What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 20-16, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Brady Singer (2-2, 5.57 ERA) vs Colin Rea (4-1, 4.41 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

May 06, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 20-16, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds couldn’t hold off the Chicago Cubs 2-3 at Wrigley Field.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

A difficult stretch, and the score shows it. A 1-6 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Making it worse, 7.4 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Reds Game on May 06

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (24-12)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Brady Singer (2-2, 5.57 ERA) vs Colin Rea (4-1, 4.41 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds couldn’t hold off the Chicago Cubs 2-3 at Wrigley Field.

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

The Chicago Cubs clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Nathaniel Lowe went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
JJ Bleday went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	24	12	.667		W7
Cardinals	21	14	.600	2.5	W1
Reds	20	16	.556	4.0	L5
Brewers	18	16	.529	5.0	L2
Pirates	19	17	.528	5.0	L1

Cincinnati Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -30 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Elly De La Cruz	10	.275	.880	25
27 Sal Stewart	9	.252	.831	29
22 JJ Bleday	4	.292	1.247	5

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	3-1	2.20	1.02	41.0
25 Rhett Lowder	3-2	5.09	1.39	35.1
41 Andrew Abbott	1-2	5.13	1.64	40.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 JJ Bleday	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
23 Graham Ashcraft	3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

Emilio Pagán's left hamstring injury casts a dark cloud over the Cincinnati Reds' already struggling bullpen, which has been pushed to its limits during a rough 2-5 stretch. With the latest loss to the Chicago Cubs, where the Reds fell 4-5 after a blown save, the team is grappling with giving up an alarming 7.3 runs per game over the past week. Andrew Abbott, taking the mound tonight, will need to channel his inner ace to halt the bleeding and provide a much-needed spark. Meanwhile, fans are right to be uneasy as Pagán's injury coincides with a mounting closer debate that highlights the uncomfortable reality of a squad in turmoil. If the Reds want to stay competitive in the division race, they must turn around their recent fortunes quickly.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds' pitching deserves praise but one pesky problem keeps popping up

The Cincinnati Reds have gotten some good performances out of their pitchers, but a chronic issue threatens to derail them even as they get stronger.

Blogredmachine

Reds' closer debate ignores one uncomfortable reality even as Emilio Pagán tests patience

Cincinnati Reds fans are sure to be clamoring for Emilio Pagán to be replaced as the team's closer after Monday's loss to the Chicago Cubs. But that's unlikely to happen (yet).

MLB.com

Reds' closer -- and veteran leader -- Pagán likely to hit IL with left hamstring injury

CHICAGO -- It's already been bumpy lately for the Reds' bullpen, but Tuesday brought a blow that certainly will be felt longer than the club's latest defeat. That became obvious when closer and veteran leader Emilio Pagán injured his left hamstring during the ninth inning of a 3-2 loss to

Mlbtraderumors

MLB Issues Three-Game Suspension To Chris Devenski

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Pirates righty Chris Devenski has been given a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for what the league believes to have been intentionally throwing at Reds infielder Sal Stewart in Saturday’s game. That will go into effect tonight, unless Devenski files an appeal. He’d remain eligible to pitch while […]

Red Reporter

Game 36: Reds at Cubs (7:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Taillon

The Cincinnati Reds look to pick themselves up after last night’s walk-off loss (and blown save) at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. Andrew Abbott will start opposite veteran righty Jameson Taillon, with first pitch in Wrigley Field set for 7:40 PM ET. Lineups for both clubs listed below. Go Reds! Today’s Lineups REDS CUBS […]

Red Reporter

The Andrew Abbott renaissance begins tonight in Chicago

On the surface, just about everything that Cincinnati Reds lefty Andrew Abbott has been throwing this year is the same as it was during his All Star campaign in 2025. His fastball, never a true heater, is within 0.4 mph of last year’s average, and obviously he’s been pitching in the cooler weather of April. […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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