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WEST SACRAMENTO -- They are all must-win games for the Reds at this point of the season, but facing the non-contending Athletics for three games this weekend provided them with a should-win series.

WEST SACRAMENTO – It would all have to fall into place perfectly, but the Reds could have one more reinforcement available to their pitching staff by the end of the season – just in case. Starting pitcher Rhett Lowder, who has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Before the Reds played the Athletics for the first time in their temporary ballpark -- a Minor League facility with some quirks -- they got accustomed to such things like having their clubhouse being located beyond the center-field fence. "I’ve never had a clubhouse guy ask me

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CINCINNATI -- Just as the Reds have played themselves back into contention for the final National League Wild Card spot, important reinforcements are ready to rejoin their bullpen.

It was a career night for Cam Collier (Reds), who put together a perfect showing at the plate to highlight Friday night's action. Leo De Vries (Athletics), Jonny Farmelo (Mariners), Tre' Morgan (Rays) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) also flexed in big ways for their respective clubs, while Joe Whitman (Giants)

SAN DIEGO -- It’s an iconic attraction near Petco Park, the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster that has thrilled generations of locals. But compared to the Reds’ white-knuckle ride in their bid for a National League Wild Card spot, the Dipper has nothing on the dudes from Cincinnati.

SAN DIEGO -- The Reds, in San Diego on a business trip, likely didn’t visit its world-class beaches. Instead it’s the dwindling sand in the season’s hourglass that has their attention. The time to win is now, and the Reds did just that in defeating the Padres, 4-2, on Tuesday

SAN DIEGO -- Reds right fielder Will Benson paid a price but held onto the ball after crashing into Petco Park’s right-fence Tuesday night when corralling Jose Iglesias’ fly ball to end the second inning.

If you thought the end of summer also brought the end of your chances to follow top prospects, just remember – there’s always desert ball. Rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams were officially announced Wednesday afternoon, headlined by 13 Top 100 prospects, including two of the Top 5.

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SAN DIEGO -- Nick Lodolo was fantastic and deserved better. But the Reds faced a team just as hungry for victories as they are, and the outcome was equal parts disappointment and frustration. Cincinnati fell to the Padres, 4-3, in 10 innings on Monday night at Petco Park in a

CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene was well aware of the importance of Sunday’s game against the Mets, but in terms of his expectations for his own performance, this was just another game. Greene tied a season high with 12 strikeouts in seven innings and allowed only a solo homer by Brett

CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds joined the other 29 clubs in Major League Baseball to help raise awareness for childhood cancer on Sunday. Representatives from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, CancerFree Kids and the Dragonfly Foundation participated in pregame ceremonies prior to the Mets-Reds game at Great American Ball Park.

CINCINNATI -- Marty Brennaman has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Reds Hall of Fame and the Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame, but he called being immortalized on Saturday with a bronze sculpture outside Great American Ball Park his greatest honor. “Johnny Bench texted me this

The stars shined bright on a busy Saturday around the Minors, led by a number of Top 100 prospects. Travis Bazzana (Guardians) notched a professional first, while Konnor Griffin (Pirates) joined an exclusive club with his 20th homer. On the mound it was a night for debuts as a trio

CINCINNATI -- A lack of home runs has been an issue for the Reds for much of this season. But rookie Sal Stewart’s first career homer highlighted a rare show of power on Saturday night, as the Reds homered three times in a 6-3 win over the Mets at Great

Two of baseball's top 10 prospects -- teammates Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) -- flexed their muscles right off the bat to highlight a busy night of Minor League action. Reds backstop Alfredo Duno put his name in the club record books for Single-A Daytona, while Spencer Jones (Yankees)

CINCINNATI -- One-run game, bases loaded, nobody out, bottom of the ninth inning. The Reds have had difficulty getting game-changing hits this season. Only this was as close to a must-win scenario as you can have in the regular season. With Mets closer Edwin Díaz on the ropes Friday night

CINCINNATI -- If Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson needed any further assurance about the condition of his fractured left thumb, there was no better indication than catching hard-throwing right-hander Chase Burns in a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday. “I caught Burns’ live and he was throwing 101, so that was kind

Since 2020, My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) has spent its leadership day with the Cincinnati Reds, with this year being no different. On Sept. 3, the Reds hosted students from chapters throughout Ohio and introduced them to multiple special guests, including Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reese, Reds

Every player always has something to prove, but some have quite a lot on the line. With the end of the regular season on Sept. 28 in sight, many players are under considerable pressure. Some must lead the charge in propelling their teams to the postseason, while others are simply