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Reds’ Chase Burns getting hit ‘in the meat’ had Terry Francona wincing hard

The Cincinnati Reds have had a good week against the Philadelphia Phillies, but Chase Burns sustained an injury in the upper groin region during his outing.

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Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/21/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 26-24 record following a successful road trip to Philadelphia. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured a 9-4 series-clinching victory at Citizens Bank Park.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 21

Sal Stewart's Scorching Start to Rookie Campaign Puts Him in Elite Company

The Cincinnati Reds secured their first series win since May 10th with a 9-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. It has been a month to forget for the club, but with a series win leading into a massive showdown with the St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Reds 22-Year-Old Infielder Among Hottest Prospects in Baseball

The Cincinnati Reds desperately need help on their big league roster right now. The pitching staff has struggled as much as any unit in baseball over the last few weeks.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

J.J. Bleday News / Athlon Sports / May 20

JJ Bleday Has Finally Arrived in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

When you look up the term “post-hype sleeper” in the fantasy baseball dictionary you might find a photo of JJ Bleday right next to it. The Marlins drafted

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Instant Takeaways: Cincinnati Reds Beat Phillies 9-4, Win Series in Philly

Andrew Abbott and Sal Stewart both may be emerging from slumps this month. For sure Abbott has, pitching a stellar game in Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon in setting the tone in a 9-4 win for the Reds that gives them the series win.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 20

'I Don't Watch Games Without a Cup': Francona's Hilarious Reaction to Chase Burns Injury

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns was on the unfortunate end of a Bryce Harper line drive that hit him directly in the groin area that looked to be quite painful, despite the 23-year-old star appearing to be fine.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Reds Affiliate Delivers One of the Craziest Offensive Performances of the Year

The ACL Reds, the rookie ball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, had one of the best offensive performances you'll ever see on Tuesday. They beat the ACL Athletics 30-4 to improve to 8-4 on the season.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Reds’ Eugenio Suarez injury rehab assignment announcement suggests return may be near

The list of members of the Cincinnati Reds on the IL keeps growing. From multiple starting pitchers to field players, they have seven players currently on the injured list.

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Which 20 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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Reds Fans Shouldn't Worry About Any Outlandish Elly De La Cruz Trade Speculation

Elly De La Cruz is the best player on the Cincinnati Reds, and that's seemingly been the case since he debuted in the Queen City a few years ago. But once he showed that he was a potential superstar, the trade speculation began.

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J.J. Bleday News / Just Baseball / May 20

JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed

The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a combination that makes up a formidable outfield for a number of years. Whether it be a collection of fourth-outfield prototypes, players with glaring red flags, or failed prospects, the outfield has felt like it was always missing something.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / May 20

Reds send Eugenio Suárez on rehab assignment with AAA Louisville

So far during the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Cincinnati Reds have received a collective .207 wOBA from the 3B position. That ranks dead last in the entire league.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Latest Shortstop Ranking Sees Elly De La Cruz's Stock Continue to Soar

Things have not been going well for the Cincinnati Reds in the month of May. After Monday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Reds are back to a .500 record, after starting the month eight games above .500.

Andrew Abbott News / Field Level Media / May 20

Andrew Abbott, Reds shoot to halt Phillies' series win streak

In the midst of one of the best stretches of his career, Andrew Abbott hopes to keep the momentum going Wednesday afternoon when he takes the mound for the visiting Cincinnati Reds in their rubber game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Rhett Lowder News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 19

Reds Get Encouraging News on Young Starter Rhett Lowder

The Cincinnati Reds got back in the win column with their 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. After Monday night's performance in Philadelphia, the feeling of a sweep was starting to creep up on this fanbase.

Chase Burns News / Field Level Media / May 19

Reds' Chase Burns shuts down Phillies' offense in win

Chase Burns worked six terrific innings to guide the visiting Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Burns (6-1) struck out nine before a trio of relievers combined for five more strikeouts to help Cincinnati win for just the second time in its last 12 road games.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / May 19