{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"Reds Feed","home_page_url":"https://redsfeed.com","feed_url":"https://redsfeed.com/feed.json","description":"The latest Cincinnati Reds news from across the web, summarized and linked to the original reporting.","language":"en-US","items":[{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/how-the-former-1st-round-draft-picks-of-the-reds-have-looked-in-2026-a39d2c97","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-prospects/52254/1st-round-draft-picks-performance-minor-leagues-justin-lebron","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-prospects/52254/1st-round-draft-picks-performance-minor-leagues-justin-lebron","title":"How the former 1st round draft picks of the Reds have looked in 2026","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds' recent first-round draft picks are showing mixed results in 2026. Chase Burns and Sal Stewart, both former early picks, contributed to the Reds' recent victory over the Cubs, with Burns earning his 15th win and Stewart hitting his third consecutive home run. Among prospects still in the minor leagues, Lebron is performing well at High-A with a .288 average and power display, while Hall shows promise despite struggling in the Florida State League. Other prospects like Floyd have battled injuries, Collier is hitting just .214 at Double-A, and Hendrick has struggled after an initial hot start, while Nelson has left the organization entirely.","date_published":"2026-08-31T18:13:46.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-news-cardinals-dump-trade-pickup-carson-spiers-comeback-former-to-af40ebf4","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-news-cardinals-dump-trade-pickup-carson-spiers-comeback-former-top-pick-released","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-news-cardinals-dump-trade-pickup-carson-spiers-comeback-former-top-pick-released","title":"Reds News: Cardinals dump trade pickup, Carson Spiers' comeback, former top pick released","content_text":"The Reds traded left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson to the St. Louis Cardinals at the deadline in exchange for a 19-year-old pitching prospect and $250,000 in international bonus pool money, but Ferguson struggled significantly with his new team, posting an 8.64 ERA over nine appearances before being released. Pitcher Carson Spiers is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, recently completing a rehab assignment with the Dayton Dragons where he allowed two runs over 3⅔ innings with four strikeouts. The Reds released former third-round draft pick Hunter Hollan, a 24-year-old right-hander whose career has been derailed by injuries, limiting him to just 25 appearances since being drafted three years ago.","date_published":"2026-08-31T18:10:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/sal-stewart-should-win-rookie-of-the-year-but-2006-offers-stark-warnin-e54d8800","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/sal-stewart-should-win-rookie-of-the-year-but-2006-offers-stark-warning-reds-fans","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/sal-stewart-should-win-rookie-of-the-year-but-2006-offers-stark-warning-reds-fans","title":"Sal Stewart should win Rookie of the Year but 2006 offers stark warning to Reds fans","content_text":"Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds has built a strong case for NL Rookie of the Year with a .806 OPS and 31 home runs with over 100 RBIs, significantly outpacing his main competition JJ Wetherholt. Stewart's offensive production exceeds what previous rookie sluggers have achieved, though the article cautions that positional value and defensive metrics have historically favored middle infielders in voting, citing the 2006 race when Hanley Ramirez won despite Ryan Zimmerman's superior offensive numbers. Wetherholt's recent wrist injury further improves Stewart's chances, though the article warns that nothing is guaranteed in award voting.","date_published":"2026-08-31T15:19:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Stephen Parello"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/joey-vottos-joke-reminded-reds-fans-of-the-harsh-reality-about-elly-de-4c8459c9","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/joey-votto-joke-reminded-reds-fans-harsh-reality-elly-de-la-cruz","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/joey-votto-joke-reminded-reds-fans-harsh-reality-elly-de-la-cruz","title":"Joey Votto's joke reminded Reds fans of the harsh reality about Elly De La Cruz","content_text":"During NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast of the Reds-Cubs game, Joey Votto joked that the Reds cannot afford to keep shortstop Elly De La Cruz long-term, saying he will cost \"roughly the GDP of a small country.\" De La Cruz will become arbitration eligible this offseason after earning league minimum for his first three seasons, and is set to enter free agency after 2027. The Reds previously offered De La Cruz a deal that would have made him their highest-paid player in franchise history, but the organization would need to roughly double that offer to retain him beyond his current contract.","date_published":"2026-08-31T13:10:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/nick-kralls-problems-go-back-to-reds-disastrous-2022-trade-deadline-97b6a409","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/nick-krall-problems-go-back-reds-disastrous-2022-trade-deadline","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/nick-krall-problems-go-back-reds-disastrous-2022-trade-deadline","title":"Nick Krall's problems go back to Reds' disastrous 2022 trade deadline","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds' current struggles under President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall trace back to the 2022 trade deadline, when the team sold off veterans like Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle while 42-61. The prospects acquired in return—including