What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 39-42, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Brady Singer (3-6, 4.81 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (5-5, 4.89 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

June 28, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 39-42, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-7 at PNC Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

On the right side of things. Outpacing opponents by 11 runs this stretch. And a 2-run win last night helps the cause.

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Reds Game on June 28

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (41-42)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Brady Singer (3-6, 4.81 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (5-5, 4.89 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 70°F, Wind 3 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-7 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	0	3	9	10	0
	0	0	3	1	0	0	2	1	0	7	11	2

Highlights

Sal Stewart went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Jose Trevino went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Eugenio Suárez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	50	30	.625		L1
Cubs	45	38	.542	6.5	W1
Cardinals	42	38	.525	8.0	L4
Pirates	41	42	.494	10.5	L2
Reds	39	42	.481	11.5	W2

Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	15	.252	.795	57
22 JJ Bleday	13	.240	.858	35
44 Elly De La Cruz	12	.268	.822	38

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	9-1	2.36	1.08	91.2
49 Brock Burke	3-3	2.82	1.41	38.1
50 Sam Moll	1-5	4.01	1.37	33.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
2 Edwin Arroyo	3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
35 Jose Trevino	4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Brady Singer	7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
61 Chase Petty	4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

Eugenio Suárez is becoming a focal point for the Cincinnati Reds as they sit at 38-42, desperately trying to claw back into the NL Central race. His clutch three-run homer in a rainy showdown against the Pirates not only sealed a 6-4 victory but also raised speculation about his future with the team if they continue to struggle. With the offense sputtering at an average of just 3.7 runs per game over the last week, the pressure is mounting. Meanwhile, promising fifth-round pick Eli Pitts is starting to turn heads, hinting at a brighter future amidst the uncertainty. On the injury front, the status of Nick Lodolo seems promising, but the lingering issue with Blake Dunn's elbow casts a shadow. As the Reds gear up to face the Pirates again, every game is becoming crucial,there's no time for second-guessing.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds could be forced into a difficult Eugenio Suárez decision nobody wanted

The Cincinnati Reds are clinging onto life at the bottom of the NL Central standings, but if they fall further, might they entertain trading Eugenio Suárez?

Blogredmachine

Reds may have found a hidden gem in last year's draft class

Overlooked fifth-round pick Eli Pitts is showing out and his exciting profile could prove that the Cincinnati Reds got a steal and a potential fast riser.

MLB.com

Down to final strike, Suárez's 3-run HR lifts Reds in rainy roller-coaster game

PITTSBURGH – For many reasons on Saturday, it was a home run that meant a lot for Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez. On the field, Suárez's three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pirates and locked in a series victory

MLB.com

Lodolo (wrist) on track for next start; Dunn (elbow) needs more tests

PITTSBURGH – After getting a scare from a comebacker that prematurely ended his last start, Reds left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo is viewed as good to go for his next one. On Tuesday in the fourth inning vs. the Brewers, Lodolo was hit on his left wrist by a 107.6 mph

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Chase Burns vs. Jared Jones

Chase Burns leads the Cincinnati Reds into Saturday’s contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates with the chance to lock up a much needed series victory. Jared Jones gets the start for the Bucs, with first pitch estimated to come at some point around 4:40 PM ET after a roughly half-hour rain delay. Here’s how both teams […]

Justbaseball

All Eyes Are on Elly De La Cruz As He Returns to the Reds

On May 31st, the Cincinnati Reds sat just outside of a National League wild card spot, and were in the middle of an NL Central division race at 30-28. Then, in a game against the Atlanta Braves that day, star shortstop Elly De La Cruz blasted a fastball from Spencer Strider into the right-center field […] The post All Eyes Are on Elly De La Cruz As He Returns to the Reds appeared first on Just Baseball.

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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