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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Instant Reaction: Bullpen and Defense Collapse Late, Reds Fall to Cubs 13-6

The Cincinnati Reds (25-27) fell to the Chicago Cubs (31-20) 13-6 on Friday night at Great American Ball Park. Here are our postgame takeaways: Greene Returns Hunter Greene returned to the mound on Friday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / May 23

Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers go-ahead grand slam

Watch: Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers go-ahead grand slam

It's time to put Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong in the conversation for National League MVP.

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Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Jim Day Provides Injury Update on Reds Top Prospect Rhett Lowder

It's been a tough season for Rhett Lowder who has missed the entire season thus far due to a shoulder injury. On Thursday, Lowder was making his fourth rehab start when he was pulled from the game in the second inning with an oblique injury.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Cincinnati Reds Superstar Elly De La Cruz Makes Major League Baseball History

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made history on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs. With his single in the first inning on Friday, De La Cruz became the fastest player in Major League Baseball history to record 300 hits, 150 RBI, and 100 stolen bases.

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Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Hunter Greene News / Field Level Media / May 23

Reds reinstate RHP Hunter Greene from 15-day IL

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Hunter Greene from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's home game against the Chicago Cubs. Greene, 25, has been sidelined with a right groin injury since exiting a game against the Atlanta Braves on May 7.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 5/23/2025

In a significant roster update, the Cincinnati Reds have activated right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene from the injured list. They have placed Carson Spiers on the 15-day IL due to a right shoulder impingement.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Reds Announce Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Friday's Matchup vs Division Rival

After a day off on Thursday, the Reds announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of Friday's showdown against their National League Central rival, the Chicago Cubs.

Garrett Hampson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Reds sign veteran utilityman Garrett Hampson to big league deal

Reds sign veteran utilityman Garrett Hampson to major league deal

The Reds announced Friday that they’ve signed veteran utilityman Garrett Hampson to a one-year, major league contract.

Ex-major-leaguer Darin Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury

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The 30 most iconic nicknames in baseball

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

There's no sport more American than baseball, with well over 100 years of history, and that history has brought some of the best player nicknames. These 25 nicknames from the game's history should leave you feeling nostalgic.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

The Power Bat the Reds Needed Was Right There: They Missed Him

The Cincinnati Reds have been inconsistent at best when it comes to scoring runs this year. Marty Brennaman recently pinpointed the type of player the Reds did not get this offseason that is hurting them now.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Four Cincinnati Reds Prospects Ranked in ESPN's Updated Top 50 List

Now that the baseball season is two months in, Kiley McDaniel from ESPN.com updated his top 50 prospects in Major League Baseball. Chase Burns was the Reds' top-ranked prospect on the list at #12.

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MLB News / Red Reporter / May 23

Cincinnati Reds host Chicago Cubs in NL Central showdown

The first place Baby Bears come to GABP! The last two offseasons have seen the Chicago Cubs press on the gas pedal harder than they had since rebuilding from the core that led them to their 2016 World Series title.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Marty Brennaman: Cincinnati Reds Missed Key Offseason Opportunity and It's Hurting Them Now

The Cincinnati Reds have seemingly limped to the first checkpoint in the season. With Memorial Day as the marker, the Reds are smack dab in the middle of mediocrity.

Rhett Lowder News / Red Reporter / May 23

The Reds are going to have to wait a bit longer for Rhett Lowder

How long? That remains to be seen. The Cincinnati Reds have an enviable cache of starting pitching options at the moment, something that almost every single team in baseball cannot confidently imply.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Cincinnati Reds Slugger Struggles in First Rehab Game

Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been on the injured list with lower back inflammation since April 17, but played in his first minor league rehab game on Thursday for the ACL Reds.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Could Cincinnati Reds Prospect Sal Stewart Hit His Way to the Big Leagues This Season?

Sal Stewart is the Cincinnati Reds ' third-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline. In his first season with Double-A Chattanooga, the 21-year-old is turning some heads with his performance.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Down on the Farm: Sheng-En Lin Makes Pitching Debut, Sal Stewart Has Huge Day at Dish

All five Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Thursday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (21-26) Won 5-1 Jacob Hurtubise went 0-1 with three walks.

Andrew Abbott News / Just Baseball / May 23

Andrew Abbott Is Pitching at a New Level

Andrew Abbott has long been a popular regression candidate. Despite posting sub-3.00 ERAs in each of his first two seasons, his underlying metrics painted a different picture.

Rhett Lowder News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 22

Cincinnati Reds Have Reason to Worry After a Top Prospect Hastily Leaves Rehab Start

Alarm bells might be going off in the executive offices of the Cincinnati Reds after what happened Wednesday night in Louisville, Ky. Rhett Lowder, the No.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Former MLB player sues Reds over their field conditions

Former Major League Baseball player Darin Ruf has filed a lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds claiming that their field conditions led to his career-ending injury on June 2, 2023.

Rockies sued for injury partially blamed on team's 'poor performance'

Matt McLain News / Last Word On Sports / May 21