Edwin Arroyo, Noelvi Marte, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand—largely failed to develop as hoped, with only Spencer Steer becoming a reliable contributor. As a budget-constrained franchise, the Reds needed a strong homegrown core to compete, but the failed 2022 deadline acquisitions forced Krall to make inefficient spending decisions that have hampered the team's ability to build around young stars like Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart.","date_published":"2026-08-31T10:12:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Stephen Parello"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/elly-quadriceps-tightness-exits-early-to-be-evaluated-monday-1beeb366","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/elly-de-la-cruz-exits-reds-game-with-quad-injury","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/elly-de-la-cruz-exits-reds-game-with-quad-injury","title":"Elly (quadriceps tightness) exits early, to be evaluated Monday","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-31T04:26:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/burns-overcomes-pcas-homer-and-much-more-in-electric-night-at-wrigley-4b0cef37","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/chase-burns-starts-vs-cubs","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/chase-burns-starts-vs-cubs","title":"Burns overcomes PCA's homer and much more in electric night at Wrigley","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-31T04:06:00.000Z","tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-blast-four-homers-in-7-5-win-over-cubs-on-sunday-night-baseball-f212dd38","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-scores/52245/sal-stewart-hector-rodriguez-pca-chicago-cubs","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-scores/52245/sal-stewart-hector-rodriguez-pca-chicago-cubs","title":"Reds blast four homers in 7-5 win over Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball","content_text":"The Reds defeated the Cubs 7-5 on Sunday Night Baseball to win the series at Wrigley Field. Cincinnati's four home runs came from Hector Rodriguez (three-run shot), Dane Myers, Tyler Stephenson, and Sal Stewart (418-foot solo blast), while Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two homers including one in the first inning. Reds starter Chase Burns allowed two earned runs over 5.2 innings on 100 pitches despite an early umpiring miss on a strikeout call. Elly De La Cruz left the game early with quad tightness, though manager Terry Francona expressed confidence he could return to the lineup soon.","date_published":"2026-08-31T03:06:00.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/elly-de-la-cruz-injury-scare-vs-cubs-leaves-reds-with-major-questions-c8c854b2","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/elly-de-la-cruz-early-exit-vs-cubs-game-leaves-reds-major-questions","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/elly-de-la-cruz-early-exit-vs-cubs-game-leaves-reds-major-questions","title":"Elly De La Cruz injury scare vs. Cubs leaves Reds with major questions","content_text":"Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Cubs in the seventh inning with left quad tightness, an unusual move for the Reds shortstop who typically stays through the final out. De La Cruz was 2-for-4 with a run scored before his exit and had legged out an infield single earlier in the game, similar to the play that caused a hamstring injury costing him three weeks earlier this season. If De La Cruz requires significant time off, the Reds can deploy Matt McLain and Edwin Arroyo at shortstop while their star recovers. Manager Terry Francona is expected to provide more details about the injury's severity soon.","date_published":"2026-08-31T02:12:08.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-cubs-sunday-night-baseball-game-to-begin-in-rain-delay-085cd90d","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52235/chicago-cubs-sunday-night-baseball-game-rain-delay","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52235/chicago-cubs-sunday-night-baseball-game-rain-delay","title":"Reds/Cubs Sunday Night Baseball game to begin in rain delay","content_text":"The Reds-Cubs Sunday Night Baseball game at Wrigley Field is delayed due to rain in the Chicago area, with an updated start time of 7:45 PM ET instead of the originally scheduled 7:20 PM. Reds starter Chase Burns, who was already expected to have limited pitch counts to manage his workload, may see an even shorter outing as a result of the extended warm-up period. Joey Votto will serve as an on-field analyst for the nationally televised game on NBC and Peacock.","date_published":"2026-08-30T22:45:29.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/chase-burns-leads-reds-vs-cubs-on-sunday-night-baseball-a4c357fd","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52230/chase-burns-nbc-sunday-night-baseball-chicago-cubs-wrigley","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52230/chase-burns-nbc-sunday-night-baseball-chicago-cubs-wrigley","title":"Chase Burns leads Reds vs. Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball","content_text":"Chase Burns will start for Cincinnati against Chicago on Sunday Night Baseball, coming off what he described as his worst outing of the season. The Reds plan to reduce Burns' workload going forward, limiting him to 75-80 pitches per start instead of his typical 95-100, though he will remain in the rotation. Burns has compiled a 14-3 record with a 2.77 ERA across 25 starts and 139.2 innings pitched this season. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.","date_published":"2026-08-30T21:20:51.