What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 28-25, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Chase Burns (6-1, 1.83 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Reds.TV. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

May 26, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 28-25, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the New York Mets 7-2 at Citi Field.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Nothing to panic about here. The 5-run win last night carries weight here. And a 4-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.

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Reds Game on May 26

Opponent:	New York Mets (22-32)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chase Burns (6-1, 1.83 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the New York Mets 7-2 at Citi Field.

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

Highlights

Spencer Steer went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
Tyler Stephenson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
JJ Bleday went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	31	20	.608		W1
Cardinals	29	23	.558	2.5	L2
Cubs	29	25	.537	3.5	L9
Reds	28	25	.528	4.0	W2
Pirates	28	26	.519	4.5	W2

Cincinnati Reds are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Elly De La Cruz	12	.282	.863	35
27 Sal Stewart	12	.253	.831	34
22 JJ Bleday	7	.270	.973	21

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	6-1	1.83	0.95	59.0
23 Graham Ashcraft	1-1	3.33	1.22	27.0
41 Andrew Abbott	4-2	3.97	1.46	56.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
31 Nathaniel Lowe	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
40 Nick Lodolo	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
23 Graham Ashcraft	3.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

Chase Burns is making a case for the NL Cy Young Award while Nathaniel Lowe continues to solidify his role as a key player for the Reds, proving the front office's gamble was wise. In a solid showing, Nick Lodolo returned to form against the New York Mets, hurling six innings of effective baseball as Cincinnati claimed a 7-2 victory. Lodolo's performance is a breath of fresh air after struggling with injuries, and it couldn't have come at a better time as the Reds look to shake off their lackluster run differential of -6 from the past week. With Lowe's bat heating up and Burns' star rising, the Reds have the pieces in place to make a push as they aim to improve on their 27-25 record. The team's momentum may be lukewarm, but the potential is undeniable.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Terry Francona won’t say this Chase Burns reality out loud but Reds fans already know the truth

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns has thrown his hat into the ring for this year's NL Cy Young Award. But he's also nearing a new label.

Blogredmachine

Nathaniel Lowe gamble is making Reds' front office look smarter with every game

Nathaniel Lowe's sizzling start has made the Cincinnati Reds look brilliant as he's gone from an afterthought to a vital contributor is no time.

MLB.com

With 6-inning gem, Lodolo back to looking like himself

NEW YORK -- After Nick Lodolo's saga with a blister and three lackluster starts since returning on May 8, Monday's performance for the Reds vs. the Mets was much more to his liking and expectations. Lodolo completed six innings and got plenty of support while Cincinnati opened a three-game series

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds blast New York Mets 7-2 behind Nick Lodolo

The Cincinnati Reds looked perfectly miserable against New York Mets rookie Nolan McLean, at least in the Top of the 1st inning in the series opener at Citi Field. McLean breezed through the top of the Reds lineup by striking out the side to begin, with none of Blake Dunn, Elly De La Cruz, or […]

Red Reporter

Game 53: Reds at Mets (4:10 PM ET) – Lodolo vs. McLean

The Cincinnati Reds should be well rested and ready to take on the New York Mets by the time Monday afternoon’s first pitch is thrown at Citi Field on this Memorial Day. The Reds had last Thursday off as scheduled, and then had Friday off, too, when their series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals […]

ESPN

McLean hit hard, Taylor hurt as Mets 10 under .500...

Nolan McLean has pitched poorly in consecutive starts, with his ERA ballooning to 4.40 after he allowed a career-worst seven runs in a career-low 3⅓ innings during a 7-2 loss to the Reds on Monday. Also, Tyrone Taylor became the latest Met to get hurt.

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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