What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 52-58, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Chase Burns (12-1, 2.40 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (6-7, 4.83 ERA). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV. First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

August 02, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 52-58, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-4 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

A rough patch, by the numbers. Dropping one by 3 last night stings. Pair that with opponents have them by 6 runs this week.

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Reds Game on August 02

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (56-56)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chase Burns (12-1, 2.40 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (6-7, 4.83 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-4 at Great American Ball Park.

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

Highlights

Jose Trevino went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	69	41	.627		W2
Cubs	63	48	.568	6.5	W1
Pirates	56	56	.500	14.0	W1
Cardinals	54	57	.486	15.5	L3
Reds	52	58	.473	17.0	L1

Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	23	.254	.810	84
44 Elly De La Cruz	18	.276	.858	48
22 JJ Bleday	19	.226	.803	46

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	12-1	2.40	1.12	112.2
70 Tejay Antone	1-0	2.10	0.90	34.1
49 Brock Burke	4-4	2.56	1.31	52.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
17 Dane Myers	4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games
27 Sal Stewart	3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
41 Andrew Abbott	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
15 Emilio Pagán	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
49 Brock Burke	3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are at a crossroads as they look to bolster their roster ahead of the trade deadline, even as they cling to a lukewarm 52-57 record. The recent buzz around Elly De La Cruz's trade value, particularly in response to the Yankees' moves, has sparked debates about what it means for Cincinnati's future. Meanwhile, Andrew Abbott took a tough outing against the Pirates, blaming himself for costly walks while battling challenging weather conditions. As Chase Burns seeks his 12th consecutive win, the Reds must decide whether to hold onto star pitcher Hunter Greene, who's suddenly become a hot commodity. With a 4-3 week and a fragile pitching staff, the Reds need to make smart moves and find a way to convert potential into victories.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds treated Red Sox's Elly De La Cruz trade talks exactly how you'd expect

Sometimes, there are interesting trade proposals, and then there's some that just don't make any sense whatsoever. The Boston Red Sox attempt to trade of Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz made no sense.

Blogredmachine

Yankees-Pirates trade creates perfect seller's market for Reds bullpen arms

The New York Yankees just swapped a struggling reliever for two prospects. This should give the Cincinnati Reds an idea of what they can expect at this year's trade deadline.

MLB.com

Despite rainy conditions, Abbott takes the blame for costly walks

CINCINNATI -- Andrew Abbott knew he had to take one for the team, even if it meant getting drenched in the process. The left-hander battled through five innings, two driving rainstorms and a slippery mound slope to help manager Terry Francona preserve the Reds’ bullpen as much as possible.

MLB.com

Burns goes for 12th straight winning decision with an eye on Reds history

CINCINNATI -- Chase Burns (12-1, 2.40 ERA) looks to continue his remarkable winning streak Sunday when he takes the mound against the Pirates in the finale of the four-game set at Great American Ball Park.

Mlbtraderumors

Twins Targeting Right-Handed Relievers, Have Room To Further Add To Payroll

The Twins have made a pair of trades in the past 48 hours, adding lefty reliever A.J. Minter and right-handed starter Dean Kremer in deals with the Mets and Orioles. In doing so, they took on the remainder of both players’ salaries — about $5.1MM in total. Minnesota’s focus now shifts to adding a right-handed […]

Mlbtraderumors

Reds Getting Significant Interest In Hunter Greene

TODAY: The Reds “are now telling teams that…Greene is no longer available,” USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes. This may close the door on the possibility of Greene being moved at least by the deadline. JULY 31: The Reds are drawing substantial interest in right-hander Hunter Greene, per reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Mark […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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