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-could-play-spoiler-against-mlbs-biggest-playoff-contenders-8782eb52","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-could-play-spoiler-against-mlb-biggest-playoff-contenders","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-could-play-spoiler-against-mlb-biggest-playoff-contenders","title":"Reds could play spoiler against MLB’s biggest playoff contenders","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds have essentially eliminated themselves from playoff contention while sitting in last place in the NL Central, but their September schedule offers an unexpected opportunity. All 24 of their September games pit them against teams either in playoff positions or within three games of one, including matchups against the Brewers, Dodgers, Cubs, Braves, Padres, and Blue Jays. While playing spoiler is a consolation prize for a team that reached October in 2025, the month provides valuable evaluation time for younger players like Edwin Arroyo and allows the organization to test relievers in high-pressure situations against quality competition.","date_published":"2026-08-30T21:03:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Tremayne Person"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/sal-stewarts-silver-slugger-case-is-enough-to-win-nl-roy-argument-over-34592099","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/sal-stewart-silver-slugger-case-enough-win-nl-roy-argument-over-jj-wetherholt","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/sal-stewart-silver-slugger-case-enough-win-nl-roy-argument-over-jj-wetherholt","title":"Sal Stewart's Silver Slugger case is enough to win NL ROY argument over JJ Wetherholt","content_text":"Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year Award over St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt, with Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin sidelined since late June. Stewart leads all of Major League Baseball in RBIs with over 100 and is a Silver Slugger finalist, while Wetherholt's offensive numbers hover around league average at .245/.347/.377 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs. Stewart particularly excels with runners in scoring position, batting .321 with 81 RBIs and a 159 wRC+ in those situations, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs consistently. Wetherholt's elite defense and baserunning cannot overcome his offensive production gap compared to Stewart's dominant hitting performance.","date_published":"2026-08-30T13:07:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/5-reds-prospects-who-wont-be-called-up-in-september-but-could-have-an-fe2ff416","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/5-reds-prospects-who-wont-be-called-up-september-but-could-have-impact-2027","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/5-reds-prospects-who-wont-be-called-up-september-but-could-have-impact-2027","title":"5 Reds prospects who won't be called up in September, but could have an impact in 2027","content_text":"Edwin Arroyo was recently called up to the Reds earlier than expected to replace injured third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. The article identifies five prospects unlikely to be promoted this September but potentially impactful in 2027, including pitcher Alfredo Duno, who may debut late in 2027 to preserve his rookie eligibility for 2028 and help the team gain an extra draft pick. Outfielder Carlos Jorge, a 22-year-old with 31 stolen bases at Double-A, could become a left-handed platoon option in center field next season. First-round pick Cam Collier has struggled at Double-A Chattanooga with a .211 average following a spring 2025 hamate injury, leaving the Reds uncertain whether to add him to the 40-man roster this offseason.","date_published":"2026-08-30T10:08:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/stewart-in-rare-reds-company-with-30-homer-100-rbi-rookie-campaign-04882b8a","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/sal-stewart-hits-30th-homer-in-reds-game-vs-cubs","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/sal-stewart-hits-30th-homer-in-reds-game-vs-cubs","title":"Stewart in rare Reds company with 30-homer, 100-RBI rookie campaign","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-29T22:20:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/sal-stewart-launches-his-30th-homer-of-the-2026-season-d9cd890a","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-analysis/52224/sal-stewart-rookie-of-the-year-30-home-runs-100-rbi","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-analysis/52224/sal-stewart-rookie-of-the-year-30-home-runs-100-rbi","title":"Sal Stewart launches his 30th homer of the 2026 season","content_text":"Sal Stewart hit his 30th home run of the season on Saturday at Wrigley Field, a 431-foot blast that also gave him 100 RBIs for the year. The Cincinnati Reds rookie became the 14th player in major league history to achieve a 30-homer, 100-RBI season as a rookie, and joined Frank Robinson as the only Reds rookies to reach the 30-homer mark. Of the nine rookies since 1947 who posted 30-homer, 100-RBI seasons, all nine won the Rookie of the Year Award.","date_published":"2026-08-29T21:13:33.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/elly-de-la-cruz-has-transformed-the-reds-against-left-handed-pitching-28b7094b","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/elly-de-la-cruz-transformed-reds-against-left-handed-pitching","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/elly-de-la-cruz-transformed-reds-against-left-handed-pitching","title":"Elly De La Cruz has transformed the Reds against left-handed pitching","content_text":"Elly De La Cruz has dramatically improved his performance against left-handed pitching in 2026, posting a 1.015 OPS that ranks sixth in the majors among qualified hitters, a stark reversal from his career struggles from the right side of the plate. The Cincinnati Reds have followed suit, improving from one of the worst teams against lefties in 2025 to seventh in the majors with a .732 OPS and a 10.9% walk rate. De La Cruz has recorded 139 plate appearances against southpaws this season compared to 210 last year, partly due to injury, and his expected statistics suggest some luck may be involved in his