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Cincinnati promotes top prospect before Yankees series

The Cincinnati Reds aren’t wasting time. Just days before a marquee series against the New York Yankees, the Reds called up their top pitching prospect, 2024 second overall pick Chase Burns.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Reds to promote Chase Burns for MLB debut

The Reds are planning to select top pitching prospect Chase Burns from Triple-A Louisville, reports C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. He will start against the Yankees on Tuesday in his MLB debut.

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From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 21

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Fall Apart Late, Lose to Cardinals 6-5 in 11 Innings

CINCINNATI -- In a game that featured several twists and turns late, the Reds couldn't finish and fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in 11 innings Saturday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Cards rally late, upend Reds in 11 for 5th straight win

Yohel Pozo's RBI single drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning as the St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a 6-5 comeback victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Will Benson News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

A Deep Dive into Will Benson’s Good/Weird Season

It’s been a good stretch for Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson this year, as he has bounced back following a tough 2024 season. With the Reds rolling, nearing a playoff spot, Cincinnati fans are excited to see if their power-swinging lefty can become a mainstay in the middle of the order.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 6/21/25

The Cincinnati Reds will look to even the series with the Cardinals this afternoon. They hope to bounce back after a tough loss last night in St. Louis.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

3 Reds who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal moment in shaping both their present playoff push and their long-term outlook.

Luis Mey News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 21

Cincinnati Reds Promote Familar Face, Send Luis Mey to Triple-A Louisville

The Reds recalled right-handed pitcher Chase Petty from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday and sent down reliever Luis Mey. Petty has started two games for the Reds this season and has given up 13 runs on 13 hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 20

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Bats Silenced, Bullpen Implodes in 6-1 Loss to Cardinals

CINCINNATI -- The Reds lineup couldn't solve Cardinals right-handed starter Andrew Pallante, and a disastrous seventh inning ended the Reds' chances of beating their division rival in Friday night's 6-1 loss.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 20

Reds Make a Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Friday's Game Against the Cardinals

The Reds announced a flury of roster moves ahead of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. They placed starting pitcher Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Unnerving injury development unfolding with Reds pitcher

It’s always concerning when a pitcher’s throwing arm is injured, and that’s especially true in this case.

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Connor Phillips News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 20

Report: Reds Make Surprising Move, Expected to Call Up Conner Phillips from Triple-A Louisville

The Reds are expected to call up former top 10 prospect Connor Phillips to join them in St. Louis on Friday, according to Gordon Wittenmyer on The Enquirer.

Ken Griffey News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 20

On This Date 21 Years Ago: MLB Legend Ken Griffey Jr. Hits Home Run No. 500 on Father's Day

Ken Griffey Jr. is a Cincinnati Reds legend. He hit home run No. 500 on this date 21 years ago today. Griffey accomplished the feat on Father's day with his dad in the stands.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 20

Reds look to turn tables against division foe in opener vs. Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds are feeling pretty good, having won four of five and nine of their past 12 games even with a loss in their most recent game. But while the Reds are rolling, they now will have to overcome their struggles against National League Central rivals when they kick off a three-game series against the host St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / June 19

Noted MLB Insider Suggests Cincinnati Reds Could Be Surprise Team at Trade Deadline

According to noted MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Cincinnati Reds could be a surprise team at the upcoming trade deadline. Rosenthal tells "Foul Territory TV" that they could be aggressive because they've already invested a lot into this team and into this roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Streaking Reds pursue series sweep of skidding Twins

Matt McLain and the surging Cincinnati Reds will look to complete a three-game series sweep when they host the Minnesota Twins in a Thursday matinee. The Reds won their fourth straight and ninth in 11 games on Wednesday, defeating the Twins 4-2 in a contest that ended in the bottom of the sixth inning due to rain.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Reds president discusses potential Elly De La Cruz extension

During an interview on “The Front Office” on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall stated that the team had reached out to Elly De La Cruz’s camp about a long-term extension.

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