What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 29-27, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Brady Singer (2-4, 6.26 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (2-3, 2.70 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on FOX, FOX. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

May 30, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 29-27, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 3-8 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

The indicators are pointing down. Losing by 5 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Making it worse, a 3-3 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.

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Reds Game on May 30

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (39-19)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Brady Singer (2-4, 6.26 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (2-3, 2.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FOX, FOX
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 10 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 3-8 at Great American Ball Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	3	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	8	13	0
	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	10	0

Highlights

Sal Stewart went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Nathaniel Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
JJ Bleday went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	34	20	.630		W4
Cardinals	30	25	.545	4.5	W1
Cubs	31	27	.534	5.0	L1
Reds	29	27	.518	6.0	L2
Pirates	30	28	.517	6.0	W1

Cincinnati Reds are 3-3-1T in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	12	.265	.847	37
44 Elly De La Cruz	12	.274	.840	37
22 JJ Bleday	8	.287	.996	22

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	7-1	1.96	0.96	64.1
49 Brock Burke	1-2	3.60	1.48	25.0
41 Andrew Abbott	4-3	3.88	1.42	62.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 JJ Bleday	5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
65 P.J. Higgins	3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
27 Sal Stewart	6 hits, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
37 Tyler Stephenson	5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
40 Nick Lodolo	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
50 Sam Moll	3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are reeling from the significant loss of Graham Ashcraft, who has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a UCL sprain, further complicating a bullpen that was already struggling. Ashcraft's injury comes just as the team's relief corps seemed to be finding its footing, raising the stakes for other pitchers to step up during crucial late-game situations. Meanwhile, Hunter Greene has returned to the clubhouse, offering a glimmer of hope as he continues his rehab from elbow surgery. Off the field, MLB's proposed salary cap could dramatically shift the Reds' long-term plans, especially regarding young stars like Elly De La Cruz. With a run differential of -5 over the past week and an anemic 3.6 runs per game, the offense must find a way to wake up ahead of their upcoming battle with the formidable Atlanta Braves.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Graham Ashcraft's injury just raised the stakes for this struggling Reds reliever

The Cincinnati Reds lost Graham Ashcraft to an elbow injury and manager Terry Francona will now look to some of his other relievers to fill the void.

Blogredmachine

MLB’s salary cap proposal could quickly change Reds' long-term plans for Elly De La Cruz

MLB's collective bargaining proposal included a salary-cap system. That could certainly change the Cincinnati Reds' plans for Elly De La Cruz.

MLB.com

Reds bullpen struggles after losing leverage reliever Ashcraft to 60-day IL

CINCINNATI -- Just as the Reds' bullpen has appeared to have regained some of its footing this week, it was dealt another injury blow that will definitely affect how the club navigates the later innings. Graham Ashcraft, a high-leverage reliever, was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday with a

MLB.com

Greene rejoins Reds in Cincy, with encouraging reports from Arizona rehab

CINCINNATI -- For the first time since Spring Training, injured Reds pitcher Hunter Greene was back in the clubhouse with the team on Friday. After camp broke, Greene remained in Goodyear, Ariz., to rehab from March 11 arthroscopic surgery that removed loose bodies from his right elbow. “Massive difference. It’s

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Reds Place Graham Ashcraft On 60-Day IL With UCL Sprain

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Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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