success. Manager Terry Francona has supported De La Cruz's development as a switch-hitter, and the infielder has been vocal about his commitment to improving from the right side.","date_published":"2026-08-29T21:06:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Abigail Miskowiec"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/latest-reds-injuries-transactions-ed50817e","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-injuries-and-roster-moves","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-injuries-and-roster-moves","title":"Latest Reds injuries & transactions","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-29T18:50:00.000Z","tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/hector-rodriguez-back-at-leadoff-as-reds-look-to-take-series-from-cubs-a09c9550","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52219/hector-rodriguez-chicago-cubs-leadoff","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52219/hector-rodriguez-chicago-cubs-leadoff","title":"Hector Rodriguez back at leadoff as Reds look to take series from Cubs","content_text":"The Reds defeated the Cubs 10-8 on Friday behind home runs from Tyler Stephenson, Sal Stewart, Jose Trevino, and TJ Friedl. Rookie Hector Rodriguez, who batted ninth due to a Cubs left-handed starter, went 2 for 3 with a walk and an RBI while scoring twice. Rodriguez returns to the leadoff spot for Saturday's matinee at Wrigleyville, with Andrew Abbott taking the mound as Cincinnati seeks to win the series.","date_published":"2026-08-29T16:04:39.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/mlb-network-analyst-just-gave-sal-stewart-the-ultimate-rookie-of-the-y-e0639a99","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/mlb-network-analyst-just-gave-sal-stewart-ultimate-rookie-of-the-year-defense","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/mlb-network-analyst-just-gave-sal-stewart-ultimate-rookie-of-the-year-defense","title":"MLB Network analyst just gave Sal Stewart the ultimate Rookie of the Year defense","content_text":"As the 2026 season enters September, Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart and St. Louis Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt are competing closely for National League Rookie of the Year. MLB Network analyst Chris Young argued the race should not be competitive, pointing to Stewart's 28 home runs and 100 RBIs as decisive offensive statistics that typically determine the award. Young criticized advanced metrics like WAR for undervaluing Stewart, noting that Wetherholt's 4.8 WAR compared to Stewart's 1.9 suggests the metric may not properly account for first basemen's contributions.","date_published":"2026-08-29T12:35:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-trade-deadline-strategy-looks-worse-after-brutal-insider-report-2d3ca08d","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-trade-deadline-strategy-looks-worse-after-brutal-insider-report","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-trade-deadline-strategy-looks-worse-after-brutal-insider-report","title":"Reds' trade deadline strategy looks worse after brutal insider report","content_text":"MLB insider Robert Murray reported that other league executives were confused and critical of the Cincinnati Reds' trade deadline approach, calling it \"the most confusing by far.\" Murray specifically cited the team's asking price for catcher Tyler Stephenson as unreasonably high, noting that other teams openly mocked the Reds for their valuation. The Reds also failed to trade pitcher Brady Singer and reliever Brock Burke despite the market reportedly seeking such players, leading Murray to conclude the deadline strategy was a significant mistake.","date_published":"2026-08-29T10:09:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/stewart-makes-latest-case-for-rookie-of-the-year-in-reds-win-at-wrigle-83d9abb0","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-rally-again-to-take-series-opener-against-cubs-at-wrigley","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-rally-again-to-take-series-opener-against-cubs-at-wrigley","title":"Stewart makes latest case for Rookie of the Year in Reds' win at Wrigley","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-28T22:57:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/edwin-arroyo-joins-reds-but-two-september-call-up-decisions-still-rema-5016e7cc","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/edwin-arroyo-joins-reds-two-september-call-up-decisions-remain","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/edwin-arroyo-joins-reds-two-september-call-up-decisions-remain","title":"Edwin Arroyo joins Reds but two September call-up decisions still remain","content_text":"Edwin Arroyo was promoted to the Reds to fill the roster spot left by injured Ke'Bryan Hayes, after improving significantly in Triple-A with a .265/.359/.500 slash line and four home runs in 19 games following his July demotion. Pitcher Graham Ashcraft is expected to claim the second September roster spot once he completes his rehab assignment from a right UCL sprain that sidelined him since May. The Reds still need to fill one additional position player spot in September, with Leo Balcazar or Juan Brito likely candidates from their 40-man roster. September expansion gives Cincinnati two extra roster spots to use, with the team positioned to evaluate key pieces for its future rather than pursue a playoff push.","date_published":"2026-08-28T21:06:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Tremayne Person"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/hayes-groin-strain-placed-on-10-day-il-arroyo-recalled-599ca656","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke-bryan-hayes-placed-on-injured-list-with-groin-injury","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/ke-bryan-hayes-placed-on-injured-list-with-groin-injury","title":"Hayes (groin strain) placed on 10-day IL; Arroyo recalled","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-28T18:42:57.