What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 0-1, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Brady Singer (TBD) vs Sonny Gray (TBD). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on NESN, Reds.TV. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

March 28, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 0-1, 5th in the NL Central. The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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the season is just getting started

Small sample size at 1 games. A rough patch, by the numbers. Down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard. Making it worse, Statcast isn't kind: 0.240 xwOBA and only 22.1% hard-hit rate.

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Reds Game on March 28

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (1-0)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Brady Singer (TBD) vs Sonny Gray (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	NESN, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph

Reds Score & Recap

The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	1	0	1.000		W1
Cardinals	1	0	1.000		W1
Cubs	0	1	.000	1.0	L1
Pirates	0	1	.000	1.0	L1
Reds	0	1	.000	1.0	L1

Cincinnati Reds are 0-1 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	AVG	OPS
27 Sal Stewart	.750	2.000
44 Elly De La Cruz	.250	.500
9 Matt McLain	.000	.250

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds kicked off their season with a disappointing 0-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox, leaving fans scratching their heads as they grapple with early overreactions. Opening Day showcased rookie Sal Stewart, who made a splash with a solid performance but narrowly avoided injury, reminding us of the fine line between excitement and peril in baseball. To bolster the roster amidst injuries, the Reds have signed veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin to a minor-league deal, hoping he can provide stability down the line. With an xwOBA of just 0.244 and a hard-hit rate of 25.1%, the offense clearly has room for improvement, and the pressure is on this squad to deliver as they aim for a stronger showing than last year.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds add intriguing lefty arm that could pay off in big way

With Caleb Ferguson on the IL, the Cincinnati Reds signed veteran left-hander, and Ohio native, Andrew Chafin to a minor-league contract.

Blogredmachine

3 overreactions from Reds Opening Day loss to Red Sox already taking over

Opening Day in baseball oftentimes brings some of the harshest criticisms of the season. What three overreactions are Cincinnati Reds fans going on about today?

MLB.com

Stewart avoids injury, makes Reds rookie history on Opening Day

CINCINNATI – A very strong Opening Day from rookie Reds first baseman Sal Stewart was almost cut short in a quite painful way on Thursday. In the fifth inning with one out and a runner on first base with Andrew Abbott pitching, Roman Anthony pulled a scorching low line drive

Mlbtraderumors

Reds, Andrew Chafin Agree To Minor League Deal

The Reds are in agreement with veteran reliever Andrew Chafin on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. He has been assigned to Triple-A Louisville. Dusty Baker of Louisville’s NBC affiliate reports that Chafin has already reported to the team and will be active for the Bats’ season opener tonight. Chafin […]

Red Reporter

Path to the World Series goes through the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a World Series title in the abbreviated 2020 season, doing so with the likes of Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Walker Buehler, Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen, and Corey Seager as key parts of their core. Every last one of those players is now gone, with all but Kershaw having skipped town […]

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds play host to Garrett Crochet & Boston Red Sox

Opening Day in Cincinnati has finally arrived! After a long winter where we were left to ponder whether the Cincinnati Reds, who actually snuck into the playoffs for a minute in 2025, were going to take a giant leap forward in 2026 as their roster entered a fourth full year together post-rebuild. Today, we get […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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