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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 8

Watch and Listen to Matt McLain's Go Ahead Home Run as Heard on All Broadcasts

The Cincinnati Reds swept the Arizona Diamondbacks and infielder Matt McLain hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to give the Reds their first lead of the game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

Reds rely on the long ball, sweep Diamondbacks

Matt McLain hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning to help the Cincinnati Reds complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 4-2 victory on Sunday afternoon.

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Cincinnati Reds News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 7

UCLA Alum Channels Collegiate Experience to Break Out of Slump

Cincinnati Reds second baseman and former UCLA standout Matt McLain is going through one of the worst slumps of his career. Batting .175 in 189 at bats this season, the righty is experiencing some of the worst trips to the plate he's seen since his freshman season at UCLA.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / June 3

Matt McLain’s Struggling Start and What’s Next for the Reds

Matt McLain‘s young career has been a rollercoaster. The first-round draft pick and former top prospect burst onto the scene in 2023 with 16 home runs, 14 steals, and a 127 wRC+ in only 89 games.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

What Is Up With Matt McLain?

After missing the entirely of the 2024 season due to a shoulder injury, 25 year-old Matt McLain looked to make a grand return to the field to build off of an impressive rookie 2023 season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Despite Strikeouts, Reds Infielder Matt McLain Showing Signs of Life at the Plate

Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain had been struggling mightily after coming off the injured list on April 15, but he's starting to turn the corner.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 16

Could the Battle for the Ohio Cup Be What the Reds Need to Turn Season Around?

CINCINNATI -- Rivalry Weekend is here in Major League Baseball, and the Reds are hosting the Cleveland Guardians this weekend in the Battle for the Ohio Cup.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 16

Matt McLain Seeing Early Returns on Hitting Lower in the Cincinnati Reds Lineup

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona made the decision to move Matt McLain down in the batting order at the beginning of the Chicago White Sox series and it seems to have paid off, initially.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 15

Instant Reaction: De La Cruz Benson, and McLain All Homer, Reds Beat White Sox 7-1

The Cincinnati Reds (21-24) beat the Chicago White Sox (14-30) 7-1 to avoid the sweep on Thursday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. Here are our postgame takeaways: Martinez Tosses a Gem Nick Martinez has been fantastic lately and that continued on Thursday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 13

Watch: What’s Wrong with the Cincinnati Reds? Breaking Down the 20-22 Start to Season

The Cincinnati Reds are 20-22 through the first 42 games of the 2025 season. They have lost seven of nine after being 18-15. On the latest episode of Queen

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 29

The Reds Lineup is Finally Living up to Expectations

For the first time this season, the Cincinnati Reds have a five-game win streak and will be going for a sixth tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals. Throughout this season, the strength of the team has been the rotation with plenty of impressive bullpen arms.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Matt McLain Playing Through Sophomore Year Slump with Reds

There is no denying the superstar potential of Cincinnati Reds 25 year old second baseman Matt McLain. Even in his 5'9" and 180lbs frame, the California native has always been a plus baserunner with a strong arm and quality defense.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 18

Reds slug three HRs while cruising past Orioles

Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain hammered three-run home runs as the Cincinnati Reds ripped the host Baltimore Orioles 8-3 in Friday night's series opener.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Reds place second baseman Matt McLain on 10-day IL

The team specified that McLain’s hamstring strain was “slight,” so it’ll probably be a short-term absence.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Interesting tidbit emerges about Reds' extension talks with Matt McLain

The Reds floated a preliminary extension framework to Matt McLain before Opening Day.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Matt McLain’s Hot Start For The Reds

We are five games into the 2025 season, and the man in Cincinnati is lighting the world on fire in his first big league action since 2023. Matt McLain has been piping hot to start the year, bringing a much-needed firepower to an otherwise weak offensive group.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31

Elly De La Cruz shines as Reds' bats finally wake up

After scoring only a combined six runs in the last two games, the Cincinnati Reds exploded for 14 runs on Monday. But while scoring 14 runs usually takes a team effort, one player was responsible for literally half of the team's production.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / March 29

Matt McLain helps Reds rally past Giants for 1st win of season

Matt McLain homered, doubled and scored twice and Christian Encarnacion-Strand blasted a solo home run to break a sixth-inning tie as the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 17

McLain Brothers Look To Make Major League History, Add Names to Impressive List

Major League Baseball history is dotted with pairs of brothers who have played at the same time. Think the Aaron brothers. The Boones. The Deans. The Seagers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / March 5

Cincinnati Reds Infielder Matt McLain Putting Baseball World on Notice

Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLaIn, returning from injury this season, is putting the baseball world on notice this spring. In a recent article from ESPN, McLain was listed as one of the ten players turning heads in camps around the league.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / March 7