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/cincinnati-reds-vs-chicago-cubs-8211-rhett-lowder-vs-david-peterson-493ad030","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-discussion/52215/cincinnati-reds-chicago-cubs-rhett-lowder-vs-david-peterson","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-discussion/52215/cincinnati-reds-chicago-cubs-rhett-lowder-vs-david-peterson","title":"Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs – Rhett Lowder vs. David Peterson","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon. Rhett Lowder takes the mound for Cincinnati while David Peterson starts for Chicago in the 2:20 PM ET matinee.","date_published":"2026-08-28T18:13:21.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/su-rez-friedl-back-with-reds-after-clearing-waivers-c2847831","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-clear-waivers-and-return-to-reds","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-clear-waivers-and-return-to-reds","title":"Suárez, Friedl back with Reds after clearing waivers","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-28T18:12:20.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/the-reds-still-have-a-kebryan-hayes-mess-on-their-hands-e04991ab","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-discussion/52209/kebryan-hayes-injured-list-outlook-2027-roster","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-discussion/52209/kebryan-hayes-injured-list-outlook-2027-roster","title":"The Reds still have a Ke’Bryan Hayes mess on their hands","content_text":"Ke'Bryan Hayes has shown modest improvement for the Cincinnati Reds since August, raising his OPS to .588 this month after struggling at .463 for the season, but the team placed him on the injured list with a hamstring injury before a series against the Cubs. Despite Hayes's poor performance and injury history during his 13 months with Cincinnati, the Reds appear unlikely to move on from him due to the approximately $30 million remaining on his contract through 2030. The team seems committed to attempting to improve Hayes during the offseason, with 58% of fans surveyed believing he will remain the Reds' third baseman heading into 2027.","date_published":"2026-08-28T18:01:25.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/eugenio-su-rez-in-reds-lineup-for-series-opener-in-wrigley-against-cub-f84a2b4e","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52205/eugenio-suarez-reds-lineup-chicago-cubs","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52205/eugenio-suarez-reds-lineup-chicago-cubs","title":"Eugenio Suárez in Reds lineup for series opener in Wrigley against Cubs","content_text":"Eugenio Suárez remains with the Reds after clearing waivers and will bat fifth in Cincinnati's lineup for today's series opener at Wrigleyville against the Cubs. Suárez hit a crucial grand slam in the team's recent comeback win over San Francisco, providing a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 2026 season. The Reds will start Rhett Lowder on the mound facing Cubs lefty David Peterson, with Dane Myers batting leadoff and Pete Crow-Armstrong leading off for Chicago.","date_published":"2026-08-28T17:20:24.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/terry-franconas-harsh-comments-puts-reds-execs-in-spotlight-after-euge-db8f2797","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/terry-francona-harsh-comments-puts-reds-execs-spotlight-eugenio-suarez-decision","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/terry-francona-harsh-comments-puts-reds-execs-spotlight-eugenio-suarez-decision","title":"Terry Francona's harsh comments puts Reds execs in spotlight after Eugenio Suárez decision","content_text":"Manager Terry Francona criticized whoever leaked information about the Cincinnati Reds placing Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl on outright waivers, calling the breach of confidentiality disrespectful. The details were reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal before the 48-hour waiver claim period concluded, and neither player was claimed. Francona expressed uncertainty about whether the leak came from within the Reds organization or an outside source, but made clear his frustration with the violation of the confidential process.","date_published":"2026-08-28T17:01:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/matt-mclain-has-a-short-september-window-to-save-his-reds-future-2d540704","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/matt-mclain-short-september-window-save-reds-future","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/matt-mclain-short-september-window-save-reds-future","title":"Matt McLain has a short September window to save his Reds' future","content_text":"Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain is facing a critical September after struggling through most of 2026 with a 78 wRC+, far below his impressive 129 mark as a rookie. Though his defensive play has been excellent with over 115 games without an error, his offensive inconsistency has kept him in the lineup only due to the lack of viable alternatives like Edwin Arroyo. Recent signs of improvement show a 98 wRC+ over his last 13 games, but the production stems mainly from timely extra-base hits rather than sustained performance. The 27-year-old needs to post an .800 OPS in September to prove he deserves another opportunity; otherwise, the Reds will likely explore other options in free agency and trades.","date_published":"2026-08-28T14:17:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Stephen Parello"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/sal-stewarts-historic-reds-milestone-should-cement-rookie-of-the-year-5cf579d9","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/sal-stewart-historic-reds-milestone-should-cement-rookie-year-case","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/sal-stewart-historic-reds-milestone-should-cement-rookie-year-case","title":"Sal Stewart's