What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 60-65, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Andrew Abbott (6-7, 4.13 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (9-4, 3.38 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

August 18, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 60-65, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds fell just short against the St. Louis Cardinals 1-2 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers aren't lying. Getting outscored by 13 in a week. That tanks the score. Also weighing on the score: 3.1 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.

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Reds Game on August 18

Opponent:	St. Louis Cardinals (64-62)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Andrew Abbott (6-7, 4.13 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (9-4, 3.38 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds fell just short against the St. Louis Cardinals 1-2 at Great American Ball Park.

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

Highlights

Dane Myers went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	77	48	.616		W2
Cubs	73	53	.579	4.5	W1
Cardinals	64	62	.508	13.5	L1
Pirates	61	66	.480	17.0	L1
Reds	60	65	.480	17.0	W1

Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	26	.258	.806	91
44 Elly De La Cruz	20	.261	.819	57
22 JJ Bleday	20	.223	.779	47

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	14-2	2.47	1.09	131.0
49 Brock Burke	5-4	2.80	1.26	61.0
57 Julian Garcia	2-3	3.04	0.98	26.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
17 Dane Myers	4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
28 Eugenio Suárez	4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
47 Luis Mey	4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games
15 Emilio Pagán	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Reds News

After a disheartening 1-7 loss to the Miami Marlins, the Cincinnati Reds are in a deep funk, with a recent run differential of -18 over the last week. As they prepare for a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, who stand just above them in the division at 63-61, the Reds' roster decisions are raising eyebrows, the selection of Rhett Lowder ahead of the crucial games brings both intrigue and necessity as they look for consistency from their young arms. Elly De La Cruz remains a bright spot, recently earning his first career walk-off win, but the team’s overall performance is hanging by a thread. With the pressure mounting and a roster riddled with issues, each game feels like a make-or-break moment as they aim to turn their season around.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds need Rhett Lowder to finish the 2026 season strong for one vital reason

Rhett Lowder has shown flashes of dominance in recent weeks, but to success into 2027, the Cincinnati Reds will look for more consistency.

Blogredmachine

Reds just exposed glaring roster problem after latest call-up for Cardinals' doubleheader

The Cincinnati Reds made an odd selection ahead of Monday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals and just exposed a major roster flaw.

MLB.com

Walk-off for Elly! First career winner lifts Reds to twin-bill split with Cards

CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz doesn't like getting days off from Reds manager Terry Francona and the superstar shortstop feels barely better about being used as a designated hitter.

MLB.com

Burns 5th in latest NL Cy Young poll

The Cy Young races in both leagues appear pretty well set as we head toward the final six weeks of the season. Cam Schlittler of the Yankees and Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers have each seemingly had their respective awards on lock for the past few months, and that hasn't

Red Reporter

Reds designate RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment, select Kent Emanuel

Right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 3rd as the NL Central rivals of the Cincinnati Reds needed 40-man roster spots for other acquisitions. The Reds, meanwhile, had openings on their own 40-man roster after dealing away Caleb Ferguson and Nathaniel Lowe, and scooped up Marinaccio off waivers […]

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds set to take on St. Louis Cardinals in doubleheader Monday

Thanks to a rainout back on May 24th, this Monday will feature a pair of games between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals as this previously scheduled four-game series now effectively becomes one of the rare five-game variety. The Reds are reeling, once again, having dropped back to back games against the Miami Marlins […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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