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Reds’ Terry Francona details harsh reality of abrupt playoff exit

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Wednesday, ending their season. The National League Wild Card series ended thanks to Los Angeles’ dominant offense, as another comeback attempt from Cincy was thwarted.

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One Under-The-Radar Reds Prospect Participating in Arizona Fall League

MLB analysts Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis, and Sam Dykstra picked an under-the-radar prospect that is not in the team's "Top 30" rankings from each team that is partipating in the Arizona Fall League this year.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2

Cincinnati Reds on Wrong Side of History After Another Postseason Loss

The Cincinnati Reds are on the wrong side of history after Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was their eighth straight postseason loss, which is the second-longest active streak in Major League Baseball behind the Orioles, according to Matt Wilkes of Reds Content Plus.

Alexis Diaz News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2

Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Removed From Braves’ 40-Man Roster

Former Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz was outrighted by the Atlanta Braves earlier this week, according to MLB Trade Rumors. He was traded to the Dodgers earlier this season before being designated for assignment and being picked up by Atlanta.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / October 2

Closing the book on the 2025 Cincinnati Reds

It was more fun following a team led by Terry Francona over the course of nearly eight months than it ever was following a team led by David Bell. It was more gregarious, more insightful, with more humor and reflection.

Trevor Kuncl News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2

Exclusive Interview With Cincinnati Reds Minor League All-Star

I had the pleasure of interviewing Cincinnati Reds Minor Leaguer Trevor Kuncl. Kuncl graduated from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati. He is currently on the Chattanooga Lookouts in Double-A and is on the Reds Arizona Fall League roster.

Sal Stewart News / Sporting News / October 2

Reds' rookie Sal Stewart sets Cincinnati franchise record in playoff game

A bright future for the Reds.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

Dodgers flex muscles, eliminate Reds in wild-card round

The reigning champs’ offense has put the other NL contenders on notice.

Dodgers announce Game 1 starter vs. Phillies

MLB playoff takeaways: AL home teams rise up to force decisive Game 3s

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

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MLB News / Field Level Media / October 2

Mookie Betts' four-hit night sends Dodgers past Reds, into NLDS

Mookie Betts produced four hits and three RBI and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday to advance to the National League Division Series.

Teoscar Hernandez seen apologizing to Yoshinobu Yamamoto for bad error

MLB playoff takeaways: AL home teams rise up to force decisive Game 3s

Guardians' unexpected hero delivers again in Game 2 of ALWC

Yankees' Aaron Boone shouldn't change one major thing ahead of Game 3

Carlos Narvaez hits his teammate with a flying bat in scary moment

Red Sox third base coach criticized for his bad decision during Game 2 loss

MLB News / Red Reporter / October 2

Reds crash out of playoffs with loss to Dodgers

There are many things to critique about the way the Cincinnati Reds crashed out of the playoffs in Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the gist is that it was via an 8-4 loss in Dodger Stadium.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

Sal Stewart Makes Reds History in Game 2 of National League Wild Card Series

Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart became the youngest player in franchise history to start a postseason game on Wednesday night. Stewart, 21, hasn't been in the lineup every day since being called up, but when he has, he has fit right in.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

Former Reds Pitcher Gets Out of Bases-Loaded Jam for Yankees, Has Epic Reaction

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Fernando Cruz got out of a bases-loaded jam for the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card series on Wednesday night and had an epic reaction.

Gavin Lux News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

Reds’ Gavin Lux gives stinging indictment of Dodgers’ bullpen before Game 2

The Cincinnati Reds lost Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5. While Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers’ offense in a dominant performance, the team’s weaknesses remain.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

MLB Analyst Suggests Reds' Ace Hunter Greene Was Tipping Pitchers Against Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds' ace Hunter Greene got hit around in Game 1. He gave up five runs in just three innings, including three home runs. ESPN's MLB analyst Buster Olney is suggesting that Greene might have been tipping his pitchers against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Austin Hays News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 1

Reds Reveal Lineup For Game 2 Against Dodgers, Austin Hays to Start in New Position

The Cincinnati Reds need to win on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card series to continue their season. They revealed their lineup for Wednesday night against the Dodgers.

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The '2025 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 MLB players to steal at least 30 bases in the 2025 regular season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / October 1

Los Angeles Dodgers Look To Punch Ticket To NLDS With Sweep Over the Cincinnati Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers put on a clinic Tuesday night, dismantling the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in Game 1 of their National League Wild Card series. Now they are sitting pretty with a chance to punch their ticket to the Division Series with just one more victory.

Hunter Greene News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Hunter Greene & Reds Hit With Major Blow as Wild Card Series Hopes Slowly Fade Before Dodgers Clash

Hunter Greene is the Reds’ best chance of winning their first postseason game in a 162-game season since 2013, but the flame-throwing right-hander has a tough road ahead of him.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / September 29

Cincinnati Reds Wild Card Series Preview

October baseball is upon us, and the 83-win Cincinnati Reds will be taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-three Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium for the chance to punch their ticket into the National League Division Series.

Cincinnati Reds News / Stadium Rant / September 29

Reds’ 2025 Regular Season Review

It’s official: the Cincinnati Reds have made the 2025 MLB postseason. Dramatically and simultaneously, both the Reds and the New York Mets dropped game 162 to solidify Cincinnati’s ascent and New York’s collapse. How exactly was Cincinnati able to get here, though, amidst such a tumultuous season?

Cincinnati Reds News / New Baseball Media / September 29

How the Reds Made the 2025 MLB Postseason

It took until after the Reds finished Game 162 but Cincinnati, thanks to help from the Mets, locked up the final playoff spot in the National League. It’s the first time since 2020 that the Reds made the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 29