historic Reds milestone should cement Rookie of the Year case","content_text":"Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds became the first Reds rookie since 1953 to record 100 RBIs in a season, achieving the milestone with a sacrifice fly against the Giants on Wednesday with more than a month remaining in the 2026 season. Stewart is only the eighth player this century to reach 100 RBIs as a rookie, joining an elite group that includes Albert Pujols, Aaron Judge, and Pete Alonso, five of whom won Rookie of the Year. Compared to his main competition, Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt, Stewart has a higher batting average (.263 to .245), significantly higher slugging percentage, more than double the RBIs, and 11 additional home runs. Only two other rookies in MLB history—Ted Williams and Jose Canseco—have been the first player to reach 100 RBIs in a season.","date_published":"2026-08-28T12:36:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/christian-encarnacion-strands-breakout-with-orioles-makes-nick-krall-l-778a4a48","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/christian-encarnacion-strand-breakout-orioles-makes-nick-krall-look-even-worse","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/christian-encarnacion-strand-breakout-orioles-makes-nick-krall-look-even-worse","title":"Christian Encarnacion-Strand's breakout with Orioles makes Nick Krall look even worse","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds designated Christian Encarnacion-Strand for assignment in April before trading him to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. After spending time at Triple-A Norfolk, Encarnacion-Strand was called up to Baltimore on July 16 and has since produced at the plate, batting .264/.301/.519 with seven home runs and 27 RBIs in 31 games while posting a 124 wRC+. The Orioles have climbed to within 2½ games of the AL Wild Card spot, while the Reds remain nine games out of playoff contention, prompting criticism of general manager Nick Krall's decision to let the infielder go.","date_published":"2026-08-28T10:08:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/eugenio-suarez-surviving-waivers-gives-him-a-chance-to-cement-reds-leg-19941918","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/eugenio-suarez-surviving-waivers-gives-chance-cement-reds-legacy","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/eugenio-suarez-surviving-waivers-gives-chance-cement-reds-legacy","title":"Eugenio Suarez surviving waivers gives him a chance to cement Reds legacy","content_text":"Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl cleared waivers and will remain with the Cincinnati Reds for the remainder of the 2026 season after being placed on outright waivers. Suárez signed a one-year, $15 million deal with Cincinnati in February following a 49-home run 2025 season, but has struggled this year with a .208 average, 19 home runs, and a 91 wRC+, partly due to an oblique injury. Despite the disappointing offensive numbers, Suárez has reached 1,000 career RBIs and is climbing the Reds' all-time home run list, needing just three more homers to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for ninth place. He has shown signs of improvement in August with an .863 OPS and could potentially enter the Reds' top-25 all-time RBI leaders if he maintains his recent production through September.","date_published":"2026-08-27T21:34:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/tj-friedl-eugenio-su-rez-clear-waivers-and-stay-with-cincinnati-reds-83e233fe","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-roster/52200/tj-friedl-eugenio-suarez-clear-waivers","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-roster/52200/tj-friedl-eugenio-suarez-clear-waivers","title":"TJ Friedl, Eugenio Suárez clear waivers and stay with Cincinnati Reds","content_text":"Outfielder TJ Friedl and third baseman Eugenio Suárez both cleared waivers and will remain with the Cincinnati Reds. Friedl, owed $630,000 for the remainder of the season, has struggled offensively with declining speed and defensive value, while Suárez, who has $2.5 million remaining on his contract, hit a grand slam yesterday despite posting a .208/.295/.410 overall average this year. Both players will be available for Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs.","date_published":"2026-08-27T18:43:48.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/eugenio-su-rez-tj-friedl-clear-waivers-will-remain-with-reds-e5966aa8","url":"https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-clear-waivers-will-remain-with-reds.html","external_url":"https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-clear-waivers-will-remain-with-reds.html","title":"Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl Clear Waivers, Will Remain With Reds","content_text":"Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl cleared outright waivers and will remain with the Cincinnati Reds after no other team claimed them. The Reds had placed both players on waivers hoping to shed salary, with Suárez owed $2.57 million of his $15 million contract and Friedl owed $633,000 of his $3.8 million salary. Neither player has performed well this season, with Suárez batting .208 at age 35 and Friedl struggling at .158 through 253 plate appearances.","date_published":"2026-08-27T17:58:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Steve Adams"}],"tags":["MLB Trade Rumors"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/burns-emerges-in-latest-pitcher-power-rankings-f5584b24","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/mlb-starting-pitcher-power-rankings-august-2026","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/mlb-starting-pitcher-power-rankings-august-2026","title":"Burns emerges in latest Pitcher Power