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Reds Face Challenge to Replicate Production of Austin Hays

Earlier this week, the Cincinnati Reds announced outfielder Austin Hays was landing back on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. A major blow to the lineup, this marks Hays' second stint out with injury in 2025, having missed the start of the season with a calf strain.

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Watch: Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona and Nick Lodolo React to 11-6 Loss to Nationals

The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Washington Nationals 11-6 on Saturday night at Great American Ball Park. Nick Lodolo had his worst start of the season, allowing seven runs on 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings.

Nick Lodolo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3

Instant Reaction: Nick Lodolo Struggles, Reds Fall to Nationals 11-6

The Cincinnati Reds (18-16) fell to the Washington Nationals (15-19) 11-6 on Saturday night at Great American Ball Park. Here are our postgame takeaways: Tough Night for Lodolo and Bullpen Nick Lodolo clearly didn't have his best stuff on Saturday night.

Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 3

Matt McLain is Struggling at the Plate, but Reds Fans Shouldn't Be Worried

CINCINNATI -- Five-hundred and seventy-eight days. Between August 27, 2023 in Arizona and March 27, 2025 in Cincinnati, that's how long Reds second baseman Matt McLain went without playing in a Major League Baseball game.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Tyler Stephenson News / Field Level Media / May 3

Tyler Stephenson, Reds look to flex muscles vs. Nationals

Heading into the season, the Cincinnati Reds were counting on catcher Tyler Stephenson to carry a big load. But an oblique strain sustained in mid-March during spring training put him on the injured list.

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Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Spencer Steer News / Red Reporter / May 3

Maybe it’s Spencer Steer who claims the 1B spot for the Cincinnati Reds

That’s what y’all say, at least! The 1B situation for the Cincinnati Reds has been muddied ever since the club cut ties with Joey Votto and the future Hall of Famer ultimately retired.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 2

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Update: Chase Burns Dominates, Hector Rodriguez Homers

All four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Friday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (15-15) Lost 5-1 Jacob Hurtubise went 1-4.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 2

Watch: Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona, Hunter Greene, and Others React to 6-1 Victory Over Nationals

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 Hunter Greene struck out 12 batters and gave up just one run on two hit over six innings of work.

Hunter Greene News / Field Level Media / May 2

Hunter Greene fans 12 as Reds stop Nationals

Hunter Greene struck out 12 in six innings and Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-3 with two RBIs in his season debut as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 6-1 on Friday.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 2

Watch: Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Chase Burns Dominates in Double-A Start on Friday

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Chase Burns made his second start for Double-A Chattanooga on Friday and doninated. The 22-year-old gave up one run on five hits over five innings of work.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Royals manager provides injury update on Salvador Perez

Thanks to left hip soreness, catcher/designated hitter Salvador Perez wasn't in the Kansas City Royals lineup on Friday night as a three-game series began against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

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Spencer Steer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 2

Reds Slugger Spencer Steer is Breaking Out of His Early Season Slump

Spencer Steer’s season got off to a very slow start with more than a few question marks. In the last 10 games, the Cincinnati Reds have seen him turn it on.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 2

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 5/2/25

The Cincinnati Reds kicked off May with a 9-1 victory over the Cardinals yesterday. Today they start a three-game series with the Washington Nationals.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 2

Reds place OF Austin Hays (hamstring) on 10-day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday and activated catcher Tyler Stephenson from the IL. The move involving Hays is retroactive to Tuesday, one day after he tweaked his left hamstring while running the bases in the sixth inning of Cincinnati's 3-1 victory against the St.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Reds activate Tyler Stephenson for 2025 debut, place Austin Hays on IL

The Reds announced Friday that they’ve reinstated catcher Tyler Stephenson from the injured list. He’s missed the entire season so far due to an oblique strain he suffered in spring training.

Luis Mey News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Mey Day a Flamethrower in Cincinnati

May opens with Mey Day as Luis Mey replaced former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz on the Cincinnati Reds’ roster on May 1. He struck out Alec Bruleson, the first batter he faced, and finished a perfect ninth inning.

Gavin Lux News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Gavin Lux (2) runs to steal second base in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in Downtown Cincinnati.

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Gavin Lux News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Reds’ Gavin Lux makes honest admission amid 2025 success

The Cincinnati Reds have something special in Gavin Lux– and it’s not just his numbers. The former Dodgers infielder is not only producing on the field

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Exciting Cincinnati Reds Pitching Prospect Hits 101 MPH in Major League Debut on Thursday

After getting swept in a doubleheader on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Reds rebounded to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Thursday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Cincinnati Reds April Recap: MVP, Surprises, and Early Concerns for 2025

The Cincinnati Reds ended April with a record of 15-13. This was good for second place in the National League Central. They trail the Chicago Cubs by a game and a half.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 5/1/25

The Cincinnati Reds look to even the series with the Cardinals this afternoon after losing both games of yesterday’s doubleheader. They start a three-game series with the Nationals tomorrow.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Apex Sports / May 1

Cincinnati Reds Option 28-Year-Old Closer to Triple-A Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds have gotten off to a good start to the 2025 MLB season as they are second in the NL Central with a 16-15 record. However, one point of concern has been the back end of the bullpen as Alexis Diaz has struggled.

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Cincinnati Reds Make Shocking Move to Send Struggling All-Star to Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds made a series of big roster moves on Thursday, calling up top pitching prospect Luis Mey and sending down All-Star reliever Alex Diaz.

Bryan Shaw News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Mariners sign veteran righty reliever to a minor league deal

The Mariners signed veteran right-handed reliever Bryan Shaw to a minor league deal Tuesday. The team never formally announced it, but Shaw’s signing appears on their transaction log at MLB.com and the righty pitched in last night’s game for Triple-A Tacoma.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Reds to promote pair of top prospects for MLB debuts

Chase Petty will be tabbed to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. Meanwhile, infielder Tyler Callihan is also coming up.