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Reds score two in the ninth for their third straight win

TJ Friedl drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and Gavin Lux followed with an insurance RBI double as the Cincinnati Reds won their third straight game, 6-4 over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday night.

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Reds Flip the Script: Ninth-Inning Rally Erases Pain of Lost Lead

Hunter Greene was cruising, and the Reds were up 4-1 heading into the seventh inning. But, it's never easy. The Angels scored two runs in the seventh off Greene and Graham Ashcraft and then hit a solo home run off Luis Mey in the eighth inning to tie the game.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 5 hours ago

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Score Two In Ninth For Series Victory Over Angels

CINCINNATI -- Facing a closer with nearly 500 saves, and having hit just .117 as a team against him in his career, it didn't look good for the Reds against Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen in the top of the ninth Tuesday night.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 11 hours ago

Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Highly Ranked Yankees Prospect to Minor League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed former highly ranked New York Yankees prospect Alexander Vargas to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Vargas, a shortstop, was the Yankees' 13th-ranked prospect in 2021.

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Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 13 hours ago

Hunter Greene Joins Reds Legends With Historic 22-Start Stretch

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene has a 1.82 ERA over his last 22 starts, dating back to June 30, 2024. That is the lowest ERA by a Reds pitcher over 22 games since Jose Rijo in 1988-89, according to Joel Luckhaupt.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 14 hours ago

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Could Benefit From Change of Scenery

The Cincinnati Reds designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment on August 17. The timing of the move felt odd. Manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters after Saturday night's loss to the Brewers and said that the 30-year-old outfielder had hyperextended his knee on a play against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Jake Fraley News / MLB Trade Rumors / 13 hours ago

Braves claim OF off waivers from Reds

The Braves announced that they have claimed outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers from the Reds. Cincinnati designated him for assignment a couple of days ago.

Brady Singer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 15 hours ago

Why the Cincinnati Reds Are Winning the Brady Singer Trade

When you look at Brady Singer's numbers on the season as a whole, they don't blow you away, but they also don't tell the whole story. The Reds traded Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals in the offseason for Brady Singer.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 16 hours ago

Cincinnati Reds Being Overlooked in Playoff Race by MLB Analyst

On Monday night, the SNY TV crew discussed if the New York Mets should be worried about any of the teams chasing them in the National League Wild Card race, including the Cincinnati Reds.

Ke'Bryan Hayes News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 19 hours ago

Reds’ Trade Deadline Addition Draws Big Compliment from Brewers Manager

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes made a couple of spectacular plays again on Monday night against the Angels. It feels like Hayes makes a play that will make you shake your head in amazement at least once a night.

Hunter Greene News / Field Level Media / 20 hours ago

Hunter Greene, Reds continue wild-card chase vs. Angels

All things considered, Terry Francona probably couldn't have asked for a better start to his team's key nine-game road trip. His Cincinnati Reds opened a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday with a 4-1 victory behind another strong start from Brady Singer.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / 20 hours ago

Cincinnati Reds 2025 Draft Pick Earns Player of the Week Honors

Cincinnati Reds ninth-round draft pick Kien Vu did not have a single hit during his first week as a professional for the Daytona Tortugas. In his second week, he went on to win the Florida State League Player of the Week award.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 19

Unlikely Arms Team Up to Lock Down Reds’ Win Over Angels

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Tuesday night. Brady Singer was hit early, but settled in to throw six strong innings, allowing just one run on six hits and a walk.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / August 19

Brady Singer, Reds down Angels, cut wild-card deficit

Gavin Lux had a two-run homer among his two hits and Brady Singer allowed one run in six innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday.

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Cincinnati Reds Injury Updates: Latest on Tyler Stephenson and Nick Lodolo

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo has been on the injured list since the beginning of August with a blister issue that popped up while pitching against the Chicago Cubs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

The Cincinnati Reds Offense Is Quietly Better Than You Realize

The Cincinnati Reds are currently 1 1/2 games out of a playoff spot halfway through August, with a 65-60 record. Many would say that the pitching has been the only reason they are in the position they're in, but the offense has not been as bad as advertised.

Andrew Abbott News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 18

Cincinnati Reds Starting Pitcher Quietly Emerging as One of Baseball's Best Pitchers

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott is coming off one of the most impressive weeks of his young career. He faced off against two of the best teams in baseball, the Phillies and the Brewers, and gave up just three runs on 10 hits in 14 2/3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Apex Sports / August 17

Cincinnati Reds DFA Veteran Outfielder

The Cincinnati Reds just pulled the trigger on something that probably has half of Cincinnati crying into their Skyline Chili right about now. Jake Fraley, the outfielder who has been bouncing around the “Queen City” for four years, just got the dreaded designation for assignment.

Terry Francona News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Terry Francona Sends Message After Reds’ Unexpected Decision

The Cincinnati Reds made four roster moves prior to their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds carried a 2-1 lead against the best team in baseball going into the 9th inning.

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Sal Stewart News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Reds Top Prospect Sal Stewart Due For a Call-Up

The Cincinnati Reds are on a mad chase for a Wild Card spot, currently just 1.5 games behind the sputtering New York Mets. They have not played their best baseball as of late, struggling heavily on offense, and have not been able to capitalize on the current collapse in Queens.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 16

Brewers' winning streak continues thanks to huge comeback

The Milwaukee Brewers just keep on winning. They extended their winning streak to 13 consecutive games on Friday night with a 10-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

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