Rankings","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-27T16:00:00.000Z","tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/take-a-deep-dive-into-a-four-way-nl-rookie-of-the-year-race-7ec1c77b","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/take-a-deep-dive-into-a-four-way-2026-nl-rookie-of-the-year-race","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/take-a-deep-dive-into-a-four-way-2026-nl-rookie-of-the-year-race","title":"Take a deep dive into a four-way NL Rookie of the Year race","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-27T14:55:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mike Petriello"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/terry-francona-may-have-stumbled-into-perfect-reds-lineup-solution-nob-60b750ca","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/terry-francona-stumbled-perfect-reds-lineup-solution-nobody-saw-coming","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/terry-francona-stumbled-perfect-reds-lineup-solution-nobody-saw-coming","title":"Terry Francona may have stumbled into perfect Reds lineup solution nobody saw coming","content_text":"Reds manager Terry Francona moved rookie Héctor Rodríguez to the leadoff spot for Wednesday's game against the Giants, and Rodríguez responded with three hits and two solo home runs in a comeback victory. Rodríguez had entered the game with a weak .265 on-base percentage but was riding a four-game hit streak and has gone 8-for-21 with three homers over his last five games. Francona had previously expressed reluctance about Elly De La Cruz batting leadoff, stating the team lacked a suitable everyday option for the position. Rodríguez's lack of success against left-handed pitchers—0-for-5 this season—could complicate Francona's decision when the Reds face Cubs left-hander David Peterson on Friday.","date_published":"2026-08-27T14:31:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-make-eugenio-su-rez-and-tj-friedl-decision-that-signals-painful-o-6e43249b","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-make-eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-decision-signals-painful-offseason-ahead","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/reds-make-eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-decision-signals-painful-offseason-ahead","title":"Reds make Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl decision that signals painful offseason ahead","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds placed Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl on outright waivers, making them available to any team willing to absorb their remaining salaries of approximately $3 million and $700,000 respectively. Both players have struggled significantly in 2026, with Suárez experiencing his worst MLB season and Friedl disappointing after a strong 2025, contributing to Cincinnati's 8-games-under-.500 record and near-zero playoff chances. The moves suggest the Reds will not exercise Suárez's mutual option or re-sign him, while Friedl will likely be non-tendered after the season. The decisions indicate more roster changes ahead as multiple other players have also underperformed this season.","date_published":"2026-08-27T12:36:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/is-stewart-the-frontrunner-for-nl-rookie-of-the-year-here-are-the-cont-ee96cad8","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/looking-at-sal-stewart-s-competition-for-nl-rookie-of-the-year","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/looking-at-sal-stewart-s-competition-for-nl-rookie-of-the-year","title":"Is Stewart the frontrunner for NL Rookie of the Year? Here are the contenders","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-27T11:26:20.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/firing-chris-valaika-should-be-the-start-of-sweeping-changes-for-the-r-3e2573f2","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/firing-chris-valaika-should-be-start-sweeping-changes-reds","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/firing-chris-valaika-should-be-start-sweeping-changes-reds","title":"Firing Chris Valaika should be the start of sweeping changes for the Reds","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds rank last in batting average and on-base percentage while sitting 27th in runs scored, with the second-most strikeouts in baseball. Chris Valaika, the team's hitting coach and Director of Hitting, faces likely dismissal due to the offensive struggles, though the article argues the problems run deeper than one coach. While Valaika has improved the team's barrel rate from 7.3% to 9.3%, the Reds' strikeout rate of 25.4% and excessive fly ball rates among players like Eugenio Suárez, Elly De La Cruz, and others continue to undermine offensive production. Meaningful change will require addressing the team's overall hitting philosophy and approach, not just replacing Valaika.","date_published":"2026-08-27T10:08:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-top-prospect-alfredo-duno-doesnt-look-worse-for-wear-in-return-fr-38472c89","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-prospect-alfredo-duno-three-hit-night-in-return-from-il","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-prospect-alfredo-duno-three-hit-night-in-return-from-il","title":"Reds' top prospect Alfredo Duno doesn't look worse for wear in return from IL","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-27T04:44:13.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Tim Crowley"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-place-eugenio-su-rez-tj-friedl-on-waivers-77d1916d","url":"https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/reds-place-eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-on-waivers.html","external_url":"https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/reds-place-eugenio-suarez-tj-friedl-on-waivers.html","title":"Reds Place Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl On Waivers","content_text":"The Reds placed designated hitter Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on waivers, with the 48-hour process resolving Thursday afternoon. Both players remain eligible to play for Cincinnati during this period and can be claimed by other teams, though the Reds hope a contender will take on their remaining salaries. Suárez, hitting .208 with 19 home runs this season, has $2.5 million remaining on his $15 million salary and will become a free agent after the season. Friedl has struggled significantly in 2026, batting .158 with three home runs across 253 plate appearances after spending time in Triple-A.","date_published":"2026-08-27T04:12:46.