division lead after clinching its eighth postseason berth in nine seasons.

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Reds manager Francona relieved to hear front office expected to return

Reds manager Terry Francona said of reports the president and GM were expected to return that "you want to be with people that you're aligned with."

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 14

Terry Francona Sends Strong Message About Reds Front Office After Disastrous Season

After the Reds limped into the postseason a season ago, expectations were sky-high amongst Reds fans heading into the 2027 season. Despite all of the hype, it's been a disappointing season for the Reds.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 12

Reds' Journey to Milwaukee Did Not Go According to Plan

The Cincinnati Reds were coming off of a 14-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers when they took the field on Friday night to take on the Milwaukee Brewers.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 8

Reds Refuse to Admit Defeat With One of Their Most Disappointing Players

Just over a year ago, the Cincinnati Reds said they were going all in on run prevention and they traded for the best defensive third baseman in the sport.

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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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 6

Elly De La Cruz Is Taking His Game to Another Level for the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have struck gold with their star shortstop Elly De La Cruz. A reminder, he was signed for just $60,000 back in 2018 when the Reds discovered him while scouting a different prospect in the Dominican Republic.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 6

Terry Francona Says 'You Can't Quit' on Players Like Matt McLain After Saturday's Win

It was a long Saturday night at Great American Ball Park. Rain pushed the Cincinnati Reds' matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers late into the night. In the end, it would be the Reds who would come away with a 5-3 win.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 5

Terry Francona Provides Update on Hunter Greene Prior to Saturday's Game vs. Brewers

While the Cincinnati Reds were on the losing end on Friday night, the meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park was one of the more exciting games this season for the team.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 1

Terry Francona Deserves Plenty of Credit for Key Decision in Reds’ Win

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a big win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, and manager Terry Francona deserves plenty of credit for one decision that paid off at a huge moment.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 1

Reds Are Taking an Unnecessary Risk With Elly De La Cruz

I'm sure it's surprising for you to read this, but the Cincinnati Reds don't have a plan with their star player. During the Reds' exciting win Sunday night vs the Chicago Cubs, Elly De La Cruz left the game early with left quad tightness, the same injury that hampered him in 2025 and caused him to spend some time on the IL in 2026.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 31

Reds Make Baffling Decision With Elly De La Cruz After Latest Injury

The Cincinnati Reds received relatively good news on star shortstop Elly De La Cruz on Monday, but their plan for handling him moving forward is questionable at best.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Reds Have Elly De La Cruz News After Cubs Game

The Cincinnati Reds received encouraging news about Elly De La Cruz after the star shortstop exited Sunday’s 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs with left quad tightness.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Reds’ Terry Francona hints at Elly De La Cruz injury status for Padres series

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a big win over Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs. However, the win was tarnished a bit by the unfortunate situation around Elly De La Cruz.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 30

Reds Get Encouraging Update on Elly De La Cruz After Injury Scare

The Cincinnati Reds appear to have avoided a significant injury with Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz left Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs with left quad tightness, a concerning development considering it’s the same quad that gave him problems during the second half of last season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28

Terry Francona angry over leak from Reds organization

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is not happy that the waiver status of two of his players became public knowledge this week. The Reds placed third

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 28

Terry Francona Calls Out Latest Leak Involving Reds Roster

Earlier this week, a report surfaced from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that Eugenio Suarez and TJ Friedl were placed on waivers. Players are placed on waivers all the time, but it's usually a confidential process where fans and the media aren't in the know.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / August 26

Hector Rodriguez hits leadoff for Reds as Terry Francona gets desperate for offense

It’s been a week or so since we’ve highlighted just how flawed and rotten the Cincinnati Reds offense is. In that time, they’ve run off a string of 23

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 19

Terry Francona’s Comments on Noelvi Marte Are Telling

Noelvi Marte has been one of the biggest disappointments on the Reds roster in 2026. After slashing .263/.300/.448 a season ago, Marte was expected to be the everyday right fielder out of Spring Training.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 19

Terry Francona Has High Praise for Cincinnati Reds’ Breakout Bullpen Arm

The Cincinnati Reds have dealt with a widely inconsistent bullpen this season. In April, they were rated as the best bullpen in Major League Baseball. From May through the All-Star break, they were the worst bullpen in baseball.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

Terry Francona Makes Eye Opening Admission About Reds Offense

The Reds’ offense has been among the worst in baseball this season, and the numbers paint a pretty ugly picture. Cincinnati ranks last in batting average (.227), hits per game (7.53) and strikeouts per game (9.52).

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

Elly De La Cruz Has Funny Response to Terry Francona Giving Him a Break

The Reds’ offense tends to go as Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart go, and with De La Cruz entering Monday in the middle of a 2-for-34 slump, Cincinnati’s offense had been struggling in a big way.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 17

Terry Francona Curiously Leaves Out Important Detail When Explaining Nick Lodolo Decision

Nick Lodolo made his second start since returning from the injured list on Sunday and just his third start overall since beginning his rehab process. The left-hander made only one minor league rehab start before returning to the Reds’ rotation, throwing 65 pitches in that outing as the organization continued to carefully build him back up.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 16

Former Reds Infielder Calls Out Elly De La Cruz After Costly Defensive Play

Elly De La Cruz has been going through a rough stretch lately, with his struggles showing up both at the plate and in the field. At this point, it may be time for the Reds to give their star shortstop a day off.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 15

Terry Francona’s Questionable Late Decision Looms Large in Reds’ 8-4 Loss

The Cincinnati Reds went into Saturday hoping to clinch a winning week and the series against the Miami Marlins. Brady Singer looked like the pitcher he has been over his last 10 starts, consistent but still gave up his fair share of hits.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / March 4

Reds get worrisome news about ex-All-Star Hunter Greene

Cincinnati Reds right-handed ace Hunter Greene is dealing with elbow discomfort, a worrisome sign for the 2024 All-Star. According to Fox 19 contributor Charlie Goldsmith, Greene dealt with elbow discomfort down the stretch last season, when the Reds twice gave him an extra day off.

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