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It wasn't a pretty series, but the Cincinnati Reds did not allow the Milwaukee Brewers to sweep them in the three-game weekend series. After being battered in games one and two, the Reds managed to secure a 4-3 win over the Brewers in Sunday's finale.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 13

Reds Win Thriller Over White Sox, But Ninth Inning Decision Raises Concern

The Cincinnati Reds beat the White Sox in a 9-8 thriller on Thursday afternoon behind home runs from Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suarez, and Tyler Stephenson.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 5

Ever-optimistic Reds aim to send A's to 12th consecutive series loss

Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan coined the expression "make it weird" to reflect the attitude of the players who were hoping to make it difficult for the Reds to trade away multiple players in a fire sale at the trade deadline.

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Reds Closer Emilio Pagan Earns Win on Friday Night Due to Bizarre Rule

The Cincinnati Reds' 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night looked like the most exciting game of the season at Great American Ball Park. What was expected to be a pitcher's duel between Hunter Greene and Paul Skenes quickly became an offensive slugfest.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 25

Emilio Pagan Believes the Reds Have a Chance to Do Something Special This Season

The Cincinnati Reds have come out of the All-Star break looking like a completely different team. After series wins over the Colorado Rockies and the Seattle Mariners, the Reds took game one against the St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 17

Reds Closer Sends Honest Message About Team's Frustration and Belief

There is no other way to say it. The first half was an absolute disaster for the Cincinnati Reds. They head into the second half of the season with a record of 43-52 and are already 15 1/2 games back in the National League Central.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 30

Reds activate RHP Emilio Pagan, send OF Dane Myers to IL

The Cincinnati Reds activated closer Emilio Pagan from the 15-day injured list and placed outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The team also optioned right-hander Zach McCambley to Triple-A Louisville and called up infielder/outfielder Ivan Johnson from Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 30

Reds set to welcome back closer Emilio Pagan vs. Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds intend to activate closer Emilio Pagan from the injured list on Tuesday, and he can expect a warm welcome back from his beleaguered bullpen mates.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 28

Cincinnati Reds' Closer Nearing Return After Efficient Rehab Appearance

Reds' closer Emilio Pagan participated in his second rehab outing. It should give fans a lot of optimism about his return. Pagan needed just nine pitches to work through a 1-2-3 inning on Sunday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 26

Reds Closer Emilio Pagán Takes Major Step Toward Return With Rehab Appearance

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan participated in his first rehab start since injuring his hamstring on May 5. Pagan threw just six pitches on Friday with Triple-A Louisville.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 26

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Weekend Series with Pittsburgh Ahead, Pagan On Rehab Assignment, & More

The Reds currently hold a 37-42 record following a difficult divisional series against Milwaukee. Cincinnati had a scheduled off-day on Thursday. The team used it to regroup after being swept by the Brewers in a 6-5 heartbreaker on Wednesday night.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Reds start rehab assignment for Emilio Pagan after hamstring injury

At 37-42, the Cincinnati Reds sit 12.5 games out of the NL Central lead and 5.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. But perhaps some added bullpen help is what the Reds need to turn things around.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 23

Terry Francona Provides Latest Update on Hunter Greene and Emilio Pagan

Before the second game of a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers, Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to the media and provided detailed updates on Hunter Greene and Emilio Pagan.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Reds get crucial Emilio Pagan injury update after Elly De La Cruz’s return

It was a tough blow for the Cincinnati Reds when they lost closer Emilio Pagán. Ditto for star shortstop Elly De La Cruz. However, the Reds got a crucial Pagán update after De La Cruz’s return to the lineup, according to MLB.com.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 19

Reds Get Encouraging Injury News on Elly De La Cruz and Emilio Pagán

The Cincinnati Reds have dealt with a number of injuries to key players this season. Two major contributors are just a few steps away from making their return.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 7

Latest Reds Injury News Includes Updates on Two Important Bullpen Arms

The Reds' bullpen has been an absolute disaster lately and much of that is due to injuries. Brandon Williamson, Pierce Johnson, Graham Ashcraft, and Emilio Pagan are all on the injured list, which is causing relievers to pitch in roles they're not used to.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Reds closer Emilio Pagan gets brutally honest after landing on IL

The Cincinnati Reds face a major bullpen setback after closer Emilio Pagan landed on the injured list with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The veteran reliever offered a candid reaction on Wednesday, revealing the frustration behind an injury that could keep him out for four to eight weeks.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Reds’ Emilio Pagan carted off field vs. Cubs with leg injury

The Cincinnati Reds could be without reliever Emilio Pagan for a while. The pitcher, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract with Cincinnati in December, suffered an apparent lower-body injury in the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 16

Emilio Pagan receiving interest from 'at least 10 teams'

Free-agent reliever Emilio Pagan is a popular figure now that the market has opened, as Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes that “at least 10 teams” have reached out to Pagan and his reps at the Ballengee Group.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17, 2025

Emilio Pagan's Stellar Start Comes to a Halt Against Mariners

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds lost in a ten-inning thriller to the Seattle Mariners after back-to-back home runs surrendered by closer Emilio Pagan sent the game into extra innings.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9, 2025

Watch: Giants beat Reds on walk-off splash hit by Yastrzemski

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The San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds, 8-6, in 10 innings at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wednesday thanks to a splash hit by Mike Yastrzemski.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2, 2024

Righty reliever exercises player option with Reds

The Reds announced that right-hander Emilio Pagan has exercised his $8M player option for the 2025 season.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 9, 2024

Reds reliever Emilio Pagan (lat) returns to injured list

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Emilio Pagan went back on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right lat strain. The 33-year-old reliever was activated from the IL on Thursday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29, 2023