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Cincinnati Reds Daily Update


The Cincinnati Reds are 0-0, 5th in the NL Central. The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday. Today they play the Boston Red Sox at 04:10 PM EDT on NESN, Reds.TV, Gray Media, WXIX FOX19.

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Opening Day 2026
The Season Starts Now

Welcome to your daily Reds digest. Each day you'll get the vibe check, game recaps, standings, achievements, and news. Today, it all begins.

Reds Game Today

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (0-0)
Location:Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Andrew Abbott (TBD) vs Garrett Crochet (TBD)
TV Broadcast:NESN, Reds.TV, Gray Media, WXIX FOX19
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 6 mph

Reds Score & Recap

The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.

Reds News

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is already making waves before Opening Day by moving Eugenio Suárez out of the cleanup spot, a decision that puts the spotlight on Sal Stewart's impressive consistency. This lineup shakeup comes as the Reds prepare to face a formidable lefty in Boston’s Garrett Crochet, who is fresh off a season boasting an AL-best 205.1 innings and 255 strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Reds have recalled Jose Franco for his MLB debut after Nick Lodolo landed on the 15-day IL due to a bothersome blister on his left hand. As the team gears up for the season with a fresh roster and new strategies, fans are abuzz with conversations not only about the upcoming games but also about how to catch all the action in 2026 with changing broadcast options. The excitement is palpable, and the Reds are poised to make a statement.

Sources
Terry Francona is already tweaking Reds Opening Day lineup (and fans should love it)
Blogredmachine · 19h ago
Terry Francona is already tweaking Reds Opening Day lineup (and fans should love it)
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has decided to move Eugenio Suárez out of the cleanup spot in the lineup, rewarding Sal Stewart's consistency.
How to watch Cincinnati Reds on TV in 2026 with & without cable: Full Streaming Guide
Blogredmachine · 21h ago
How to watch Cincinnati Reds on TV in 2026 with & without cable: Full Streaming Guide
The Cincinnati Reds television broadcasts will look a little different in 2026. With FanDuel Sports Network out of the picture, how can fans watch the Reds in 2026?
Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
Mlbtraderumors · 19h ago
Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
With the 2026 season set to begin today, the offseason is now complete for MLB’s 30 teams. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. In the run-up to the start of the season, we will be conducting a series of polls to gauge who MLBTR readers believe […]
Reds Recall Jose Franco For MLB Debut
Mlbtraderumors · 21h ago
Reds Recall Jose Franco For MLB Debut
The Reds announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled righty Jose Franco, who’d been optioned to Triple-A earlier in the week. Franco wasn’t originally slated for the Opening Day roster, but with southpaw Nick Lodolo hitting the 15-day IL due to a blister issue on his left hand, Franco is now in line to make his major […]
How the Reds might line up on Opening Day vs. Boston lefty Garrett Crochet
Red Reporter · 18h ago
How the Reds might line up on Opening Day vs. Boston lefty Garrett Crochet
Garrett Crochet came to the Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox in a move that surely made the southsiders groan and throw everything within reach as far as possible. All Crochet did once settling in Beantown was post a 6.3 bWAR season that featured and AL-best 205.1 IP and MLB-best 255 Ks, efforts […]

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Reds Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Sat 03/28
vs Boston Red Sox
4:10 PM
Sun 03/29
vs Boston Red Sox
1:40 PM
Mon 03/30
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
6:40 PM

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