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Reds on cusp of playoffs, set for series with Pirates

The playoff-hungry Cincinnati Reds are playing their best baseball at the right time, and they hope that continues Tuesday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates as the two teams open a three-game set.

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Cincinnati Reds to Honor 'The Cobra' Pregame on Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds are set to honor the legacy of the late Dave Parker on Tuesday night prior to their game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Parker was posthumously enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July after he passed away on June 28 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.

Rece Hinds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Affiliate Names Team MVP

The Louisville Bats wrapped up their season on Sunday, finishing with a record of 71-79. The team has named their MVP. Named the Mary E. Barney Team MVP award, the Louisville Bats named outfielder Rece Hinds the recipient of this award for 2025. Hinds had an excellent season for the Bats this season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Reds Launch New Promotion for Fans to Pack Ballpark for Playoff Race

The Cincinnati Reds are about to host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a pivotal series at Great American Ball Park this week. Andrew Abbott, Gavin Lux, and others have went to social media to tell fans to pack Great American Ball Park this week.

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The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Cincinnati Reds Now Control Their Own Playoff Fate in Wild Card Race

The Cincinnati Reds are in the driver’s seat when it comes to securing the last Wild Card spot in the National League. Let’s look at the different scenarios that could play out.

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Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

Hitting 30 home runs in an MLB season is impressive. Doing it as a rookie is even more impressive.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 22

Cincinnati Reds links – Path to the playoffs

With their victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds completed the 4-game sweep of their National League Central rivals and sent a shiver down the spine of the stumbling New York Mets.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Former Cincinnati Reds Catcher Claimed Off Waivers by Atlanta Braves

Former Cincinnati Reds catcher Chuckie Robinson was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, according to a report from David O’Brien of The Athletic.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Reds Players Urging Fans to Pack Great American Ball Park for Upcoming Series

The Cincinnati Reds currently control their own destiny to make it to the playoffs. They begin a crucial three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 22

The exorcisms on the line for the Cincinnati Reds

For those of a certain generation, you may never not hear the fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates chanting CUETO! CUETO! CUETO! It runs through my head whenever the Cincinnati Reds play Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Cincinnati Reds Playoff Picture: Where They Stand Ahead of Showdown vs Pirates

With just six games remaining in the regular season, the Cincinnati Reds are tied with the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 22

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances From September 21, 2025

The Louisville Bats played their final game of the season on Sunday and one Bats player made history! See how their top prospects performed below: Levi Jordan went 0-3 with a walk.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 21

Hear Tony Santillan's Ninth Inning Strikeout of Pete Crow-Armstrong on All Broadcasts

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, 1-0, to complete a four-game sweep. It was their fifth straight win. Andrew Abbott, Nick Martinez, Graham Ashcraft, and Tony Santillan combined for nine scoreless innings to shutout the Cubs for the second time in the series.

Levi Jordan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 21

Cincinnati Reds Minor Leaguer Plays All Nine Positions For Louisville Bats on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds minor league infielder Levi Jordan made history on Sunday for Triple-A Louisville, playing all nine positions in a single game. He becomes

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 21

Cincinnati Reds Tie Mets for Final Wild Card, Terry Francona and Players React

The Cincinnati Reds are tied with the New York Mets for the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League after sweeping the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 21

Cincinnati Reds climb into playoff position with sweep of Cubs

Gavin Lux drove in Matt McLain in the Bottom of the 3rd in Sunday’s series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, and it was the first and last time the scoreboard would change on the day.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Reds blank Cubs 1-0, forge tie for 3rd NL wild-card spot

Gavin Lux hit an RBI double in the third inning and four Reds pitchers combined on a six-hitter as Cincinnati beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday to cement a four-game sweep.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 21

Reds Sweep Cubs and Tie Mets For Third National League Wild Card Spot

CINCINNATI -- This Reds team is now in a playoff spot. Unbelievably, the Reds are in the third NL Wild Card spot going into the season's final week. The Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 Sunday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep and overtake the New York Mets in the Wild Card standings.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 21