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Anthony Franco"}],"tags":["MLB Trade Rumors"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/rodr-guezs-2-hr-cameo-from-leadoff-spot-sparks-reds-historic-rally-f88547d9","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/hector-rodriguez-hits-2-hrs-reds-7-run-ninth-inning-rally","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/hector-rodriguez-hits-2-hrs-reds-7-run-ninth-inning-rally","title":"Rodríguez's 2-HR cameo from leadoff spot sparks Reds' historic rally","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-27T01:00:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/these-10-farm-systems-have-the-best-catching-prospects-4f508039","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/top-10-organizations-based-on-catching-prospects-2026","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/top-10-organizations-based-on-catching-prospects-2026","title":"These 10 farm systems have the best catching prospects","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Sam Dykstra"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/reds-roar-back-for-10-9-win-over-giants-with-7-run-9th-inning-a3169fb4","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-scores/52194/comeback-san-francisco-giants-hector-rodriguez-eugenio-suarez","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-scores/52194/comeback-san-francisco-giants-hector-rodriguez-eugenio-suarez","title":"Reds roar back for 10-9 win over Giants with 7-run 9th inning","content_text":"The Reds rallied from a 9-3 deficit with a seven-run ninth inning to defeat the Giants 10-9, marking their largest ninth-inning comeback in approximately 70 years. Hector Rodriguez started the comeback with a home run, followed by Eugenio Suarez's grand slam that brought Cincinnati within one run. The Reds then scored the tying and go-ahead runs through a combination of small ball and timely hits, with Tyler Stephenson delivering the final run on a line drive to left field.","date_published":"2026-08-26T23:41:24.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/nationals-dfa-could-help-reds-solve-looming-chase-burns-dilemma-1ee4e5ff","url":"https://blogredmachine.com/nationals-dfa-could-help-reds-solve-looming-chase-burns-dilemma","external_url":"https://blogredmachine.com/nationals-dfa-could-help-reds-solve-looming-chase-burns-dilemma","title":"Nationals' DFA could help Reds solve looming Chase Burns dilemma","content_text":"Chase Burns is approaching a career-high in innings pitched at 139⅔ and recently struggled in a start against San Francisco, allowing five runs in less than four innings. With the Reds having four-and-a-half weeks remaining in the season, Burns will likely need to be shut down before significantly exceeding his workload, as broadcaster Jeff Brantley estimated he would be limited to around 150 innings. The Nationals' recent designation of Trevor Williams for assignment could provide Cincinnati with a low-cost veteran option to help fill the rotation gap, assuming he clears waivers. The Reds also have minor-league arms like Darius Vines, Kevin Abel, and Jose Acuña available to provide depth down the stretch.","date_published":"2026-08-26T23:05:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Drew Koch"}],"tags":["Blog Red Machine"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/these-are-the-hottest-hitting-prospects-right-now-one-for-each-club-f4030e1b","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/hottest-hitting-prospect-for-each-team-august-2026","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/hottest-hitting-prospect-for-each-team-august-2026","title":"These are the hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each club","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-26T23:00:00.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/cincinnati-reds-vs-san-francisco-giants-8211-nick-lodolo-vs-logan-webb-11c2743f","url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-discussion/52190/san-francisco-giants-nick-lodolo-vs-logan-webb","external_url":"https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-discussion/52190/san-francisco-giants-nick-lodolo-vs-logan-webb","title":"Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants – Nick Lodolo vs. Logan Webb","content_text":"The Cincinnati Reds face the San Francisco Giants in Wednesday's series finale with manager Terry Francona making lineup changes, including moving rookie Hector Rodriguez to leadoff while dropping Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart in the batting order. Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo takes the mound with a 5.04 ERA this season, looking to rebound from a poor outing against Arizona. Giants starter Logan Webb will oppose Lodolo with first pitch scheduled for 3:45 PM ET.","date_published":"2026-08-26T19:24:51.000Z","tags":["Red Reporter"]},{"id":"https://redsfeed.com/article/singer-plans-to-make-next-start-after-painful-extra-effort-play-29d8dbe3","url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/brady-singer-unlikely-to-miss-next-start-after-painful-sliding-play","external_url":"https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/brady-singer-unlikely-to-miss-next-start-after-painful-sliding-play","title":"Singer plans to make next start after painful extra-effort play","content_text":"Read this story at MLB.com Reds.","date_published":"2026-08-26T19:08:46.000Z","authors":[{"name":"Mark Sheldon"}],"tags":["MLB.com Reds"]}]}