Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates


The Cincinnati Reds were 13-8, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at Target Field.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
89°
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On Fire
taking over first place

Everything is pointing up. Climbed to the top of the division. On top of that, winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows.

Reds Game on April 19

Opponent:Minnesota Twins (11-10)
Location:Target Field
First Pitch:02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Brady Singer (1-1, 5.60 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (2-0, 5.49 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Reds.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 6 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at Target Field.

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Highlights

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Reds
138.619 W2
Cardinals
128.6000.5 W4
Brewers
128.6000.5 W4
Pirates
129.5711.0 L1
Cubs
119.5501.5 W4

Cincinnati Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Sal Stewart
7.2971.03918
44
Elly De La Cruz
6.265.87412
28
Eugenio Suárez
3.270.77311

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
28
Eugenio Suárez
4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
26
Chase Burns
6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52
Pierce Johnson
3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
15
Emilio Pagán
2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are scraping for momentum, having eked out a narrow 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, with Rece Hinds stepping up as an unlikely hero despite a rough start to the season. The team’s offensive struggles are glaring, as they entered this series with the fewest runs scored in baseball. With only 66 runs to their name, the pressure is mounting on players like Ke’Bryan Hayes to turn things around before the fan base loses faith. On a brighter note, Sal Stewart is showing promise, and the pitching staff, led by Andrew Abbott, is keeping the team competitive. As the Reds sit at 12-8 and second in their division, they need to find consistency in their lineup, especially with injuries starting to pile up. Every game now feels crucial as they attempt to build some real momentum.

Sources
Forgotten Reds prospect who was once buried by strikeouts is forcing a new conversation
Blogredmachine
Forgotten Reds prospect who was once buried by strikeouts is forcing a new conversation
The Cincinnati Reds have been waiting for former first-round pick Austin Hendrick for a long time. Will he finally break through in 2026?
Reds fans are losing patience with Ke’Bryan Hayes but shouldn't give up on him (yet)
Blogredmachine
Reds fans are losing patience with Ke’Bryan Hayes but shouldn't give up on him (yet)
Ke'Bryan Hayes' offensive struggles remain a major pain point in the Cincinnati Reds' lineup. Can the third baseman turn things around before it's too late?
Myers, Hinds play unlikely heroes in Reds' latest tight victory
MLB.com
Myers, Hinds play unlikely heroes in Reds' latest tight victory
MINNEAPOLIS -- In a long season, all 26 players on an MLB roster get chances to be the difference-maker in a given situation. Even a guy who was hitless in his previous 28 at-bats. Rece Hinds contributed to two late rallies with a base hit and a sacrifice fly, and
1 early-season development each team can believe in
MLB.com
1 early-season development each team can believe in
It's still too early to tell exactly how the 2026 season will play out, but every team has seen at least one key player or position group get off to a strong start. With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here's one early-season development every club can have faith in.
Cincinnati Reds rally for 5-4 win over Minnesota Twins
Red Reporter
Cincinnati Reds rally for 5-4 win over Minnesota Twins
The Cincinnati Reds entered play on Saturday with just 66 runs scored so far this season, the lowest such mark of any team in the game. They also entered play with just 19 doubles (fewest), one triple (five teams have zero), and 86 singles (second fewest), an indicator that they haven’t just struggled to cross […]
Game 21: Reds at Twins (2:10 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Bradley
Red Reporter
Game 21: Reds at Twins (2:10 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Bradley
The Cincinnati Reds look to clinch a series victory on Saturday with a second straight win over the Minnesota Twins. Andrew Abbott gets the start. Full lineups below. Go Reds! Today’s Lineups REDS TWINS TJ Friedl – CF Byron Buxton – DH Will Benson – LF Austin Martin – RF Elly De La Cruz – […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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